Vestnik 2016 07 27 by SPJST

Volume 104 Number 30

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★ Humanity ISSN —07458800

★ Brotherhood

Member shares hindsight, insight

Supreme Lodge welcomes new members

Fraternalism

by Mildred Holeman Lodge 88, Houston

SPJST Supreme Lodge met last week at the Home Office in Temple and welcomed two new members who were elected at the 32nd Convention held in June. Vice President Hiram Dixon, second from left, and District Five Director Bradley Stavinoha, second from right, are pictured with senior board members District Seven Director Bob Bayer, left, and District One Director Donnie Victorick.

At our recent 32nd Convention, I witnessed something so important that I felt moved to share it. It was the thing most treasured and strengthening for an organization such as ours: Fraternalism. Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines fraternalism as “made up of members who share an interest or purpose.” That is exactly what we are. We share interests, and we share a purpose. We may not always agree on just how to pursue those shared interests or just how to accomplish our shared purpose, but in the end, we come together for the good of the organization.

What I witnessed was two of our members who opposed each other to serve in an office. Note the key word: serve. They did not seek power for themselves, nor did they stoop to dirty tricks to one-up the other just to “win” an election. They genuinely campaigned for the opportunity to serve in the way they deemed best. Hiram Dixon and Delisle Doherty, who ran for Vice President, exhibited the true spirit of fraternalism that we need so much in SPJST to solidify our future. They even sat together and visited prior to the election. And when the election was over, neither was a loser because both were motivated by the

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District Six Royalty

District Four Royalty

Congratulations to 2016-2017 District Six Royalty. They are King Blake Zielonka and Queen Myranda Zielonka, both of Lodge 148, El Maton. They were crowned at District Six Youth Achievement Day held July 17 at Taiton Community Center. District Six YAD photos and results appear on pages 20 to 23 of this week’s Vestnik.

Congratulations to 2016-2017 District Four Royalty. They are, King Sutton Schwertner, left, and Duke Brody Schwertner, both of Lodge 49, Rowena. They were crowned at District Four Youth Achievement Day held July 16 at Lowake Community Center. District Four YAD photos and results appear on pages 18 and 19 of this week’s Vestnik.

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Interest Rates ......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 State YAD Info......................................4 Lodge Section......................................5 Corpus Christi Get Away Info...........12

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Inside This Week’s Vestnik

In Memoriam ......................................15 Youth Section ....................................16 Czech Culture ....................................24 Advertisements .................................29 Lodge Calendar .................................30 State YAD Schedule ..........................32

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Lodge 25 Ennis family participates in National Polka Festival

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Lodge 51 Ellinger hosts member dinner

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Lodge 40 El CampoHillje youth celebrates birthday at Distict Six YAD

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Editor’s Note

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State Youth Day Coming August 6

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 HIRAM DIXON, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM Office: 254-773-1575 Mobile: 254-239-9796 email: hiramd@spjst.com

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

DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING/ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES ROY VAJDAK Office: 254-773-1575 email: royv@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.aggie71@gmail.com 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 BRADLEY STAVINOHA, FIC 10522 Will Lehman Road, Needville, Texas 77461 Mobile: 979-739-2386 • Office: 979-793-7411 email: spjst@earthlink.net 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

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, Texas 77853 • 979-884-0807 - sharonrussell28@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 Campo, Texas 77437 - 979-543-7120 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 - Dorothy Pflughaupt, 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, Texas 77008 713-859-8976 dotpflugh@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 - James House, 146 Deer Run, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - 830-570-7750 - james.houseconstruction146@gmail.com

INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - 979-272-3440 District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Road, Burlington, Texas 76519-3108 - 254-985-2396 patsyk2011@yahoo.com District Three - Robert Sill, 400 Westview Terrace, Arlington, Texas 76013 District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - 325-234-8117 District Five - Mark Childres, 14011 Laskey Manor Court, Cypress, Texas 77429 - 832-496-6646 mark@childresinsurancegroup.com District Six - Elizabeth Holub, 4624 Freyburg Hall Road, Schulenburg, Texas 78956 - 979-561-8640 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 - Vonda Smesny, 2607 Wolcik Road, Crosby, Texas 77532 - 281-627-1375 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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PJST’s awesome state youth event is coming very quickly, and I hope that you are planning to spend Saturday, August 6 celebrating the dynamic youth of our great organization! Details are included on page 4, and a schedule appears on the back page of this week’s Vestnik. The area around Interstate 35 in Temple is still under construction. Just think how wonderful our city will be in a few years when this is completed! In the meantime, please plan ahead as you travel to the Mayborn Convention Center for State Youth Achievement Day on August. Northbound I35 traffic needs to exit one exit sooner - 303A Industrial Drive. From here, you will exit around to a stop sign at Industrial Drive. Take a left turn on Industrial and go to the light and take another left on North 3rd. Follow this to Bellaire Drive and the Mayborn Center. Southbound on I35: Take exit 303 - Industrial Drive. After the un-

derpass, exit right and onto Industrial Drive. Stay on Industrial to the stop light at North 3rd where you will turn left. Follow this until Bellaire Dr. and the Mayborn Center on your right. The IH35 frontage road northbound is one way north of Bellaire. It is currently two-way south of Bellaire. There are blue and white signs posted along the route directing you to the Mayborn Center.

Construction in Corpus, Too Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky called last week. Brother Jerry says that Lodge 79 is getting ready to welcome members from across Texas to the 10th Annual SPJST Corpus Christi Get Away on August 12 to 14 at Emerald Beach. He asked to inform everyone that there is road construction in front of Emerald Beach Hotel and to plan ahead and allow a little extra time and care when traveling around the area. —SPJST— It’s always great to see family members! I enjoyed visiting with two very special and sweet ladies, Wilma Schiller, left, and Aunt Toni Malcik recently. Wilma and I are distant cousins, and Toni was my late uncle Edwin Schiller’s wife. Toni is a member of Lodge 24, Cyclone.

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Family Fun 4 and Important Dates

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Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club Spaghetti Dinner/Bingo Night (3) Aug. 6 State YAD Frank Mayborn Convention Center, Temple Aug. 12-14 Corpus Christi Get Away Emerald Beach Hotel (7) Aug. 13 Paprskar Memorial Tarok Tournament V Lodge 92, Fort Worth (3) Aug. 19 Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club Pizza Social (3) Aug. 20 Lodge 80, Holland Summer Fun Fundraiser (2) Aug. 20 Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club Princess Ball (3) Aug. 21 Lodge 4, Hallettsville Family Day Saint Mary’s Hall, Hallettsville (6) Aug. 23 Lodge 117, Robstown Social Hooks Baseball Game (7) 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 Fun Day • Lodge 80, Holland (2) Sept. 3 SPJST Floats • Westfest (3) Sept. 5 SPJST Home Office Closed • Labor Day Sept. 10 Lodge 48, Beyersville Fundraiser (2) Sept. 11 Lodge 9, Snook Grandparents Day Program (1) Sept. 11 Lodge 30, Taiton Grandparents Day Breakfast St. John’s Church (6) Sept. 11 Lodge 84, Dallas Czechfest (3) Sept. 17 SPJST Foundation “Clean Out Your Barn” Auction SPJST Education and Nature Center (1) Sept. 17 Lodge 47, Seaton Outdoor Extravaganza (2) —SPJST—

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SPJST INTEREST RATES . . . 05/01/2016 - 07/31/2016

SPJST Farm/Residential/ Universal Life Commercial Property Universal Life 3 Information (plans 1203-1222 with a Call the SPJST Home Office guaranteed rate of 2.50%) 800-727-7578 for information. Credited Rate: 3.00% 75% Residential/Farm Whole Life/ Loans for 5 to 30 Years Universal Life 3 Commercial Property (plans 1223-1232 with a Loans for 1 to 10 Years guaranteed rate of 2.50%) and 11 to 15 Years Credited Rate: 3.50% VESTNIK

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Annuity New 5 Year (plans 8040-8041 with a 1.50% guaranteed rate) Credited Rate: 3.00%

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Readers Write

Member proud of youth; appreciates program

I want to say how incredibly proud I am of all the royalty participants who competed at District Two Youth Achievement Day. I cannot even begin to imagine how scary it must be at that age to run for king or queen. But I would like to take a minute for a proud mommy moment to say how much I am impressed with two royalty participants . . . and that would be my kids Hunter and Dannikka. I did not know anything about SPJST until I met their daddy, Brandon. I then learned all sorts of stuff! I have loved being a part of the amazing youth program and watching my kids grow. I love how they are encouraged to step up into leadership roles, make friends with kids all across the state of Texas, and learn so many ways to volunteer their time. I look forward to seeing them continue to grow into amazing people. Thank you, SPJST, for all you have to offer our youth! Fraternally, Amber Bartek Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

Member conveys thanks

Dear SPJST Board, Thank you for awarding me the $1,000 scholarship. This scholarship will assist me in obtaining a petroleum engineering degree at Texas A&M by allowing me to focus on my diligent study hours ahead. With my new student conference behind me, my courses are set, and I’m very excited

about attending fish camp this summer. Thank you again and gig ’em! Braden Hegwood Lodge 88, Houston —SPJST—

State King expresses thanks for Leadership Grant, State Merit Scholarship

Dear Readers, I am the recipient of the Leadership Grant for this year, and I am excited to be able to use it on my road to becoming a marine biologist. I also received a State Merit Scholarship and a check from my local lodge that will help with college. I would like to thank the sponsors of these scholarships for making these possible. Fraternally, Brady Alexander 2015-2016 State King Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

State King appreciates royalty scholarship

Dear Readers, I have had the honor of being SPJST State King for the past year which means I am receiving the scholarship. I would like to thank everyone who is involved in this as it will help pay for my education. Fraternally, Brady Alexander 2015-2016 State King Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST— The Bartek family from Lodge 47, Seaton. Left to right are Dannikka, Brandon, Amber, Hunter, and Camdon, in front. Not pictured is Everhett.

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SPJST State YAD August 7 in Temple

SPJST will showcase its youth at State Youth Achievement Day on Saturday, August 7 at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center, located at 3303 North Third Street in Temple. All youth participants must register their entries between 9 and 10 a.m. in the lobby of the convention center. Royalty contestants are asked to meet at the stage for a brief rehearsal and further instructions at 9:30 a.m. after they register their entries. Youth will compete in a special category contest at 10 a.m. in the dining room. This contest is left a surprise to all competitors until the day of the event. Past special category contests have included play-dough construction, story-telling, and drawing. If you have not registered for special category, please contact your local lodge youth leader. All entry cards must be turned in to the Home Office no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3.

Opening Ceremonies at 11 a.m. The day’s program begins with opening ceremonies at 11 a.m. A lunch, which will be catered by Jason’s Deli, will be available for $5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Other food will be available throughout the day. SPJST youth who received first place honors at their district competitions across Texas this summer will compete at the state level in various competitions, including group and individual talent, speech, nine craft categories, special category, and youth club poster and scrapbook. Following judging, crafts, special category entries, posters, and scrapbooks will be displayed for the public. Talent competition begins at approximately 11:30 a.m. Young people who have completed kindergarten to

high school senior will compete in dance, vocal, instrumentals, and dramatics. The Ceska Beseda dance exhibition will be performed prior to the beginning of the talent competition. Scholarships totaling $11,500 will be presented to SPJST youth members during the day. This year’s food category is bars. Following judging, bar entries will be sold in a silent auction to the highest bidders. All proceeds will go to the SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) at Cooper Farm and the SPJST Scholarship Fund. A cake and punch reception honoring the youth will be held prior to the State Royalty competit i o n . 2015-2016 State King Brady Alexander and State Duke Seth Martinez, both of Lodge 47, Seaton, and State Queen Kacie Vanecek and State Duchess Makayla Newsom, both of Lodge 48, Beyersville, will then preside over the 2016 SPJST State Royalty Competition which begins at approximately 2:30 p.m. First place king and queen winners from the seven SPJST districts across the state of Texas will compete for scholarships and the titles of 2016-2017 SPJST State King and State Queen. The king and queen are selected on the basis of a prepared three-minute speech during which they are scored on content, delivery, and overall poise. They are also scored on onstage interview questions. King and queen candidates are high school-aged SPJST youth club members. The 2016-2017 State King and Queen will represent SPJST at events across Texas. They will also each receive $1,500 scholarships. For more information about State Youth Achievement Day, please call the Youth Department 800-727-7578 or visit www.spjst.org. —SPJST—

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Fraternalism

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right reasoning: the good of our organization. And they will work together for that shared purpose. We need more of this fraternalism. We need to be strengthened by all members pulling together, working together, accomplishing together. A fraternal organization that has withstood the test of time speaks of “the cement of brotherly love and affection, that cement which unites us into one sacred band or society of brothers, among whom no contention should ever exist, but that noble emulation of who can best work or best agree.” We need only add “sisters” to that formula, and we could be talking about SPJST. Another fraternal organization is similar to us in that they sell insurance, and here’s what they have to say about themselves: “[We are] a tax—exempt fraternal benefit society. The membership organization sells life insurance, annuity and investment products not to benefit stockholders but to improve the quality of life of its stakeholders members, their families, and their communities. The organization accomplishes this through social, charitable, and volunteer activities. As a fraternal organization, the society is organized around a lodge system, called chapters. Chapters offer fellow-

ship and community service opportunities for members.” Doesn’t that sound familiar? If you didn’t know it was another organization, you might substitute an “SPJST” label on the description. SPJST started its operations in Texas on July 1, 1897, as the Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas (Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas) with 782 members and 25 lodges. SPJST is a society that members can join for any number of reasons. It’s a “package deal” built upon the idea of addressing human needs - financial, social, and cultural. The ability to meet those needs and uphold strong human values is the mortar that holds our society together. The fraternal component of SPJST further enhances membership by emphasizing Czech heritage and the social and civic responsibilities that members share with each other and the communities in which they live. I sometimes consider myself a “Czech,” and the love of the members of SPJST has enriched my life beyond words. I know that our other non-Czech-born members feel the same way. So it is my prayer that the spirit of fraternalism will take stronger root, and that we will go forward with more candidates for office who all share our common purpose, and who work together, regardless of who “wins” because if we are undergirded by fraternalism, we all win! —SPJST—

SPJST Vice President Hiram Dixon, far right, meets with Fraternal Field Managers, from left, Bobby Davis (Districts Four and Seven), Philip McBee (Districts One, Two, and Three), and Delisle Doherty (Districts Five and Six) on July 11, 2016, at the Home Office. The team reviewed objectives for the remainder of 2016 and began setting goals for 2017 and beyond. Contact Vice President Dixon or any of the Fraternal Field Managers for all of your life insurance questions. They are available and will be happy to assist you.

