Vestnik 2016.10.19 by SPJST

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Volume 104 Number 41

S P J S T Benevolence

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★ Humanity ISSN —07458800

Fall Family, Fun, Fraternalism

Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club member Luc Marcaurele admires the authentic Czech costume worn by Hattie Drozd at the Dožínky festival hosted by Wharton County Czech Heritage Society and held at Taiton Community Center on October 9. Lodge 30 adult and youth members participated in the event.

Lodge 30, Taiton Secretary Wanda Dorotik takes a break from her kitchen duties to share a moment with granddaughter Lane Dorotik during the Grandparents Day breakfast that the lodge hosted following St. John Nepomucene Mass on Sunday, September 11, 2016. More photos on page 8.

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October 19, 2016

An Invitation to Join the Foundation Legacy

Dear SPJST Fraternal Members, Please consider this to be your invitation to join the SPJST Foundation Legacy Team. The SPJST Foundation was organized and established in 2012 to operate as a tax-exempt non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The primary purpose of the SPJST Foundation is to assist projects which seek to keep alive the cherished Czech traditions, customs, heritage and language of the SPJST’s forefathers. The SPJST Foundation encourages and supports strong family values, cherished Czech traditions, pride in our community and good stewardship. The SPJST Foundation is seeking Capital Fund contributions to support worthy initiatives, like the Czech Heritage Museum in Temple and the SPJST Education and Nature Center in Fayette County. A charitable legacy gift to the SPJST Foundation will offer a meaningful way to honor your lodge,

an outstanding fraternalist, or a loved one in your life. Sponsorship levels start at $100 and can be made as cash, personal property, real estate, life insurance or as a bequest to your will or trust. A pledge card and an envelope are available for your consideration. Moving forward, the SPJST Foundation will publish SPJST Foundation donors each year in the Vestnik, and invite those individual donors and lodge representatives to the annual SPJST Foundation Donor Recognition Banquet. The first banquet is scheduled for Saturday, July 8, 2017, at the SPJST Home Office in Temple. If you have any questions, please give us a call. Fraternally, Brian Vanicek SPJST Foundation President James L. Lee, III, CPA SPJST Foundation Director of Development

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SPJST Lodges 13, Dime Box and 141, Sealy participate in fall parade. LEFT PHOTO: Riding in the Black Bridge Festival Parade in Dime Box on October 1 are, left to right, Travis and Emily Ordogne and Brodie Ford. RIGHT: Patrick Martinez, left, rides in the Austin County Fair Parade in Bellville on October 13 with his grandfather Rick Martinez, president of Lodge 141, Sealy.

Inside This Week’s Vestnik

Lodge Section......................................7 In Memoriam ......................................12 Youth Section ....................................12 Czech Culture ....................................14 Advertisements .................................17 Lodge Calendar .................................18

SPJST Foundation auction held in Belton Page 3

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Lodge 88 Houston members enjoy Czech Day

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SPJST State Royalty participates in Kolache Festival

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Editor’s Note

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True Inner Happiness

SPJST HERALD

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

email: 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: 254-231-7722 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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hese words are included on hundreds of websites…from those promoting health and nutrition; to personal blogs; to religious-based organizations. But it doesn’t matter who is sharing these words, please note just how true they are. As we grow older, and hence wiser, we slowly realize that wearing a $300 or a $30 watch — they both tell the same time. Whether we carry a $300 or a $30 wallet/handbag — the amount of money inside is the same. Whether the house we live in is 300 or 3,000 square feet— loneliness is the same. Whether we watch television on a 70-inch monster screen or an iPhone, the shows are the same. It doesn’t matter if you drive a car with a sticker price in the six figures or an old, beat-up clunker that you couldn’t pay someone to steal; if you wreck it, you wreck it. You will realize, your true inner happiness does not come from the material things of this world. Therefore, you will realize, when you have mates, buddies and old friends, brothers and sisters, who you chat with, laugh with, talk with, have sing-songs with, talk about northsouth-east-west or heaven and earth — that is true happiness!

Five Undeniable Facts of Life 1. Don’t educate your children to be rich. Educate them to be happy so when they grow up, they will know the value of things - not the price. 2. Best awarded words: “Eat your food as your medicines. Otherwise, you have to eat medicines as your food.”

3. The one who loves you will never leave you because even if there are 100 reasons to give up, he or she will find one reason to hold on. 4. There is a big difference between a human being and being human. Only a few really understand it. 5. You are loved when you are born. You will be loved when you die. In between, you have to manage!

And always remember that if you want to walk fast, then walk alone; but if you want to walk far, walk together! Last, but not least, the best doctors in the world are, in order, sunlight, rest, exercise, diet, self confidence, and friends. Maintain them in all stages of life and enjoy a healthy life!

Correction Last week’s Vestnik included the “Seeking the Treasures of SPJST” membership program update. The member referral incentive winners of $25 Walmart gift cards for September were listed incorrectly. They are Kyler Skrabanek of Lodge 47, Seaton; Katlyn Polasek of Lodge 202, Jourdanton; and Patsy Pineda of Lodge 186, Caldwell. We regret the error. Be sure to send your member referrals in to get into the October, November, and December drawings. Three $25 gift cards are awarded each month. Refer your friends, neighbors, co-workers, and family to be members of SPJST. —SPJST—

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

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Celebrate Czech Heritage Month in Texas! Supreme Lodge Meeting • Home Office, Temple Make a Difference Day District Five Youth Social George Ranch Historical Park, Richmond (5) District Three Fall Meeting Lodge 25, Ennis (3) Lodge 15, Buckholts Costume Halloween Dance (2) Lodge 25, Ennis Halloween Bash (3) Lodge 88, Houston Halloween Party (5) Lodges 29, Taylor/47, Seaton Youth Clubs’ Make a Difference Day at S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living, Taylor (2) Daylight Saving Time Ends District Six Fall Fun Day Hosted by Lodges 4, Hallettsville and 63, Sweet Home St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Hall Hallettsville (6) Election Day SPJST Home Office Closed • Veterans Day Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Club Community Garage Sale (2) District Seven Fall Fun Day (7) Lodge 107, Floresville Lodge 87, Temple Appreciation Dinner (2) Lodge 133, San Antonio Thanksgiving Meal (7) SPJST Float: Fort Worth Parade of Lights Hosted by Lodge 92, Fort Worth (3) SPJST Float: Fort Worth Parade of Lights Hosted by Lodge 154, Fort Worth (3) SPJST Home Office Closed • Thanksgiving SPJST Float: El Campo Parade of Lights Hosted by District Six Lodge 51, Ellinger Christmas Meeting Ellinger Fire Station (1) SPJST Float: Elgin Christmas Parade Hosted by Lodge 18, Elgin (2)

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Readers Write

Member expresses Member invites all Leadership Grant thanks to Lost Czechs of Houston County Dear SPJST, Heritage Day I would like to thank you again for awarding me the SPJST Leadership Grant. This money will enable me to further my education and enhance my college learning experience. A special thank you to my local lodge youth leaders Betty and Rita for always being there to encourage me and to make my time in the youth club more enjoyable. Although I miss attending the monthly youth meetings, I have many years of wonderful memories. SPJST has taught me many valuable lessons that I will carry throughout my life. As I pursue my dreams at Abilene Christian University, I hope to be an example to the youth and continue to support the high values of the SPJST organization. Fraternally, Paige Tignor Lodge 25, Ennis —SPJST—

Lost Czechs of Houston County Czech Heritage Day will be Saturday, October 29, 2016, at the Catholic Parish Hall in Crockett, Texas, beginning at 10 a.m. There will be a covered dish meal and fellowship so please join us. For information, contact Joe Skalicky 936-544-7898 or Linda Moore 936-222-0318. Joe Skalicky Lodge 74, Lovelady —SPJST—

SPJST Foundation hosts “Clean Out Your Barn” auction

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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%

SPJST Foundation Director of Development James Lee, III, right, welcomes Lodge 87, Temple member Dan Kacir and Lodge 87 President Karin Bryant to the SPJST Foundation “Clean Out Your Barn” auction held Saturday, October 8, 2016, at Budget Wrench-a-Part in Belton. Thanks to all who donated to and/or supported the event.

