Vestnik 2016 09 07 by SPJST

Volume 104 Number 36

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September 7, 2016

Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, El Paso Smiles

Bertha Rodriguez, left, and Norma Rivera serve up a plate of summertime deliciousness to Adolfo Chabre at Lodge 219, El Paso’s annual pool party!

Victor Macias grills hamburgers and hot dogs at Lodge 219, El Paso’s annual pool party held July 16 at Hawkins Swimming Pool in El Paso. The event included family and children’s entertainment, fun, and games. Admission was two canned food items per person that were donated to a local food pantry.

100 years of combined SPJST membership . . . he’s 98 . . . she’s 87 . . . they’ve been married for 69 years! A big SPJST congratulations to Lodge 169, Brenham members Dorothy Ann and Jim Rothermel who were recently recognized for most years of volunteer service at the Volunteer Recognition Banquet at Margaret Blizzard Senior Activity Center in Brenham. Jim celebrated his 98th birthday on August 20, and Dorothy Ann celebrated her 87th birthday on August 24. The couple also celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary on August 24. They are active members of Lodge 169, and Dorothy was elected reporter at the August meeting.

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L O L O L O L N N N N N N N N Inside This Week’s Vestnik N N N N N N N N Some Czech Lodge 196 Lodge 84

Interest Rates ......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 Fraternal News ....................................4 From the Districts ...............................5 Scholarship Information .....................5

Lodge Section......................................6 Youth Section ....................................16 P Vestnik Project ..................................17 Czech Culture ....................................24 Advertisements.............................27-29 Lodge Calendar .................................30

Wedding Traditions still stand

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HoustonWest shares meeting scenes

Dallas Youth Club hosts Princess Ball

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Editor’s Note

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SPJST Scholarship application time

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

email: vestnik@spjst.org

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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chools and colleges are back in session, and it’s time for us to start sending out applications for 2017 SPJST Scholarships and Leadership Grants. Do you know an SPJST member who will be graduating high school in 2017? If so, please encourage him/her to apply for an SPJST Scholarship and/or Leadership Grant. In 2016, SPJST awarded:

• 7 Leadership Grants for $7,000 • 3 Technical Scholarships for $3,000 • 45 General Scholarships for $45,000 • 6 District Merit Awards for $6,000 • 1 State Merit Award for $1,500 • 2 State Royalty Awards for $3,000

That is 64 scholarships, totalling $65,500. What a difference an SPJST scholarship can make to a young person entering college. Please help us spread the word and encourage college-bound SPJST members to apply. See page 5 for more information.

Still to Come . . . Next week’s Vestnik will include pictures from Lodge 29, Taylor’s appreciation dinner; Lodge 38, Kovar member activities; and Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club charity collections. We will also include obituaries. Stay tuned . . .

No September 21 Vestnik We will not publish an issue on September 21. We publish 50 issues per year, and this is one of our nonprinting weeks. Please plan accordingly. Thank you for your attention.

The Best Joke Ever This goes out to Leonard K. of Lodge 29, Taylor who always has a joke for me! A teenage boy is getting ready to take his girlfriend to the prom. First he goes to rent a tux, but there’s a long tux line at the shop, and it takes forever. Next, he has to get some flowers, so he heads over to the florist, and there’s a huge flower line there. He waits forever but eventually gets the flowers. Then he heads out to rent a limo. Unfortunately, there’s a large limo line at the rental office, but he’s patient and gets the job done. Finally, the day of the prom comes. The two are dancing happily, and his girlfriend is having a great time. When the song is over, she asks him to get her some punch, so he heads over to the punch table, and there’s no punchline. : ) New Vestnik Email Address Please make a note of this new email address —vestnik@spjst.org for contacting me or to submit items to the Vestnik, and please update your address books. Thank you!

~ IMPORTANT NOTICE ~ No Věstník will be published on September 21.

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

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Family Fun 4 and Important Dates

Sept. 10 Sept. 10

SPJST participates in Kolache Festival, Caldwell (1) District Five Fall Meeting (5) Lodge 196, Houston-West Sept. 10 Lodge 48, Beyersville Fall Fundraiser (2) Sept. 11 Lodge 9, Snook Grandparents Day Game Day (1) Sept. 11 Lodge 17, New Tabor 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. 11 Lodge 202, Jourdanton Youth Club hosts Grandparents Day Czech Meal (7) Sept. 12 Lodge 151, Wharton Memorial Service Wharton Depot Museum (6) Sept. 17 SPJST Float • Burleson County Fair Parade Caldwell (1) Sept. 17 Lodge 47, Seaton Outdoor Extravaganza (2) Sept. 17 Lodge 92, Fort Worth Czech Heritage Day (3) Sept. 18 Lodge 30, Taiton Dozinky Fest/ Czech Heritage Celebration (6) Sept. 21 No Vestnik Published Sept. 22 Autumn Begins Sept. 23-24 Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cookoff (2) Sept. 24 District Youth Counselors’ Fall Meeting Sept. 24 District Four Fall Meeting (4) Harrigan’s Restaurant • Lubbock

SPJST INTEREST RATES . . . 08/01/2016 - 10/31/2016 SPJST Farm/ Commercial Property Information Call the SPJST Home Office 800-727-7578 for information.

75% Farm Loans for 5 to 30 Years

Commercial Property Loans for 1 to 10 Years and 11 to 15 Years

Universal Life Universal Life 3 (plans 1203-1222 with a guaranteed rate of 2.50%) Credited Rate: 3.00%

Whole Life/ Universal Life 3 (plans 1223-1232 with a guaranteed rate of 2.50%) Credited Rate: 3.50%

Annuities Annuity 5 (plans 8032-8039 with a 1.50% guaranteed rate) Credited Rate: 3.00%

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

Attention, Lodge 84, Dallas Members

84, Dallas to be held on Sunday, September 18 at 2 p.m. at the lodge hall located at 2625 Floyd Street in Dallas. All adult members are encouraged to attend to weigh in on the discussion. In the event that members vote to sell, this will also be an opportune time to discuss ideas for the future home of Lodge 84, Dallas. If you are unable to attend the meeting, you are invited to share your thoughts with us through email at dyeags@swbell.net; however, please note, in order to vote on the proposed transaction, it will be necessary for you to be in attendance at the meeting on September 18. Thank you for your attention. Fraternally, Justine Yeager, President —SPJST—

Readers Write

Member expresses thanks for scholarship

Dear SPJST, Thank you for the scholarship. Your thoughtfulness and generosity are appreciated. Jacob Honza Lodge 25, Ennis —SPJST—

Member relays gratitude

Dear SPJST, I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to you for making the SPJST scholarship possible. I was very happy and appreciative to learn that I was selected as a recipient of this scholarship. This fall, I will be attending Wharton County Junior College where I will begin my studies in physical therapy. After graduating from WCJC, I plan to attend UTMB Galveston, where I plan to become a doctor of physical therapy. By awarding me this scholarship, you have lightened my financial burden, which allows me to focus on the most important aspect of school learning. Your generosity has allowed me to be one step closer to my goal. Sincerely, Madeline Gadway Lodge 81, Needville —SPJST—

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Member appreciates scholarship

Howdy! I would like to say thank you to show my appreciation for receiving the SPJST scholarship I was awarded for the upcoming fall semester. I am currently a sophomore attending Texas A&M University and studying genetics. I plan to graduate in 2019 and hope to become involved in a career focused in forensic science. I am very grateful for SPJST helping my financial needs for college and assisting me reach my future goals. Sincerely, Emily Kleihege Lodge 88, Houston —SPJST—

Lodge 4, Hallettsville officer expresses thanks

Thanks for doing a fabulous job on our Lodge 4, Hallettsville annual mailout. The information was presented in an organized and easy to read format, and you’ll did a wonderful job of highlighting the new location. We had the largest attendance in years. We even received a few inquiry phone calls for other things needing attention with our members. This is a great service that you provide, and we truly appreciate your help in getting this done each year. Annie Vahalik Vice President/FAC —SPJST—

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State FAC relays September information

Fall Fun Days Start in September District fall fun days began in September. Remember, the meetings are fun events. All business should be limited to emergency issues only. What a great time to meet fellow members in your district, renew old acquaintances, and make new ones. Dates for the fall fun days are: District One—Sunday, October 9 Lodge 186, Caldwell District Three—Sunday, October 23 Lodge 25, Ennis District Four—Saturday, Sept. 24 Hosted by Lodge 157, Lubbock at Harrigan’s Restaurant, Lubbock District Five—Saturday, Sept. 10 Lodge 196, Houston-West District Six—Sunday, November 6 Hosted by Lodges 4, Hallettsville and 63, Sweet Home at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Hall 1648 FM 340 in Hallettsville District Seven—Sunday, November 13 Lodge 107, Floresville

★ Texas Czech Festivals ★ 32nd Annual Kolache Festival in Caldwell The festival will start with a prefestival party on Friday, September 9 and the main festivities on Saturday, September 10. Opening ceremony starts at 9 a.m. at the South stage located on the corner of Buck and Echols Streets. There will be food, music, State Championship Kolache Bake Show, kolache eating contest, Lodges 9, Snook and 17, New Tabor Beseda Dancers, and many other attractions. For more information, visit http://www.burlesoncountytx.com/kolachefestival.html.

Houston Slavic Heritage Festival The festival is Sunday, September 25 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Come out and enjoy traditional ethnic food, dancing, music, singing, prizes, local vendors, and fun for the whole family. SPJST will have a booth at the festivities. Stop by and come visit us. The festival will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall and Grounds, 607 East Whitney Street, Houston, Texas 77022.

Heritage Fest and Muziky Mark your calendars for Heritage Fest and Muziky on Saturday, October 15 at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange. Entertainment will be music, antique farm equipment, train rides for kids, kolache eating contest, arts and crafts, and much more. This will take place in the Czech Village around the museum.

Heritage Day at the State Fair of Texas The festival is Sunday, October 16 at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. SPJST lodges in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will be represented by their members at the celebration, which takes place at the African American Museum inside the fairgrounds. SPJST Home Office will also have a welcome station set up at this year’s Heritage Day celebration, and we invite you to come out for a good time! Grandparents Day - September 11 Grandparents Day is the first Sunday after Labor Day. This is a day to remember those who are special in our daily lives. Everyone is somebody’s grandchild and can be involved in the observance of this wonderful day of celebration. In 1970, a West Virginia housewife, Marian Lucille Herndon McQuade, initiated a campaign to set aside a special day just for grandparents. Through concerted efforts on the part of civic, business, church, and political leaders, this campaign expanded statewide. Senator Jennings Randolph (D-WV) was especially instrumental in the project. The first Grandparents Day was proclaimed in 1973 in West Virginia by Governor Arch Moore. Also in 1973, Senator Randolph introduced a Grandparents Day resolution in the United States Senate. The resolution languished in committee. Mrs. McQuade and her team turned to the media to garner support. They also began contacting governors, senators, and congressmen in every state. They sent letters to churches, businesses, and numerous national organizations interested in senior citizens. In 1978, five years after its West Virginia inception, the United States Congress

passed legislation proclaiming the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day. The proclamation was signed by President Jimmy Carter. Today, this event is observed by millions throughout the United States.

100 Pennies Scholarship Drive Starts October 1 Everyone spread the word! October 1 starts the SPJST 100 Pennies Drive to benefit the scholarship fund. Through your generous donations, SPJST has been able to continue to provide scholarships to members who wish to further their education. Donations of any amount will be accepted and added to the general scholarship fund that is maintained by the Home Office. No amount is too small or too large. The 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive will run through March 31, 2017.

SPJST Foundation Clean Out Your Barn! SPJST Foundation will be sponsoring a number of events to raise funds that will benefit the SPJST Education and Nature Center and Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center. The “Clean Out Your Barn” event will be a statewide auction and 100 percent of all tax-deductible proceeds benefit both the SPJST Education and Nature Center and Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center. If you have any questions or would like more information about the event, contact James Lee, III at 800-727-7578 or email JamesL@spjst.com.