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Lodge 4 Hallettsville family day set for August 21

Dear Members and Friends, Lodge 4, Hallettsville’s annual family day will be Sunday, August 21 at St. Mary’s Hall in Hallettsville. Please put this on your calendar, and we hope to see you there! Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 8, Weimar: next meeting is August 22

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Dear Members, Save the date . . . our next meeting is Monday, August 22, 2016, at 6 p.m. at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant in Schulenburg. Please plan to join us! We look forward to visiting with you. Fraternally, Lodge 8, Weimar Officers —SPJST—

We send a very special thank you to everyone who supported our annual picnic held Sunday, July 17, 2016. Special thanks to SPJST President Brian Vanicek and District Three Director John Engelke for their assistance and support. Thanks to all who attended and purchased raffle tickets, plates, and to-go plates. We appreciate those who supported the auction and youth club raffle. Thanks for all of the support. Fraternally, Milton Peterson, President —SPJST—

The July 6, 2016, SPJST Lodge 9, Snook meeting was called to order by Vice President Bonnie Walker at 6:55 p.m. Bill Orsak led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes from the June meeting were read and approved. Hall manager, treasurer, FAC, and statewide reports were given. We received a thank you from the American Cancer Society for our donation to Relay for Life. The youth club was at the movies and would be leaving for camp the next morning.

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Lodge 6 Cottonwood shares Lodge 9, Snook note of thanks gives to S.P.J.S.T. Dear Members and Friends, Rest Home

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We welcomed three new applicants – Judy Brode, Walter Brode, and Amber Shugart. We will continue discussions on the concealed handgun signs. We passed a motion to donate $500 to the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Taylor for activity equipment. New speakers have been purchased and just need to be installed. July birthdays include Josef Orsak on the 10th and Lydia Faust on the 14th. Ms. Ollie Jakubik will have her 100th birthday celebration on July 17. James Schoeneman made a motion, and Hannah Kovar seconded to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m. Fraternally, Marie Shelfer, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 18, Elgin reports on activities

Here it is another year half gone. Where does the time go? Western Days came and went. The SPJST Float was awesome. Thank you, SPJST State Royalty of Lodges 47, Seaton and 48, Beyersville for riding the float with our officers.

Marissa Salinas Celebrates 10 Years of Service

Linda Hill Celebrates 5 Years of Service

Congratulations to Annuity/IRA Specialist Marissa Salinas on achieving 10 years of service with SPJST Home Office. She is pictured with her supervisor Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska, left, and Supreme Lodge Chairman Donnie Victorick. Marissa was honored during the Supreme Lodge meeting on July 20, 2016, and she received a diamond pin.

Congratulations to Administrative Specialist Linda Hill on achieving five years of service with SPJST Home Office. She is pictured with her supervisor Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska, left, and Supreme Lodge Chairman Donnie Victorick. Linda was honored during the Supreme Lodge meeting on July 20, 2016, and she received an engraved watch.

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The youth room is looking great. Thank you, F.L., Charles, and David. You are doing a great job. We really appreciate all you do. The Corpus Christi Get Away is almost here. Make your plans to attend. The trustees are looking for a cleaning crew for the hall more as they hire someone. We need someone to hire the bands. Could you do the job? Call the trustees; we could use the help. “Happy Birthday” was sung to me. Thank you — another year older.

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SPJST Supreme Lodge Gathers for Quarterly Meeting

Today, I will seek out an opportunity to repay rudeness with a kind gesture. Irene Vrabel, Reporter —SPJST—

The SPJST Supreme Lodge was in session on Tuesday, July 19 and Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at the Home Office in Temple for its quarterly meeting. Pictured are, left, clockwise, District Four Director Billy Rollwitz, District Three Director John Engelke, District Two Director Jesse Pospisil, Vice President Hiram Dixon, District One Director/Chairman Donnie Victorick, Investment Specialist/Executive Assistant to the CFO Janie Coakley (who is transcribing the meeting’s minutes), Chief Financial Officer Leonard Mikeska, District Seven Director Bob Bayer, District Six Director/Vice Chairman Karen Kaspar, District Five Director Bradley Stavinoha, and President Brian Vanicek. Not pictured is Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Roy Vajdak.

Lodge 24, Cyclone hosts Texas Polka Music Museum Summer Bash Lodge 29, Taylor on Sunday, Aug. 7 welcomes guests Texas Polka Music Museum will host a summer bash from 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, 2016, at SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone Flag Hall, located at 411 FM 964 in Burlington, Texas 76519, which is 12 miles east of Temple off Highway 53 and FM 485. Admission is $10 donation per person.

Music will be provided by Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five and The Praha Brothers. Activities will include a jam session, and musicians are asked to bring their instruments. Door prizes will be awarded. Other activities include silent and live auctions, and donated items will be accepted on the day of the event. Admission is $10 donation per person. Hamburgers will be available throughout the day. Come early for lunch as the hall opens at 11:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.texaspolkamuseum.com. The event is sponsored in part by SPJST and RVOS. —SPJST—

On Wednesday, July 13, 2016, President Ronnie Rieger called the meeting of Lodge 29, Taylor to order. He led the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence for the departed. Officer roll call showed Tammy Cannon and Wayne Voigt absent. The June minutes were read and approved. Ronnie gave the treasurer’s report. Vice President Sharon Kaderka reminded us of the Corpus Get Away in August. All state tournaments for 2017 will be held at the SPJST Home Office as attendance was up significantly for the 2016 competitions. Efforts are under way to solicit sponsors for the 2017 tournaments. If you know of a sponsor, please contact Frank Horak. District Two Youth Achievement Day (YAD) was held at Seaton Star Hall on July 9. SPJST member referrals are wanted, and a referral qualifies you to participate in the monthly referral card drawing contest. The SPJST Foundation is holding a “Clean Out Your Barn!” auction on September 17 at the ENC. Cristy Girod gave the youth leader report. There were 12 youth at the meeting. They discussed camp. There will be 15 youth, two LITs - Brandon Girod and Kara Kaderka, and Cristy

Girod and D. J. Jirasek as chaperones attending camp. At District Two YAD, Lodge 29 had nine winners in the various categories. Hailey Girod won two first places and will take those to State YAD in August. The youth club will hold a membership drive on Sunday, August 7 at 1 p.m. at Lodge 29. Jesse reported the person giving Lodge 29 a bid on the grill vent needs to talk to the fire marshall. It was decided that instead of donating the old Lodge 29 float to the Clean Out Your Barn auction, Lodge 29 would make a donation to the Foundation. Ronnie read a letter from District Two Director Jesse Pospisil thanking delegates for their work at the Convention. Ronnie welcomed special guests SPJST Vice President Hiram Dixon, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak, and SPJST Foundation Director of Development James Lee, III to our meeting. Each one addressed the group. James Lee informed us of the “Clean Out Your House” auction that he would like each district to hold next spring. Thanks to each of you for attending our meeting! Ronnie discussed the upcoming barbecue cookoff on September 23 and 24 and asked members to think about sponsors. The barbecue appreciation dinner will be in August. We would appreciate if members can bring desserts for the meal.

Members celebrating birthdays in July include Norris Schroeder, Joyce Patschke, Linda Pospisil, Kara Kaderka, Evelyn Simcik, Pierce Miller, Kylie Wiegand, Cody Voigt, Hayden Dewbre, Emma Dewbre, Taylor Buzan, and Melanie Pasemann. Couples celebrating wedding anniversaries in July include Bobby and Laverne Eulenfeld and Wayne and Connie Voigt. Door prizes were furnished by Ronnie and Lyn Rieger, Jesse and Linda Pospisil, and Hiram Dixon. Albin Machu volunteered to bring them in August. Next Meeting—August 10 The next meeting will be on Wednesday, August 10 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned. Fraternally submitted, Linda Pospisil Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—

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Lodge 47, Seaton to serve watermelon at Aug. 7 meeting

Dear Vestnik Readers, SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton’s monthly meeting was held on Tuesday, July 5, 2016, due to the Fourth of July holiday. President Edwin Pechal called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. The flags were presented along with the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance. We were very saddened to hear of the loss of two of our members from the Seaton community, LaVerne Pechal and Robert Dana. LaVerne was active at our lodge. She and her entire family attended all lodge functions. Also from our community, Anton Machalek passed away. We are all saddened to have lost three wonderful people within just a few days of each other. Please keep these families in your prayers for the loss of their loved ones. Member Calvin Skrabanek is on the sick list after having surgery. Calvin, we wish you a quick recovery. The same wish goes to SPJST Chief Financial Officer Leonard Mikeska. We hope both of you gentlemen will be up and about soon. Roll call showed all active sales agents, board members, and officers present except Board Member Amber Bartek and Sale Agents David Pechal and Dolores Skrabanek. There were 18 members present. The June lodge minutes were approved as read by Secretary

Districts Five, Six Sales Agents Attend Continuing Eduation Class

With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 51, Ellinger hosts barbecue chicken dinner

Fraternal Field Manager Delisle L. Doherty conducted a continuing education class for Districts Five and Six on Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Lodge 81, Needville. Sales agents learned about using life insurance as business insurance. “There was a great turnout, and everyone had a good time,” Brother Doherty says. “The next CE class will be ‘Annuities, Replacement, Suitability, and Disclosures,’ and I look forward to seeing even more agents.”

Koslovsky. Board Secretary Patsy also read the unofficial June board minutes. District Two Youth Achievement Day will be held at our lodge on Sunday, July 9. Everything is in order for the day. There was also a review of details for the barbecue cookoff on July 16. We are anticipating a great crowd. Hamburgers will be sold on Friday night by the youth club. Jerry Haisler and his band will furnish music under the pavilion. A barbecue pit will also be raffled off.

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Recognizes July Birthday Celebrants

Happy July birthdays to Peggy Dobecka and Henry Blahuta.They were recognized at the Lodge 6, Cottonwood meeting.

—Submitted by Dorothy Kucera Reporter

Treasurer Becky Zavodny gave the treasurer’s report, and Bar Manager Danny Stepan gave his report. Youth Leader Joyce Kraatz stated the youth met on July 3 with almost all members present. Beseda practice followed. Three new youth club members were introduced—Jayten Burt, R.J Dolgener, and Jackson Dolgener. Welcome, boys, and we hope to see you at all youth and lodge activities. The youth club will be paying for one night’s stay at the Corpus Get Away as long as the youth participate in the sand sculpture contest. Celebrating July birthdays are Vallie Zavodny and Lori Hinkley. We wish each of you a happy birthday with many more good years of health, fun, and happiness. Anniversary congratulations go to Ruth and Lee Hanusch - 46 years and Terry and Christine Festa - 22 years. Much happiness to each of you and a long, happy marriage. Door prizes were won by James Skrabanek, Becky Zavodny, and Ruth Hanusch.

Next Meeting—August 7 The next meeting will be Sunday, August 7 at 2 p.m. Watermelon will be served by the lodge. Patsy Koslovsky stated she will not be able to attend the August meeting due to a youth club membership drive in Taylor.

SPJST Lodge 51, Ellinger hosted its biennial barbecue chicken and sausage dinner for its members on Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Hall. The social began at 4:30 p.m. President Calvin Hlinsky welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence was observed for deceased members, community members, and the officers who were tragically killed in Dallas. Special guests were Supreme Lodge Chairman/District One Director Donnie Victorick and wife Janice and Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny and husband David Nauert. We were very happy to have these folks with us in. Director Victorick presented the 2015 lodge incentive award to President Hlinsky. He also presented a 50-year pin to John Divin, Jr. and an SPJST Scholarship to Ashlyn Pugh. A special plaque was presented to Burdine Divin for her years of dedicated service. Katelyn Divin was also recognized as a 2015 SPJST Scholarship recipient. Grace was led by Director Victorick. A meal of barbecue chicken and sausage and the trimmings was served. Special thanks to Calvin for coordinating the barbecue and to cooks Gene and Anton Becka, Gene Kulhanek, and Colby Kulhanek. Thanks and appreciation to Bradley and JoAnn Divin, Larry and Diane Marusik, Ann Minor, Cynthia Niesner, and Calvin Hlinsky. My apologies if I left someone out. After the meal was enjoyed, door prizes were awarded, and silent auction winners were announced. Thanks again to all who attended this year’s dinner and social. Fraternally, Burdine Divin Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST—

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Lodge 80, Holland meets August 2

SPJST Lodge 80, Holland will hold its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the hall. This will be combined meeting between the board of directors and the general membership. Please mark your calendar about the change in date and time for the August meeting. I hope everyone can attend. Fraternally, Rita Spinn, President —SPJST—

Lodge 80, Holland reports on June meeting

SPJST Lodge 80, Holland was called to order by President Rita Spinn on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at 4 p.m. Membership stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for the departed members. All officers were present except Joe Liles who was excused because he was helping at an RVOS function. Sales agent absent was Vicki Slye. Motion was made by Coleman Benner and seconded by Silveria Tschoerner to accept the minutes of the May meeting. Motion carried. Financial report was read by Frank Pajestka, Jr. Motion was made by Regina Peevey and seconded by Cur-

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Lodge 24, Cyclone returns home, visits SPJST Home Office

Former youth club member and Fraternal Department Assistant Amber (Penn) Rasura visited the Home Office last week with her husband Ricky and newborn son Ricardo, III. Amber and her family reside in San Jose, California.

tis Wolf to accept the financial report. The financial report was approved by the board of directors prior to the meeting. Motion carried.