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

FROM THE FRATERNAL DEPARTMENT

SPJST Memorial Scholarship Fund Donations January 2016 - September 2016

In Memory of Susan Sacky from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of Vlasta Svoboda from SPJST Lodge 32, Victoria In Memory of Vlasta Svoboda from Franklin and Lois Elles In Memory of Dollie Peters Huddleston from Judith Majek In Memory of Susan Sacky from Judith Majek In Memory of Gus Alfred Dziadek, Jr. from Jerry and Jill Sijansky In Memory of Eugene Veselka from M. Holub In Memory of Gladys Mogonye from SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin In Memory of Jim V. Mogonye from SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin In Memory of France Kreig from SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin In Memory of Bessie Petr from SPJST District 4 Youth Fund In Memory of Bessie Petr from Roy and Theresa Haag In Memory of Bessie Petr from Albert and Patsy Koslovsky In Memory of Bessie Petr from Tom and Kay G. Weeks In Memory of Bernice Reck from SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje In Memory of Leona Macha from SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje In Memory of Lloyd Baker, Jr. from Estelle Smith In Memory of Wesley Platts from Jerry and Jill Sijansky In Memory of Melba Morris from SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin In Memory of Bessie Petr from Lisa Bubela In Memory of Velma Lee Leubert from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of Augustine Armijo from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of Anna M Quezada from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of Gus A. Dziadek, Jr. from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of Guadalupe Almendarez from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of Guadalupe G. Saenz from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of Jim and Frances Parma from Lillian Haas and Family In Memory of Theresa M. Bench from SPJST Lodge 142, Houston In Memory of Marion Frances Cernota from SPJST Lodge 142, Houston In Memory of Donald Gene Kieschnick from SPJST Lodge 142, Houston In Memory of Grace Ann Kieschnick from SPJST Lodge 142, Houston In Memory of James Pomikal from SPJST Lodge 142, Houston In Memory of Charles Leo Whitchurch, Jr. from SPJST Lodge 142, Houston In Memory of Evelyn M. Witzkowski from SPJST Lodge 142, Houston In Memory of Floyd Ronald Zahn from SPJST Lodge 142, Houston In Memory of Gary L. Ritchi from SPJST Lodge 142, Houston In Memory of Arno Pfuhl from SPJST Lodge 63, Sweet Home In Memory of William J. Janak, Jr. from SPJST Lodge 63, Sweet Home In Memory of Cathy Brown from SPJST Lodge 63, Sweet Home In Memory of William F. McDaniel from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of Emil E. Rohan from Lucille Stremmel In Memory of Maria D. Williams from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of Felipa Saenz from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of Kevin Coats from SPJST Lodge 80, Holland In Memory of Viola Batcheller from SPJST Lodge 63, Sweet Home In Memory of Rosie Mary Jannsen from SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton In Memory of Richard Vasek from SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton In Memory of Emma Elizabeth Preuss from SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton In Memory of Martha Gajewsky from SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton In Memory of Jacqueline Rene Herschap from SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton In Memory of John Franklin Baros from SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton In Memory of Earline Macha from SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton In Memory of Ora Lee Plengemeyer from SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton In Memory of Virginia Veatch Mitchell from SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton In Memory of Alfonzo Z. Robles, Jr. from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of Edward J. Bacak from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi —SPJST—

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SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Donors’ List Scholarship Fund Drive. Donations to S PJST members and friends are date are $894.15. SPJST Memorial doencouraged to support the 2016-2017 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. In sending your donation, please be sure to include donor’s name(s) for that proper acknowledgement may be published in the Vestnik. Donations are tax- deductible, and 100 percent of the amount that you contribute is used for scholarships to SPJST members. Mail your contribution to: SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

Guidelines for Giving 1. Donations made by lodges out of lodge funds will be listed as a lodge donation. 2. Collected donations from a lodge meeting will be listed individually by member’s last name in alphabetical order. Individuals submitting a donation will also be listed by member’s last name alphabetically. 3. Gifts of $50 or more will be printed in bold. 4. Families or groups, which desire names, listed under a particular last name or group name should indicate this on the donation form or letter, otherwise, the names will be listed as individual donations by last name in alphabetical order. 5. 100 Pennies donations made as a memorial will be listed under memorial donations in a separate listing.

Note: Please print donor’s name(s) clearly.

There have been 28 donations made to the 2016-2017 SPJST 100 Pennies

nations to date are $5,275. Thank you for your generous donations to the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund. Because of your generosity, many young SPJST members will be able to attend or continue with college. The 2016-2017 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive goal is $20,000. Lodge District

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District Three Fall Meeting Agenda Sunday, October 23, 2016 • SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis Complimentary Pastries, Juice, Milk, and Coffee provided by Lodge 25, Ennis

10 a.m. Registration for Youth and Adult Christmas Ornament and Halloween Costume Contests

10:30 a.m. All contest registration ends. Adult and youth judging begins. 10 to 11 a.m. Meeting Registration and Meal Ticket Purchase

Call to Order .....................................................................President Selby Holder Pledge of Allegiance.......................................................Flag Bearer Miles Jones Youth Motto ....................................................................Flag Bearer Holly Jones Welcome.........................................................Lodge 25 President Tony Vitovsky Response and Recognition of Visitors..............Second Vice President John Vrla Approval of Minutes/Correspondence......................Secretary Patricia Dieterich Treasurer’s Report ........................................................Treasurer Mary Steinman Home Office Address...............................Director of Accounting/ITS Roy Vajdak Meeting will be turned over to the District Youth Officers for youth meeting.

Site Selection ....................................................................President Selby Holder Spring Meeting—April 23, 2017 at Lodge 6, Cottonwood *District Youth Achievement Day—June 25, 2017 - no host *Fall Meeting—October 22, 2017 - no host *Spring Meeting—April 22, 2018 *District Youth Achievement Day—June 24, 2018 *Fall Meeting—October 28, 2018 *Host lodges are needed for upcoming events. Please contact District Three President Selby Holder or District Three Director John Engelke if interested.

Announcement of Number of Members.............................................Host Lodge in Attendance and Number of Canned Goods Presentation...................................................................Treasurer Mary Steinman Adult Contest/Awards .................................................................FAC Vicki Sims Youth Contest/Awards ...............................................................DYC Kay Weeks Introduction of Royalty ....................................................President Selby Holder Lunch Prayer ..........................................District Three Queen Makenzie Nelson and District Three King Pierce Tignor 12 noon—Lunch Break Menu: Chicken Spaghetti Donation of six canned goods per person entitles member to a meal at no charge; otherwise, cost is $7 per plate. No expired canned goods, please.