SPJST Foundation Clean Out Your House! SPJST Foundation’s second sponsored event to raise funds that will

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benefit the SPJST Education and Nature Center and Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center. The “Clean Out Your House” event will be a district auction and 100 percent of all tax-deductible proceeds benefit both the SPJST Education and Nature Center and Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center. This event will take place in the spring of 2017. If you have any questions or would like more information about the event, contact James Lee, III at 800-727-7578 or email JamesL@spjst.com. SPJST FAC Assistance We are here to help if you need assistance. Please feel free to call me at 254534-0681; email frankh@spjst.com or Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez 800-727-7578; 254-773-1575; or email tammym@spjst.com. Your District FAC is also available to assist you. District FACs are: District One FAC Kyle Skrabanek 979-820-0531 District Two FAC Ruth Hanusch 254-771-0193 District Three FAC Vicki Sims 214-763-0341 District Four FAC Janeece Williams 806-990-3351 District Five FAC Patricia Bruce 281-890-4933 District Six FAC Helen Zabransky 361-798-3347 District Seven FAC Glen Pruski 830-480-6212 Fraternally submitted, Frank Horak State Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST—

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District Four Fall Fun Day Saturday, September 24 at Harrigan’s in Lubbock Lodge 157, Lubbock will host the District Four Fall Fun Day on Saturday, September 24, 2016. It will begin at 11 a.m. at Harrigan’s Restaurant in Lubbock. The restaurant is in the shopping center at the corner of 50th Street and Memphis Avenue (Memphis Place

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Mall). The date is a change from the scheduled time due to conflicts with Texas Tech football. Please attemd! Fraternally, Cyndy Kristinek, Secretary Lodge 157, Lubbock —SPJST—

Applications Available SPJST Scholarship September 2016 Through January 2017 Please Note:

Please Note: Applications and all required information must be submitted

to the Fraternal Department by February 1, 2017. Applications and all required information must be submitted to Fraternal Department by February 1, 2017. Tothe receive a General Scholarship Application and *Leadership Grant Application, please call the SPJST Home To receive a General Scholarship Application and Office Fraternal Department at 800.727.7578 or 254.773.1575 *Leadership Application, please call the SPJST Home or download Grant an application at www.spjst.org. Office Fraternal Department at 800.727.7578 or 254.773.1575 or download application at www.spjst.org. *Must be an an active SPJST Youth Club member to apply for the Leadership Grant. *M b i SPJST Youth Club member

One of the many benefits SPJST offers to its members is the Scholarship Program. This year, 45 General Scholarships, three Technical Scholarships, and seven Leadership Grants were awarded. In addition, at the 2016 State Youth Achievement Day, six District Merit Scholarships, one State Merit Scholarship, and two Royalty Scholarships were awarded for a total of 64 scholarships and grants presented in 2016. Since the program’s inception, more than $1.5 million has been awarded. General and Technical Scholarships are funded through SPJST’s annual allocation, through voluntary contributions received from our 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive, and memorial donations received throughout the year. Donations are tax deductible. Applications for scholarships are sent out from September through January upon request. The Fraternal Department must receive the completed application and all required information postmarked no later than February 1, 2017. Recipients are announced in April. The following scholarships are available through the program: · General and Technical Scholarships – For all SPJST members

· Leadership Grants – For active SPJST youth club members – An applicant may only apply for this grant in his/her senior year of high school. *Note: Active youth club members are

strongly encouraged to apply for both the General Scholarship (or Technical Scholarship if attending a technical school) and the Leadership Grant.

All interested SPJST members who wish to apply for a scholarship must meet the following criteria:

· Have an active SPJST life insurance certificate in force for at least one full year as of February 1; if the membership is in the form of an annuity, the amount must be at least $10,000 • Be a full-time student

• Hold an active SPJST life insurance certificate for the duration of the scholarship • Be a high school graduate or equivalent.

• Attend an accredited, as designated by the Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools Commission On Colleges, two- or four-year college, university, or technical college

Best wishes to all SPJST members who wish to apply for a scholarship this year. We hope to have many respond to this opportunity. Fraternally, Brian Vanicek Supreme Lodge President —SPJST—

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

Lodge 6 Cottonwood meets this Sunday

Members and Friends, Please remember the following date: This Sunday, September 11, the youth will prepare the meal for Grandparents Day at 12:30 p.m. with the lodge meeting to follow at 2 p.m. Dorothy Kucera, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard meets this Sunday

The members of Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard met for their regular monthly meeting on Sunday, August 21, 2016, at 12 noon. President Glenn Kaminsky called the meeting to order. Everyone said the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silent prayer was observed for our military and deceased members. We also wished everyone on the sick list good health. We welcomed Fraternal Field Manager Delisle Doherty and new member and new sales agent Linda Bratina. Welcome to our lodge, Linda. Glenn said grace, and everyone enjoyed the luncheon and social. When the meeting convened, Glenn turned the meeting over to Delisle Doherty, who gave a report on the newest products and announced a training will be September 17 for sales agents. He also welcomed Linda Bratina and reported on the goals she will be working on with old and new members.

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

Email: vestnik@spjst.org

Thank you for your visit and the door prizes, Delisle. Linda introduced herself, giving us information on what she will be doing, asking for any help we can provide her. Next Glenn asked for the minutes of the August meeting. Helen Kelner read the minutes. Minutes were approved as read. Anton ‘Tony’ Kelner gave the treasurer’s report next. It was approved as read. Glenn reported the lot will need to be mowed; he will take care of it. Helen gave a report on upcoming fraternal activities. Linda reported any information we can give her on members will greatly be appreciated. Members discussed the September 11 meeting and agreed that it will be a regular luncheon with social.

Door prizes were won by all present. Everyone sang “Happy Birthday” to Anton ‘Tony’ Kelner. Thanks to all who provided for the social. Next Meeting—September 11 Put it in your plans - the next meeting is this Sunday, September 11 at 12 noon at Wharton County Library, 746 Clubside Drive. Fraternally, Helen Kelner Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 29, Taylor sets 16th annual cookoff Sept. 23, 24

SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor hosts its 16th Annual Barbecue Cookoff on Friday, September 23 and Saturday, September 24, 2016, at the hall, located at 5025 FM 619 in Taylor. Barbecue cookers have six categories in which to enter for a chance at $4,000 in prize money as well as trophies! Entry fees are $100 which includes chicken, pork ribs, and brisket; $10 fee for jackpot pinto beans; $10 fee for jackpot cook’s choice; and $10 fee for

SPJST Hosts Booth at RVOS Roundup

Sales Agent Rubie Volek of Lodge 187, Round Rock and SPJST Vice President Hiram Dixon are pictured at the SPJST booth at the RVOS Roundup held in August at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Temple. Also assisting at the booth, but not pictured, was Fraternal Field Manager Philip McBee.

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jackpot port butt. Cash and trophies will be awarded for first through 10th place in all meat categories - chicken, pork ribs, and brisket. Cash and unique trophies will be awarded for first, second, and third master cook and best rig. Jackpot pinto beans, cook’s choice, and pork butt will receive 80 percent payback; cash prizes awarded for first through fifth place; trophies awarded for first through 10th place. Friday Night Dance A free dance will be held on Friday evening, September 23 from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. featuring Old Friends Band. Delicious old-fashioned hamburgers will be sold on Friday beginning at 6 p.m.

Silent Auction Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club will have a silent auction on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Judges Welcome Anyone is welcome to judge on Saturday. For any questions, contact Jesse Pospisil 512-826-7371/cell; 512-3651110; or jlpospisil@yahoo.com Come join us for some smokin’ good fun on Friday, September 23 and Saturday, September 24 at Lodge 29’s barbecue cookoff as cook, judge, or spectator! Fraternally, Linda Pospisil Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 35, Elk reports on August meeting

On Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at 7:49 p.m., President Randy Pavelka called the SPJST Lodge 35, Elk meeting to order in Elk, Texas. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by members and guests. No one was on the sick list. Secretary Carla Pavelka read the minutes of our July meeting, and with no corrections, they were approved as read. Treasurer Barbara Pavelka gave her July meeting report, and it was also approved as read. Some members did some work on light fixtures inside of the hall.

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Under new business, there was discussion on getting the hall roof replaced. A motion was made by Janie Brewer to get the roof replaced and the motion was seconded by Tammy Pavelka. The motion carried. There were several estimates, and a committee was appointed to decide whom we would hire to get the job done. The committee members were Freddie Kubitza, Walter Kubitza, Richard Brewer, Danny Kubitza, Donnie Pavelka, and Randy Pavelka. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15. The Elk Hall, Inc. meeting was called to order at 8:15 p.m. Carla Pavelka read her July meeting report, and is was approved as read. Treasurer Barbara Pavelka gave her report, and it was approved, too. Floor Chairman Gene Pavelka gave the floor report. Bar chairman Randy Pavelka gave the bar report. Under old business, Tammy Pavelka made a motion not to have the creditdebit card machine. Richard Brewer seconded the motion, and it carried. Present were 13 members and five guests. The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 p.m. I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend. We are so thankful for all of the rain. Everything is blooming, and the grass is pretty and green once again. Maybe the hot summer is just about over. Next Meeting—September 14 Our next meeting will be Wednesday, September 14 after hall clean-up around 7 p.m. Fraternally yours, Janie Brewer, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton Outdoor Extravaganza set for Sept. 17

Dear Věstník Readers, We are looking forward to seeing members, friends, and family at Seaton Star Hall on Saturday, September 17, 2016, for our annual fundraiser - Outdoor Extravaganza. Social hour will begin at 5 p.m. with the meal served at 6:30 p.m. The event is for the entire family. Children are welcome. Tickets are available from any lodge member, or you may contact Chairman Brandon Bartek 254-624-4119; Edwin Pechal 254-721-2887; or James Skrabanek 254-984-2283. A steak dinner will be served along with drinks for the evening. Activities include bucket drawings, live and silent auctions, games in which children are included, and of course, the top prize drawings. Your purchased ticket will include dinner, drinks for the evening, and a ticket for the chance to win: 1st Prize - Three person, one-half day pheasant and one-half day quail guided combination hunt in Santa Anna, Texas, which is west of Brownwood. Also included is a guide and dog. More info - www.sahainc.com. 2nd Prize - Four person guided bay

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fishing trip at Port O’Connor, Texas. Includes bait, tackle, filleting, and packaging, and one night lodging at 10th Street Lodging. More info www.10thstreetlodge.com. 3rd Prize - Two person weekend getaway to historic Fredericksburg. Includes two-night stay with breakfast vouchers at Kingwood Suites, just blocks from Main Street. 4th Prize - $400 Bass Pro Shop gift card. 5th Prize - RTIC 65 Cooler. Your ticket purchased will also include discounts on other packages available that night. Only 500 admission tickets will be sold for the top six prize drawings. Contact Brandon, Edwin, James, or any lodge member for any questions or to purchase your tickets. Please join in the fun, and hopefully, walk away with a nice prize. You do not have to be present to win. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go toward the SPJST Scholarship Fund, helping and donating to the community in various ways, and maintenance and repairs of Lodge 47. Please visit our website - www.seatonstarhall.com. See ad on page 29. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky Secretary —SPJST—

SPJST Supports Lions Club Leader Dog Program

Lodge 39, Bryan meets this Sunday

Dear Readers, A reminder that the next meeting of SPJST Lodge 39, Bryan is this Sunday, September 11, 2016. Lunch is at 12:30 p.m. with a meeting to follow. Please come out and join us. Sincerely, Binnie Ann Matejka Roesler Reporter —SPJST—

District Two Director Jesse Pospisil, second from left, presents a check for $250 to the Walter Gonzales family for the Lions Club Leader Dog Program at the Taylor Lions Club meeting. Pictured are, left to right, Eli Sanchez, Director Pospisil, Lions Club President Glen Whatley, in back, Jonathan Sanchez, and Zane Sanchez.

Lodge 48 Beyersville fall fundraiser this Saturday

SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville’s fall fundraiser is this Saturday, September 10, 2016, at the lodge hall, located four miles southeast of Taylor on FM 619 Social hour will start at 4:30 p.m. followed by a meal at 5:30 p.m. The prize drawing begins at 6:30 p.m. Only 200 tickets will be available. Please contact RuthAnn Wuensche 281-352-7815 or Bonnie Urbanek 512-856-2835. Michelle Newsom, Reporter Assistant Youth Leader —SPJST—

Lodge 54, West meets this Friday

The next meeting of SPJST Lodge 54, West will be this Friday, September 9 at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Hall, 303 South Harrison Street in West. We hope to see more of our members in attendance. Fraternally, Janice Kaluza, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 80, Holland reports on August meeting

SPJST Lodge 80, Holland was called to order by President Rita Spinn on August 2, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. The membership stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for departed members. All officers were present. Sales agent absent was Vicki Slye. Motion was made by Coleman Benner and seconded by Dan Hendrix to accept the minutes of the July meeting. Motion carried. Financial report was read by Frank Pajestka, Jr. Motion was made by Dan Hendrix and seconded by Joe Liles to accept the financial report. The financial report was approved by the board of directors prior to the meeting. Motion carried.