Youth Club Connie Horak reported youth club’s upcoming dates. June 18 would be the swim party. July 9 is District Two YAD in Lodge 47, Seaton, and District Two Youth Camp is July 21 to 24. Thank you notes were read from Jacob Horak and the Hayden Sralla family. Thank you to Frank Pajestka, Jr., Wolf family, and Silveria Tschoerner for helping with the District Two delegates’ meeting. FAC Frank Pajestka, Jr. gave his report that the Corpus Christi Get Away

SPJST Home Office Welcomes Katie Wilganowski

State Youth Director Lynette Talasek, right, welcomes Katie Wilganowski as the new Fraternal Department Assistant. Katie is a recent graduate of Rosebud-Lott High School. She was introduced to Supreme Lodge members at their meeting last week.

will be August 12 to 14, and June 16 would be corn bingo. The painting of the lodge hall has been completed, and it looks very nice. The air conditioning bid for the kitchen is $7,700. We will be waiting for more information. Motion was made by Coleman Benner and seconded by Risa Pajestka to donate $50 to the Corn Fest 5K run. Motion carried. In July, we will pay the premium notices of Priority One Insurance. The pest control contract will be reviewed. Paving, resealing, and restriping the parking lot has been tabled until we receive three bids. Summer Fun fundraiser for Lodge 80 has been set for August 20. We will have 10 prizes and bucket prizes. Tickets will be printed. District Two Fall Meeting will be hosted by Lodge 80 on August 28. Reminder that the convention will be in June with by-laws changes and possible changes to officers’ positions due to the elections. Get well wishes go to Leonard Mikeska. Birthdays in June are for Jewel Wolf and Silveria Tschoerner. Celebrating anniversaries are Delvin and Silveria Tschoerner - 26 years on June 24 and Rita Spinn and Curtis Janke - 19 years on June 19. Door prize winners of cold drinks were Regina Peevey, Risa Pajestka, Frank Pajestka, Jr. - then he donated his back, Rita Spinn - she also donated hers back, Virginia Benner, Helen Pajestka, and Connie Horak. The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.

with a motion made by Frank Horak and seconded by Risa Pajestka. Linda Hill Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 81 Needville welcomes assistant leader

The meeting of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville was held on Sunday, July 17, 2016. Thanks was given by President Vincent Newman, and everyone enjoyed a meal of barbecue plates from the Beasley Fire Department fundraiser. Members brought desserts. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Darlene Blinka and her kitchen committee for getting everything ready for us. I wanted to note that before we ate, we all sang “Happy Birthday” to Winnie Susan, who turned 93 on July 18. President Vincent Newman called the business meeting to order at 1 p.m. Madelyn Gadway led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers answered the roll call. Added to our sick list was

Lodge 25, Ennis welcomes new member

Lodge 25, Ennis welcomes new member Kaylee Mackenzie Fowler. She is the granddaughter of Pat and Van Fowler. Kaylee’s sales agent is Kay Lynn Kovar. —SPJST—

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Brooks Stavinoha. We wish you a speedy recovery. Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall read her report, and it was approved as read. Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha read his report, and it was approved as read. Special Funds Chairman Seth Sacra read his report, and it was approved as read. Under old business, President Vincent Newman read information about the Convention. It was very informative. Under new business, Special Funds Chairman Seth Sacra mentioned that he would like to repaint the stripes and handicap emblems in our parking lot. It was agreed to let him proceed with this project. Also under new business, President Vincent Newman reminded everyone of the Corpus Christi Get Away coming up soon. He also mentioned to Seth Sacra that there were a few leaks in the front gutters of the building. Under other business, new Assistant Youth Leader Madelyn Gadway told us about camp, and how much fun they had. Door prize winners were Emma Kujawa, Winnie Susan, Frances Pollock, and Jeanette Newman. Then we had three extra plates to give away. Winners were Zachary Parker, Dorothy Blinka, and Dorothy Kuban. Congratulations to our lucky winners!

Brooke Hoelscher to wed Thomas Hoelscher

Next Meeting—August 21 For the next meeting on Sunday, August 21, it was decided to purchase barbecue from Needville Volunteer Fire Department Fundraiser. Members, please bring a side dish and a dessert. See you at the meeting! Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 25, Ennis Family Attends Polka Festival

Brian and Brenda Hoelscher have announced the engagement of their daughter Brooke Hoelscher to Thomas Hoelscher. They plan an August 27, 2016, wedding at The Church of the Visitation in Westphalia, Texas. Brooke is a member of Lodge 47, Seaton. —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club spaghetti dinner, bingo Aug. 3

Mark Your Calendar - August 3 You’re invited to SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club’s spaghetti dinner and bingo on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, at the hall, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. Doors open at 6 p.m.; serving begins at 6:30 p.m. Plates are $5 each. Regular bingo and a special blackout game follow dinner. The youth are collecting school supplies for Captain Hope’s Kids. All donations are appreciated. Please plan to come on out for a great meal and to support the youth of Lodge 84, Dallas! Fraternally, Lynda Novak, Youth Leader —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas Princess Ball Aug. 20

The Mraz family is pictured in their Czech kroj at the National Polka Festival in Ennis in May 2016. Pictured are, left to right, Justin, Jacob, Julie, and Jeff Mraz.

Come One, Come All to the Princess Ball! SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas invites everyone to “Princess Treasures” at the Princess Ball on Saturday, August 20, 2016. at the lodge hall, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. Music from 7 to 11 p.m. will be by the Moravians from Ennis. Tickets are $10 per person - ages 13 and up; ages 12 and under - free. This is a youth club fundraiser so

please save the date and plan to come out for fun, food, and a fantastic evening with friends. Come hungry! The kitchen will be serving our famous hamburgers with all the trimmings. If a Lodge 84 Youth Club member has not contacted you to reserve your ticket(s), call Kendall and Josh Tucker 469-951-7396 or Megan and Ryan Ruzicka 214-762-8073. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you on Saturday, August 20 at Lodge 84, Dallas. Fraternally, Lynda Novak, Youth Leader —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton Welcomes New Member

KADENCE BLOEDORN

Lodge 47, Seaton welcomes Kadence Faith Bloedorn. Kadence was born May 25, 2016, to Justin and Tonya Bloedorn. She weighed 5 pounds, 4.5 ounces and was 16.5 inches long. Kadence was welcomed home by siblings Kayley and Jase Bloedorn. Kadence’s parents and siblings are all members of Lodge 47, Seaton. Proud grandparents are Jimmy and Fawn Spanhel of Lodge 47, Seaton; Scott and Judy Bloedorn; and Dianne Bloedorn and Alan Brake. —SPJST—

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Lodge 84, Dallas sets summer events

Dear Readers, Please mark your calendars for the upcoming dates and events at Lodge 84, Dallas.

Wednesday, August 3 Youth annual spaghetti dinner/ bingo night. The youth will also be collecting school supplies for their community service project. Doors open at 6 p.m., and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. All plates are $5; and bingo will follow.

Saturday, August 20 Youth’s annual Princess Ball. Dance is from 7 to 11 p.m. with music provided by The Moravians. Admission is $10 per person; ages 12 and under are free of charge.

Sunday, September 11 Annual Czechfest. Doors will open at 11 a.m. with lunch served at 12 noon. We are still putting plans together for this big event so watch the Vestnik and your mail for prize drawing tickets with lots of good prizes. Additionally, if you have any items you wish to donate for the silent auction, please contact Justine Yeager by calling 214-827-0920 or emailing dyeags@swbell.net. The youth will host the country store and are asking for new canned goods - nothing out of date or with dents, please. Of course, the sweet booth is looking for cakes and other delicious baked goods to offer for sale. Please consider donating your favorite goodies! Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan Reporter —SPJST—

Sunday, August 21 Monthly meeting at 2 p.m.

Lodge 84, Dallas lists hall for sale

Dear Readers, Members of Lodge 84, Dallas met for their monthly meeting on Sunday, July 17, 2016. The meeting was brought to order by President Justine Yeager, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Brother Jerry Manak. A moment of silence was held for those affected by the France, Dallas, Baton Rouge, and Turkey incidents. May all the victims rest in peace, and may their families find comfort from the worldwide support. Secretary Cherri Petr read the minutes from the June meeting; all approved. Sunshine Lady JoAnn Manak reported that a sympathy card was sent to the family of Paul Valenta on the loss of his wife. Get well cards were sent to Martha Mahdak Frnka who slipped and fell; to Neal Andreason for hernia surgery; and to Estelle Smith who is feeling under the weather. FAC Vicki Sims reported that she

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continues to update the volunteer hours. She mentioned that the Corpus Get Away is coming up, and that the youth are collecting school supplies for their community service project. Youth report was given by Vicki Sims in the absence of Lynda Novak. The youth held a short meeting at YAD in June and had an impromptu July meeting earlier. Assistant Youth Leader Sims also reported that the bake sale held at Rudolph’s on July 1 went well. Also the youth will be collecting school supplies at their annual spaghetti and bingo fundraiser on Wednesday, August 3. Sister Sims also reminded everyone that the youth will be decorating on Friday, August 19 for the Princess Ball on Saturday, the 20th. Additionally, they will hold their monthly meeting and have a pizza social. Please contact Kendall or Josh Tucker at 469-951-7396 or Ryan and Megan Ruzicka at 214-762-8073 to reserve your Princess Ball dance tickets! House committee reported that the yard was manicured by Darrin Tucker,

Lodge 51, Ellinger Recognizes Members

LEFT PHOTO: District One Director Donnie Victorick, left, presents the 2015 enhanced premium incentive award to Lodge 51, Ellinger President Calvin Hlinsky. The award is for achievements in fraternal life insurance sales and fraternal service to the community. CENTER PHOTO: Congratulations to John Divin, Jr., left. He was recognized for 50 years

of SPJST membership and presented a pin by Director Victorick, center, and Lodge 51 President Hlinsky. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 51 Fraternal Activities Coordinator Burdine Divin was presented a special plaque of appreciation for her many years of dedicated service to SPJST Lodge 51, Ellinger.

LEFT PHOTO: Congratulations to Ashlyn Pugh of Lodge 51, Ellinger! She received an SPJST Scholarship and will attend Sam Houston State University. Ashlyn was presented the scholarship at Lodge 51’s member appreciation social on July 16, 2016, by District One Director Donnie Victorick, left, and Lodge 51 President Calvin Hlinsky.

RIGHT PHOTO: The 2015 SPJST Scholarship recipient Katelyn Divin was recognized by Director Victorick, left, and Lodge 51 President Hlinsky. Katelyn is a student at Blinn College.

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Randy Petr, Cherri Petr, and Jim Liska. A big thank you to these wonderful yard caregivers.

Czechfest The annual Czechfest will take place on Sunday, September 11. Doors will open at 11 a.m. with lunch served at 12 noon. We are still putting

plans together for this big event so watch the Vestnik and your mail for prize drawing tickets with lots of good prizes. Additionally, if you have any items you wish to donate for the silent auction, please contact Justine Yeager by calling 214-827-0920 or emailing dyeags@swbell.net. The youth will host the country store and are asking

for new canned goods - nothing out of date or with dents, please. Of course, the sweet booth is looking for cakes and other delicious baked goods to offer for sale. Please consider donating your favorite goodies! As you are all aware, Lodge 84 is in the process of relocating from its current property. After long discussions, a

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motion was made to list the property for sale with a realtor. With this step taken, the process of looking for a new location will commence. Updates as we move forward will be posted in the Vestnik, but everyone is always invited to the monthly meetings to put your opinions in. We meet every third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. so please

Lodge 51, Ellinger Hosts Biennial Membership Dinner Saturday, July 16, 2016 • Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Hall

LEFT PHOTO: Helping in the kitchen are, from left, Ann Minor, Cynthia Niesner, and Diane Marusik. CENTER PHOTO: Visiting in the kitchen are, left to right, Dennis Niesner, Bradley Divin, and Larry Marusik. RIGHT

PHOTO: Thanks to the barbecue cooks! Pictured at the pit are, left to right, Colby Kulhanek, Gene Kulhanek, and Anton Becka. Thanks to all who assisted with the dinner.

Members enjoy the dinner and social time at Lodge 51, Ellinger. LEFT PHOTO: Left to right are Kasen Kocian, Koltin Kocian, Wayne Kocian, John Divin, Jr., Stacy Hill, Burdine Divin, and Doug Divin. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 51 President Calvin Hlinsky, left, and wife Bernetta,

seated, welcome District One Director Donnie Victorick and wife Janice. RIGHT PHOTO: Pictured on the left side are Edna Supak, back, and Ashlyn Pugh. On the right side, from back to front, are Teresa Zoch, Tillie Zoch, Tammy Pugh, James Pugh, and Gracie Pugh.