12:45 p.m.—Reconvene Meeting or Enjoy Fun Day (Each lodge is asked to make a donation of two $25 gift cards or gift baskets.) —SPJST—

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

District Six Fall Fun Day Sunday, November 6 in Hallettsville

District Six Members, Autumn is here, and once again, it’s time for District Six Fun Day on Sunday, November 6, 2016. This year, all roads lead to St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Hall in Hallettsville, Texas. We will have needlework, Christmas ornament, and food contests. Under needlework, no kits are allowed, and the entry must be made by the person entering. It can be either sewn, knitted, crocheted, embroidered, or tatted. Christmas ornaments should not be from a kit and not be more than six inches long. Be creative. No food or flammable material is allowed. This year, the food entries are to be bars. No box mixes are allowed. Entries must be displayed on a covered, disposable plate with 13 bars. The bars will be sold with the money going to the museum. Don’t forget to bring

your recipes. Also no bars that need to be refrigerated will be accepted. Members may enter only one entry per category. It’s time to finish your needlework and ornament, and get that bar cookie recipe ready! Lodges 4, Hallettsville and 63, Sweet Home look forward to seeing you at St. Mary’s. Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek will be presenting an interesting svačina program in the afternoon. You will see old friends and make new ones. If you enter the contests, you must be present at the time of the awards presentation. Registration is from 10 to 11 a.m., and judging will follow. We hope to see you there. Fraternally, Helen Zabransky District Six FAC —SPJST—

District Six Fall Fun Day Agenda Sunday, November 6, 2016 Hosted by SPJST Lodges 4, Hallettsville and 63, Sweet Home St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Hall 1648 FM 340 • Hallettsville, Texas 77964 All lodges are asked to provide one door prize and two desserts. 10:30 to 11 a.m. — Contest Registration

Adult Contests Needlework • Christmas Ornament • Bar Cookie Youth Contest Christmas Ornament

Fun Day Gathering Called to Order......................................President Joe Siptak Blessing..........................................................District Six Director Karen Kaspar

12 Noon Catered Meal Posting of Colors..............................................Lodge 148, El Maton Youth Club Moment of Silence for Deceased Members..........................President Joe Siptak Welcome by Hosting Lodge .......................Lodge 63, Sweet Home President Diane Ward Response and Introduction of Guests.............First Vice President Annie Vahalik Roll Call of Lodges, Officers, and Committees ...........Secretary Wanda Dorotik Program: Czech Svačina Host for 2017 Spring Meeting ................................................Lodge 23, Moravia District Contest Adult Winners..........................................FAC Helen Zabransky District Contest Youth Winners.................................................DYC Lisa Bubela Drawing for Door Prizes and Youth Club Prizes —SPJST—

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District Seven Family Fun Day Sunday, November 13 at Lodge 107, Floresville Lodge 107, Floresville will host the District Seven Family Fun Day on Sunday, November 13, 2016, at SPJST Lodge 107, Floresville Hall, located at 1156 FM 1303 in Floresville. Registration for contests and door prizes is from 10 to 10:30 a.m. followed by a brief business meeting. Lodge 107 will provide complimentary brunch and drinks. Each lodge is asked to bring its lodge banner for display. Lunch A fried chicken plate will be served for $4. To order plates, members are asked to notify their lodge secretary by November 4.

Donations Lodges are asked to bring a gift ($20 value) for the prize drawing to benefit the district and a door prize ($10 value), or lodges may prefer to mail a $30 check to District Seven Treasurer Sandra Hoggard, 14 Dallari Court, San Antonio, Texas 78216. Deadline to send a check is November 4. Lodges will be recognized for their donations. Members are encouraged to bring items for the silent auction to benefit the district fund. The district is collecting old eyeglasses and cases and aluminim can tabs. These items may be brought to the district meeting. Contests Christmas Ornament (youth members)

Announcements Spring 2017 Meeting Host—Lodge to be selected at the meeting. 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dominoes, Bunco

The following contest will be held for members and non-members:

12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. Fried Chicken Lunch - $4

Bunco

1 to 2:45 p.m. Horseshoe, Uno Tournaments

Dominoes (ages 16 and over)

Horseshoes (ages 16 and over)

Bars (ages 16 and over) - Bars must be made from scratch and on a disposable plate. Recipe must by submitted. Bars will be donated to the silent auction.

Kolaches (age 16 and over) - Kolaches must consist of only one type of filling: cream cheese, fruit, or poppy seed; no purchased fillings. Recipe for dough and filling must be submitted. Place 13 kolaches on a disposable plate. Kolaches will be donated to the silent auction.

3 p.m. Contest Winners Announced Split-the-Pot, Silent Auction, District Youth Prize Drawing Adjourn.

Door prizes will be given throughout the day.

Please refer to accompanying article noting ordering of plates, contests, etc. Fraternally, Wendy Pruski, District Seven Secretary —SPJST—

Needlework (ages 10 and over) Entry must be made entirely by hand and must be made by the person entering. Needlework includes embroidery, crochet, knitting, needlepoint, and cross-stitch, and must be made during the past year.

Your attendance and support will be appreciated. Fraternally, Wendy Pruski District Seven Secretary —SPJST—

District Seven Fall Meeting Agenda Sunday, November 13, 2016 • Lodge 107, Floresville 1156 FM 1303 • Floresville, Texas 10 to 10:30 a.m. Registration for Contests and Door Prizes Complimentary refreshments provided by Lodge 107, Floresville

10:30 to 11:15 a.m. District Meeting.................................................District President Donnie Howard Posting of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance ..........................................District Youth Welcome...........................................................Lodge 107 President Glen Pruski Roll Call of Officers and Lodges........................District Secretary Wendy Pruski Brief Reports ........................................Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek District Director ...................................................................................Bob Bayer State Fraternal Activities Coordinator ..............................................Frank Horak Fraternal Field Manager ...................................................................Bobby Davis Introduce District Royalty..........................District Youth Counselor Lian Pruski

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Lodge 8, Weimar meets October 24

SPJST Lodge 8, Weimar will meet Monday, October 24, 2016, at 6 p.m. at Oakridge Restaurant in Schulenburg. This will be a Dutch treat meal/meeting. A memorial service will be held at our October meeting for

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members who passed away during the year. Carolyn M. Tobola, Treasurer —SPJST—

Lodge 15 Buckholts sets October 29 Halloween dance

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The meeting of SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts was called to order at 5 p.m. by President Williams. Mary Helen Rodriquez led us in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence in memory of our loved ones. All officers were present. In old business, security was reviewed on the locks on the doors making sure everyone had the right keys to the new locks. We reviewed the bookings for the month which includes the Halloween dance which we are looking forward to on Saturday, October 29 from 7 p.m. to 12 midnight at our lodge. We are looking forward to a good time. Old fashioned hamburgers and drinks will be available. We are hoping for a

good attendance. In new business, not too much is going on right now. The filters above the grill need cleaning, and the propane bottle needs filling. We decided it best to change the time for lodge meetings from 5 p.m. to 4 p.m. beginning in November; this is so we can meet during daylight hours. The next meeting will be time to elect officers for the coming 2017 year so plan to attend. A delicious meal was served compliments of Sandie Fischer. We appreciated it so much. Sandie Fischer made the motion that we adjourn; motion was seconded by Douglas Williams.

Next Meeting—November 14 The next meeting will be November 14 at 4 p.m. We hope you will be able to attend. Dorothy Tomascik Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 13, Dime Box hosts SPJST Float in Black Bridge Festival Parade Saturday, October 1, 2016 • Dime Box, Texas • Photos submitted by Floyd Kostelka, Vice President/FAC

LEFT PHOTO: Youth are ready to ride the float at the Black Bridge Festival Parade in Dime Box on Saturday, October 1. PHOTO 2: Handing out candy from the float are Korbin Keilberg and Addisyn Hoover. PHOTO 3:

Brooklyn Ford and Brodie Ford await the parade. RIGHT PHOTO: The float makes its way in front of Dime Box General Store before heading downtown.

