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Volume 105 Number 21
S P J S T
Benevolence
Making Waves in Granger
H E R A L D
★ Humanity
ISSN —07458800
May 24, 2017
. . . Charlene Hurta . . .
Passionate Leader, Visionary, Motivator
By Nancy Machu Lodge 29, Taylor TCGS Reporter
From left, Brenna Bohac, Maxx David, and Cooper Elwood share big smiles and waves aboard the SPJST Float in the Granger Lakefest parade on Saturday, May 13. Lodge 20, Granger Youth Club hosted the float and was awarded the “Best of Show” award in the parade. —Photo submitted by Jvonne Elwood
After the parade, youth club members hosted a lemonade and raffle booth downtown at the Lakefest. They raised $400 to help restore the beautiful, historic Lodge 20 hall in downtown Granger. Pictured are, front, left to right, James Teague, Jr., Kenna Braden, Sebastian Goodman, Aubrey Marshall, and Sterling Marshall. In back are Youth Leader Emilie Tischler and Brita Goodman. Hats off to Lodge 20, Granger Youth Club for its efforts! —Photo submitted by Jvonne Elwood
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★ Brotherhood
Successful organizations require many dedicated members along with one person who becomes its heart and soul, providing leadership, passion, vision, and motivation. For Texas Czech Genealogical Society, its “heart and soul” has been Charlene Machacek Hurta. For this reason, the board of directors and officers of TCGS Charlene Hurta, center, a member of SPJST Lodge unanimously chose to 200, Bruceville-Eddy, is recognized by TOCA President Kevin Kana and Texas Czech Genealogical Sohonor Charlene Hurta ciety Reporter Nancy Machu of Lodge 29, Taylor at as our Texans of the TOCA Awards Appreciation Dinner on Saturday, Czech Ancestry April 22 in La Grange. Sister Hurta’s passion, vision, (TOCA) nominee for and motivation led to the creation of the Czech Vet2017 because of her erans’ Wall of Honor and Military Museum, located tremendous influence in the downstairs gallery of the SPJST Home Office on our organization in Temple. Prior to that, in 2011, Sister Hurta and and her many efforts her team worked tirelessly to scan 90 years of Vestin promoting every- niks into a permanently archived collection. thing Czech. Charlene’s earliest interest in genealCharlene Machacek was born in ogy began in the early 1980s when she Matagorda County, Texas, to 100 percent discovered a cousin in Michigan, and toCzech parents Charlie E. Machacek and gether, they compared what they had Mildred Sosolik Machacek. Charlene been told about their roots. About that met and married Leroy Hurta, who is also same time, she and Leroy traveled to the a full-blooded Czech. Charlene has one Czech lands, which at that time were brother, Larry Machacek. Charlene and under communism, and that further fuLeroy have four children - Chris, Roger, eled interest in her family, which she has Tina, and Mike; seven grandchildren managed to trace back to the early Amy, Kendall, Ryan, Reese, Jessica, 1700s. Andy, and Jason; and two great-grandContinued on Page 14. children - Colton and Maxton.
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Youth Section ....................................16 Decorated Rock Contest Winners ...18 Czech Culture ....................................19 Advertisements .................................21 Lodge Calendar .................................22 Vestnik Survey...................................24
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Lodge 141 Sealy joins hands with fraternals, Scouts
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Lodge 258 Seguin members enjoy train trip
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Lodge 172 Pasadena Veteran receives Bronze Star
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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 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: 832-232-2049 email: delisled@spjst.com SPJST CAMPS Jeb Lapeyrolerie, Executive Director 979-249-5674
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 sharon_russell28@yahoo.com District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Road, Burlington, Texas 76519-3108 - 254-985-2396 patsyk2011@yahoo.com District Three - Kay Weeks, 4203 Treehaven Ct, Arlington, Texas 76016 • 817-896-5277 - kgweeks@att.net District Four - Pam Lehmann, PO Box 637, Tahoka, Texas 79373-0637 - 806-561-5105 - plehmann@poka.com District Five - Barbara Linney-Gonzales - 6043 Pineway Blvd., Houston, Texas 77023-6510 - 713-649-6138 district5dyc@aol.com District Six - Lisa Bubela, 1405 Divide Street, El 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 - 254-744-8973 - mlgaller54@gmail.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 - 832-694-8762 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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National Polka Festival SPJST will participate in the National Polka Festival parade at 10 a.m. in Ennis on Saturday, May 27. Our “Can’t Stop That SPJST Feeling!” Trolls-themed float will feature the 2016-2017 SPJST State King Colby
See, Queen Amanda Hoggard, Duke J. Beaux Hruska, and Duchess Rileigh Kitchen and members of Lodge 25, Ennis. And, at 1 p.m., SPJST will sponsor the kolache eating contest at the main stage in downtown Ennis. Be sure to give us a shout if you are at the festival. We look forward to seeing you!