LEFT PHOTO: Front, clockwise, are Wesley, Gracy, Shane, Lane, Cassie, Alexis and Colby Kulhanek; Jackson and Cortny Turner; Gene Kulhanek; and Javier, Angela, and Isaiah Solis. CENTER PHOTO: Left to right are

Dylan, Jennifer, and Cynthia Niesner, Kathryn Connor, and Chad and Riley Niesner. RIGHT PHOTO: From left are Joe Volcik, Steven Svec, Aric Svec, JoAnn Divin, Katelyn Divin, Bernice Svec, and Daniel Adamek.

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come and stay in touch as we move forward.

Next Meeting—August 21 Our next meeting will be Sunday, August 21 at 2 p.m. Again, please mark your calendars to attend so you are in the loop of everything that is going on with the lodge! Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 92, Fort Worth to host Paprskar Memorial Tarok Tourney V

The Paprskar Memorial Tarok Tournament V will be Saturday, August 13, 2016, at SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth, National Hall, 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road, Fort Worth (Lake Worth), Texas. Registration and snacks are from 8 to 8:45 a.m. Six one-hour rounds will begin at 9 a.m. Trophies will be awarded for the top four scores, and cash will be presented for the top five scores. Registration is $25 per player. To register by August 6, mail registration fee, name, address, and phone number to John Paprskar, 905 Venice Street, Hurst, Texas 76053. Late entries accepted if player slots are available.

For information or directions, contact John Paprskar 817-480-3480. Please see advertisement on page 29 of this week’s Vestnik. —SPJST—

Lodge 92 Fort Worth sets activities

We invite you to mark these upcoming activities on your calendar and plan to visit Lodge 92, Fort Worth’s National Hall, located at 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road. Come on out!

Tuesday, August 2 Trustee meeting at 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, August 7 Country/western dance from 2 to 6

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p.m. with Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse Band. Admission is $6 per person. Tuesday, August 9 Ladies Circle meets at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, August 9 Game night at National Hall at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, August 10 Sportsmen’s Club meets at 7:30 p.m. This monthly meeting of hunting and fishing enthusiasts with speakers and prize drawings is open to the public, and admission is free.

Friday, August 12 Tanglefoot dance from 8 to 11 p.m. Members’ admission is $10, and nonmembers are $17.

BAY FISHING

Cast Away Your Worries! Come

with SPJST

In conjunction with the Corpus Christi Get Away Weekend, SPJST has reser ved the New Kingfi fis sher, a boat that can hold up to 39 passengers. Reser vations are $75 per person on a fi firrst-come, fi firrst-ser ved basis!

5 HOUR BAY FISHING TRIP FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2016 • 7 A.M. TO 12 NOON

FRIDAY AUG. 12

Report time is 6:30 a.m. Leaving from Deep Sea Headquarters, 440 West Cotter Avenue, Port Aransas, Texas. FISHING LICENSE REQUIRED Bring your own food and drinks. Fishing tackle and bait are included. Air-conditioned cabin room is available. You keep what you catch! Professional cleaners will be available upon return to fillet, wash, and bag your catch for 40 cents per pound.

DON’T MISS OUT!

Reservations fill up fast! Call State FAC Frank Horak at 254-534-0681 for reservations.

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Saturday, August 13 Paprskar Annual Tarok Tournament. Contact John Paprskar at 817480-3480 for more information.

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—

Lodge 101 Gainesville recollects past members

SPJST Lodge Pokrok, No. 101, Gainesville met at the home of Shirley (Paclik) and Randy Thomason in Gainesville for its meeting on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at 4 p.m. People in attendance were Shirley (Paclik) Thomason, husband Randy Thomason, Theresa (Samek) Stevens, Gene Bomar, Rudy Paclik, Betty Sue (Sykora) Tow, Jack Tow, Gayle (Paclik) Odom, and Cliffo Odom. We had a lively discussion of our past members and early pioneer members. Mrs. Stevens gave us a history of her family which was very interesting. They all had to go to a lot of hardships as most of our families did coming to a new country. The next meeting will be on July 17

at 3 p.m. at the home of Theresa (Samek) Stevens, who lives south of Gainesville. Respectfully submitted, Gayle (Paclik) Odom —SPJST—

Lodge 117 Robstown members invited to baseball game

Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 117, Robstown would like to invite its members to a Corpus Christi Hooks baseball game on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. The lodge will pay for the ticket to the game and provide $10 to purchase a meal. Please RSVP by July 30. You can call one of the following numbers - President Frances McDonald 361695-8280; Vice President Frank Sijansky 361-903-5450; or Treasurer Kathryn Marek 361-387-2360. Fraternally, Kathryn Marek, Treasurer —SPJST—

Lodge 142 Houston sets meeting dates

Please mark your calendar and save the date for the remaining SPJST Lodge 142, Houston meeting dates in 2016. They are: Sunday, August 21 Sunday, September 11 Sunday, October 16 Sunday, November 13 Sunday, December 11

We look forward to seeing you at the meetings which are held at Lodge 88, Houston. Please join us at 1 p.m. for a meal followed by the meeting at 2 p.m. Fraternally submitted, Alice Jochen, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 187 Round Rock members enjoy summertime social

Hello! The meeting of Lodge 187, Round Rock was held Sunday, July 10, 2016. We welcomed guest Dennis McCarthy, father of Greg McCarthy. We also gave a hardy hug to Carla Krenek who had transferred from another lodge. We hope to see and have many returns from both. We started the meeting by discussing the convention, and Tom

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Etheredge gave a personal experience, and it was overwhelmingly insightful.

Independence Day Johnnie Haak then discussed all the upcoming events, and we talked about who was planning on attending. She also gave some food for thought about the July 4 Independence Day. Independence Day should have been July 2. July 2, 1776, is the day that the Continental Congress actually voted for independence. John Adams, in his writings, even noted that July 2 would be remembered in the annals of American history and would be marked with fireworks and celebrations. The written Declaration of Independence was dated July 4 but wasn’t actually signed until August 2. Fifty-six delegates eventually signed the document, although all were not present on that day in August.

District Two Fall Meeting— Sunday, August 28 Johnnie Haak also reminded all that the District Two Fall Meeting will be Sunday, August 28 at Lodge 80, Holland. Jennave Fuchs then entertained us all with a new type of bingo called Pokeno. It was loads of fun for all! Linda Johnson and Jennifer McCarthy reminded the lodge that two youth, Alexandria Johnson and Luke McCarthy, will be attending District Two Camp this summer from July 21 to 24. They both are so excited! Greg McCarthy announced that our lodge is now on Facebook for all to see. Yay! Hopefully, we will get many calls for hall rentals. Birthdays this month are for Deborah Rohlack and Jennifer McCarthy.

Lodge 187, Round Rock Members Share July Meeting Scenes

LEFT PHOTO: Rubie Volek, left, and Carla Krenek are pictured in front of the Lodge 187, Round Rock sign. CENTER PHOTO: Members played Pokeno at the meeting. RIGHT PHOTO: Youngsters at Lodge 187! Left

to right are Mathieu McCarthy, Luke McCarthy, Karter Meyers, Kember Meyers, Kadnce Meyers, and Alexandria Johnson (not pictured). —Submitted by Jennifer McCarthy, Reporter

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We ended with a yummy summertime potluck of hot dogs with all the trimmings, cold iced tea, and even homemade apple pie! Life is good! Blessings to all, Jennifer McCarthy Reporter —SPJST—

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Lodge 202, Jourdanton member attends mile marker dedication in honor of father

Lodge 196 Houston-West meets August 21

The August meeting for Lodge 196 has been changed to Sunday, August 21, 2016, to allow for our members to enjoy the end of summer getaway in Corpus Christi. We will start with a potluck lunch at 1 p.m., and the business meeting will begin at 2 p.m. Please mark your calendars so that you will be able to come and participate in the lodge meeting. If you have any questions, please contact me. Don Fruin, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 202 Jourdanton meets August 14

Dear Readers, The next meeting of SPJST Lodge 202, Jourdanton is Sunday, August 14 at 4 p.m. at Jourdanton Community Center. School supplies are still being collected. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST—

★ ★ Reunions ★ ★

Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to our SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, 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.

Texas Department of Public Safety held a dedication on July 12, 2016, for a portion of Interstate Highway 37 (I37) which has been newly designated in honor of DPS Trooper Terry Wayne Miller between mile markers 102 to 115, east of Pleasanton in Atascosa County. Miller and two deputies, Thomas Monse and Mark Stephenson, were gunned down in the Atascosa Ambush on October 12, 1999. Monse and

Stephenson will have county roads designated in their honor. DPS Trooper Terry Wayne Miller’s wife Karen Miller and daughter Amanda Nicole Miller live in Pleasanton. Amanda Nicole Miller is a member of SPJST Lodge 202, Jourdanton. Submitted by, Jim and Louise Koutny —SPJST—

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Shenkir-Dusek families

August 6 Descendants and friends of Raymund and Kristyna (Konecna) Rejcek—at St. Martin’s Hall, Tours. For information, call Irene 254-5332372; or James 817-457-9515. Submitted by Laddie Rejcek, Lodge 180, Burleson. August 13 Descendants and friends of ancestors Martin and Vera Michalik Cuba— at SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville Hall. For information, contact Linda Wells 512-261-7016; or email lwells1@austin.rr.com; or Robert Kovar 512-517-1884; or email robertrkovar@gmail.com. Submitted by Robert Kovar, Lodge 29, Taylor. •••

August 21 Mynar family: Descendants and friends of Paul and Mary Hoyack Mynar—at Caldwell Senior Center, 210 West Buck Street, Caldwell.

For information, contact Elenora Mynar 979-567-4181; or Joyce Ferguson 979-676-4484; or email jferguson52@msn.com. Submitted by Kayla Brinkman Johnson, Lodge 17, New Tabor. —SPJST—

All family members and friends of the late John and Frances Dusek Shenkir are invited to share in fun, games, and fellowship during the 56th annual family reunion on Saturday, August 6, 2016, at Seaton Community Center in Seaton, Texas. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served at 12 noon. Please bring your special covered dish with serving utensils. Tea, coffee, bread, and eating utensils will be provided. Also, please bring items that will be used for door prizes. We would like everyone to receive a door prize.

Please share this information with all your family members. We look forward to seeing everyone! For further information, contact Scott Shenkir Thompson at 817 8088453. Submitted by: Ruth (Shenkir) Keith Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

Donation prizes fundraiser at Corpus Christi Get Away

Dear Members, It’s that time again. The Corpus Christi Get Away is right around the corner - Friday, August 12 to Sunday, August 14, 2016! At the District Seven Spring Meeting, members voted to donate the proceeds from the Get Away prize drawing to the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center in Temple and SPJST Education and Nature Center. As your District Seven CHM Director, I am asking for your support. I am asking each lodge in District Seven and any individual person who wishes, to please donate a prize. Please let myself or ENC Director Donnie Howard know if you will be donating. Roxanne Bertrand 4158 FM 1303 Floresville, Texas 78114 830-391-0919

Donnie Howard 2908 Oakdell Trail New Braunfels, Texas 78130 830-358-2262

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Make sure you put your name on the prize so you will get proper recognition. I would appreciate it if you could call/text me and let me know in advance if you or your lodge will be making a donation so that I can put your or your lodge’s name on the prize boards at the Get Away. Thank you in advance for your support! Roxanne Bertrand District Seven CHM Director/ Get Away Prize Drawing Chairperson —SPJST—

Expression of Sympathy

We, the members of the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 91, San Jacinto, Crosby, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed and beloved member, WILLIAM DOUGLAS LOCKE, age 54, who went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 2, 2016. He was born in Houston, Texas, on June 24, 1962, to Willis Houston Locke and Mary Ann Alexander Locke. He was an avid dancer who enjoyed fishing and playing golf. He especially enjoyed singing and spending time with his family. He was a joking type of person William Locke who had a humorous side to him and could always make you laugh with his uncanny wit, but he also had a serious side as well. William was a member of SPJST Lodge 91, San Jacinto where he served as president for 12 years. He did an excellent job and brought life back into a dying lodge. He made many good things happen, but one of the best was developing and promoting “Paws Across Texas.” He served as a volunteer fireman working his way to Assistant Safety Officer, then to Assistant Chief and EMT with Porter Volunteer Fire Department for more than 20 years. He

Refreshed The computer on my office desk, suggests I kindly hit Refresh, it’s fine with me at least I guess, but how do I myself refresh? -d.knape

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participated in volunteer work in the community. He will always be loved and missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his wife Debra Locke; stepfather Robert L. Walter; and grandparents Minnie and Lafayette Alexander, and Maggie M. Locke. William is survived by his mother Mary Ann Alexander Walters; father Willis H. Locke and wife Ruby; companion of 12 years Vonda Smesny; sisters Judy Norsworthy and husband Billy, Sherry Griffo and husband Domenic and Margie Kolek and husband Mark; and nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. May William rest in eternal peace, and his memory remain with us forever Fraternally, Malba Smesny June Smesny —SPJST—

In Memory of Georgie Pyeatt

Georgie Juan Schiller Pyeatt, 75, of Elgin died Thursday, July 7, 2016, after a long and courageous battle with multiple myeloma. Georgie was born October 25, 1940, in Dallas to George and Lois M a c h a l i c e k Georgie Pyeatt