LEFT PHOTO: Youth proudly display the first place ribbon. CENTER PHOTO: Youth, left to right, are Brooklyn Ford, Brodie Ford, Haley Ford, Addisyn Hoover, Korbin Keilberg, and Travis Ordogne. Adults are Susan

Ford, left, Emily Ordogne, center, and Shaunna Keilberg. RIGHT PHOTO: Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny and float driver David Nauert proceed through the parade.

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Scenes from Lodge 30, Taiton Grandparents Day Mass and Breakfast Sunday, September 11, 2016 • St. John’s Parash Hall in Taiton • Submitted by Yvonne Marcaurele, President

Lodge 30, Taiton participated in the St. John Nepomucene Mass on Grandparents Day - Sunday, September 11, 2016, and hosted breakfast.

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Lodge 25, Ennis member David Trojacek benefit this Saturday

Sokol Hall in Ennis is the site for a benefit for Lodge 25, Ennis member David Trojacek on Saturday, October 22, 2016. Brother Trojacek played with the Vrazels Polka Band for many years and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2012. The goal is to raise funds to assist with ongoing medical expenses, as well as improving living arrangements to accommodate his condition as it progresses. Attendees will enjoy a day full of Czech and country music by Lost Money, Czech and Then Some, Ennis Czech Boys, All Around Czechs, and The Moravians of Ennis. The Vrazels Polka Band will also make a special appearance. A barbecue meal will be served from 4 to 8 p.m. for $10 for adults and $5 for children. Other activities include a prize drawing, silent auction, and live auction. For more information about the prize drawing, call Rita at 469-337-2284. Admission is $10 per person, and children ages 12 and under will be admitted free of charge.

For questions and/or to make donations, contact JoAnn at 214-837-9490 or Annette at 903-695-4348. Items or cash donations can be dropped off at Eric’s Garage or Ennis Veterinary Clinic. Fraternally, Rita Holland, Youth Leader Lodge 25, Ennis —SPJST—

Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard meets November 6

Members of Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard will meet in Hallettsville on Sunday, November 6 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Hall at the District Six Fall Meeting/Social. We hope you can attend. Respectfully, Helen Kelner, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 30, Taiton readies for fall activities

Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge 30, Taiton held its regular monthly meeting on September 10, 2016, at St. John’s Parish Center. President Yvonne Marcaurele called the meeting to order. Members present recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and a moment of silence was observed for any sick or departed members. Secretary Wanda Dorotik called the roll of officers and members. She then read the minutes for the August meeting. Treasurer Lisa Bubela gave her report on the financial standing of our lodge. She reminded the adults who had attended the Splashway event to pay their entry fee to District Six. Debbie Krpec moved to pay all bills for the Grandparents Day social. Vice President Debbie Krpec read a thank you note from the family of Jennie Mae Treumer for their prayers, support, and the beautiful plant sent to the funeral. Youth Leader Lisa Bubela reported on the comings and goings of our youth program. She reminded everyone that the Taiton Community Center Fall Festival would be October 2 and asked that they arrive by 10:30 a.m. to assist with the cake walk and selling tickets. She also informed the members of the upcoming Dozinky Festival on October 9 at Taiton Community Center. Director Karen Kaspar was unable to attend due to being out of town to attend the annual meeting of the

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American Fraternal Alliance. We then discussed having CPR training for both the youth and adult members. Lisa Bubela moved to organize a CPR class. Happy anniversary was wished to Bubba and Patsy Baker for 17 years of wonderful, wedded bliss with many more years are to come. Happy birthday was also wished to Kaylynn Perry. Our next meeting will be October 9 at Taiton Community Center. The adult meeting will begin at 11 a.m., and the youth club meeting will follow. The meeting was adjourned by President Yvonne Marcaurele. Members then assisted in preparing the hall for the Grandparent’s Day breakfast and District Six Fall Family Fun Day. Fraternally yours, Marjorie Treumer, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 87, Temple plans Nov. 13 appreciation dinner

Lodge 92 Fort Worth sets activities

Dear Members, 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.

Tuesday, October 25 Game night at Lodge 92 at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, November 1 Trustee meeting at 5:30 p.m.

Lodge 88 Houston Twins Celebrate Czech Heritage

Lodge 87, Temple will host an appreciation dinner on Sunday, November 13, 2016, at the lodge hall, located at 320 North 50th Street in Temple. Social hour with hors d’oeuvres is from 1 to 2 p.m. A roast beef catered meal will be served at 2 p.m. A short business meeting and election of new officers will follow the meal. Door prizes will be awarded. Members are asked to please RSVP by November 8. Call Judy Little at 254-778-1592 or Karin Bryant at 254338-3275 or email allyourinsuranceneeds@centurylink.net. We look forward to seeing our Lodge 87, Temple members on November 13. Karin Bryant, President —SPJST— Lodge 88, Houston celebrated Czech Day on Sunday, October 2, 2016. Members Marlene Migl Satterwhite, left, and Darlene Migl Polly are pictured wearing the kroj their grandmother Mrs. Annie Vala had made for them almost 30 years ago by Mrs. Erma O’Conner from Lodge 88. The twins says, “We are so proud and feel so special to have these costumes!”

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Sunday, November 6 Country/western dance with Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse Band from 2 to 6 p.m. Admission is $6. Tuesday, November 8 Ladies Circle meets at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, November 8 Game night at National Hall, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, November 9 Sportsmen’s Club at 7:30 p.m. This monthly meeting of hunting and fishing enthusiasts with speakers and prize drawings is open to the public, and admission is free. Friday, November 11 Tanglefoot dance from 8 to 11 p.m. Members - $10/non-members - $17

Sunday, November 13 Lodge meeting at 2 p.m. followed by lunch.

Tuesday, November 22 Game night at National Hall at 7 p.m.

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

Lodge 133 San Antonio meets November 20

The next meeting of SPJST Lodge 133, San Antonio is Sunday, November 20, 2016, at Good Shepherd Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road. A complete turkey lunch catered by the lodge will be served at 12:30 p.m. A meeting and games party will follow. Please also mark your calendar for our December meeting on Sunday, December 18. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. followed by our Christmas party. Thank you for your dedication to our lodge. Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST—

Lodge 142 Houston: scholarship apps available

Attention all high school seniors and college undergraduates: Applications for the SPJST Lodge 142, Stefanik College Scholarship are now

available. The deadline for required information to be received is February 1, 2017. For information or an application, please call Lodge 142 Treasurer Mary Ann Kieschnick at 713)-862-5512 or email makieschnick@comcast.net. Fraternally, Mary Ann Kieschnick Treasurer —SPJST—

Lodge 169 Brenham meets October 27

Lodge 169, Brenham will host a meeting/social on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at 6.30 p.m. at Texas Seafood and Steakhouse, located at 2209 South Market Street in Brenham, Texas. All members, please attend as plans are to be made for the Christmas party in December. Dorothy Ann Rothermel Reporter —SPJST—

Lodges 107 Floresville; 202, Jourdanton team up for pet supply drive

Dear Members, Lodges 107, Floresville and 202, Jourdanton are coming together to make a difference in the community. We will be having a supply drive for San Antonio Pets Alive no kill animal shelter in our area on Saturday, October 22 at Pleasanton Walmart from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations of dog/cat food, dog/cat treats, dog/cat toys, cleaning supplies, and monetary donations will be accepted. If you are in the area, please stop by and help support us or if you would like to make monetary donations, they can be mailed to Lian Pruski, 418 West Hunt Street, Pleasanton Texas 78064, Thank you, Lian Pruski, Reporter —SPJST—