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Youth Leader Connie Horak gave the youth report. Motion was made by Silveria Tschoerner and seconded by Barbara Taisler Hill to make a donation of $125 to Holland Cheerleaders for the Tunnel Sponsorship. Motion carried. Motion was made by Linda Hill and seconded by Silveria Tschoerner to make a donation of $300 to “Stuff the Bus.” Motion carried. A thank you note was read from Temple Daily Telegram for the Newspaper In Education sponsorship. From District Two YAD, Shelby Horak will compete at State YAD with three entries. On August 16, we will meet to turn in money and check on ticket sales for our Lodge 80 Summer Fun fundraiser that will be held on August 20. On September 11, RVOS will be using the hall. We will table pest control for the hall until we get more bids. FAC Frank Pajestka, Jr. gave his report noting the district meeting dates. Get well wishes go to Cyril Pajestka, Leonard Wendler, Regina Peevey, and Coleman Benner. There were no birthdays in August. Celebrating an anniversary were Joe and Shirley Liles on August 6; they will be married 39 years. Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. with a motion made by Dan Hendrix and seconded by Barbara Taisler Hill. Linda Hill Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 81 Needville welcomes new members

The August 2016 meeting of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville was held on Sunday, the 21st. At 12 noon, a prayer of thanks was given by President Vincent Newman, and everyone enjoyed a meal of barbecue bought by the lodge from the Needville Volunteer Fire Department fundraiser. Side dishes and desserts were provided by members. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Darlene Blinka and her kitchen committee for getting everything ready for us. President Vincent Newman called the business meeting to order at 1 p.m. Anna Gadway led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was held for departed member Gloria Pavlas. Our sympathy goes to all her family and friends. All officers an-

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Lodge 15, Buckholts Member Celebrates 90th Birthday

swered the roll call. We didn’t have any additions to our sick list. Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall read her report, and it was approved. Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha presented his report, and it was approved. Special Funds Chairman Seth Sacra read his report, and it was approved. Since we didn’t have any old business to report, we moved on to new business. Under new business, we voted in new members Cheryl Lynn Zwahr, Rylie Mikulec, Myles Mikulec, and Dayton Mikulec. Welcome to our lodge, and know that you are always invited to join us for our meetings. Under other business, it was decided to get WiFi (internet) for our lodge. New District Five Director Bradley Stavinoha told us of the various meetings and places he attended within the past few weeks. This was all very informative. Also under other business, President Vincent Newman informed us about all of the festivals coming up. Door prize winners were Laura Ann Abschneider, Dorothy Kuban, Karen Rust, and Emma Kujawa. Congratulations to all of our lucky winners!

Next Meeting—September 18 For our next meeting on Sunday, September 18, Bradley Stavinoha suggested we buy barbecue from the Damon Bazaar. Members, please bring a side dish and a dessert. See you at the next meeting! Fraternally, Jeanette Newman Reporter —SPJST—

Dorothy Walzel Tomascik celebrated her 90th birthday at SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts on Saturday, August 13, 2016. Dorothy’s family hosted a celebration in her honor, which included a meal. Sister Dorothy was born on August 15, 1926. Many happy birthday wishes, Dorothy!

Lodge 84, Dallas to decide future of lodge hall on Sunday, Sept. 18

Dear Members of Lodge 84, Dallas, If you have been following our lodge correspondence in the Vestnik in recent months, you’ll know that for some time, the members of Lodge 84, Dallas have been discussing matters related to the future of the lodge building and its adjacent parking lots. Generally stated, we have been looking at ways to make improvements and/or capitalize on the significant equity that exists in these properties. As a result of these discussions and a subsequent real estate listing, the lodge has received a purchase offer for its property. Correspondingly, and in accordance with Supreme Lodge operational procedures, a meeting will be held to discuss, consider, and vote on the proposed sale. This will be the key agenda item at the September meeting of Lodge 84, Dallas to be held on Sunday, September 18 at 2 p.m. at the lodge hall located at 2625 Floyd Street in Dallas. All adult members are encouraged to attend to weigh in on the discussion. In the event that members vote to sell, this will also be an opportune time to discuss ideas for the future home of Lodge 84, Dallas. If you are unable to attend the meeting, you are invited to share your thoughts with us through email at dyeags@swbell.net; however, please note, in order to vote on the proposed transaction, it will be

necessary for you to be in attendance at the meeting on September 18. Thank you for your attention. Fraternally, Justine Yeager, President —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas seeks Beseda dancers for State Fair; “let’s do it for Mama Bessie”

Dear Readers A beseda memorial performance for Bessie Petr will be at the State Fair of Texas on Sunday, October 16, 2016. As the State Fair approaches, it is also time to think of Beseda and Beseda practices. In honor of the late longtime Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Leader Bessie Petr, we are trying to get in touch with everyone who Bessie had taught the Beseda, to perform one more time at the Fair. Bessie served as youth leader for 64 years and taught the traditional Beseda to generation among generations of children, teens, adults, and the elderly. Please consider dancing at this year’s Fair on Sunday, October 16 for “Mama Bessie.” We can always bring back the memories of our practices, acting silly, goofy, acting as if we don’t know it to get out of dancing, or, of course, the serious practice! It will be a lot of fun to get back together with each other just one more time and know that Bessie would be smiling at us as we dance. It was always her pride and joy to see how many circles she could get to dance at the Fair. You can contact me (Lynda Novak) at 972-948-4456 or Larry Petr II (P2) at 469-279-7387 or contact us on Facebook. Let’s just do it for Mama Bessie! Fraternally yours, Lynda Novak —SPJST—

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Lodge 84, Dallas sets important Sept. 18 meeting

Dear Readers, Lodge 84, Dallas members met on

Sunday, August 21, 2016, for their monthly meeting. The meeting was brought to order at 2:15 p.m. by President Justine Yeager. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Sister Lynda Novak. We observed a moment of silence for the Louisiana flood victims

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and the troops serving overseas. Secretary Cherri Petr read the minutes from last month which were approved by all present. She also reported on correspondence received. A thinking of you card was sent to Brother James Connor who was feel-

ing under the weather. Everyday Hero pins were presented to Cherri Petr, Lynda Novak, Kelly Tucker, Leslie Sims, Darrin Tucker, Randy Petr, and Jim Liska for all the time they contribute to helping keep Lodge 84 in its best looking and work-

Some Czech Wedding Traditions Still Stand

SPJST Lodge 80, Holland member Victoria Risa Pajestka became the bride of Brad Joseph Zajicek on July 9, 2016, at 2 p.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church in Temple, Temple. Father James Ekeocha celebrated the beautiful Mass. The bride is the daughter of Risa and Frank Pajestka, Jr. of Holland and Lodge 80 members. She is the granddaughter of Helen and Frank Pajestka, Sr. of Holland and members of Lodge 80, Holland; Regina Peevey also of Holland and a member of Lodge 80 and the late Arthur Peevey; and Joe and Doris Swanner of Austin. The groom is the son of Virginia and Raymond Zajicek, Jr. of Holland. He is the grandson of Raymond Zajicek, Sr. of Temple, the late Estha Zajicek, and the late Margaret and Manard Moeller, Sr. of Rosebud. Maid of honor was Victoria Norrell of Brady. Bridesmaids were Victoria Carter of College Station, Kimberly Rife of College Station, Tiffany Seele of Temple, and April Seele of Temple. Best man was Aaron Zajicek of Waco. Groomsmen were Cyril Pajestka of Temple and member of Lodge 80, Holland; Kole Weir of Magnolia, also of Lodge 80, Holland; Jacob Baum of Pearland; and Daniel Moore of Richland Springs. Flower girls were Molly Zajicek of Holland, Harlow Zajicek of San Antonio, and Madeline Baum and Kaitlyn Baum, both of Pearland. Ring bearer was Ethan Zabcik-Zajicek of Temple. Altar servers were Tyler Carpenter, Austin Carpenter, and Ashley Carpenter of Rosebud. Seating guests were Kenneth Pavlat of Haslet and Kyle Kohring of McKinney. Organist was Kendella Baker of Salado. Singers were Sara and Glen Kuriger of Temple. The gifts were brought to the altar by Bill and Mary Pavlat of Granger

Mr. and Mrs. Brad Zajicek

and their grandsons, Everett and Patrick Pavlat, of Haslet. Lectors for the Mass were Krystal Kohring of McKinney and Kristen Zajicek of Holland. The bride wore a princess-seamed ivory satin gown with a sweetheart neckline and train. The gown had an overlay of soutache embroidered lace beautifully enhanced with pearl seed beads and crystals. The embroidered lace satin bodice formed delicate cap sleeves. The empire waist was outlined in silver seed beads. She wore her The “Unveiling of the Bride” is a charming tradition that is seen at Czech and Polish weddings. While the bride and groom are seated, friends and family sing to them as the bride’s veil is carefully removed. They sing about how the bride is no longer her mom and dad’s little girl; her life is joined with her husband’s life. The bride is given an apron (preferably an ugly one) and a bonnet because she is now a married woman. Then some children are placed in the laps of the happy couple! It’s all in good fun to wish the couple a long life of happiness and fulfillment.

mother’s veil which consisted of crystal studded tulle and an elegant crown of pearl seed beads. Her bouquet was a stunning mix of peonies, roses, hydrangeas, and lilies in which she carried a pearl rosary. Church flowers were by Debbie Wendler of Unique Celebrations in Bartlett. The beautiful reception, dinner, and dance was held at SPJST Lodge 80, Holland. The dinner was catered by Eddie Ray’s Smokehouse of Elm Mott. The band for the dance was Don Owens and Backroads. Besides the traditional garter throw and bouquet throw, the guests enjoyed an exciting Grand March led by Jared and Candace Eixman of Rogers. In addition to the usual traditions was the “Unveiling of the Bride” song sung in Czech and English by family and friends led by John Pavelka of Granger. The song describes the new life the bride and groom will enjoy now as a married couple. The Unveiling is an old Czech and Polish wedding tradition. After a wedding trip to Houston, the couple now resides in Holland. The groom is a graduate of Texas A&M University Kingsville with a bachelor’s degree in bio-medical science. He is selfemployed in agriculture/agribusiness. The bride is a graduate of Texas A&M University College Station with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies and a master’s degree from Sam Houston State in Instructional Leadership. She is a teacher at Lamar Middle school in Temple. The groom’s family hosted a lovely rehearsal dinner at the parish hall at St. Luke Catholic Church. The delicious meal consisted of beef and chicken fajitas with all the sides, tea, and soda. —SPJST—

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ing condition. Thank you for your time everyone.

Youth Report Youth Leader Lynda Novak reported that the youth met on Saturday, August 20 to hold their monthly meeting, enjoy a hot dog social then decorate for the Princess Ball held that evening. She also reported on the youth’s bake sale held July 1 at Rudolph’s, and the annual spaghetti dinner and bingo night held August 3. She also said that the youth will be running the country store, two other booths, and a 50/50 drawing during the annual Czechfest on Sunday, September 11.

Next Meeting—September 18 The next meeting will be Sunday, September 18 at 2 p.m. This is a big meeting that you do not want to miss. Please mark your calendars to attend because decisions will be made about the present and the future facility locations. You must be present to vote,

no proxy or call-in submissions will be accepted. Please contact President Justine Yeager 214-827-0920 or email her at dyeags@swbell.net with any questions, concerns, or input. I hope to see you on September 11 and September 18! Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas Czechfest this Sunday

Sunday, September 11— Annual Czechfest Doors open at 11:30 a.m. with lunch served at 12:30 p.m. By now, you should have received in the mail the notification with all the details and prize tickets to purchase.

Czech Dinner to be Served Pork roast, dumplings, sauerkraut, and all the works catered by Bessie’s Catering. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for children. Additionally if you have any items you wish to donate for the silent auction, please contact Justine Yeager at 214-827-0920 or email her at dyeags@swbell.net. The youth will be running 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! Dessert donations will also be appreciated to be served with dinner. Since we may be selling our current lodge building, this may be your last chance to dance, share a meal, and visit in the old hall. Sunday, September 18— Monthly Meeting at 2 p.m. Please make plans to attend as de-

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cisions will be made, and your vote is needed. You must be in attendance . . no proxy or call-in votes will be accepted. Please contact President Justine Yeager at 214-827-0920 or email dyeags@swbell.net with questions, concerns, or input with the direction our lodge is going. Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas: calling all Beseda Dancers

Heritage Day at the State Fair of Texas is Sunday, October 16, and in true Czechoslovakian fashion, it would be such a special day to showcase your traditional costumes and dancing skills by demonstrating your

Lodge 80, Holland Hosts District Two Fall Fun Day

The District Two Fall Fun Day was a successful event hosted by SPJST Lodge 80, Holland on Sunday, August 28, 2016. After a brief business meeting, members participated in a number of games, activities, and contests. A delicious meal of

pork loin, seasoned green beans, mashed potatoes, cole slaw, and tea was served with peaches for dessert. It was a fine afternoon of fun, food, and fellowship. —Submitted by Risa Pajestka

LEFT PHOTO: Silveria Tschoerner helps everyone stay hydrated. CENTER PHOTO: Part of the great kitchen helpers! Pictured are Curtis Wolf, Paula Weir, and Jewel Wolf. RIGHT PHOTO: District Two members play the cakewalk game which is skillfully managed by Connie and Shelby

Horak. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Connie Horak manages the drawing of numbers for the cakewalk. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Anita Tubbs and daughter Brook prepare one of the spinning wheels. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Kelly Taisler manages another fun spinning wheel.