Schiller. She moved to Temple in 1946, attended St. Mary’s Catholic School, and graduated from Temple High School in 1958. She married Dale Martin Pyeatt of Temple in 1960 and after spending over 55 years together, he followed her in death less than four days later. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Elgin. She served as the membership and travel director for the National Guard Association of Texas during her husband Dale’s tenure at NGAT, travelled to over 40 countries with her husband, family, and friends, and had a passion for her Czech heritage. Georgie was a member of SPJST Lodge 87, Temple. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lois and George Schiller; stepmother, Millie Marchak Schiller; infant daughter Carrie Ann Pyeatt; stepbrother Edward Marchak; and daughter-in-law Ivannia Pyeatt. Survivors include sons James Pyeatt and wife Kim of Cypress, David Pyeatt of Elgin, Mark Pyeatt and wife Anna of Cypress, and Daniel Pyeatt and wife Amy of Lucas; sisters Lanette Ranly and husband Ronnie of Westphalia and Joan Schiller Shelton of Temple; stepsister Lanell Lesikar and husband Daniel of Zabcikville; and grandchildren Matthew and wife Emily, Luke, Katherine, Nicole, and William, who knew her affectionately as Jojo. A visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 18 at ProvidenceJones Family Funeral Home with the recitation of the Holy rosary beginning at 8 p.m. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 19 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Private graveside service was held in Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 302 West 11th Street, Elgin, Texas 78621 or the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation at www.themmrf.org. Arrangements were entrusted to Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home. —SPJST—

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In Memory of Michelle Ann Vierus Garcia

Michelle Ann Vierus Garcia, aged 41, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2016, at Clements University Hospital in Dallas after a 20-month battle with glioblastoma. Michelle was born August 10, 1974, in Houston, the daughter of David S. Vierus and Ruby L. Vierus. She attended Cypress Creek High School, graduating in 1992. She was a gifted musician and played the clarinet in her school band. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English from Sam Houston State University in 1997, and later earned a master’s degree in education from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2005. Michelle taught English at North Shore High School, focusing on the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program. She met the love of her life, Edwin M. Garcia in 2003 and married in La Grange in 2004. She welcomed with joy her daughter Zoe Marie in April 2006. Michelle was a wonderful and caring wife and mother living in Frisco for the last nine years of her life. She was very involved in her daughter’s elementary school, piano lessons, volleyball, and a myriad of other activities. Michelle was generous, fiercely devoted to her loved ones, and was willing to give the shirt off of her back to anyone in need. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 179, Warrenton. She was preceded in death by her father David in May 1997. She is survived by husband Edwin; daughter Zoe; mother Ruby; sister Stephanie Engelking; and special friends Anja Keric, Becky Davis, and Jerry Walter. Funeral mass was held at Holy Cross Catholic Church at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 21. Memorial donations can be sent in her name to the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery. Michelle was not ready to leave her family and valiantly fought her disease until the very end. She will be dearly missed by her loved ones. —SPJST—

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SPJST Youth Section

VĚSTNÍK The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to: SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: 254-773-8087

Email: melaniez@vvm.com Questions? Call 800-727-7578

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

SPJST State YAD Saturday, August 6 in Temple

SPJST will showcase its youth at State Youth Achievement Day on Saturday, August 6 at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center, located at 3303 North Third Street in Temple. All youth participants must register their entries between 9 and 10 a.m. in the lobby of the convention center. Royalty contestants are asked to meet at the stage for a brief rehearsal and further in-

State Duchess Makayla Newsom Celebrates America’s Independence

structions at 9:30 a.m. - after they register their entries. Youth will compete in a special category contest at 10 a.m. in the dining room. This contest is left a surprise to all competitors until the day of the event. Past special category contests have included play-dough construction, story-telling, and drawing. If you have not registered for special category, please contact your local lodge youth leader. All entry cards must be turned in to the Home Office no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3. The day’s program begins with opening ceremonies at 11 a.m. A lunch, which will be catered by Jason’s Deli,

Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Win District Two YAD Bonus Awards

District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky presents bonus awards to Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club members Angelina Ringwald, left, and Emma Regan. DYC Koslovsky challenged all youth in District Two to enter five crafts, individual talent, and group talent at this year’s District Two Youth Achievement Day held July 9, 2016. Angelina and Emma met the challenge and were recognized at YAD. Congratulations!

State Duchess Makayla Newsom of Lodge 48, Beyersville helps display flags along FM 973 in front of her grandparents’ place to celebrate

will be available for $5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Other food will be available throughout the day. SPJST youth who received first place honors at their district competitions across Texas this summer will compete at the state level in various competitions, including group and individual talent, speech, nine craft categories, special category, and youth club poster and scrapbook. Following judging, crafts, special category entries, posters, and scrapbooks will be displayed for the public. Talent competition begins at approximately 11:30 a.m. Young people who have completed kindergarten to high school senior will compete in dance, vocal, instrumentals, and dramatics. The Ceska Beseda dance exhibition will be performed prior to the beginning of the talent competition. Scholarships totaling $11,500 will be presented to SPJST youth members during the day. This year’s food category is bars. Following judging, bar entries will be sold in a silent auction to the highest bidders. All proceeds will go to the SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) at Cooper Farm and the SPJST Scholarship Fund. A cake and punch reception honoring the youth will be held prior to the State Royalty competition. 2015-2016 State King Brady Alexander and State Duke Seth Martinez, both of Lodge 47, Seaton, and State Queen Kacie Vanecek and State Duchess Makayla Newsom, both of Lodge 48, Beyersville, will then preside over the 2016 SPJST State Royalty Competition which begins at approximately 2:30 p.m. The king and queen are selected on the basis of a prepared threeminute speech during which they are

our nation’s independence and remember what her uncles, grandparents, and dad did for our country.

scored on content, delivery, and overall poise. They are also scored on onstage interview questions. King and queen candidates are high school-aged SPJST youth club members. The 2016-2017 State King and Queen will represent SPJST at events across Texas. They will also each receive $1,500 scholarships. —SPJST—

Lodge 202 Jourdanton youth named District Seven Top Teen

Congratulations to Amanda Hoggard of Lodge 202, Jourdanton! Amanda is the 2016 District Seven Top Teen. Amanda earned the most merit points during the 20152016 youth year in the teen division in her district.

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Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club spaghetti dinner, bingo Aug. 3

Lodge 84, Dallas Princess Ball Aug. 20

Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club Member Celebrates 11th Birthday Lodge 40, El CampoHillje Youth Club member Adryanna Manzano celebrated her 11th birthday on July 17, 2016, during District Six Youth Achievement Day in Taiton. Addy was presented a cake and is pictured with Youth Leader Cathy Garcia, left, and Assistant Youth Leader Inez Villareal. RIGHT PHOTO: Addy is proud of her birthday present - an electric scooter.

and up; ages 12 and under - free. This is a youth club fundraiser so please save the date and plan to come out for fun, food, and a fantastic evening with friends. Come hungry! The kitchen will be serving our famous hamburgers with all the trimmings. If a Lodge 84 Youth Club member has not contacted you to reserve your ticket(s), call Kendall and Josh Tucker 469-951-7396 or Megan and Ryan Ruzicka 214-762-8073. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you on Saturday, August 20 at Lodge 84, Dallas. Fraternally, Lynda Novak, Youth Leader —SPJST—

Lodge 202 Jourdanton youth enjoys serving as first-year LIT Dear Věstník, This was my first time to be an LIT. I had a blast meeting new people from all the districts. We walked through the town of Fayetteville, seeing where SPJST was first started. It was hot, but very interesting to see. After that, we played bubble ball. Being in the bubble

ball was hot, but it was still a lot of fun. I had so much fun at LIT camp this year. I can’t wait till next year’s LIT camp and also being able to help with the youth at district camp this year. Fraternally, Katlyn Polasek —SPJST—

2015 State Royalty Closes Year with Lunch after July 4 Parade

The 2015-2016 State Royalty was honored with a lunch at Sol de Jalisco Restaurant after the Belton Fourth of July parade. LEFT PHOTO: Left to right are State Queen Kacie Vanecek, Donna Vanecek, State Duchess Makayla Newsom, Tim Vanecek, and Michelle Newsom, all of Lodge 48,

Beyersville. CENTER PHOTO: Seated are Tarrant Alexander and Nora Sodek. Back: State King Brady Alexander, Debbie Alexander, and Chase Alexander. RIGHT PHOTO: State Duke Seth Martinez, back, with Tammy, Kal-El, Tristan, and Adam Martinez.

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District Four Youth Achievement Day Saturday, July 16, 2016 Lowake Community Center • Lowake, Texas Junior Group Talent Junior Group Talent Lodge 49, Rowena

Hunter Wood, left, and Tanner Wood.

Merit Points

Top Teen Sutton Schwertner, left, and Top Junior Tanner Wood, both of Lodge 49, Rowena.

Poster Award POSTER

Congratulations to Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club members for their first place poster.

Pictorial Arts

District Four

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Sewing

Left to right, Bella Schwertner (49), Grace Schwertner (49), Addee Williams (215), Morgann Wood (49).

District Four

Needlework

Science and Education

Tanner Wood (49).

District Four

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LEFT PHOTO: Lunch time! CENTER PHOTO: District Four Youth Achievement Day participants representing Lodges 49, Rowena and

Left to right, Tracy Schwertner (49), Morgann Wood (49).

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District Four

Left to right, Bella Schwertner (49), Hunter Wood (49), Addee Williams (215), Morgann Wood (49).

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Individual Talent

Left to right, Hunter Wood (49), Addee Williams (215).

215, South Plains. RIGHT PHOTO: Youth lead the club motto under the direction of DYC Pam Lehmann and Assistant DYC Laura Pospichal.

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Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Bella Schwertner (49)

Constructed Items

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Hunter Wood (49) 2nd - Colt Schwertner (49) 3rd - Grace Schwertner (49)

Ages 12 to 14 1st - Olivia Schwertner (49) 2nd - Addee Williams (215)

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Morgann Wood (49) 2nd - Sutton Schwertner (49)

Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Bella Schwertner (49) 2nd - Brody Schwertner (49)

Foods - Bars

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Hunter Wood (49) 2nd - Tanner Wood (49) 3rd - Grace Schwertner (49) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Olivia Schwertner (49) 2nd - Addee Williams (215)

District Four

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District Four

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Sutton Schwertner (49) 2nd - Morgann Wood (49)

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Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Brody Schwertner (49)

Handicraft

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Hunter Wood (49)

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Sutton Schwertner (49)

District Four

Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Brody Schwertner (49)

Hobby Kits

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Hunter Wood (49) 2nd - Colt Schwertner (49) 3rd - Tracy Schwertner (49)

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Sutton Schwertner (49)

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Tracy Schwertner (49) 2nd - Tanner Wood (49)

Needlework

District Four

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Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Morgann Wood (49) Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Brody Schwertner (49) 2nd - Bella Schwertner (49)

Photography - Trees

District Four

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Left to right, Bella Schwertner (49), Hunter Wood (49), Olivia Schwertner (49), Morgann Wood (49). Foods

Left to right, Bella Schwertner (49), Hunter Wood (49), Olivia Schwertner (49), Sutton Schwertner (49).

Handicraft

Left to right, Brody Schwertner (49), Hunter Wood (49), Sutton Schwertner (49).

Hobby Kits

Left to right, Brody Schwertner (49), Hunter Wood (49), Sutton Schwertner (49).

Photography

Left to right, Brody Schwertner (49), Colt Schwertner (49), Olivia Schwertner (49), Sutton Schwertner (49).

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Colt Schwertner (49) 2nd - Tracy Schwertner (49) 3rd - Grace Schwertner (49)

Ages 12 to 14 1st - Olivia Schwertner (49) 2nd - Addee Williams (215)

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Sutton Schwertner (49)

Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Bella Schwertner (49) 2nd - Brody Schwertner (49)

Pictorial Arts

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Grace Schwertner (49) 2nd - Tanner Schwertner (49) 3rd - Tracy Schwertner (49) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Addee Williams (215)

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Morgann Wood (49)

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Tanner Wood (49) 2nd - Colt Schwertner (49)

Science and Education

Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Bella Schwertner (49)

Sewing

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Hunter Schwertner (49) 2nd - Grace Schwertner (49) 3rd - Tracy Schwertner (49) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Addee Williams (215)

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Morgann Wood (49)

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Hunter Wood (49)

Individual Talent

Ages 12 to 14 1st - Addee Williams (215)

1st - Lodge 49, Rowena Hunter Wood Tanner Wood

Junior Group Talent District King Sutton Schwertner District Duke Brody Schwertner

Royalty

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District Six Youth Achievement Day Sunday, July 17, 2016 • Taiton Community Center in Taiton, Texas 2015 District Six Queen Sky Garcia and Duchess Angelica Manzano are pictured with royalty contestants Blake Zielonka and Myranda Zielonka, both of Lodge 148, El Maton. RIGHT PHOTO: District Six representatives congratulate the 2016 District Six Royalty. Left to right are Director Karen Kaspar, King Blake Zielonka, Queen Myranda Zielonka, District Youth Counselor Lisa Bubela, and Assistant DYC Susan Siptak. Senior Group Talent Lodge 30, Taiton.

Senior Group Talent

Youth Achievement Awards

Front, left to right, Emily Kresta, Simone Riha, Brooke Bacak, Bethany Baker. Back: Grant Bubela, Luc Marcaurele, Brittany Baker, Lauren Kresta.

YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Congratulations to Sky Garcia, center, of Lodge 40, El CampoHillje. She is pictured with District Six Youth Counselor Lisa Bubela, left, and District Six Director Karen Kaspar.

Merit Points

Top Junior Brittany Baker, left, of Lodge 30, Taiton and Top Teen Sky Garcia of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje.

SCRAPBOOK and POSTER

Congratulations to Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club members for their first place scrapbook and poster.