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Lodge 172 Pasadena meets Oct. 23 to discuss, vote on proposed building sale

Dear Members, For several years, the officers and members of Lodge 172, Pasadena have found it increasingly difficult to meet the obligations of maintaining the lodge building and property located at 3609 Preston Road in Pasadena. As a result and after careful consideration, the Board of Directors is recommending the sale of the building and its adjacent property. The Board believes that such an action will be extremely beneficial in repositioning the lodge to build a more dynamic and inviting fraternal program for the future. As a valued member of SPJST Lodge 172, Pasadena, all adult members are invited to discuss and vote on this recommendation at the Sunday, October 23 lodge meeting. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. In order to vote on the proposed sale, it will be necessary for you to be in attendance at the meeting. Thank you for your attention and hoping to see you on October 23. Fraternally, Robert Mayfield, President Jerry Dressler Secretary-Treasurer —SPJST—

Lodge 200 Bruceville-Eddy reports on October meeting

Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy members met on Thursday, October 6, 2016 for their monthly meeting. A meal of barbecue sandwiches from Gene and Frances McBride was served after the meeting. President Allen Trigg opened the meeting by saying the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence after which the minutes and FAC report were read. Gene McBride then handed out Everyday Hero pins to all the officers. Members then discussed the upcoming Christmas party to be held

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Thursday, December 8 at 6 p.m. at the SPJST Home Office in Temple. Members voted on a steak dinner catered by Edwin Pechal as the meal. We ask all to RSVP by November 30 so we can have a head count. Members can call either Michael D. Hosch at 254-9130273 or Frances McBride at 254-5341930. Please leave a message if no answer. Under new business, members discussed moving the monthly meetings back to the Bruceville-Eddy Senior Citizen Center/Taylor Hall. This was voted on and passed to start January 4, 2017. The November meeting will be held at City Hall in Eddy. James R. Hosch then read the birthdays. After that, the meeting was adjourned. Celebrating birthdays in October are Derek Henry, Pamela McKee, Nora Arreaga, Hunter Odle, Carolyn Hoelscher, Arturo Garcia, Russell Black, Sr., Vlanca Rivera, Cooper Burnett, Brantly Everett, Frankie Holt, Jr., Preston Moore, Thomas Moseley, Amanda Black, Deborah Haugen, Mark Mikeska, Haley Moore, and Craig Shollenberger. Special birthday wishes go out to SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny on October 22. Special wishes go to Gene and Frances McBride for their 48th wedding anniversary on October 19.

Lodge 141, Sealy hosts SPJST Float in Austin County Fair Parade

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Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to our SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, and until the week prior to the reunion date and as space permits, notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include your SPJST lodge number/name, and your contact phone number. Thank you.

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Lodge 141, Sealy members ride the SPJST Float in the Austin County Fair Parade on Thursday, October 13, 2016, in Bellville. Pictured on the float are, front, left to right, Haley Martinez, Joshua Galvan, and Xavier Gaytan. Back: Lodge 141 President/Sales Agent Rick Martinez, Denny Garces, Javier Garces, and Patrick Martinez. In front are Lodge 141 Secretary Bernice Stolarski and Second Vice President Bennie Stolarski.

Happy birthday to one and all! And happy anniversary to Gene and Frances! Fraternally, Michael D. Hosch Reporter/Secretary —SPJST—

The Zycha family reunion will be held Saturday, October 22, 2016 beginning at 2 p.m. at the home of Frankie and Mary Zycha, 613 Shady Lake Parkway, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810. They can be reached at 225-766-3764. Please bring lawn chair if available. A catered jambalaya dinner will be served. Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 19 to Elizabeth Shows 225272-0915. Submitted by, Dorothy Ann (Zycha) Walts Lodge 84, Dallas —SPJST—

Lodge 30, Taiton Participates in Wharton County CHS Dožínky Festival Sunday, October 9, 2016 • Taiton Community Center • Submitted by Yvonne Marcaurele, President

Dožínky is an end-of-harvest Czech celebration and was held at Taiton Community Center on October 9. Lodge 30, Taiton members participated in the event, and the youth served popcorn. TOP LEFT PHOTO: Emily Kresta, left, Bradley Krpec, and Shelby Krpec work at the popcorn stand. TOP CENTER PHOTO: Youth wait in line for noodle soup. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Kathy Helterbridle, left, Sara Kresta, center, and Janie Bucek visit. LEFT PHOTO: Working on silent auction items are, left to right, Marjorie Treumer, Lisa Bubela, and Kirby Lange. In front is Millie Garrett. RIGHT PHOTO: Youth serve popcorn to AJ Kresta.

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October 22 Michulka family: Descendants of Josef Michulka—at Riverside Hall, East Bernard.For information, contact President Donnie Kelner 979398-9546; Vice President Louis Petrosky 281-389-4433; Secretary Lorriane Chumchal 979-335-6150; or Treasurer Joey Pitman 281-2367652. Submitted by Helen Kelner, Lodge 28, East Bernard.

October 23 Orsak family: Descendants of Joseph Orsak and Apolona Orsak— at the Civic Center, El Campo (Expansion Room). For information,

Resolution of Sympathy

We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 17, Novy Tabor, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, Funeral service for Mary Ann Andrews, age 90, of Caldwell was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2016, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell with Reverend Steve Johnson of- Mary Andrews ficiating. Burial followed at Masonic Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 26 also at the funeral home. Mrs. Andrews died on Wednesday, August 24 at her home in Caldwell. Mary Ann was born November 7, 1925, to Velma (Nix) and Roger Quincy Mills Groce in the small community of Volney near Snook. After graduation from Caldwell High School in 1942, Mary Ann went to Houston and worked a short period of time at Sears, discovered she was not a city girl, and returned to Caldwell. She met and married Verne C. Andrews, who was the Burleson County Extension Agent, in March 1949. After his death in 1960, she went to work as local secretary for Germania Insurance. She retired after 35 years of dedicated service. She loved the Lord deeply and was a faithful member of First Baptist Church for 80 years. She was a mem-

contact Lorraine Kana 979-5432118; Willie Mae Cihal 361-7712658; Viola Kunetka 979-648-2129; or Clarence Junek 979-272-3428. Submitted by Lorraine Kana, Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje.

October 30 Descendants of F.J. Spacek I (Fayetteville), Jan Spacek (Warrenton), and Josef Spacek (La Grange)—at SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville. For information, call 512-259-6625; or 713-688-3932. Submitted by Kaye Walla, Lodge 1, Fayetteville. —SPJST—

ber of the Ruth Sunday School class and attended church regularly until her health no longer permitted. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband Verne Andrews; son Bobby Lynn Andrews; stepson Curtis Andrews; sister Mildred Colwell; brothers Billy Groce, JR Groce, Thomas Groce, Alton Groce, and Jimmy Groce; and special friend Melvin Skrabanek. She is survived by daughter Beth Andrews Bills; granddaughter Hayley Leanne Bills; sisters-in-law Willie Mae Groce and Madeline Groce; numerous nieces and nephews; and her only grandchild Hayley, whom she was especially proud. Mary Ann was the greatest Mom and Nana any two girls could ask for; she was always in our corner no matter the circumstances. She was loved equally in return. Pallbearers were Marc Groce, Jim Colwell, John Colwell, Joey Skrivanek, Paul Colwell, Philip Colwell, Chase Colwell, and Shane Colwell. Honorary pallbearers were Dennis Groce, Jimmy Groce, Don Groce, Roger Groce, Micky Groce, Britt Craig, Chris Mashek, and Craig Caden. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to First Baptist Church School; or Providence Church Building Fund. Funeral arrangements were by Strickland Funeral Home, Caldwell. To sign the online register, visit www.stricklandfuneralhomes.com. May she rest in eternal peace and her memory remain with us forever. Fraternally, Susan D. Skrabanek Ben F. Trcalek, Jr. —SPJST—

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SPJST Youth Section

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

Email: 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.

Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club to visit S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living

Lodges 29, Taylor Youth Club and 47, Seaton Youth Club are joining on Sunday, October 30 at 2 p.m. to host bingo for the residents at S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living in Taylor. The youth clubs are also collecting items for the residents’ apartments. Donations like paper towels, tissues, soap, toiletries, etc. will be greatly appreciated to assist the residents with their daily living. Fraternally, Cristy Girod Youth Leader —SPJST—

Lodge 48 Beyersville youth plan Nov. 11 - 12 garage sale

SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Club is sponsoring a Beyersville community garage sale on Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12, 2016, at the lodge hall, location at 10450 South FM 619 in Taylor. We are renting 10-feet by 10-feet booth spaces, inside or outside. Kitchen will be open. Contact Janet Filla for rental information at 512450-8310. —SPJST—

Lodge 88, Houston youth to visit George Ranch this Saturday

Dear Members, The next District Five Youth social is Saturday, October 22, 2016, at George Ranch Historical Park, located at 10215 FM 762 Road in Richmond, Texas. We are scheduled to meet at 10 a.m. at the Ranch, and we are asked to wear our orange Lodge 88 shirts. If you want to know more, here’s the website - www.georgeranch.org. It should be a lot of fun, and hopefully, it won’t be too hot like when we went on the Huntsville trip. This is also Make a Difference Day so don’t forget to turn in your notes for the soldiers if you haven’t already done so. They are supposed to be handwritten notes and at least two of them. I hope that it will be a nice day for everyone. Fraternally, Keith Wockenfuss Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club Vice President District Five Flag Bearer —SPJST—

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Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club Halloween party October 29

We will have our Halloween party on Saturday, October 29, 2016, starting at 11 a.m. until about 2 p.m. There will be games, food, prizes, and a costume contest. Please invite your friends, and we look forward to seeing you there! Fraternally, Keith Wockenfuss Vice President —SPJST—

Lodge 107 Floresville youth visits Jourdanton club

Dear Věstník, I visited Lodge 202, Jourdanton today. We did a word search. We talked about getting food for dogs. Christian Lynn —SPJST—

Lodge 202 Jourdanton youth excited about SPJST

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Dear SPJST, I’m Kayla Fair. I’m a new member of SPJST. I’m so excited to be here. I can’t wait to do lots of projects and go to camp next year. I hope to get my friend involved in SPJST and have a great year. Sincerely, Kayla Fair —SPJST—

Lodge 202 Jourdanton youth shows goats

Dear Věstník, On Saturday, October 1, 2016, I had a prospect show to practice showing my goats. I took one of my two goats - Hercules - and placed seventh with him, but I still had a good time catching up with friends I haven’t seen in a while. I am excited to spend more prospect shows with them and perhaps, bring my other goat Achilles along for the ride. Kelly House —SPJST—

SPJST Youth Participate in Kolache Festival Saturday, September 10, 2016 • Caldwell, Texas

SPJST State King Colby See and State Duke J Beaux Hruska, both of Lodge 9, Snook, State Queen Amanda Hoggard of Lodge 202, Jourdanton, and State Duchess Rileigh Kitchen of Lodge 185, New Braunfels participated in the Kolache Festival in Caldwell on Saturday, September 10, 2016. The Royalty assisted with the kolache eating contest and were introduced at the festival. They were also interviewed by the local television station. Members of Lodges 9, Snook Youth Club and 17, New Tabor Youth Club danced the beseda on the Square in downtown Caldwell.

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BENEVOLENCE

ROČNÍK 104 CISLO 41

Učme se Česky Let us Study Czech Lekce sedmnáctá Lesson 17

Množné číslo Forming plurals

The nominative plural of masculine animate nouns has, for both hard and soft stems, the ending i, which softens the hard consonants before it.

had—hadi čert—čerti pán—páni voják—vojáci Čech—Češi doktor—doktoři

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There are two other endings for animate masculine nouns in the nom. pl. — ové — personal names, such as Václavové, which means several people with the name Václav.

Other examples: Ital - Italové Srb - Srbové (one syllable names) Polák—Poláci Maďar—Maďaři Čech—either Češi or Čechové pán—panové syn—synové člen—členové biskup—biskupové filosof—filosofové

There is much fluctuation in the usage of the plural i and ové. Perhaps one rule of thumb to follow is to use the ové form when speaking and writing formally. * * * * *

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All nouns ending in -tel, denoting office, position, or occupation, are made plural by the simple addition of é. Examples: učitel—učitelé přítel—přátelé stavitel—stavitelé občan—občané krajan—krajané Američan—Američané Slovan—Slované pohan—pohani anděl—andělé host—hosté žid—židé soused—sousedé člověk—lidé manžel—manželové Exception: German—Germáni

Nouns ending in -ista: houslista—houslisté šachista—šachisté pianista—pianisté

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There are a number of nouns that usually go in pairs, such as nůžky, brýle, etc., somewhat like our words - sheep, deer, etc. There is no singular form for these words. Examples: peníze šaty kleště nůžky dveře hodiny noviny kalhoty housle rodiče brýle

Proper names, places, countries, etc.:

Feasts: Vánoce Velikonoce narozeniny jmeniny

Robert učitel Čech pán syn člen manžel voják filosof stavitel občan host soused

There exist some of the old dual number plural in Czech:

Can you translate this verse? Read out loud.

Čechy Mariánské Lázně Teplice Karlovy Vary

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ruka—ruce noha—nohy prs—prsa rameno—ramena koleno—kolena oko—oči ucho—uši

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Exercise Write the nominative plural of these words:

bratr sestra kupec soused chlapec přitel Američan houslista

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Form sentences of your own with the plural of the following words. Pronounce all the words out loud. Be sure and look up all words you don’t know the meaning of. Translate the sentence you write in Czech into English:

* * * * * Bubeníček

Tluče bubeníček, tluče na buben, a svolává hochy: “Hoši pojďte ven! Zahrajem si na vojáky, máme flinty i bodáky, holá, hůra, hej, nikdo nemeškej!” —SPJST—

Lost Czechs of Houston County sets Oct. 29 heritage day

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Genealogy research opportunity set for October 28

TCGS will be hosting a free genealogy research workshop on Friday, October 28, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the TCGS Library in the lower level of the SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main Street, Temple, Texas. This workshop is limited to the first 10 TCGS members who pre-register. Being part of a small group will enable you to utilities the extensive collection of the TCGS Library and get assistance from knowledgeable researchers. Bring your computer, if you wish, since internet connection is available and a fantastic resource for genealogical research. The workshop is free, but pre-registration is required. You may pre-register by email at cholub1088@gmail.com or by calling 972-723-0307. —SPJST—

Czech Center Museum Houston sets October 28 Oktober Fest

The Czech Center Museum Houston invites you to Oktober Fest fun and Czech National Day! Join us for this ninth annual event on Friday, October 28, 2016, from 6 to 9 p.m. Back by popular demand - dancing to the Rusty Steins; delicious Czech, Austrian, and German food provided by Houston Legend Rudi Lechner’s; camaraderie; wine; and Czech beer tastings and craft beers provided by Karbach Brewing Company. We celebrate many events, and this is one of our most popular! Think wine harvests, beer brewing festivals, fun, and dancing and singing to great music. We also celebrate the historical circumstances acknowledging the founding of the state of Czechoslovakia on October 28, 1918, as Czech National Day. We’re having a party! Tastings will include delicious hors d’oeuvres from Houston legend Rudi Lechner’s fine foods; authentic Czech, Austrian, German style tastings of Karbach’s craft beers; tastings of Czech master brews Pilsner Urquell and Czechvar; tastings of wine and the season’s Witches Cider Brew.