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beseda dancing talent! Lynda Novak of Lodge 84, Dallas is coordinating practices prior to the big day, and all circles will be performing the Ceska Beseda (long version). Please contact Lynda by emailing magiclady_46@hotmail.com as soon as possible to let her know that you want to participate in dancing the beseda so she can get your admission ticket to the fair. Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 91 San Jacinto meets this Saturday

Lodge 91, San Jacinto will hold its third quarterly meeting of 2016 at Crosby Dairy Queen this Saturday, September 10, 2016, at 11 a.m. Crosby Dairy Queen is located off FM 2100 across from Kroger’s. There will be a short meeting followed by lunch. See you there. Fraternally, Vonda Smesny, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 92 Fort Worth welcomes all to Czech Heritage Day

Dear Members and Friends, We cordially invite you to celebrate Czech Heritage Day at Lodge 92, Fort Worth on Sunday, September 17 at National Hall, located at 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road in Fort Worth. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $8 (no charge for children ages 15 and younger). Traditional Czech dinner will be served from 2 to 4 p.m., and the cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children. The Jodie Mikula Orchestra will play from 4 to 8 p.m. The Ladies Circle will host the cake roulette, which is a favorite activity at Czech Heritage Day! We encourage everyone to attend this annual event. And, a special invitation goes out to our sister lodges— 6, Cottonwood; 25 and 135, Ennis; 35,

Elk; 54, West; 66, Waco; 84 and 130, Dallas; Sokol/154, Fort Worth; 180, Burleson; and 183, Arlington. See our ad on page 29 of this week’s Vestnik, and we look forward to seeing you at Czech Heritage Day in Fort Worth! Fraternally, Angela Paprskar Casteel President —SPJST—

Lodge 157 Lubbock member Felix H. Macha achieves Grant Age of 96

SPJST proudly congratulates Brother Felix H. Macha of Lodge 157, Lubbock, who celebrated his 96th birthday on August 25, 2016. Brother Felix receives all SPJST benefits with no further dues or assessments. Brother Felix was born to Hynek and Adolphie Macha in Lynn County, Texas. Felix had two sisters, Georgia Carrell and Evelyn Macha, and two brothers, Edmund Macha and Robert Macha, all now deceased. Felix married Monica on February 5, 1957. They were blessed with six children, Tim Macha and wife Shelley of Lubbock, Mark Macha and wife Laura of Denver, Colorado, Jim Ed Macha and wife Becky of Lubbock, Steven Macha and wife Karen of Lubbock Mary Ann Marnell and husband Doug of Lubbock, and Cindy White and husband Ed of Humble. Felix has been a farmer all of his life. Congratulations again to Felix H. Macha on attaining the Grand Age of 96. Thank you, Felix, for being a devoted member of SPJST for all these years. We appreciate your membership in our organization. —SPJST—

Lodge 92 Fort Worth sets activities

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

Friday, September 9 Tanglefoot ballroom dance, 8 to 11 p.m. Members are $10, and non-members are $17. Sunday, September 11 Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, September 13 Ladies Circle, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 13 Game night at Lodge 92 at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, September 14 Sportsmens’ Club, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. A monthly meeting of hunting and fishing enthusiasts with speakers and prize drawings. Open to the public. No charge for admission.

Saturday, September 17 Czech Heritage Day at Lodge 92. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $8 (no charge for children ages 15 and younger). Traditional Czech dinner served 2 to 4 p.m. is $8 for adults and $5 for children. The Jodie Mikula Orchestra will play from 4 to 8 p.m., and proceeds from everyone’s favorite - cake roulette - benefit the Ladies Circle of Lodge 92. All are invited to this annual event. Special invitation goes out to our sister lodges—6, Cottonwood; 25/135, Ennis; 35, Elk; 54, West; 66, Waco; 84/130, Dallas; Sokol/154, Fort Worth; 180, Burleson; and 183, Arlington. See you there!

Hall Rentals Upcoming events and rental information available from Jon Durham, Event Manager at 817-624-1361. Fraternally, Angela Paprskar Casteel President —SPJST—

Lodge 117 Robstown meets this Saturday

Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 117, Robstown will hold its quarterly meeting on Saturday, September 10, 2016, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The location of the meeting is Hilltop Community Center, 11425 Leopard Street in Corpus Christi. Hopefully, we will see some of our members at the meeting. Fraternally, Frances McDonald, President —SPJST—

Lodge 142 Houston meets this Sunday

Dear Members, Lodge 142, Houston will meet this Sunday, September 11 for a friendly get-together and meal at 1 p.m. at Lodge 88, Houston in the annex building. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. The lodge met on August 21, and we had 29 members and two visitors present. President Keith Kieschnick called the meeting to order. All reports were presented and approved. We hope to see you and your family at the meal and meeting this Sunday! Come on out for a great time. Fraternally, Alice Jochen Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 151 Wharton to honor deceased members at Sept. 12 meeting

SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton will hold its quarterly meeting on Monday, September 12, 2016, at Wharton Depot Museum, located at 100 Sunset Street in Wharton. A light meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. Please call Carolyn Bucek at 979532-1910 before Wednesday, September 7 if you plan to attend so she can make arrangements for the food.

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A memorial service will be held for deceased Lodge 151 members: Rosie Marie Jannsen, Richard Vasek, Emma Elizabeth Preuss, Martha Gajewsky, Jacqueline Rene Herschap, John Franklin Baros, Earline Macha, Ora Lee Plengemeyer, and Virginia Veatch Mitchell. Family members are invited to attend the memorial service and light a candle in remembrance of their loved one. Members with birthdays in July, August, and September will also be honored. We hope to see you there. Fraternally, Janie Bucek Secretary/FAC —SPJST—

Lodge 169 Brenham elects new officers

At the August 2016 meeting, a new slate of officers was elected and will be installed at a later date; this election was due to health problems of President Nello Strickland and Reporter Leroy Kamas, who is now living in Gazebo Terrace Convalescent Center in Brenham. The following were elected: President Steven Bliznak Vice President Jennifer Jackson Secretary-Treasurer Lenora Bliznak Reporter Dorothy Ann Rothermel

Members were reminded that the Christmas party with free meal will be held at The Cannery in Brenham on Thursday, December 1 at 7 p.m. Canned foods will be collected for Faith Mission. Next Meeting—October 27 The next meeting will be held Tuesday, October 27 at the Texas Seafood and Steakhouse, 2209 South Market Street, Brenham at 6:30 pm. Come out and have a good time. Dorothy Ann Rothermel Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 177 Academy meets Sept. 14

Members and Friends, The next meeting of Lodge 177, Academy will be Wednesday, September 14 at 5:30 p.m. Board of Trustees will meet prior to the lodge meeting at 5 p.m.

Meeting Time Update Please note that we have changed the time for the Board of Trustees and monthly lodge meetings. Beginning in September, SPJST Lodge 177, Academy Board of Trustees will meet at 5 p.m.; lodge meeting follows at 5:30 p.m. Both continue to be held on the second Wednesday of each month at the hall, 711 Rio Poco in Academy. Fraternally, Joanne Hutka Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 179 Warrenton meets Sept. 8

Lodge 179, Warrenton met on Thursday, August 11, 2016, at Los Patrones Mexican Restaurant in Round Top. President Ricky Weyand called the meeting to order. There were five members and one guest present. Our guest was Ray Goehring. We were glad to have Ray join us. Secretary/Treasurer Melissa Wickel distributed printouts of the minutes and treasurer’s report. Both reports were accepted as presented. FAC Joan Goehring read and distributed literature on upcoming events in SPJST, including the fundraiser at Cooper Farm.

Next Meeting—Sept. 8 It was decided to have our next meeting on Thursday, September 8 at Los Patrones Mexican Restaurant in Round Top. The starting time is at 6:30 p.m. There being no other business, meeting adjourned. Everyone present enjoyed good food and fellowship. Ricky Weyand, Reporter —SPJST—

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Lodge 191, Lufkin hosts dance this Friday

September is here, and hopefully, cooler weather will follow. Now when it gets cold, everyone will be wanting warmer weather. I guess it is a good thing we live in a climate where the weather changes all of the time, or no one would have anything to complain about! There was a good crowd at the August dance. The band was Trick Shot with Linda Kaye. The 50-50 was won by Linda Kaye, which was $110. The two free dance tickets to any dance but New Year’s were won by Linda Kaye and Roy Luce, which were accepted by Gloria Edwards. Roy had to leave the dance a little early. The lodge was decorated by Diane McDowell and Ruth Welch. Please remember to thank the people that do the decorating and host the dances. If you would like to host and/or decorate the lodge for a dance, please call Kathy Riley at 936-634-1635. You might have a good time doing it. The next lodge meeting will be September 12 at 7 p.m. It only lasts about an hour, and the decisions about running the lodge are made at these meetings. If you would like to become a member of SPJST Lodge 191, Lufkin, please see one of the officers, and they will be glad to give you an application. Doyle Oliver is our insurance representative, and he would love to talk to you about insurance. You can reach him at 936-853-3036 or 936-366-0386.

Lodge 196, Houston-West Shares August Meeting Scenes

Lodge 196, Houston-West met on Sunday, August 21, 2016. LEFT PHOTO: Members are pictured at the meeting. PHOTO 2: Sherman Bird listens at the meeting. PHOTO 3: Cadance Wager and Donald Beck-

endorf visit after the meeting. RIGHT PHOTO: Don Fruin, left, and Mary Bird. —Submitted by Mary Bird, Sales Agent

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S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Quilt Raffle Results in Success

After a successful raffle for two handmade quilts on August 1, 2016, S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living presented Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry a check for $706 to support the families in need in the community. Quilt winners were Wayne Kelm, who won a handmade quilt from resident

Gladys Nelson, and Billy Kaderka, who won a handmade quilt from former resident Mabel Stewart. All proceeds will benefit the Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry in Taylor. —SPJST—

LEFT PHOTO: Rita Kelm stands in for Wayne Kelm, who was the winner of the quilt that was handmade by resident Gladys Nelson. CENTER PHOTO: Volunteers from Shepherd’s Heart and staff members from S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living gather in front of the Coat

of Many Colors Thrift Store truck for the presentation. (Photo by Jason Hennington, Taylor Press) RIGHT PHOTO: Leonard Kaderka stands in for his son Billy, who won a quilt that was handmade by former resident Mabel Stewart.

Dance Friday The next SPJST dance will be Friday, September 16 at the lodge. The theme will be “You Might be a Redneck Hillbilly.” Glenn Lenderman and Friends will be performing. Admission to the dance is $6 for members and $8 for guests. For more information, please call George Scogin at 936-8752867. The dance is from 7 to 10 p.m. Come on out; you will have a great time. Please bring a covered dish so everyone can eat, dance, and fellowship with one another. SPJST lodge dances for the rest of the year are: October—Linda Kaye and The Kool Katz November—Glenn Lenderman and Friends December—Nathan Ham and The Country Boys Fraternally, Pat Scogin, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 196 Houston-West meets Sept. 10

The September meeting for Lodge 196, Houston-West will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, September 10—just before the set-up for the District Five Fall Fun Day. We have items that need to be addressed, and that is the best time to get everyone at the lodge. Mark your calendars, come to the business meeting, and stay for the fall fun day. Thank you, Don Fruin, Reporter —SPJST—

Ennis Sewing Circle

Ennis Sewing Circle met on Thursday, August 11, 2016, in the Sokol Club Room. Several arrived at 8 a.m. We stretched the Christmas quilt and before you knew it, we had quilters all around. Thank you, everyone, who came early to help quilt. We only had 12 members. Some had doctor’s appointments, some didn’t feel good, and some said it was just too hot to get out. I understand that, but we hope more come to our September meeting. We miss you all.

At noon time, President Irene said grace, and we all enjoyed a delicious lunch. Ann Clagett and Dorothy Booth brought chicken salad sandwiches that were very good, and we had many other items and desserts. It was all good. Thank you, everyone. After lunch, President Irene called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence was observed for William Adams, Antonio (Toni) Kubin, Jim Underwood, Kelly Boston (teacher at Ennis High School), F.E. (Bubba) Hoefer, Jr., and Vlasta Sramek. The “Our Father” was recited by all for the above and for our sick members. Ann Clagett read the minutes of our last meeting, which were approved. Dorothy Bobalek read the treasurer’s report for Dolores Vrana, which was also approved. Dolores was in Austin that week with her grandchildren. Dorothy Prachyl read a beautiful poem and announced August birthday celebrants Joann Brown, Kay Lynn Kovar, Geraldine Valek, and Frances Vinkler. A birthday card was signed for Frances Vinkler; get well cards were signed for Marie Vrla and Irene Prachyl. “Happy Birthday” was sung for Kay Lynn Kovar. We hope the others had nice birthdays. President Irene announced that next month is the last month for any recipes for our cookbook. If you have already turned in one or two, you can still bring more. She also announced that next month, she will be making

changes, adding on, and making updates to the guideline booklet. Ann Clagett volunteered to finish the Christmas quilt. Pat Fowler made a motion to give Ann $25 for completing the quilt. It was seconded by Dorothy Prachyl. Ann always volunteers, and she does such a good job. We thank her so much. President Irene’s tip of the day was how to stack material. Take a box and cut it in a certain size, wrap the material around the cardboard, and stack on a shelf like you would do books. That way, you can see what kind of material you have. I forgot to mention last month to thank Gay Williams from Fort Worth for all the many items she donated for the raffle and white elephant sale many, many beautiful items, and all were appreciated so much. I was lucky to win a couple of the items. I want to mention and thank someone for donating several boxes of fabric and craft items to the Circle which were left at the Sokol door with no name. There were so many different kinds of fabrics. One was a bandana handkerchief pattern - Ann took that, and Kay Lynn will bring her a pattern for that which she has. I’m sure it will turn out really pretty. We very much appreciate all of the items. We wish we knew who brought it all. If you read this, thank you so much and come visit with us sometimes. We have missed Ginny Svehlak the last two meetings, and I understand

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she will have to miss in September. Ginny’s husband Edwin has been sick, and he has to go for treatment to Dallas, I think every day. We hope all is going well. Let’s keep him in our prayers. Dorothy Bobalek was the 50-50 dollar winner, and President Irene announced the next meeting will be Thursday, September 8. We will quilt for Dolores Vrana, have a meeting and lunch, and the 50-50 dollar game.