Scrapbook and Poster Awards

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Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Simone Riha (30)

Constructed Items

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Lauren Kresta (30) 2nd - Emily Kresta (30) 3rd - Grant Bubela (30)

Ages 12 to 14 1st - Andrew Kresta (30) 2nd - Faith Korenek (30) 3rd - Kelly Taylor (40)

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Myranda Zielonka (148) 2nd - Blake Zielonka (148)

District Six

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Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Simone Riha (30)

Ages 12 to 14 1st - Luc Marcaurele (30) 2nd - Brittany Baker (30) 3rd - Faith Korenek (30)

District Six

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Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Angelica Manzano (40)

Handicraft

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Bethany Baker (30) 2nd - Lauren Kresta (30) 3rd - Grant Bubela (30)

Ages 12 to 14 1st - Brittany Baker (30) 2nd - Kelly Taylor (40) 3rd - Trianna Manzano (40)

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District Six

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Blake Zielonka (148) 2nd - Myranda Zielonka (148) 3rd - Brooke Bexley (148) Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Simone Riha (30) 2nd - Angelica Manzano (40)

Hobby Kits

District Six

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Shelby Krpec (30) 2nd - Emily Kresta (30) 3rd - Grant Bubela (30)

Ages 12 to 14 1st - Luc Marcaurele (30) 2nd - Trianna Manzano (40) 3rd - Kierra Taylor (40)

Foods

Left to right, Simone Riha (30), Brooke Bacak (30), Luc Marcaurele (30).

Foods - Bars

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Brooke Bacak (30) 2nd - Bethany Baker (30) 3rd - Grant Bubela (30)

Left to right, Simone Riha (30), Lauren Kresta (30), Andrew Kresta (30), Myranda Zielonka (148).

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Handicraft

Left to right, Angelica Manzano (40), Bethany Baker (30), Brittany Baker (30), Blake Zielonka (148). Hobby Kits

Left to right, Simone Rihan (30), Shelby Krpec (30), Luc Marcaurele (30), Myranda Zielonka (148).

Needlework

Left to right, Angelica Manzano (40), Lauren Kresta (30), Luc Marcaurele (30).

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Myranda Zielonka (148) 2nd - Brooke Bexley (148) 3rd - Blake Zielonka (148)

Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Angelica Manzano (40)

Needlework

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Lauren Kresta (30) 2nd - Bethany Baker (30) 3rd - Adryanna Manzano (40)

Ages 12 to 14 1st - Luc Marcaurele (30) 2nd - Brittany Baker (30) 3rd - Trianna Manzano (40)

Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Simone Riha (30)

Photography - Trees

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Shelby Krpec (30) 2nd - Lauren Kresta (30) 3rd - Adryanna Manzano (40)

Ages 12 to 14 1st - Brittany Baker (30) 2nd - Faith Korenek (30) 3rd - Andrew Kresta (30)

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Myranda Zielonka (148) 2nd - Brooke Bexley (148) 3rd - Blake Zielonka (148)

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Brooke Bacak (30) 2nd - Emily Kresta (30) 3rd - Adryanna Manzano (40)

Pictorial Arts

Ages 12 to 14 1st - Faith Korenek (30) 2nd - Kelly Taylor (40) 3rd - Kierra Taylor (40)

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Blake Zielonka (148) 2nd - Brooke Bexley (148) 3rd - Myranda Zielonka (148)

Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Angelica Manzano (40)

Science and Education

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Grant Bubela (30)

Ages 12 to 14 1st - Andrew Kresta (30) 2nd - Brittany Baker (30) 3rd - Trianna Manzano (40)

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Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Simone Riha (30) 2nd - Angelica Manzano (40)

Sewing

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Adryanna Manzano (40) 2nd - Brooke Bacak (30) 3rd - Emily Kresta (30) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Kelly Taylor (40) 2nd - Luc Marcaurele (30) 3rd - Faith Korenek (30)

1st - Lodge 30, Taiton 2nd - Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje

Poster

1st - Lodge 30, Taiton 2nd - Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje

Scrapbook

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Bethany Baker (30) 2nd - Adryanna Manzano (40)

1st - Lodge 30, Taiton Bethany Baker Brittany Baker Grant Bubela Luc Marcaurele Simon Riha Emily Kresta Lauren Kresta Brooke Bacak

Individual Talent

Senior Group Talent

District Queen Myranda Zielonka (148) District King Blake Zielonka (148)

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Left to right, Simone Riha (30), Shelby Krpec (30), Brittany Baker (30), Myranda Zielonka (148).

Pictorial Arts

Left to right, Brooke Bacak (30), Faith Korenek (30), Blake Zielonka (148).

Sewing

Left to right, Simone Riha (30), Adryanna Manzano (40), Kelly Taylor (40). District Six

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Royalty

Photography

District Six

Science and Education

Ages 12 to 14 1st - Brittany Baker (30)

Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Angelica Manzano (40)

District Six

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Left to right, Angelica Manzano (40), Grant Bubela (30), Andrew Kresta (30).

Individual Talent

Left to right, Angelica Manzano (40), Bethany Baker (30), Brittany Baker (30).

District Six Youth Leaders. Left to right are Assistant DYC Susan Siptak (4), DYC/Youth Leader Lisa Bubela (30), Assistant Youth Leader Kirby Lange (30), Youth Leader Cathy Garcia (40), and Assistant Youth Leader Inez Villarreal (40). BELOW: Tabulating YAD scores are, left to right, Kathy Ahlstrom, Honorary District Six Director Michael Ahlstrom, Stephanie Janssen, District Six Director Karen Kaspar, and Kirby Lange.

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District Six Youth Achievement Day Scenes

LEFT PHOTO: Royalty family. District Six King Blake Zielonka and Queen Myranda Zielonka are pictured with their mother Cheryl Bexley, second from left, and cousin Brooke Bexley, right. CENTER PHOTO: Youth

Achievement Day volunteers Kirby Lange, center, and Sarah Kresta, right, check in YAD craft entries. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 30, Taiton youth perform their group talent.

LEFT PHOTO: Flag Bearers Blake Zielonka and Brooke Bexley bring in the flags. CENTER PHOTO: Left to right are District Six Director Karen Kaspar, District Six Youth Counselor Lisa Bubela, Lodge 30, Taiton President Yvonne Marcaurele, Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny and Assistant

District Six Youth Counselor Susan Siptak. RIGHT PHOTO: YAD attendees bid on participants’ cookie bars that were sold to the highest bidders in a silent auction. Funds went to the SPJST Education and Nature Center. Thanks to the youth who donated their entries and to the buyers.

LEFT PHOTO: 2015 District Six Queen Sky Garcia, right, of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje crowns 2016 Queen Myranda Zielonka of Lodge 148, El Maton. CENTER PHOTO: Helping in the kitchen are, left to right, Wanda Dorotik, Joette and Bradley Krpec, Debbie Krpec, and Bubba Baker.

RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club members display their scrapbook and poster. Pictured are, left to right, Trianna Manzana, Angelica Manzano, Kierra Taylor, Sky Garcia, Kelly Taylor, and Adryanna Manzano.

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Učme se česky Let Us Study Czech Lekce Sedmá Lesson 7

Read the following out loud. Get your parents, grandparents, relatives, or friends to help you with the pronunciation. Clip and save each lesson and compile into a notebook. děkuji—thank you prosím—you are welcome (means “please”, but used instead of English “you are welcome”) rádo se stalo—I was glad to do it není zač—don’t mention it * * * * *

Ďekuji is singular. Sometimes it is as děkuju. Děkuji is more proper and is more often used. Plural is děkujeme. It is not necessary to add an equivalent of “you,” but it could be done, and it is often done. Then, it is děkuji ti when we are close to the person addressed, or děkuji Vám if the relation to the person addressed is more formal. * * * * *

The most common reply to the word děkuji is the word prosím. Rádo se stalo and neni zač is used similar to “I was glad to do it,” or “don’t mention it,” in America. * * * * *

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Dovolte prosím—with your permission, (please), pardon me (please) odpusťte (prosím)—excuse me, (please) promiňte (prosím)—I am sorry, pardon me. nic se nestalo—it was nothing * * * * *

The word prosím is the most common courtesy word. The original is, “I beg you” and only from the context can you tell whether the word prosím means “I beg you”, or whether it serves as “please”.

Prosím, is shown above in parenthesis because its use is optional, making it more polite. * * * * *

The words odpusťte and promiňte mean practically the same. The informal address would be promiň and odpust to be used only with those persons with whom you are on a “thou” basis. The “thou” and “you” basis sounds archaic in English, but there is an important difference in the relation between persons whom we address “thou” — in Czech, ty — (the verb tykati

Czech Cultural Calendar

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

Second Sunday each Month Czech Language Class—at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road on US Highway 77, La Grange, 1 to 4 p.m. Informal understanding of basic Czech terms, alphabet/conversational Czech, children’s literature, Czech song lyrics. Fee is $10 per person per class. Call or email to verify classes. Preregistration is suggested, but not required. Call toll free 888-785-4500; 979-968-9399; or email info@czechtexas.org

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

July 30 CHS Summer State Meeting—at St. Joseph Parish Activity Center, 700 East 26th Street, Bryan, Texas 77803. Registra-

tion starts at 8:30 a.m. CHS is a non-profit organization founded in 1982 dedicated to the preservation of Texas Czech Heritage, customs, genealogy, history, music, food, costumes, and language. For information, visit Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ czechheritagesocietyoftexas. Submitted by Jana Vaculik Riley, State CHS Reporter.

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.

August 13 Paprskar Memorial Tarok Tourney V—at SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth, National Hall, 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road, Fort Worth (Lake Worth). Registration, snacks - 8 to 8:45 a.m. Six one-hour rounds begin at 9 a.m. Trophies awarded for the top four scores; cash presented for the top five scores. Registration - $25 per player. To register by August 6, mail registration fee, name, address, and phone number to John Paprskar, 905 Venice Street, Hurst, Texas 76053. Late entries accepted if player slots are available. For information or directions, contact John Paprskar 817-480-3480. Please see advertisement on page 29.

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si), and persons we address you — in Czech vy — and, therefore, the verb describing the relation is vykati si. * * * * *

The English “I am sorry” in Czech means Je mi líto or Ja lituji.

The Czech phrase is used in the same sense as the original meaning of “I am sorry,” but generally, we can say that Je mi líto is used much more sparingly than “I am sorry.” The latter can often be translated odpusťte or promiňte. * * * * *

Jake se máte (máš)?/Jak se vám (ti) daří?—How are you? Děkuji, dobře—Fine, thank you. Nestojí to za nic—It’s not worth anything. špatně, mizerně—bad, miserable

Jake se máte (máš)? or Jak se vám (ti) daří? are not quite as common a greeting as in English. In Czech, you ask it when you want to know how your friend is dong not instead of “good morning”.

The answer to Jak se máš? In Czech, you may hear a little longer story than the stereotype “fine, thank you”. The European people do not share the American optimistic outlook and more often than not, you may hear an answer more in the form of a complaint. * * * * *

dobré chutnáni - enjoy your meal.

It is very common to wish your guests dobré chutnání as they are

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sitting ready to eat. The same wish is sometimes used among members of the family as they start with their meal. The literal translation is “good appetite.” This wish is very common on the Continent — in French, German, and practically all Continental language. —SPJST—

Learn Czech from Home!

Learn Czech from home! Attend live, online via high-speed internet connection or in person on the Schulenburg Campus of Blinn College. Beginners Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 to 9 p.m.

Intermediate Wednesdays and Fridays 7 to 9 p.m.

The fall semester begins August 29, 2016, and the instructor is Thadious Polasek. A partial scholarship is available to all students. Call 979-743-5237 to register. Submitted by, Thadious Polasek Lodge 67, Schulenburg —SPJST—

Texas Polka Music Museum to host August 7 Summer Bash

Texas Polka Music Museum will host a summer bash from 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, 2016, at SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone Flag Hall, located at 411 FM 964 in Burlington, Texas 76519, which is 12 miles east of Temple off Highway 53 and FM 485. Admission is $10 donation per person. Music will be provided by Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five and The Praha Brothers. Activities will include a jam session, and musicians are asked to bring their instruments. Door prizes will be awarded. Other activities include silent and live auctions. Donated items will be accepted on the day of

the event. Hamburgers will be available throughout the day. Come early for lunch as the hall opens at 11:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.texaspolkamuseum.com. The event is sponsored in part by SPJST and RVOS. —SPJST—

Paprskar Memorial Tarok Tourney V set for August 13 at National Hall

Labor Day weekend: Czech heritage, family fun, food, dance at Westfest!

Night Preview Party Friday, September 2 The Friday nite Preview Party kicks off Westfest with music, dancing, food, and the Miss Westfest Contest! Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Miss Westfest will be crowned at 7 p.m., and music begins at 8 p.m. Friday music is provided by the best country bands in Texas!

Miss Westfest For those young ladies interested in competing in the upcoming Miss Westfest contest and crowning on Friday, September 2, please download, read, and complete the Miss Westfest application found at westfest.com.

Parade - Saturday, September 3 The colorful Westfest Parade winds through the streets of downtown West Saturday morning beginning at 10 a.m. The Westfest Parade is one of the biggest parades in Central Texas each year. You will love the floats, the bands, and more. Make sure you get there early so you can have the best view of all the many entrants. SPJST will participate in the parade with two float entries (one hosted by District Three, and one hosted by Lodge 183, Arlington). The newlycrowned 2016-2017 State King, Queen, Duke, and Duchess will also make their first statewide appearance by riding in the parade.

Amphitheater Both Saturday and Sunday various dance groups will be performing in the Cultural Amphitheater, where you will find a big selection of various ethnic entertainment. In addition to Czechoslovakian dancing and costumes, you will find Norwegian, Mexican, Scandinavian, Dutch, and others. There is plenty of seating so that you may rest your feet as you view the colorful and entertaining culture of the world. Schedule coming soon! Sefcik Amphitheater was named in honor of Maxine and Rudy Sefcik for their many years of contributions to this cultural dance area.