Mystery Photo Seeks Identification

The above photo comes from the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center in Temple. The caption on the bottom of the photo reads: “J C S M ~ 1915. 21 - John H. Lesikar, 22 - Frank J. Marek, 27 - Josef M. Mikulas, all others Unknown. If you have any information about this photo, please contact CHMGC Administrator Susan Chandler at 254-899-2935 or czechheritagemuseum@gmail.com.

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And, join us for treasures bazaar and trinkets, silent auction, wine and beer Baskets, dance, and song! Plus, you can win a trip to the Czech Republic. Adult admission is $25. Book now by calling 713-528-2060 or sending an email to events@czechcenter.org. Please call or email for more information, and plan to join us on Friday, October 28 at the Czech Center Museum Houston. Submitted by, Bill Rosene, Vice President CCMH Vice President Lodge 232, Mid-Houston —SPJST—

History of West Museum hosts Czech translation day October 29

History of West Museum will sponsor free Czech language translation on Saturday, October 29, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is located at 112 East Oak Street in West, Texas. Bring your documents - family trees, parish records, postcards, letters, christening and marriage certificates, bibles, emails. Drop off copies of your documents at the Museum if unable to attend, and it will be translated on the day of event by the Vaculik family of West, who are native speakers from the Czech Republic. The Vaculik family are members of SPJST Lodge 54, West. Submitted by, Jana Vaculik —SPJST—

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Czech Summer Study Program set for July 2017

The Czech Summer Study Program is June 28 to July 19, 2017 (depart United States on June 27) to Praha, Czech Republika.

Housing Group participants will be housed in dorms of the Agricultural School at Suchdol with double occupancy rooms sharing a bath. Single rooms are available at an extra charge. The dorm is situated in the northwestern part of Praha, linked to down town by bus and subway.

mally for placement into the proper class. The class will meet five days a week for four hours before lunch and once a week for two hours of conversation after lunch. The classes are non-credit courses. Arrangements for credit must be made with your university before you depart.

For more information, contact Thadious Polasek at 979-562-2207 or email polasek29@gmail.com. Submitted by, Thadious Polasek Lodge 67, Schulenburg —SPJST—

Food Service Three meals a day will be served featuring authentic Czech cuisine.

Czech Language Instruction Class size and levels will depend on enrollment. Your level: beginning or intermediate will be evaluated infor-

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

First/Third Tuesdays ea. 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 always welcome! Enjoy some inexpensive entertainment; it’s a great social game. Get off your Xbox and join us. Free and open to everyone. October 18: Octoberfest

Czech Center Museum Houston welcomes Josef Lada art show

The Czech Center Museum Houston, located at 4920 San Jacinto in the Museum District, will present Josef Lada (1897-1957, Czechoslovakia) artist, illustrator, writer, news and book caricaturist - art show and tell on Saturday, October 22, 2016, from 6 to 9 p.m. The Czech Center Museum Houston is one of three Texas Museums including La Grange and Temple to host this unique event. The art and artifacts come directly from Prague Museums of art, literature, art galleries, and a private collection of grandson Martin Lada. The evening will include a reception and delightful trunk show and sale of Lada cosmetics, children’s toys and activity books, and an array of early Christmas shopping gifts benefiting the shopper, the receiver, and the Museum. Narration and discussion is by

Czech Cultural Calendar

Potluck - gather at 6:30; Tarok begins at 7 p.m. For information, call 254899-2935; or email czechheritagemuseum@gmail.com.

Through February 2017 Texas Czechs: Rooted in Tradition Exhibition—at the La Retama Central Library, Corpus Christi: Multi-media display features contemporary Texas Czech cultural traditions in photos, text, objects, film. For Library location, hours, visit www.cclibraries.com; or call (361) 826-7055. For more information, visit www.polkaworks.org; or call (512) 448.4536. Submitted by Dawn Orsak, Lodge 187, Round Rock.

October 23 Bexar County CHS Festival—at San Antonio KC Hall, 5721 Rigsby (Highway 87 East/Loop 410), San Antonio: No admission. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.; dance - 12:30 to 4 p.m.; Czechstyle meal, kolaches, desserts available; silent auction; cultural display; genealogy resources. For information, call 210-649-2702. Submitted by, Alice Vida.

October 23 Burleson County CHS Dinner, Dance—at Burleson County Expo

Center, Caldwell. Food/dessert available 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., dine-in or takeout. Dance is 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets for the dinner need to be ordered by October 15. For cost and entertainment information, contact Joe Rychlik 979567-3478; or via email drychlik@classicnet.net. Submitted by Donna Rychlik, Lodge 17, New Tabor.

October 29 Czech Language Translation Day—at History of West Museum, 112 East Oak Street in West, 10 to 4 p.m.: Bring documents, family trees, parish records, postcards, letters, christening and marriage certificates, bibles, and emails. Drop off copies of your documents at the Museum if unable to attend, and it will be translated on the day of event by the Vaculik family, who are native speakers from the Czech Republic. The Vaculik family are members of SPJST Lodge 54, West.

November 11 Movie Night: “Marketa Lazarova”—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 713-5282060; or via email: events@czechcenter.org.

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Folk Artist Daniela Mahoney of Portland, Oregon, and Czech Heritage Museum (Temple) Administrator Susan Chandler. We promise you an enjoyable visit. Josef Lada is best known as the illustrator of Jaroslav Hašek’s World War One novel The Good Soldier Švejk. Born in the small village of Hrusice in a cobbler’s family, he went to Prague at the age of 14 to become an apprentice binder. Entirely selftaught, he created his own style as a caricaturist for newspapers, and later as an illustrator. He produced l a n d scapes, created frescoes, and designed costumes for plays a n d films. Over the

December 3 TCHCC Annual Gala—at 250 West Fairgrounds Road on US Highway 77, La Grange: Event honors George Koudelka, Johnnie I. Krajca, and Victor Caka and Victor Caka Band. Live music, dancing, open bar, hors d'oeuvres, catered dinner, silent auction. For cost/information, call 888-7854500 or 979-968-9399; email info@czechtexas.org; or visit www.czechtexas.org. Proceeds benefit TCHCC.