Other News Dorothy Kudrna attended the wedding of her great-granddaughter Marissa Bailey (who is the granddaughter of Glenn Kudrna) and Dawson Frazer on Friday, August 12 at Milagro Farms in Forreston. They both live in Midlothian. It all sounded lovely. Everyone, try and make our September meeting. We miss you all. The

rains sure have been nice. Take care, and we hope to see you. Georgie Morales, Reporter —SPJST—

★ ★ Reunions ★ ★

Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to our SPJST members. Please include your SPJST lodge number/name, and your contact phone number. Thank you. September 24

Surovik-Nedbalek—at Nelsonville Brethren Church, 352 Nelsonville Church Road in Nelsonville. Submitted by, Lillian Beasley, Lodge 17, New Tabor. —SPJST—

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Machu family

The annual Machu family reunion will be Sunday, September 25, 2016, at SPJST Lodge 20, Granger’s hall, located at 114 West Davilla Street in Granger. This gathering honors the memory of Pavel and Rozina (Trlica) Machu, Martin and Anna (Zetak) Machu, and Josef and Rozina (Mazac) Machu, who left their homes in Moravia during the late 1800s to start a new life in Texas. All descendants of these families are most cordially invited to attend. Registration will begin at 11a.m. Cost is $10 per family and $5 for individuals. The noon meal will be served about 12:30 p.m. Fried chicken, sausage, iced tea, coffee, and bread will be furnished along with paper goods and utensils. Please bring a side dish and a salad or dessert to add to the

buffet meal. Everyone is encouraged to bring family photos, photo albums, family records, stories, and other memorabilia to share. A silent auction and a live auction will be held to help cover the cost of the reunion and to fund the ongoing maintenance of the Machu Family Cemetery so if possible, please bring an item or two for these auctions. Be sure to tell everyone in your family about the reunion and invite them to come. We do not have contact information for every family member so everyone’s help is needed to get the information out. For information, contact Nancy Machu, 512-218-1559 or nbmachu@aol.com Submitted by, Nancy Machu Lodge 29, Taylor —SPJST—

Lodge 219, El Paso Hosts Sales Meeting

SPJST Lodge 219, El Paso President Arnulfo Rivera and team welcomed for the first time the newly elected SPJST Vice President Hiram Dixon and team - State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak and District Four Fraternal Field Manager. LEFT and CENTER PHO-

TOS: Vice President Hiram Dixon shared new ideas and projects for this new era. RIGHT and BELOW PHOTOS: Agents listen attentively as Brother Dixon shared ideas to do their jobs better. —Submitted by Baltazar Nunez, Vice President/Reporter

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Scenes from Lodge 219, El Paso’s Swimming Social

SPJST Lodge 219, El Paso adult and youth club members enjoyed a swimming social on Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Hawkins Swimming Pool in El Paso. Every participant donated canned food items at the door, and we then donated the canned food to another organization. Everyone had a great time. It was such a beautiful day, and the facility was great for all ages. Hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks, door prizes, plenty of fun, and

of course, lots and lots of swimming were enjoyed by everyone. Thanks to all who participated and special thanks to guests SPJST Vice President Hiram Dixon, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak, and District Four Fraternal Field Manager Bobby Davis. —Submitted by Baltazar Nunez, Reporter —SPJST—

LEFT PHOTO: Special singers at the event Adolfo Chabre, left, and State FAC Frank Horak! PHOTO 2: Special thanks to the chefs, left to right, Fred Roy Beck, Victor Macias, and Alex Rivas for the hot dogs and hamburgers, which were delicious. We could not find the vice pres-

ident to take a picture of him eating a delicious burger from El Paso. Next time! PHOTO 3: Presenting prizes are Bertha Rodriguez, Adolfo Chabre (in hat), and State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak. RIGHT PHOTO: State FAC Frank Horak, left, and Baltazar Nunez.

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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:

Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Donate Tabs to Ronald McDonald House

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

Email: vestnik@spjst.org Questions? Call 800-727-7578

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

State Youth Director posts September updates

What an exciting time we had this summer! I had a great time at the district camps and enjoyed the fun activities at SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm. I really enjoyed watching the youth interact with one another and how it helps them to come out of their comfort zone. I saw this happen with many new campers and experienced ones, too. Our leaders inspire them to be more confident in themselves, lead by example in teaching them to build lifelong friendships, and provide lasting memories from our SPJST camp. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped with State Youth Achievement Day on Saturday, August 6, 2016, at the Temple Mayborn Center. Your assistance was greatly appreciated, and I could not have done

this without you. This year’s constructive items and special category projects were absolutely amazing.

2016 SPJST State YAD Performance/Youth Videos 2016 SPJST State Performance/ Youth DVDs are complete and will be mailed out in the coming week. The State YAD DVD order form can be found on the SPJST website on the Youth Program page or type in the link http://www.spjst.org/yad_videos.html.

Fall District Youth Counselor Meeting The 2016 Fall District Youth Counselor Meeting will be September 23 to 25 in District Two. The seven DYCs gather together to talk about the SPJST Youth Club Handbook, 2017 Youth Achievement Days, camp, and many other activities sponsored by the Home Office. We ask involved members and lodge youth leaders to please review the current Youth Club Handbook. If you have any items you would like your DYC to discuss at our

Lodge 20 Granger Youth Club Shares August Meeting Scenes

Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club members Colton, left, Cheyenne, and Cody Voigt are pictured with four gallons of canned drink tabs that they collected and donated to Ronald McDonald House. The tabs will be sold and the funds received for them will be used for House expenses. Thanks, Colton, Cheyenne, and Cody, for your donation!

meeting, please submit your request in writing to your DYC. This way your voices can be heard and addressed.

Summer Věstník Projects and First Quarter Reports Your June, July, and August Věstník projects are due September 15. Quarterly reports and youth club rosters are also due September 15. Your youth club receives $2 for each member who attends the monthly youth club meeting. A big thank you to a number of our youth leaders who have already mailed in their Věstník projects and quarterly reports.

Christmas Ornament Contest Time It is Christmas ornament contest time! Make sure that you do not use any food items in your ornament design because they cannot be stored or

reused on the tree the following year. The Christmas ornament contest will be held at your fall district meeting/fun day. Christmas ornament contest rules appear on page 37 of the current SPJST Youth Club Handbook. The online version of the handbook may be accessed at http://www.spjst.org/ youthforms.html

District Fall Fun Days Begin in September Remember, fall district meetings are fun events. The following districts have announced the date and host lodge for the meeting. District meetings dates are: District One—Sunday, October 9 Lodge 186, Caldwell District Three—Sunday, October 23 Lodge 25, Ennis District Four—Saturday, Sept. 24 Hosted by Lodge 157, Lubbock at Harrigan’s Restaurant, Lubbock District Five—Saturday, Sept. 10 Lodge 196, Houston-West District Six—Sunday, November 6 Hosted by Lodges 4, Hallettsville and 63, Sweet Home at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Hall 1648 FM 340 in Hallettsville District Seven—Sunday, November 13 Lodge 107, Floresville

Grandparents Day Sunday, September 11 is Grandpar-

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ents Day. We all know that we live in a fast-paced world, but if we would slow down and take the time to visit with our grandparents, we would learn so much from them. Marian McQuade of Fayette County, West Virginia, is the founder of Grandparents Day. Her aspiration was that such an observance might persuade grandchildren to tap the wisdom and heritage of their grandparents. The first presidential proclamation was issued in 1978, with one issued each year since, designating the first Sunday after Labor Day as national Grandparents Day. All youth club members are encouraged to honor their grandparents and the grandparents in their lodges during September.

Observe Czech Heritage Month in Texas in October All youth clubs are encouraged to observe - and celebrate - Czech Heritage Month at their October meeting. Something you may want to discuss at your September youth club meeting: During the 74th Legislature Session 1995, House Resolution 83 and Senate Resolution 1023 were passed designating the last full week in October beginning in 1995 as Czech Heritage Week in Texas. That declaration was expanded in 1999, when the 76th Legislature of Texas passed a resolution signed by Governor George W. Bush declaring that the month of October annually be observed as Czech Heritage Month in Texas to commemorate the contribu-

tions of Czech culture to the state.

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Make a Difference Day October 22 Make A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others - a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Everyone can participate. Created by USA WEEKEND Magazine, Make A Difference Day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October. The next event is Saturday, October 22. Who can participate? Anyone! Young and old, individuals and groups can carry out a volunteer project that helps others. It might be a big project like collecting truckloads of clothing for the homeless, or as personal as spending an afternoon helping an elderly

neighbor or relative. For more detailed information, please refer to the Make Difference Day website a http://makeadifferenceday.com/.

SPJST Scholarships and Leadership Grants Please be sure to encourage all high school seniors in your lodge to apply for the SPJST General Scholarship. Active youth club members are strongly encouraged to apply for the General Scholarship and SPJST Leadership Grant. Youth leaders are receiving a roster to write the names of all high school seniors who are members of your lodge’s youth club. Please indicate next to the member’s name if they are active or not. When you have completed the form, please return the

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information to the Fraternal Department. When we receive your list, the appropriate application will be forwarded to each individual you have listed. College undergraduates who have not received an SPJST Scholarship are also encouraged to apply.

2017 SPJST Calendar Now’s the time to submit important dates for the 2017 SPJST Calendar. Please send in your district/lodge/youth club important dates for the 2017 SPJST Calendar. These should be annual events - not monthly. Deadline to submit dates is October 1. Please email to Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny at vestnik@spjst.org. Fraternally, Lynette Talasek State Youth Director —SPJST—

Lodge 49, Rowena youth enjoy lock-in, friends

Lock-In Fun Dear SPJST, On August 29, 2016, we had a lockin, and we got to bring some friends. We got to have fun. Olivia Schwertner •••

Football Time Dear SPJST, We just started football, and we won our first game. We hope to do better than we did last year. We want to win the district championship. Sutton Schwertner •••

Movie and Pizza Dear SPJST, We are having a lodge lock-in today, and we all got to bring friends. We are watching a movie tonight and playing games and eating pizza. It is going to be lots of fun! Morgann Wood •••

Playing with Cousins Dear SPJST, I enjoyed playing with my cousins at the SPJST hall. We played lots of games. We ate pizza and watched a movie. Tracy Schwertner •••

Baby Goat Tiny Dear SPJST, At home, we have little baby goat

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named Tiny because he is tiny. My new second grade teacher is Mrs. Ivey, and she’s really fun. Bella Schwertner •••

Ready for School Dear SPJST, I can’t wait for school to start on Monday. I have missed my friends. Brody Schwertner •••

Fun at Lock-In Dear SPJST, We are at the lock-in, and it is really fun. We are playing games and eating. It was really fun. Tanner Wood •••

Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club Shares August Activities

It’s hard to believe everyone is going back to school and that summer is nearly over. What a nice way to end it with the Corpus Christi Getaway! I’ve heard so many good things about the weekend, and hopefully, I’ll get to

go next year. Our lodge represented District Three very well at State YAD this year. Queen Makenzie and King Pierce, along with Duchess Madison and Duke Chad, both came in with

LEFT PHOTO: Hayley and Hanna present pull tabs to District Three Director John Engelke. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 25, Ennis and District Three Royalty - King Pierce, Duke Chad, Queen Makenzie, and Duchess LEFT: Cody and Makenzie watch out for Moby Dick! RIGHT: Lodge 25 Motley Crew! FAR RIGHT: April, left, and friends.

first runner-up. I was so proud of them as well as everyone who participated at this level of competition. We had eight first place winners, four second places, and three third places from our lodge.

Next Meeting—September 14 Our next meeting will be held September 14. See you then! Fraternally yours, Rita Holland, Youth Leader —SPJST—

Madison win first runner-up in the state competition. RIGHT PHOTO: Amanda, Madison, Maison, Brandon, and Austen go crazy after a long day at State YAD!

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Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club Goes to State YAD

LEFT PHOTO: Our royalty parents and Preston await anxiously for the results. CENTER PHOTO: The Dvoraks. RIGHT PHOTO: Eugene, Mildred, Chad, and Linda. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Betty, Samuel, Brandon,

Austen, Maison, and Amanda. BELOW PHOTO 2: Austen goes to “Camp Yadawanago.” BELOW PHOTO 3: Madison dances to “Lollipop.” BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: The Slovaks enjoy watching the talent.