Westfest Band Schedule Polka and waltz to your favorite bands on Saturday and Sunday at the East and West Pavilions. Saturday music starts at noon and continues till 12:15 a.m.; Sunday, East Pavilion bands entertain from noon to midnight; while the West Pavilion band line-up play from 12:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For the latest band schedule information, visit www.westfest.com.

Taroky Tournament Players from all over the state compete on Saturday of Westfest for the right to be the Westfest Taroky Champion. For more information or to enter, contact Brian Sykora 254-8265314.

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Polka Mass The Cultural Amphitheater will be the site for the annual Westfest Polka Mass. This Catholic mass begins Sunday morning at 10:15 a.m. Everyone is welcome. There is no entry fee to attend the mass and admission is free. If you wish to stay afterwards and enjoy the rest of the festival, you must purchase an armband at the gate entrance upon entering.

Kolace Eating Contest Join us for this special event on Sunday, September 4. If you have what it takes to compete or just want to watch, don’t miss this event on Sunday afternoon.

Kolache Baking Contest Everyone is invited to enter their kolaches in the Westfest Kolache Baking Contest on Sunday. Judging is held Sunday at 1 p.m. at West Community Center. There are both professional and non-professional divisions in several categories. Back this year - buchta contest. Buchta must be 6 inches in length and unsliced. Kolaches must be made of scratch yeast dough, and entries must consist of six average-size kolaches of the same filling. Horseshoe Pitching The horseshoe tournament has an increasing popularity every year. Horseshoe pitching will be held both Saturday and Sunday with registration from 3 to 5 p.m.; competition beginning at 5 p.m. SPJST will co-sponsor the horseshoe tournament.

Washer Pitching The washer pitching contest will be held on Saturday at 3 p.m. Registration for the event begins at 2 pm.

Helicopter Rides This is your opportunity to see Westfest from a whole new perspective. Rides will be offered all three days of the fest.

Giant Carnival and Midway Features lots of games and rides for kids large and small. Carnival is open every day. Back this year is a Lego Station, free for young children to come and enjoy playing with Big Lego’s and Duplo Lego’s. There will also be sandboxes with a wide variety of toys and treasures. Discount armband is available on Friday and Sunday nights.

Kolache 5000 Challenge Runners of all ages line up at 8 a.m. on Sunday to run the three-mile Westfest course. There are divisions for men and ladies in several age categories. Awards are given for each division. Walkers welcome. Tee-shirts to all participants. Refreshments after the run include kolaches, fruit, sports drink, etc. Prizes will be given away. Entry fee includes free admission to Westfest on Sunday only.

42 Domino Tournament It’s another venue of competition at Westfest. For complete information, visit westfest.com.

Food and Drink Forget your diet; feasting is part of Westfest! Start off with Czech sausage, pork sausage served in several different ways. At Westfest, you’ll find sausage-on-a-stick, sausage sandwiches, beer bread sandwiches, sausage dogs, even sausage boats. Garnish with mustard or sauerkraut and your taste buds will bloom. Also available - fajitas, tacos, skunk eggs, hamburgers, steak-on-a-stick, and other ethnic foods. A Westfest visit is not complete without a few kolaches, a fruit-filled, cheese, or sausage pastry made famous by our Czech culture. And try some of the delicious strudel available at Westfest along with other sweets!

Arts, Crafts, and More Visitors to the arts and crafts areas of Westfest are treated to over a 100 arts and crafts vendors. There will be a unique array of items guaranteed to catch your interest. Exhibitors come from all over the state of Texas to show their work. Every exhibitor is carefully juried each year to insure that only quality items are displayed in the exhibits. Arts and crafts will be open this year on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Westfest Souvenirs When you come to Westfest, don’t forget to stop by one of the many souvenir booths with a large inventory of official Westfest merchandise for your buying pleasure! For hours, admission, parking, scheduled bands, campground, contest registration, and the latest information, visit www.westfest.com. —SPJST—

Victoria County’s Czech Heritage Festival Sept. 25

Victoria County Czech Heritage Society’s 31st Annual Czech Heritage Festival will be Sunday, September 25, 2016, at Victoria Community Center, 2905 East North in Victoria. Event gets underway at 10 a.m. with a grand opening. Music includes Shiner Hobo Band; Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six; and a jam session with Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six and Red Ravens. The day will include exhibits, prize drawings, arts/crafts, live/silent auctions, pastry wheel, free dance lessons, free accordion lesson, free Czech Heritage Museum, and free Tarok card game lessons. Czech stew and sausage lunch will be available beginning at 11 a.m. Kolaches, homemade chicken noodle soup, and sausage wraps will also be available. Visit www.victoriaczechs.org for more details and for admission prices. For information, call Donald Dusek 361-578-6730 or email ddusek@suddenlink.net. Event is sponsored by Victoria County CHS. —SPJST—

Pepperdine University immigrant study

You are encouraged to participate in a study for Pepperdine University’s Culture and TraumaResearch Lab. Currently, we are seeking participants - who are descendants of European immigrants who emigrated post World War II - for an important psychological study on generations. Participation involves the completion of an online survey which will take about 15 to 20 minutes. Participants may be eligible if they are 18 years of age or older and if their parent or grandparent emigrated from Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia (formerly known as Czechoslovakia), Austria, Hungary, or Romania to the United States between 1945 and 1952. This study will create a more robust understanding of the long-term impact

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of specific immigration factors. Participation in the study is voluntary and confidential. Participants will receive a $10 Amazon or Starbucks gift card for the completion of the survey. If you have any questions or would like more information on the study, please feel free to contact our principal investigator Melissa Duguay 818-9719877. You can also reach her at Melissa.Duguay@pepperdine.edu. —SPJST—

Just Call Me Czechia

‘Call Me Czechia’’: The Czech Republic Is Getting a New Name . . . The Czech country wants to solve confusion by—so it’s rebranding. Here’s something you may not know: Most countries have two official English-language names recognized by the United Nations - the clunky long-form title like ‘The French Republic,’ and the shorter, snappier name used day-to-day, like ‘France.’ But the Czech Republic, formed when Czechoslovakia split into two nations in 1993, has struggled to find an official nickname that is universally recognized. Sports teams and national beers have often displayed “Czech,” but grammarians will know that the word is an adjective, not a place, so it’s not technically correct. The government’s solution? Make a new name and do their darndest to have it catch on. Today, Czech authorities, including the president and prime minister, unveiled Czechia (pronounced CHEHkhiya) as the new, official short name for the Czech Republic, and they have wasted no time in campaigning for its widespread adoption. One website devoted to the “Czechia Initiative” includes information on the historical use of the name while another - in clear anticipation of any dissent - provides a list of myths and facts regarding the new name: No, the Czech-language short name Česko is not likely to be adopted by English speakers any time soon. No, they didn’t just make up the name out of thin air - its first appearance in the English language dates back to 1841. Yes, there are other countries that use their long state name - like the Central African Republic and the Dominican

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Republic - but they don’t want to be one of them. While the name change needs to be approved first by parliament, and then officially lodged with the United Nations, most leaders think it will stick. But not everyone’s happy about it: “I disagree with the name ‘Czechia,’” the minister of regional policy Karla Slechtova tweeted recently. “I don’t want people to confuse our country with Chechnya.” The decision is simply to re-brand, and changes nothing for travelers to the country, but authorities hope it will solve confusion over the name of the country, often referred to variously as Czech Republic, CR, Czech, Bohemia, and more. “It is not good if a country does not have clearly defined symbols or if it even does not clearly say what its name is,” Foreign Minister Lubomir Zaoralek said, according to the Czech News Agency. So on your next visit, as you explore the country’s deep-rooted beer tradition or public art scene, just make sure you Czechia yourself before you go! —By Sebastian Modak Conde Nast April 15, 2016

Opinion: Reference text above about Czech Nation name change from one interested reviewer, a CzechAmerican of Czech ancestry. What an unusual text to send out. Having just returned from the well-recognized country of Czech Republic, people there found it a preposterous subject as similar among politicians in other countries around the world today, they said. We were assured Czech people in the Czech Republik would never buy it! “It is only means of some politician making a statement for which to get known.” In airline negotiation in airports in Houston, France, and Austria, they still know “Czech.” Incidentally, yes, France is the given as in Czech. It is not a matter of grammar; it is a point of identity. It has worked for France for centuries as well. Who are the confused? The UN is not confused. It is documented in history the Czechs were the first signatories in Europe. —Effie M. Rosene Lodge 232 Houston Midtown —SPJST—

The weddings for couples today have drastically changed from those of our ancestors, and with each generation, the traditions of the past are increasingly forgotten or eliminated Very few contemporary bridal couples incorporate the wedding traditions of days gone by into their ceremonies or celebrations because of modern conveniences, technology, marketing, the media, and most of all, the blending of ethnicities which dilutes traditions. The wedding march is the only “constant” that still seems to prevail if one or both of the bridal couple has Czech ancestry. Weddings for Texas Czechs in the 19th and early 20th centuries were generally held in late October or November when harvesting was done, and the weather was still fairly decent. Usually they were held on a Monday or Tuesday. Wednesdays were acceptable only if the other two days were already taken by someone else in the community. No invitations were sent out; instead, two or three groomsmen did the inviting in person. They rode by horseback from house to house, firing a pistol to announce their arrival. After being invited into the house, one of the groomsmen made a speech inviting the family to the wedding. They were then often treated to a drink of schnapps, homemade wine, or beer before leaving. Sometimes, it took them several days to get around to all of the invited guests, who lived miles apart. Of course, the extra added time that it took to visit and share libations affected their endeavors. No matter the size of the wedding, it was always held at the home of the bride’s parents. Lumber was borrowed from a lumberyard in a nearby town to build a dance platform with benches all around the perimeter. Since meals were usually served outside, tables had to be built, as well as framework for canvas tarps to provide shade or protection from rain and unexpected cold weather. After the wedding, everything had to be dismantled and hauled back to town. Lumberyards apparently had a used lumber section for wedding purposes. Noodles were made a few weeks ahead of time for chicken noodle soup. A calf for beef stew meal and a hog for

sausage would be butchered. Fryers for fried chicken were killed and cleaned the day before the wedding, since there was no refrigeration. Also kolaches, apple strudels, a wedding cake, and other food had to be prepared the day before so a large number of helpers were required. On the day of the wedding before leaving to get married, the bride would kneel before her parents thanking them for the care and love given to her. The parents would then give their final blessing, making the sign of the cross over her head. The wedding service generally took place at 8 a.m. at the local church if the couple had a church wedding. All of the guests would then travel back to the bride’s home for the allday celebration, which began with a wedding breakfast of kolaches, strudel, bacon, and eggs. The bridesmaids pinned sprigs of cedar tied with colored ribbon onto each guests’ clothing. In the Old Country, rosemary, which is the symbol of fertility and good luck, was used. However, rosemary was not readily available here, so cedar was substituted. A band played from noon until the wee hours of the next morning. The musicians were treated to as much food and drink as they wanted so one can imagine the musical acumen after long hours of playing. Of course, no one really cared because everyone was having a wonderful time. Very late at night, the unveiling ceremony took place. The bridal couple would generally sit on chairs in the middle of the dance floor, where the bride’s veil was removed by her parents and replaced with a bonnet. Sometimes she was also given a doll to hold and an apron to wear. An old hat was placed on the groom’s head, and sometimes he was given a pipe to hold. The saga of how the bride and groom had to now leave their parents and be ready for the duties of a wife and mother and husband and father were expressed in a traditional song sung in Czech by the wedding guests. In the early days, a farmer’s son was usually expected to continue farming. The couple had to begin looking for a rent house months before their wedding. If a farmer had done well, he might have been able to purchase land for his sons, if he had any. That land was given to the couple when they married; however, this was not very common. The boy usually received a pair of horses and a plow

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from home for his start. The girl received the most essential furniture - a bed, a dresser, a wardrobe or armoire, a kitchen table with chairs, a kitchen safe, and a cook stove, if she was one of the fortunate ones. From then on, they were on their own. Occasionally, the families would give the couple a cow and a few hens. If the girl had saved money from chopping or picking cotton for others, she might have enough to buy a rocker, a sewing machine, or a trunk for her new home. There were no bridal showers or honeymoons, and the gifts from guests were small. The bridal couples of yesteryear could not have ever imagined the expenses incurred for many present-day weddings, gifts, and honeymoons. How things have changed through the years - all except the basic vows!

Editor’s Note: Thanks to Lodge 97, Placedo Reporter Bernadette Bellanger for submitting this article that was written by Carolyn Heinsohn and printed in the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center’s Náš Český Život. Carolyn originally wrote the article for a family history book that she is working on. She then submitted to “Footprints of Fayette” which is a column sponsored by the Fayette County Historical Commission that is published weekly in five different local papers. Special thanks to Carolyn for permission to reprint the article in the Vestnik. —SPJST—

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Old Moravian Wedding Traditions

Groom’s test There was a chopping block and axe and bottle of wine prepared for the groom at the threshold of the bride’s house. If he took the axe, it was a good sign - he would be a good houseman. If he decided for a bottle of wine, he would be a drunkard.

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Bride’s test As she entered the groom’s house for the first time, there was a broom ready in the room and she had to sweep the room briskly and put it back to its place. She showed that she wanted to be a good housewife.

Protective magic Friends throw nuts, grain, coins, or figs outside the newly weds’ house. It is not connected with children this time, but it is a sacrifice for the gods of the house and home. The sacrifice should reconcile the gods with the newcomers - with a new family.

Throwing flowers Nieces of the bride and groom or daughters of their friends lead the wedding parade to the church, and they scatter flowers before them. This is a pagan tradition, too. Flowers attract the goddess of fertility.