December 5 Texas Czech Genealogical Society Christmas Open House—at SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main Street, Temple. Held in conjunction with SPJST’’s annual Christmas Open House and Temple Christmas parade. Visit www.txczgs.org. Watch for details. December 9 Movie Night: “Morozko”—at Czech Center Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto, Houston. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; movie begins at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. For information, contact CCMH 713-528-2060; or via email: events@czechcenter.org. —SPJST—

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years, he created a series of paintings and drawdepicting ings traditional Czech occupations and wrote and illustrated the adventures of Mikeš, a little black cat who could talk. Lada produced nearly 600 cartoons of the Švejk characters, depicting AustriaHungary officers and civil servants as incompetent, abusive, and often drunk. All subsequent editions of Švejk used Lada’s illustrations, except for the 2008/2009 Czech edition illustrated by Petr Urban. An RSVP will be appreciated. To RSVP, please call 713-5282060 or email events@czechcenter.org. —SPJST—

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The Czech Center Museum Houston invites you to Oktober Fest fun and Czech National Day Join us for this ninth annual event Friday, October 28, 2016, from 6 to 9 p.m. Back by popular demand - dancing to the Rusty Steins; delicious Czech, Austrian, and German food provided by Houston Legend Rudi Lechner’s; camaraderie; wine; and Czech beer tastings and craft beers provided by Karbach Brewing Company. We celebrate many events, and this is one of our most popular. Think wine harvests, beer brewing festivals, fun, and dancing and singing to great music. Adult Admission: $25.00. We also celebrate the historical circumstances acknowledging the founding of the state of Czechoslovakia on October 28, 1918, as Czech National Day. Book now by calling 713-528-2060 or sending an email to events@czechcenter.org We’re Having a Party! Tastings of Delicious Hors d’oeuvres from Houston Legend Rudi Lechner’s fine foods, authentic Czech, Austrian, German Style,

Tastings of Karbach’s craft beers. Tastings of Czech master brews, Pilsner Urquell, Czechvar; Tastings of wine and the season’s Witches Cider Brew. Treasures Bazaar and Trinkets, Silent Auction, Wine and Beer Baskets, Dance and Song.

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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) Sunday, October 23—Holacka reunion Saturday, November 5—Waddell wedding reception Sunday, November 6—Lodge 6 meeting/election of officers Sunday, November 13—RVOS No. 78 Family Day Saturday, November 26—Peterson birthday party

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, November 6—Glen Collins, country western. 3 to 7 p.m. $8/person Sunday, November 13—Fritz Hodde, polka/waltz. 3 to 7 p.m. $8/person

Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information, Country-Western Band Bookings: David Meyer 512-2170162; Polka Band Bookings: Artie Monson 512-925-8156; Hall phone: 512-285-3100. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 20, GRANGER (2) Note: Lodge 20, Granger now meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. Light meal served prior to the meeting. All members are invited. Youth Club will continue to meet on the second Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Lodge Hall: 114 West Davila, Granger. Hall Rental Information: Brenna Bohac 512-859-2584. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. 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 lodge 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, 7 to 11 p.m. Flag Hall’s world famous hamburgers will be available. Come dance, eat, and have a good time!

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

LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Saturday, October 22—15th party Saturday, October 23—District Three Meeting/Fall Fun Day Saturday, October 29—Halloween party/dance

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, October 19—Taylor Made Band with guest musician Fritz Hodde, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, October 21—Old Friends, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, October 28—Sterling Country, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

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

LODGE 32, VICTORIA (6) Lodge Hall: 3502 North Laurent, Victoria. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 35, ELK (3) Saturday, October 22—Nolan Pick Band Saturday, October 29—Lost Heart Highway Saturday, November 5—Nolan Pick Band Saturday, November 19—Gordon Collier Band Saturday, November 26—Steve Dansby and the Tailgate Philosophers

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

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

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

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

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

LODGE 47, SEATON (2) 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.

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.

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LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) 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) All dances are held from 8 to 11:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Reservations suggested, but not required, unless otherwise noted. Reservations held only 30 minutes past start of dance. For reservations, call 713-869-5767, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beer, set-ups, soda, and ice sold at bar. Please do not bring from outside. *Dress Code dances: evening attire for ladies and gentlemen. Lodge Hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). Directions: Highway 290—Take Mangum Dacoma exit; stay on frontage road. At third traffic light, turn left onto 18th Street. Go under freeway at third traffic light, turn on Beall Street. Hall Rental Information: Lodge Hall: 713-869-5767; or visit www.lodge88.org. Lodge Meetings: Third Monday, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Bingo: Every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7 p.m. Regular games start at 7:30 p.m. License No. 17407503501. LODGE 91, SAN JACINTO (5) Lodge Meetings: quarterly meetings—TBA in the Věstník. Contact Secretary Vonda Smesny 713-8707114.

LODGE 92, FORT WORTH (3) Tuesday, October 25—Game night at Lodge 92, 7 p.m. Sunday, November 6—The 92nd Roadhouse Band, country-western

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 817624-1361. Visit Lodge 92 website www.nationalhallfort-worth.com. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Game Nights: Second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday of each month. Randy and the 92nd Road House Band plays every first Sunday. Dressy casual LODGE 97, PLACEDO (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Friday in March, June, September, and December, 6 p.m. For meeting location, call Secretary Bernadette Bellanger 361-579-8331/ Bbbellanger2011@hotmail.com.

LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE (7) Lodge Hall: 1156 FM 1303, Floresville. Directions: From Floresville, take FM 536 West three miles to FM 1303; turn right and go two miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 830-393-7796. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 117, ROBSTOWN (7) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of March, June, September, and December, 1:30 p.m. at Hilltop Community Center, 11425 Leopard, Corpus Christi.

LODGE 130, DALLAS (3) Lodge Meetings: For monthly meeting date/time/location, contact President/Sales Agent John Vrla 214906-3385; or via email jvrla@cebridge.net.

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

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

LODGE 142, HOUSTON (5) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month - unless otherwise noted - at 2 p.m.; meal served at 1 p.m. Meetings are held at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights) in the annex building - unless otherwise noted. Youth Club Meetings: Same time/location as adult lodge meetings. For information call, Youth Leader Catherine Manchack 832-443-0469; or contact Lodge 142, Houston President Keith Kieschnick 832-627-2842; or Secretary Alice Jochen 979-743-3613.

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

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

LODGE 154, FORT WORTH (3) Lodge Hall: 6500 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth. Directions: From IH-35 West in Fort Worth, take IH-20 West exit. Stay on IH-20 West until you come to 820; stay on 820 until you come to Jacksboro Highway and Azle Street exit. Take Azle Street exit; go to the traffic light. Turn left at the traffic light. Go to the second traffic light, then turn right onto Boat Club Road. Go approx. 2 1/2 miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: 817-237-5181. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 3:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 155, AUSTIN (2) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of March, June, September, and December. Call Secretary Ginny Prasatik 512-472-1721 for meeting time/location. LODGE 157, LUBBOCK (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of every other month, 1 p.m. Contact Secretary Cynthia Kristinek 806-763-7245; cjkristinek@yahoo.com for meeting location.

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

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

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

LODGE 172, PASADENA (5) Lodge Hall: 3609 Preston Road, Pasadena. Reservations/Hall Rental Information: Jo 713-628-3007; 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

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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) Note: Lodge 180 Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at the Burleson Police Department Building - Community Room, 1161 S. W. Wilshire, Burleson, 6 p.m. For lodge information, call 817905-2097 or 972-268-0022. Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month at the Burleson Police Department Building - Community Room, 1161 S. W. Wilshire, Burleson at 6 p.m. For lodge information, call 817-905-2097 or 972-268-0022.

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 281-362-9062; email cdtiii@toney.us; or Treasurer Patsy McClelland 936-788-5714; or email pmcclelland@consolidated.

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

LODGE 183, ARLINGTON (3) Note: Lodge monthly meeting and family night are held together - 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; 512-7714948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 to 3 p.m. at the hall followed by entertainment and potluck meal. LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. at (unless otherwise noted) C and J Barbecue, 1010 South Texas Avenue in Bryan. LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Friday, October 21—Halloween Scares: Linda Kay and the Kool Kats

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 806535-8356. Youth Club Meetings: For location/time, contact Youth Leader Janeece Williams 806-990-3351. LODGE 219, EL PASO (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m. Call Secretary Edna Rivas 915-727-2048 for meeting location.

LODGE 229, ABILENE (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. Call Secretary Jerry Macek 325-672-0577 or 325721-5127 for meeting location.

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

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