TOP PHOTOS - LEFT: King Pierce and Duke Chad. PHOTO 2: Pierce takes the podium. PHOTO 3: Jerry interviews Chad. PHOTO 4: Duchess Madison and Queen Makenzie. PHOTO 5: Makenzie’s turn. RIGHT PHOTO: Madison gets interviewed by Melanie.

FAR LEFT PHOTO: Dvorak sisters sing “Popular.” LEFT PHOTO: Amanda and friends help Madison get ready for royalty. RIGHT PHOTO: Austen wins first place with his “Camp Yadawanago” skit.

BELOW PHOTOS - LEFT: Preston wins third place. PHOTO 2: Misty wins first place. PHOTO 3: Chad wins first place. PHOTO 4: April wins first place. PHOTO 5: Hanna wins first place. RIGHT PHOTO: Madison wins first place with her “Lollipop” dance. —Submitted by Rita Holland, Youth Leader

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Back to School Dear SPJST, School is about to start, and I’m ready for it. I can’t wait to see my friends and go back to school. Grace Schwertner

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Friends, Dancing, Games Dear SPJST, We have a lock-in today. It is fun. We get to bring our friends. We are going to dance and play games. Hunter Wood —SPJST—

Not Ready for School Dear SPJST, School starts on Monday. I don’t want to go. Colt Schwertner Kindergarten Time Dear SPJST, I’m fixing to start kindergarten. My teacher is Mrs. West. I’m in a class with my best friend Rylee. I’ve been swimming a lot, too. I play with my dog Eva. She is awesome! Cotton Wood

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Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club reports on August meeting

Dear Readers, The youth of Lodge 84, Dallas met on Saturday, August 20, 2016, to hold their monthly meeting, hot dog social, and decorate for the Princess Ball later that evening. After the Pledge of Allegiance and youth club motto were recited, a moment of silence was held for the victims of the Louisiana flood and soldiers serving overseas. Youth Leader Lynda Novak asked us about old and new business and told us about upcoming events. The mother

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lodge’s annual Czechfest is Sunday, September 11. We will be running the country store and are collecting new canned good donations for prizes. We also will be having two additional booths and a 50/50 drawing. Youth Leader Lynda then handed out Věstník projects for us to complete and send in. We decided on our next meeting date and time before adjourning to start decorating for the Princess Ball that was going to be held that evening. We had a good time! Fraternally, Kendall Tucker Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club Enjoys Lock-In at SPJST Hall

Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club members and their friends enjoyed a lockin at the SPJST Hall in Rowena on Saturday, August 20, 2016. All youth were asked to bring a friend and their sleeping bags and pillows for a night of food, fun, and fellowship. Many games were played including

dodgeball, kickball, shark attack, duck-duck-goose, and many more. Youth learned how to waltz as well. All the kids had a wonderful time and cannot wait to do it again next year! —Submitted by Becky Wood, Youth Leader

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Lodge 202 Jourdanton youth: where did summer go?

Dear Vestnik, Where do I begin . . . well, this was my first year of being an LIT (Leaderin-Training). Whenever we went to district camp, I got to be an LIT for one of our newest lodge youth members. I had a lot of fun her LIT. We then went to State YAD with some of my projects. I didn’t place with them, but I received third place with special category which is not always an easy project to do sometimes. I also received second with our group talent. I was very excited when they announced Amanda Hoggard as the new State Queen. I couldn’t have been more proud of her since she is a also a member of my lodge. The weekend after State YAD was the Corpus Christi Getaway. We had a

Lodge 88, Houston Youth Share First Day of School Photo

blast, as always, and can’t wait till next year. Now that my summer is over, it is time for me to start back to school. Fraternally, Katlyn Polasek —SPJST—

Hello, fellow SPJST friends! We started school this past week, and it’s been fun. Here is a picture of our first day. Sincerely, Kinsley, Cheyenne, and Tyler Parker —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Share August Meeting Scenes

Lodge 25, Ennis Welcomes New Youth Club Member

MAISON HOLLAND

LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club members recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of their meeting on Saturday, August 20, 2016. RIGHT PHOTO: Youth work on their Vestnik projects during the meeting. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Assistant Youth Leader Kelly Tucker shares information with the

youth. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 84 youth, left to right, Ryan Ruzicka, Joshua Tucker, Kendall Tucker, and Megan Ruzicka display their second place ribbon and award money from the scrapbook competition at State Youth Achievement Day. —Submitted by Kendall Tucker

Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club welcomes Maison James Holland. His dad, Brian, was a youth club member all his life and attended camp every year through high school. Maison plans to do the same, and he can’t wait until next summer. He attended State Youth Achievement Day (YAD) this year with his brother Austen and his sister Madison and is already planning his talent entry for next year. Maison wants to perform on stage just like Austen and Madison. Maison is in kindergarten. His grandparents are Rita and Scooter Holland, and great-grandparents are Johnnie and Margaret Krajca, all of Lodge 25. —SPJST—

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Lodge 84, Dallas Hosts Annual Princess Ball

Saturday, August 16, 2016 • Lodge 84, Dallas • Photos submitted by Ryan and Megan Ruzicka

LEFT PHOTO: Youth Leader Lynda Novak welcomes all to the annual Princess Ball at Lodge 84, Dallas. CENTER PHOTO: Past, present, and future Lodge 84 kings and queens are recognized. RIGHT PHOTO: Descendants of Charlie and Wanda Petr gather for a photo. Pictured are

Gene and Vicki (Petr) Sims, Randy Petr, Darrin and Kelly Tucker, Cherri Petr, Joshua, Kalyne, and Kendall Tucker, Leslie Sims, Rusty Sims, and Jason Sims. Charlie passed away in 1998, and Wanda passed away in 2007.

Youth Leader Lynda Novak presents tiaras and scepters to, from left, Kendall Tucker, Megan Ruzicka, Ryan Ruzicka, Kalyne Tucker, and Joshua Tucker.

LEFT PHOTO: Dancing to The Moravians from Ennis. PHOTO 2: Youth club members. PHOTO 3: Lodge 84, Dallas President Justine Yeager,

right, introduces Lodge 84 Youth Leader Lynda Novak. RIGHT PHOTO: Volunteers prepare food in the kitchen.

After the Princess Ball, Lodge 84 youth, leaders, and parents gathered at IHOP for their traditional post-Princess Ball breakfast.

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Lodge 202 Jourdanton youth share camp, beach fun

Glad to be a part of SPJST Dear Věstník, I have been going to camp and participating in YAD for 11 years now, and it never gets old. Year after year, I continue to meet new people and break out of my shell. I’m so glad to be a part of SPJST. Bella Wiederhold •••

Corpus Christi Getaway Fun Dear Věstník, This past weekend was the Corpus Getaway Weekend. I had so much fun spending time with friends that I don’t get to see very often. I also had fun participating in the dances and a few of the events on Saturday. Even

though I did get stung by a jellyfish, I had an overall great time. I can’t wait to go next year! Kelly House •••

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Lodge 202, Jourdanton Youth Attend SPJST Summer Camp

First Time Camper Dear Věstník, I had so much fun at camp. It was my first time going. I cannot wait to see my new friend Mackenzie again next year. Madiee De La Garza, age 8 •••

Great Time at Camp Dear Věstník, I had a great time at camp. My favorite part was the pod. It was my first time, and I want to go back next year. Maecee De La Garza —SPJST—

Lodge 202, Jourdanton Youth Club members and chaperones are pictured at District Seven Camp held July 13 to 16, 2016, at SPJST Education and Nature Center in Ledbetter. Pictured are, front, left to right, Adeline Mares, Christian Lynn (107), Maecee De La Garza, Ciara Popham, and Kelly House. BACK: Youth Leader Regina House, Assistant Youth Leader Sandra Hoggard, Kathleen Polasek, Amanda Hoggard, Isabella Wiederhold, Madisynn De La Garza, Katlyn Polasek, and Frederick Lopez.

Lodge 88, Houston Welcomes New Youth Club Member

Back to School Lodge 185 for Lodge 185 New Braunfels youth New Braunfels youth begins kindergarten

Lodge 185 New Braunfels youth enjoys Corpus getaway

KINSLEY PARKER

Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club welcomes Kinsley Elise Lynn Parker. She is now officially a youth club member even though she has participated alongside her big brother Tyler and big sister Cheyenne Parker for several years. Kinsley attends Schmalz Elementary. She is the daughter of Natalie Zalesky, granddaughter of Myriam and the late Garry Zalesky, and great-granddaughter of Elsie Zalesky. —SPJST—

Dear Readers, School has started. I am excited to see my friends but sad that summer is over. Rileigh Kitchen —SPJST—

Hi, Everyone! Today was meet the teacher. I am excited to start kindergarten. Skeet Kitchen —SPJST—

Dear Readers, We went to the family getaway in Corpus. We had a lot of fun and played a lot of games. Madeline Kitchen —SPJST—

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BENEVOLENCE

ROČNÍK 104 CISLO 36

Učme se česky Let Us Study Czech Lekce dvanáctá Lesson 12

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. Vowels and Consonants

In Czech, the vowels are a, e, i, o, u, and y. They may be either short or long. The rest of the letters in the alphabet are called consonants.

These consonants have about the same sound as in English: b, d, f, h, l, m, n, p, r, s, v, and z. Translate the examples: bude fazol lev náčiní ráno vůl

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došel hrdina máslo prsten strana zima

The consonants b, d, h, v, and z have different sounds when they appear at the end of a syllable or at the end of a word. The d sounds like t; h like th; b like p; z like s; and v like an f.

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Slovanská Podporující Jednota Státu Texas

Uředni orgán SPJST ★ Založené roku 1897

Translate the examples:

(1 syllable) (2 or more syllables) dub pohádka vůz kolébka hřev poukázka rád hlávka pluh vlhko

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Some consonants fall into a special category because they do not have exact English equivalents:

ch—as in loch or the German “Bach” (has to be demonstrated to be heard correctly). ucho, chystatí, chyba, chřipka. g—as in gun, got. granát, groš, guma. k—as in cafe, cat. kočka, kůň. c—like ts in mats, bats. cesta, cena, cizí. č—like ch in chair, church, člen, člověk, čest. j—like y in yet, yam. jelen, jemný, jed. š—like sh in shoot, shirt. škoda, škola, šindel. ž—like the s in measure, pleasure. žertovali, žaludek, žárovka. ř—very hard for non-Czechs to say because there is no English equivalent. Remotely resemble rsh. It must be learned from someone who speaks Czech. čtenář, řád, Řecko.

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The consonants ž, š, č, c, ď, ť, ň, ř, and j are soft consonants and are followed by the soft i or í never by y or ý.

Translate: buď teď život širší čárá coul

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dlaň řidič jídlo letiště budič

The following are hard consonants—h, ch, k, d, t, n, and r, and are followed by the hard y or ý never the soft i or í. Translate: chyba vlohy kysati dudy

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Tyrolák nýbrž rytíř

The following are neuter consonants—b, f, l, m, p, s, v, and z— and may be followed by either i, í, y, or ý: Translate:

býti—bílý fysiolog—fiálky plyn—lilie hmyz—mimo syn—sirotek vysoko—víno jazyk—zítra

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Exercise

See if you can write a sentence using each word in the whole lesson. Copy all new words into your vocabulary collection. Be sure and look up all words you do not know the meaning of. —SPJST—

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Alice Lunakova’s Texas Lecture Tour By Susan Chandler Czech Heritage Museum Administrator

Alice Lunakova spoke to packed rooms at all three Texas Czech museums on her lecture tour last month. Alice is a recent graduate of Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic. She is presenting her bachelor’s thesis on Czech immigration in the early 1900s, for which she researched while in Texas last year. She is speaking at the Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Center tonight at Texas A&M University, College Station and will complete her tour on August 30 at the Keston Center, Baylor University in Waco. All the stars seem to have aligned for Alice concerning this topic and this tour. Although she is from Prague, she chose to attend college in the Moravia region, the area from which most of the first immigrants to Texas originated. At the time, Alice was completely unaware of the many enclaves of descendants of Czech immigrants living here. An English and French major at Masaryk, Alice sought an opportunity to study American English, but her school offered only one option for studying English abroad: McLennan Community College in Waco. So, Alice moved to Waco for the summer of 2014. While there, her Spanish professor took the two Czech transfer students to West, Texas. She was surprised to see menus in her native language at the Village Bakery and hear Czech spoken there. Unfortunately, it was at the end of her summer and the extent of her exposure to Texas Czechs at the time. When she returned to Brno, Alice realized that Czech immigration to Texas would provide a unique re-