Wedding guard of honor Friends form an aisle for the newly weds to walk through. They try to make it difficult. Symbolic meaning: overcoming difficulties in marriage.

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Pulling After a wedding ceremony, the groom’s friends pull a rope outside a church. The rope is decorated with flowers, ribbons, and also with empty bottles, and they allow them to continue their journey if they are paid off by the groom. The groom has to pay off the sins of his youth.

Kidnapping of the bride This symbolizes the bride’s separation from her parents and the beginning of a new partnership. Later, when the reception is almost over, friends kidnap the bride. If the groom does not find her, he has to pay a ransom. Note: Time limit should be set so wedding guests do not wait hours for the bride’s return.

Circular dance The bride dances with closed eyes, and single girls try to get a bit of her veil (it is better to use a cheap veil for this occasion). Men form a protective circle around the bride to prevent the girls from getting to her. If the circle is broken through, it symbolizes the farewell to innocence.

Inviting kolache Traditionally, these small buns are baked few weeks before the wedding. They are given to relatives, friends, and neighbors as an invitation to the wedding reception. Kolaches should have at least three fillings and are considered to show the culinary art of the housewife.

Threshold Why does the groom carry the bride over the threshold of their new home? It is said that he wants to outwit evil spirits who lurk under the threshold and take care of the house. Other meaning: symbolic beginning of a new life.

Bridesmaids Bridesmaids are single girls who accompany the bride to church. This has a specific meaning: evil spirits who wanted to harm the bride would mistake her for the bridesmaid - this is why bridesmaids should have dresses similar with the bride’s dress.

Longevity The friends of a bride might plant a tree in her yard, then decorate it with colored ribbons and painted eggshells. Legend believed the bride would live as long as the tree.

Crown The night before her wedding day, her friends would also give her a crown of rosemary to represent wisdom, love, loyalty, and remembrance that she would wear on her wedding day. Today, wreaths of baby’s breath and tiny roses are seen on the bride as well as her bridesmaids, a variation of the rosemary wreath. Before the marriage vows take place, an infant is laid on the couple’s bed, to bless and enhance their fertility. Exiting shower At Czech weddings, wedding guests often throw peas, rather than rice, at the departing wedded couple.

Virtues The bride-to-be is also given three covered dishes containing wheat for fertility, millet mixed with ashes that

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unity, and then finish a bowl of soup using one spoon to symbolize the melting of two souls into one and the trust that each will carry for reliance on the other in time of need.

she must sift through to prove her patience, and the third hides a sparrow under the lid.

Union At the Czech wedding reception, a plate is broken at the feet of the bride and groom, and they must clean the pieces up together to promote the ability to work together in a healthy manner throughout their marriage.

Trust At the wedding reception, the bride and groom are joined by being covered in a large towel symbolizing

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Kolibka Kolibka is among the many special dances performed at the wedding celebration. In this dance, the chief bridesmaid holds a plate in her arms as if it were a baby. Guests throw coins onto the plate to start a nest egg for the couple’s future offspring.

Sourceshttp://old.moravianweddings.com/pages/about_mor avia/6.aspx Photos: https://www.vse-o-svatbe.cz/fotoeditorialy/folklornitradicni-vesnicka-svatba-fotoeditoral-zavan-tradice/

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Paprskar Memorial Tarok Tournament V

Saturday August 13, 2016 at

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SPJST Lodge 92 Fort Worth

3316 Roberts Cut-Off Fort Worth (Lake Worth), Texas Registration: $25 per player Registration and Snacks 8 to 8:45 a.m.

6 one-hour rounds begin at 9 a.m. Meal included at noon break Trophies for top 4 scores Cash for top 5 scores For more information or directions: John Paprskar 817-480-3480

Late entries accepted if player slots are available. To register, mail your name, address, and phone number by August 6 to John Paprskar, 905 Venice Street, Hurst, Texas 76053

Website: txczgs.org

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

For membership: Merlene Bravenec 254-778-7285

SUMMER BASH Sunday August 7, 2016

1 to 6 p.m. Flag Hall SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone 411 FM 964 • Burlington, Texas 76519

www.texaspolkamuseum.com

Music by

Jerry Haisler and The Melody 5 The Praha Brothers

• • Jam Session • •

Musicians, bring your instruments! • • Door Prizes • • • • Silent and Live Auctions • • (items accepted day of event)

• • Admission: $10 donation per person • • • • Hamburgers served throughout the day. • • • • Hall Opens at 11:30 a.m. • •

Wednesday, July 27, 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.

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: 979884-1451. 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) Sunday, August 7—Glen Collins, country western. 3 to 7 p.m. $8/person Sunday, August 14—Central Texas Sounds larry Sodek, polka/waltz. 3 to 7 p.m. $8/person Sunday, September 11—Czechaholics, polka/waltz. 3 to 7 p.m. $8/person Sunday, September 18—The lost Cause, country western 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.

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. See ad on page 29 for more details.

Lodge Hall: 411 Fm 964, burlington. Directions: hall is 12 miles east of Temple, past Zabcikville. Exit at blinking light on hwy 53 to Fm 485; go one mile to Fm 964. Hall Rental Information: mark or brenda maddux 254-985-0002; hall phone: 254-985-2393. Lodge Meetings: Second monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Sunday, August 7—Youth club meeting, 1:30 p.m. Thursday, August 11—lodge meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, August 27—wedding 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: 972875-8381; 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, 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: 512352-9139. 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 254-749-3326; hall Phone: 254-863-9320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Sales agents: James (dude) mann 254-715-0275 and Gene E. Pavelka 254-749-3326. LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: 512-237-9099/day; 830-8394353/night. Lodge Meetings: Second monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 39, BRYAN (1) Lodge Hall: Cherry bend Circle, lot 12, bryan. Directions: From hwy 6, turn west on oSr; go 2 miles to mumford road and turn left. Go 1.1 mile and turn left on magnolia. Take the first right turn on Cherry bend Circle. The lodge hall is at the bend of the road (white building). Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. lunch at 12:30 p.m. meat, drinks, and serving items provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. For information, call President Wade o’Shields 979-218-3527; FaC ronnie roesler 979-406-0158.

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

LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, may, august, and november at 6 p.m. at Six mile Presbyterian Church, royal road, Port lavaca.

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

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

LODGE 49, ROWENA (4) Lodge Hall: 706 Fm 2133, rowena. Hall Rental Information: 325-442-4841. Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of February, may, august, and november, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. at the lodge hall. LODGE 51, ELLINGER (1) Lodge Meetings: Third Friday of march, June, September, and december, 6:30 p.m. at Ellinger Fire department, West main Street in Ellinger.

LODGE 54, WEST (3) Lodge Meetings: First Friday in march, June, and november; the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph hall, 303 South harrison Street in West.

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

LODGE 66, WACO (3) Lodge Meetings: location, date, and time to be announced in the lodge’s monthly meeting minutes that appear in the Věstník. Call 254-799-4247 for more information. LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG (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) Note: The next lodge meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the hall. This will be a combined meeting between the board of directors and the general membership.

Lodge Hall: 12141 East Fm 2268, holland. Directions: on hwy 95, south of holland, turn east onto Fm 2268; go 1/2 mile to hall on the right. Hall Phone: 254-6572485. 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. Booking/Management: Seth Sacra 979793-7411; 713-588-0535; or email seth@needvilleinsurance.com. 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) Wednesday, August 3—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. Sunday, September 11—Czechfest

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, July 30—Private party Saturday, August 6—moonglow orchestra, big band. *dress Code. $15 Saturday, August 13—dujka brothers, polka/variety. $10 Friday, August 19—The Fab 5. beatles Tribute. $10 Saturday, August 20—Private party Saturday, August 27—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: 713869-5767; 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, August 2—Trustee meeting, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, August 7—Country/western dance: randy and the 92nd roadhouse band, 2 to 6 p.m. $6 per person Tuesday, August 9—ladies Circle, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 9—Game night, 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 10—Sportsmen’s Club, 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 12—Tanglefoot dance, 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, August 13—Paprskar annual Tarok Tournament. Contact John Paprskar at 817-480-3480.

Lodge Hall: 3316 roberts Cutoff road, Fort Worth. Directions: From interstate 35 West in Fort Worth, take interstate 30 West to the henderson exit. Take henderson north, and it becomes Jacksboro highway (Tx199). Stay on this road north until roberts Cutoff which is a right off of Jacksboro highway. The lodge also known as national hall is on the right about 2 or 3 blocks down the road. (a Great Western inn motel is on the corner.) Hall Event/Rental Information: For hall rentals and upcoming events information, call national hall Events manager Jon durham 817-624-1361. also visit lodge 92 website w w w . n a t i o n a l h a l l f o r t w o r t h . c o m . 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 214-9063385; 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 979922-1553. 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) Sunday, August 21—lodge meeting, 2 p.m.; meal served at 1 p.m. at SPJST lodge 88, houston annex building, 1435 beall Street at West 15th, houston (the heights)

Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month - unless otherwise noted - at 2 p.m.; meal served at 1 p.m. meetings are held at SPJST lodge 88, houston, 1435 beall Street at West 15th, houston (the heights) in the annex building - unless otherwise noted. Youth Club Meetings: Same time/location as adult lodge meetings. For information call, Youth leader, Catherine manchack 832-443-0469; or contact lodge 142, houston President keith kieschnick 832-627-2842; or Secretary alice Jochen 979-743-3613.

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

LODGE 151, WHARTON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second monday of march, June, September, and december, 6:30 p.m. at Wharton depot museum, 100 South Sunset Street, Wharton.

LODGE 154, FORT WORTH (3) Lodge Hall: 6500 boat Club road, Fort Worth. Directions: From ih-35 West in Fort Worth, take ih-20 West exit. Stay on ih-20 West until you come to 820; stay on 820 until you come to Jacksboro highway and azle Street exit. Take azle Street exit; go to the traffic light. Turn left at the traffic light. Go to the second traffic light, then turn right onto boat Club road. Go approx. 2 1/2 miles. hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: hall Phone: 817-237-5181. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 3:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 155, AUSTIN (2) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of march, June, September, and december. Call Secretary Ginny Prasatik 512-472-1721 for meeting time/location.

LODGE 157, LUBBOCK (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of every other month, 1 p.m. Contact Secretary Cynthia kristinek 806763-7245; 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 713-628-3007; hall Phone: 713-487-3297. Country/western dances held the first Saturday of each month, 7 to 11 p.m., except when noted. Variety dances are held the fourth Saturday of each month, 7 to 10 p.m., except when noted. beer, soft drinks, and ice are available at the bar. (do not bring them inside the hall.) Regular Lodge/Covered Dish Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month, meal at 1 p.m. followed by meeting at 2 p.m. with the exception of november and december, as noted. Lodge Executive Board Meetings/Trustee Meetings and Workdays: Second monday of each month, (unless the second monday is a holiday) at 2 p.m. Dances: held the first Saturday of each month, unless otherwise noted. Variety Dances: Fourth Saturday of the month, unless noted.

LODGE 177, ACADEMY (2) Lodge Hall: 711 rio Poco, little river. Directions: hall is on the south side of academy, just off hwy 95, on the right. Hall Rental Information: 254-982-4530. hall Phone: 254-982-4434. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at the hall; board of trustees meet at 6 p.m.; lodge meeting follows at 6:30 p.m. Bingo: Every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. doors open at 5:30 p.m.; kitchen is open. LODGE 179, WARRENTON (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at Carmine lions Club building, 201 Centennial Street, Carmine.

LODGE 180, BURLESON (3) Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month, 6 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.

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.

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

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, August 19—beach Party: Trick Shot

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) Sunday, August 21—meeting, 2 p.m. Potluck lunch served at 1 p.m.

Lodge Hall: 17810 huffmeister road, Cypress. Directions: off hwy 290 West at Skinner. Hall Rental Information: 281-351-1045; hall Phone: 281-373-9482. 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 806-535-8356. Youth Club Meetings: For location/time, contact Youth leader Janeece Williams 806-990-3351.

LODGE 219, EL PASO (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m. Call Secretary Edna rivas 915-727-2048 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 State Youth Achievement Day Saturday, August 6, 2016

Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center

3303 North Third Street • Temple, Texas 76501

State YAD Schedule of Events

(Please note that all times after registration at 10 a.m. are approximate.)

8:30 a.m.

9:00 to 10 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:40 a.m.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Youth Leaders/ State YAD Workers Meeting Craft Room

Craft, Special Category, Talent, Royalty, Beseda, Scrapbook, Poster Registration

Royalty Rehearsal All royalty contestants and the 2016-2017 State Royalty are to meet at the stage for a brief rehearsal. Craft, Special Category, Talent, Royalty, Beseda, Scrapbook, Poster Registration Ends No late entries will be accepted.

11 a.m.

Opening Ceremonies

2 p.m.

Break

Special Category Competition Begins Dining Room

Beseda Dancers’ Photos All beseda dancers are to meet in costume at the stage for photos. If you are participating in Special Category, please dress before the competition. Lunch Available Ham/turkey on croissant, chips, dessert, drink - $5 Catered by Jason’s Deli

Talent Competition

Craft and Special Category Viewing Craft Room

Silent Auction of Bars (Food Entries) All proceeds will go to SPJST Scholarship Fund and SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC).

2:30 p.m.

Silent Auction Winners Announced

Royalty Competition Awards Ceremony

Crowning of 2016-2017 State King and Queen

Life Insurance and More

SPJST Royalty Court Photographs

Home Office: 520 North Main • Temple, Texas 76501 (800) 727-7578 • info@spjst.org • www.spjst.org