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search topic for her thesis. The problem was she could find very few source or academic documents in the libraries there. So, she returned to Waco in 2015 to conduct her research. Here is where the stars began to add up. While attending a YMCA yoga class, she met John Hillman, a semiretired CPA, and his wife Kathy Hillman, a librarian and director of the Keston Center at Baylor University. Kathy assisted Alice with her research. John drove Alice around Texas to the many Czech communities and venues. John and Alice visited the Czech Heritage Museum several times last summer, where Alice took advantage of our library and books on Texas Czech immigration. One of those books, Krasna Amerika: A Study of Texas Czechs, 1851-1939, by Clinton Machann and James Mendl was especially valuable to her research. I invited Alice to come back to Texas to lecture on it once she had completed her thesis. She brought her classmate and now colleague Anna Kabelkova of Olomouc, Moravia, Czech Republic. Anna was the perfect companion to bring. After Alice gave her presentation at our Svacina Social Hour, she and Anna engaged in some lively con-

versation with the audience. For most of the members of the Svacina Social Hour group, the Moravian dialect was their first language, spoken by their parents at home, here in Texas. Alice and Anna pointed out some of the differences of the Moravian and Bohemian regional accents and dialects. Some of the words that Texas Czechs used were not to be found in Czech dictionaries. However, Anna said that these words were still used in Moravia. Alice’s presentation at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange was also successful. The beautiful Hanslik Hall banquet room was packed and some of the audience members shared their family memories. Retta Chandler, president of TCHCC, hosted the event and screened a short video on Czech immigration produced by the Center. Afterward, Alice and Anna toured the Center’s library, exhibit hall, historic village and amphitheatre. Even Houston’s traffic and rain did not discourage friends of the Czech Center Museum Houston from driving to the museum district for Friday night’s event. Almost every seat was filled, and the audience brought intriguing questions for Alice to answer

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after her lecture. Effie Rosene, chairman of the board, hosted the event at the elegant chateau-inspired museum, which houses three floors of Czech art, literature and artifacts. Jan Benes, a graduate student at Masaryk University and also from Olomouc, attended Alice’s lecture in La Grange and invited her to speak at his Czech class in College Station. Benes is studying at Texas A&M University under the William J. Hlavinka Fellowship, sponsored by the Czech Education Foundation of Texas. He has arranged for Alice to meet Dr. Machann, whose book was so crucial to her research. Alice will come full circle to close out her tour in Waco. Her sponsors, John and Kathy Hillman have arranged her presentation at the Keston Center. As part of her duties at the Keston Center, Kathy reports to Oxford College in England regularly, so earlier this year, the Hillmans visited Alice and her family in Prague. This trip inspired Kathy to begin preparations for an event in the future on Czech topics at the Keston Center. Stay tuned! —SPJST—

CHM in Temple to host live, online Czech classes

The Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center in Temple will host live, online Czech classes offered by the Schulenburg Campus of Blinn College. The beginner level, non-credit classes will be taught by Blinn College professor Thadious Polasek and will held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the museum, located at 119 West French Avenue in Temple. Classes began on August 30, and a partial scholarship is available to all students. “We are offering these classes for anyone who prefers to learn in a social environment or for those who do not have the equipment or service for twoway live online communication,” said Susan Chandler, museum director. Chandler encouraged anyone who wants to learn to sign up, even if the semester has begun. “We will catch you up,” said Chandler, “we can practice here between classes and learn together.”

LEFT PHOTO: Attendees at the Czech Heritage Museum in Temple to hear Alice Lunakova’s presentation. RIGHT PHOTO: Alice outside Czech Center Museum Houston.

LEFT PHOTO: Czech Center Museum Houston Chairman of the Board Effie Rosene, left, with John Hillman and Alice Lunakova. CENTER PHOTO: Retta Chandler of the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center presents Alice Lunakova of Prague with a Texas Czech tee-shirt re-

cently in La Grange. Lunakova gave a lecture at the Center on Czech Immigration to Texas. The lecture was based on her bachelor’s thesis at Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic. RIGHT PHOTO: Anna Kabelkova, center, with two vistors from the Czech Republic.

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To register for the class, call 979743-5373. Blinn College also offers an intermediate level class in Schulenburg or online. For more information, contact Susan Chandler at 254-8992935; email czechheritagemuseum@gmail.com; or visit czechheritagemuseum.com. —SPJST—

Marak church picnic this Sunday

SS Cyril and Methodius Church will host its annual homecoming pinic on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The church is located seven miles northwest of Cameron on FM 2269. Mass begins at 10:15 a.m. followed by dinner at 11 a.m. Home-fried chicken and sausage plates with all the trimmings will be served for $10 each. Plates-to-go will also be available in a drive-thru line. The plates will continue to be served while they last. Games will begin at 12 noon. The Praha Brothers will entertain from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. An auction begins at 3:30 p.m. inside the air-conditioned hall. The day includes entertainment for the entire family, games, and refreshments. Come on out for a great time, and see our advertisement in an upcoming Vestnik. Debbie Dohnalik Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

TCGS, Slovacek’s offer “Old Fashioned Red Wieners”

Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) exists to help preserve family history. In addition to “rounding up our Czech ancestors,” we also seek to learn and preserve Czech culture, traditions, and history. How many of you remember going to the local meat market and buying “red wieners”? Weren’t they wonderful! Well, you have the opportunity to once again enjoy these old-fashioned treats. TCGS and Slovacek’s are joining together for a TCGS fundraiser to “en-

hance our genealogy resources” during our fall seminar on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Sales are open to the public so we invite all Slovacek’s wiener fans (and those wanting to try them for the first time) to place orders. Snook and Slovacek’s famous “Old Fashioned Red Wieners” (package of 5 links equals 1 pound for $4 per package) are only made twice a year and will be available to both TCGS members and the public on Saturday, September 24 at Caldwell Civic and Visitor Center, 103 Presidential Corridor (Highway 21) in Caldwell from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is recommended that you pre-order by contacting Merlene Bravenec at bravema@sbcglobal.net or 254-778-7285. Packages may also be purchased at the door as long as supplies last. Payment may be made in cash or by check to TCGS. Also, remember that TCGS’s fall seminar, “Rounding Up Czech Ancestors,” is open to anyone interested in learning more about the history of Czech immigrants. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the program will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The seminar will feature four speakers:

• Doug Kubicek, a 28-year Texas history instructor for Hallettsville ISD, will discuss the stubborn determination of the Texas Czech pioneers not to plow under their cotton crops when the Federal Price Support Programs were initiated in the 1930s (“Defiant Lavaca County Czech Cotton Farmers Became Wealthy Land Owners”).

• Paul Krugler, Leon and Mary Prause, members of Austin Metal Detecting Club, will relay how metal detecting can help peek into history and follow up their presentation with a chance for the audience to do their own metal detecting searches during the lunch break (“Metal Detecting— A Means of Peeking into History”).

• Helmuth Schneider, who worked for 45 years exploring petroleum, will leverage those skills into helping those with Czech ancestry locate their ancestral homes and farms in the Czech Republic, using stable cadastral maps and special protocol documents he has obtained from the archives in Prague and Brno, as well as share what he has discovered for your particular village of interest (“Do This Before Going to the Czech Republic”). • T.J. Slansky, who has worked with

the church archives in Opava, Moravia, since 1990, will share his extensive Excel indexes used to locate birth, marriage, house numbers, and death details from the random storage order of the archives; his techniques also work for the other Moravian and Bohemian archives (“Researching the Czech Archives on the Web”).

Czech gift items, along with TCGSpublished research books (including the three newest books covering the Frydek-Mistek, Vsetin, and Zlin areas), will be available for sale. A silent auction will also be held so

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please bring a desirable item or two for this additional fundraising event. Registration postmarked on/before September 10 is $35 for TCGS members, $40 for non-members, with those postmarked after September 10 being $40 for TCGS members and $45 for non-members. Registration at the door is $50 for both members and nonmembers. All registration fees include a catered lunch by Slovacek’s: barbecue brisket and sausage, baked beans, potato salad, kraut, pickles, onion, drinks, and dessert. For more seminar information and a registration form, visit txczgs.org or

Czech Cultural Calendar

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

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

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

September 9 Movie Night: “Žert” - “The Joke”—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.

September 9, 10 32nd Annual Kolache Festival—in Caldwell: Pre-festival party Friday evening. Main festivities on Saturday - food, music, kolache bake show, kolache eating contest, SPJST Lodge 9, Snook and Lodge 17, New Tabor Beseda dancers, plus many other attractions. Visit http://www.burlesoncountytx.com/kolachefestival.html.

September 11 Annual Marak Homecoming Picnic—at SS Cyril and Methodius Church, seven miles northwest of Cameron on FM Road 2269 (in Marak): mass - 10:15 a.m.; home fried chicken, sausage dinner - 11 a.m. till gone; games - 12 noon; Praha Bros. - 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.; auction inside the air-conditioned hall - 3:30 p.m.; refreshments all day. See ad on page 28.

September 24 Texas Czech Genealogical Society: Rounding up Czech Ancestors—at Caldwell Civic and Visitor Center, 103 Presidential Corridor (Highway 21), Caldwell. See details on page 27 Visit www.txczgs.org.

September 25 Victoria County Czech Heritage Festival— at Victoria Community Center, 2905 East North Street, Victoria. Event begins at 10 a.m.: music throughout the day/evening; exhibits; prize drawing; Czech heritage museum; arts/crafts; pastry wheel; live/silent auctions; Czech stew and sausage lunch, 11 a.m., $10 per plate; kolaches, homemade chicken noodle soup, sausage wraps. Free dance lessons, accordion lessons, and Tarok card game lessons. Admission $8 per person; under 15, free; under 35, free, if attending one of the lessons. For information, contact Donald Dusek 361-578-6730; email ddusek@suddenlink.net; or visit www.victoriaczechs.org. Event sponsored by Victoria County CHS. See ad on page 27.

September 25 Houston Slavic Heritage Festival—at Bayou City Event Center Pavilion, 9401 Knight Road, Houston, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.: ethnic food, dancing, music, singing, souvenirs, prizes, traditional dance performances, kolache eating contest, and a variety of local vendors. Visit the SPJST booth. Admission is $5; kids under age 12 free. For information, visit www.houstonslavicheritage-festival.com. See the ad on page 28. —SPJST—

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contact Gladys Valchar by email gladeagle6972@verizon.net or call 972-790-2848. Gladys Valchar TCGS Secretary SPJST Lodge 87, Temple —SPJST—

Victoria Czech Heritage Festival Sunday, Sept. 25

The 31st Annual Victoria Czech Heritage Festival is big celebration on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at the Victoria Community Center, 2905 East North Street. The festival sponsored by the Victoria County Czech Heritage Society (VCCHS) has drawn a thousand or more people consistently for more than three decades now. Events begin with four musical performances held throughout the day. Internationally known accordionist, arranger, composer, and teacher from Galveston, Shelia Lee, will perform first engaging the crowd in traditional Czech entertainment promptly at 10

am. The Shiner Hobo Band takes over at 11 a.m. and entertains all until 1 p.m. followed by Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six Polka band from Hutto. Then the Red Ravens Band will join Fritz Hodde at 4 p.m. for a one-half hour jam session. The Red Ravens follow solo continuing with good dancing music for all until 7:30 p.m. Czechs are long in tradition and as a result have again added several cultural demonstrations/lessons to this year’s festival. Attendees will learn the art of dancing, playing the accordion, and playing the Tarok card game. In fact, for the first time ever, admission is free to the entire festival to anyone less than 35 years old who pre-registers for one of the lessons by September 23. Shelia Lee, accordionist who teaches accordion lessons throughout the world via the internet and has literally hundreds of students at any one time will teach piano and diatonic or button accordion lessons free at the festival . . . plus you get into the festival free if you are less than 35 years young. Shelia says, “Bring your accordion or we’ll have a few extra and we’ll learn to play Julida, A Ja Sam, Doudlebska Polka and more. This class is for all levels – beginner to timid! Even intermediate players will

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learn a few tricks! Reserve now – seats are limited. Ages 8 to 100! Accordion lessons are from 11:15 a.m. till 3 p.m. Oh, and the free dance lessons? Dance enthusiast and partners Elaine Rosquist from Colorado and Louis Stewart from Moulton will be teaching one-hour classes of polka, waltz, and two-step dancing from 10:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the annex. Specially held again for the younger generation to perfect this art and get their step in the right direction, if you pre-register for this, you get into the festival free if you are less than 35 years young. Come on teens to 35, let’s learn to dance a polka! Free! Then you can dance to the festival bands till 7:30 p.m. practicing what you learned. Get your partner (if you want) and sign up! Joe Pustka of Victoria is one of the founding members of this Czech festival, and he will be teaching how to play the Czech card game known as Tarok or Taroky at the festival. In fact,

this festival was founded with the intent to teach the fun game of Taroky and promote the heritage. It too is free, and you get into the festival free if you are less than 35 years young. Two playing classes will be held: 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. And, for the first time, the festival is serving wine—specially imported Czech wine. Czechs traditionally have made and served wine and in fact, even though the Czech Republic is only one-third the size of Texas, there are more than 80,000 wineries there. The import ban was recently lifted, and the festival will have available both red and white wines by the glass from the Czech Republic. Of course, there is plenty of pivo (beer) at the festival, too! Come by for a refreshing glass of wine or a cold pivo. The Czech Heritage Museum will again be available at the festival. Come see numerous old Czech items your great-grandparents used in their

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daily lives. Also coming this year for your personal family research is the State Czech Heritage Traveling Genealogy Library with loads of books and research files to trace your genealogy. The festival will continue to serve its famous Czech stew and sausage lunch plate for $10 each from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. And the famous Czech fruitfilled kolaches and klobasniky, or “pig in a blanket” along with homemade chicken noodle soup will also be available throughout the day. Sausage wraps are available after lunch. Other activities include children games, pastry wheel, arts and crafts, country store, live and silent auction, prize drawing, and numerous exhibit booths for all to enjoy. Come join in the fun! There is something for everyone! And, you don’t have to be Czech to attend! Admission is only $8 per person for all three bands and all activities - with youth under 15 years of age always free and free admission to those 35 or less if they pre-register for one of the lessons. For information or pre-registering, call the following: Accordion and Dance Lessons – Joe Janak - 361649-2243; Tarok Lessons - Joe Pustka 361-648-7465; Exhibit Booths - Donald Dusek - 361-571-4777 or email ddusek@suddenlink.net. For a full information schedule, see us at: http://victoriaczechs.org or facebook.com/victoriaczechsociety. —SPJST—

Annual Homecoming

Picnic Sunday, Sept. 11

Marak, Texas

SS Cyril and Methodius Church 7 miles northwest of Cameron on FM 2269

Mass 10:15 a.m. • Dinner 11 a.m. Games 12 noon • Refreshments

Home-Fried Chicken and Sausage

Plates served with all the trimmings Meal Tickets - $10 each Drive-Thru Line for Plates-to-Go Serving begins at 11 a.m. Continuous serving while food lasts.

Cyclone church annual picnic Sunday, Sept. 25

The 71st Annual Cyclone Picnic is Sunday, September 25, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Church in Cyclone. A meal consisting of sausage and home fried chicken with all the trimmings will be served from 10:30 a.m. to ? The picnic includes live music by Jerry Haisler from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All games begin at 12 noon. Games and fun activities will include bingo, Las Vegas, country store, ring stand, face painting, general store, Cyclone Express train ride and baseball throw. Plenty of shade is available, and cold drinks will also be available. The public is invited. Please bring your family! Pat Pechal Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

Houston Slavic Heritage Festival Sunday, Sept. 25

The 53rd Annual Sts. Cyril and Methodius Houston Slavic Heritage

71st Annual

Cyclone Picnic St. Joseph’s Church

Sunday, September 25 Live Music

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Jerry Haisler

Sausage and Home-Fried Chicken with all the trimmings Plates served 10:30 a.m. to ?

Auction - 2 p.m. All games begin at 12 noon

Praha Brothers - 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Bingo • Las Vegas • Country Store Ring Stand • Face Painting General Store • Cyclone Express Train Ride Baseball Throw • Cold Drinks

Auction 3:30 p.m. inside the air-conditioned hall Entertainment for the entire family!

Public invited • Bring your family

Plenty of shade available.

Festival is Sunday, September 25, 2016, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. at Bayou City Event Center Pavilion, located at 9401 Knight Road in Houston, Texas 77045. Please note this is a new venue for the festival. The day will include yummy Slavic food, live music, souvenirs, traditional dance performances, kolache eating contest, and a variety of local vendors.

Texas Czech Genealogical Society 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

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Admission is $5, and kids under age 12 are admitted free of charge. For more information, visit w w w. h o u s t o n s l a v i c h e r i t a g e festival.com and see the advertisement on page 28 of this week’s Vestnik. Submitted by, Jean Rayhill —SPJST—

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SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Annual Fundraiser

Outdoor Extravaganza Saturday September 17, 2016 Seaton Star Hall

10842 State Highway 53 • Temple • 5 Miles East of Temple

Social Hour - 5 p.m. • Meal - 6:30 p.m. Live and Silent Auctions • Bucket Drawings Games • Top Prize Drawings Donation: $40 per person in advance $50 per person at the door

(Meal, beverages, and snacks provided.) Children of ticket holders can attend for $5 each.

~ Top Prizes ~

• 3-Person 1/2 Day Pheasant, 1/2 Day Quail Guided Combination Hunt in Santa Anna, Texas (guide and dog included)

• 4-Person Guided Bay Fishing Trip at Port O’Connor, Texas

(one night lodging, bait, tackle, filleting/packaging included)

• 2-Person Weekend Getaway to Fredericksburg, Texas (2-night stay at Kingwood Suites. Breakfast vouchers included)

• $400 Bass Pro Shop Gift Card • RTIC 65 Cooler

Tickets or More Info:

Edwin Pechal 254-984-2255 email - edwinpechal@yahoo.com Brandon Bartek 254-624-4119 email - Bbartek001@yahoo.com James Skrabanek 254-984-2283

Get your tickets today. Only 500 will be sold.

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

CZECH HERITAGE DAY

SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth

Saturday, September 17, 2016 Doors open at 1:30 p.m.

Admission: $8 • Ages 15 and under: Free

Traditional Czech Dinner Served 2 to 4 p.m.

Adults: $8 • Ages 15 and under: $5 Sandwiches available after 4 p.m.

Like To Polka? Jodie Mikula Orchestra 4 to 8 p.m.

The Jodie Mikula Orchestra will be playing your favorites like “The Chicken Dance” from 4 to 8 p.m. Come and dance on our beautiful, new dance floor.

Feeling Lucky?

Ladies Circle Cake Roulette

Once again, the Ladies Circle will be "spinning the roulette wheel" for lucky winners of delicious cakes and kolaches. And a special invitation goes out to our sister lodges especially Sokol/Lodge 154, Fort Worth; Lodge 183, Arlington; Lodge 180, Burleson; Lodge 84/130, Dallas; Lodge 66, Waco; 54, West; 6, Cottonwood; 25/135, Ennis; and 35, Elk.

What's Not To Like? Join us at

National Hall

3316 Roberts Cut-Off Road • Fort Worth, TX 76114 817-624-1361

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SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment

Post your lodge’s upcoming SPJST fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is Wednesday at 5 p.m., unless otherwise posted. Send updates directly to: VESTNIK, c/o Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX to: 254-773-8087. Email to: vestnik@spjst.org. 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 vestnik@spjst.org. 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) Wednesday, September 7—RVOS No. 46 planning meeting Saturday, September 10—Perez birthday Sunday, September 11—Lodge 6 meeting, 2 p.m.; Grandparents Day noon meal Friday, September 16—Social

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:s 254-2278759. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, contact Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka 254799-8550; or dataped@sbcglobal.net

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

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

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

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

LODGE 17, NEW TABOR (1) Lodge Hall: 2674 CR 225, Caldwell. Directions: From Caldwell, turn from Highway 36 east onto FM 166. Proceed 2.1 miles; turn left on CR 225. Go one mile, veering to the right. Lodge building is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 979-272-3440. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) 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 October 9—Jodie Mikula, polka/waltz. 3 to 7 p.m. $8/person

Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information, Country-Western Band Bookings: David Meyer 512-2170162; Polka Band Bookings: Artie Monson 512-925-8156; 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) Saturday, October 15—The Moravians. Watch the Věstník for details.

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

LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Thursday, September 8—Lodge meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, September 17—15 party Lodge Hall: 1901 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy 287 East exit. Stay on Hwy 287 East until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and go under the overpass at Interstate 45. Go approx. 3/4 mile on Hwy 34. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 972-875-8381; Hall Phone: 972-875-8381. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. Game Room: Open every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.

LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at 12 noon at Wharton County Library - East Bernard Branch, 746 Clubside Drive, East Bernard. For information, contact Secretary Helen Kelner 281-342-2624. LODGE 29, TAYLOR (2) • All Wednesday/Friday night dances - Free admission • Old-fashioned hamburgers, Fridays 6 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday, September 7—Live music: Taylor Made Band with guest musician Fritz Hodde, 7 to 10 p.m. September 9—Second Hand Rose, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 14—Lodge 29, Taylor meeting, 6:30 p.m. Covered dish meal follows meeting. Friday, September 16—Night Skies, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 21—Taylor Made Band with guest musician Fritz Hodde, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, September 23—Barbecue cookoff dance Saturday, September 24—16th Annual SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cookoff. Judges are needed for all the meat categories. Friday, September 30—Second Hand Rose, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

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

LODGE 32, VICTORIA (6) Lodge Hall: 3502 North Laurent, Victoria. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 35, ELK (3) Sunday, September 11—Lost Heart Highway Saturday, September 24—Midnight Mustangs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LODGE 66, WACO (3) Lodge Meetings: Location, date, 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. - unless otherwise noted. For meeting location, call Alice Orsak 940-889-2391.

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

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

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

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LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5) Lodge Hall: 13609 Highway 36, Needville. Directions: Lodge building is located at the corner of Highway 36 and FM 361. Booking/Management: Seth Sacra 979-793-7411; 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. LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Sunday, September 11—Czechfest: See details in the lodge letters’ section of this week’s Věstník.

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, September 10—Red Ravens, polka/variety. $10 Saturday, September 17—Third Coast Swing, big band. *Dress Code. $15 Friday, September 23—Good, Bad and Ugly, country/western. $15. Saturday, Saturday, 24—Private party

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

LODGE 92, FORT WORTH (3) Friday, September 9—Tanglefoot ballroom dance, 8 to 11 p.m. $10 members; $17 non-members Sunday, September 11—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 13—Ladies Circle 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 13—Game night, 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 14—Sportsmens' Club, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.: Monthly meeting of hunting and fishing enthusiasts with speakers and prize drawings. Free and open to the public. Saturday, September 17—Czech Heritage Day celebration at Lodge 92: Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Admission $8; no charge for children 15 and younger. Traditional Czech dinner served 2 to 4 p.m. $8/plate; child's plate, $5. Like to polka? The Jodie Mikula Orchestra will play your favorite music 4 to 8 p.m. Come and dance on our beautiful new dance floor. Feelinglucky? Proceeds from everyone’s favorite Cake Roulette benefit the Ladies Circle of Lodge 92. What's not to like? Sister Lodges 6, Cottonwood; 25/135, Ennis; 35, Elk; 54, West; 66, Waco; 84/130, Dallas; Sokol/Lodge 154, Fort Worth; 180, Burleson; and Lodge 183, Arlington are especially invited. See the ad on page 29 of this week’s Věstník. 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 817-624Visit Lodge 92 website 1361. www.nationalhallfort-worth.com. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Game Nights: Second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday of each month. Randy and the 92nd Road House Band plays every first Sunday. Dressy casual

LODGE 97, PLACEDO (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Friday in March, June, September, and December, 6 p.m. For meeting location, call Secretary Bernadette Bellanger 361-579-8331/ Bbbellanger2011@hotmail.com. LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE (7) Lodge Hall: 1156 FM 1303, Floresville. Directions: From Floresville, take FM 536 West three miles to FM 1303; turn right and go two miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 830-393-7796. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 117, ROBSTOWN (7) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of March, June, September, and December, 1:30 p.m. at Hilltop Community Center, 11425 Leopard, Corpus Christi. LODGE 130, DALLAS (3) Lodge Meetings: For monthly meeting date/time/location, contact President/Sales Agent John Vrla 214906-3385; or via email jvrla@cebridge.net.

LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road, San Antonio. LODGE 135, ENNIS (3) Lodge Hall: 2622 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy. 287 East exit. Stay Hwy. 287 on until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and under the overpass at IH-45. Then go approximately 1 3/4 miles on Hwy. 34. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Larry Valek 214-794-7674. Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of January, April, July, and October, 7 p.m. at the Sokol hall.

LODGE 139, DANBURY (5) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. at The Smith Group Building, 1718 Main Street, Danbury. For information, call 979-922-1279; or 979-922-1553. LODGE 141, SEALY (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle Drive, Sealy. LODGE 142, HOUSTON (5) Sunday, September 11—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.

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LODGE 155, AUSTIN (2) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of March, June, September, and December. Call Secretary Ginny Prasatik 512472-1721 for meeting time/location.

LODGE 157, LUBBOCK (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of every other month, 1 p.m. Contact Secretary Cynthia Kristinek 806-7637245; 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) Note: Beginning in September, Board of Trustees meet at 5 p.m.; lodge meeting follows at 5:30 p.m.

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 5 p.m.; lodge meeting follows at 5:30 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: 972268-0022 or 817-905-2097.

LODGE 181, CONROE (5) 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 281362-9062; 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 - on 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.

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; 512-771-4948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 to 3 p.m. at the hall followed by entertainment and potluck meal.

LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. at (unless otherwise noted) C and J Barbecue, 1010 South Texas Avenue in Bryan. LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Friday, September 16—You Might be a Redneck Hillbilly: Glenn Lenderman and Friends

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

LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST (5) Lodge Hall: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress. Directions: Off Hwy 290 West at Skinner. Hall Rental Information: 281-351-1045; Hall Phone: 281-373-9482. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, at 1 p.m. at the hall; covered dish meal will be served - unless otherwise noted. 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.

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