Věstník Dates and Deadlines The next four Věstník dates and deadlines are: May 31 Věstník deadline is Wed., May 24 at 5 p.m. June 7 Věstník deadline is Wed., May 31 at 5 p.m. June 14 Věstník deadline is Wed., June 7 at 5 p.m. June 21 Věstník deadline is Wed., June 14 at 5 p.m.
Lodge Calendar Listing Updates SPJST Lodge Leaders - please take a moment to look at the “Fraternal Activities and Entertainment” section on pages 22 and 23 of this week’s Věstník. Is your lodge information correct? If not, please let us know. We will be including this information on our website soon, and we would like for it to be correct. Likewise, if something changes, please call 254-7731575 or send me an email melaniez@spjst.com so we can correct the information. Thank you!
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May 27 May 29 June 4 June 4 June 7
June 8 June 9-11 June 24
June 24 June 24
June 25 June 25 July 4 July 4 July 4
July 5-9
July 8 July 12-16 July 14-15 July 16 July 18-19 July 19-23
SPJST Float • National Polka Festival Parade, Ennis (3) Memorial Day • SPJST Home Office Closed Lodge 47, Seaton Annual Picnic (2) Lodge 88, Houston Homecoming (5) District Six Spring/Fall Site Planning Meeting St. John’s Catholic Church Parish Hall, Taiton (6) Lodge 32, Victoria Special-Called Meeting (6) Leaders-in-Training Workshop SPJST Education and Nature Center, Ledbetter Lodge 18, Elgin hosts SPJST Float: Western Days Parade (2) District Four YAD, Lowake Community Center (4) Lodge 51, Ellinger Picnic Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Hall (1) District Three YAD • Lodge 25, Ennis (3) District Seven YAD Jourdanton High School Cafetorium (7) Independence Day • SPJST Home Office Closed SPJST Float: Belton Fourth of July Parade (2) Lodge 183, Arlington hosts SPJST Float: Arlington Fourth of July Parade (3) Districts One/Four/Five Camps (1) (4) (5) at SPJST ENC, Ledbetter District Two YAD • Lodge 47, Seaton (2) District Two Camp • SPJST ENC, Ledbetter (2) Lodge 47, Seaton Barbecue Cook-off (2) District Six YAD Taiton Community Center (6) SPJST Supreme Lodge Meeting, Temple Districts Three/Six/Seven Camps (3) (6) (7)
District News
District Six leaders asked to gather June 7 to plan spring, fall meeting sites
Dear Members, All District Six officers, representatives of standing committees (by-law, finance, insurance, and publication) and boards (Czech Heritage Museum, Education and Nature Center, Senior Living Centers, and Cemetery Organization), lodge presidents in District Six, and anyone interested in the business discussion are invited to a meeting on
Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at 6 p.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church Parish Hall in New Taiton, Texas. The purpose of the meeting is to assign hosting lodge locations for the District Six Spring and Fall Meetings from 2017 to 2020. Your presence and input is needed so please make plans to attend this important meeting on Wednesday, June 7 in New Taiton. I look forward to seeing you there! Fraternally, Karen Kaspar, FICF, CFFM District Six Director —SPJST—
SPJST INTEREST RATES . . . 05/01/2017 - 07/31/2017 SPJST Commercial Property Information Call the SPJST Home Office 800-727-7578 for information.
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%
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Readers Write
“No Smoking” benefits
My husband and I smoked for 35 years. Then we quit for 19 years. When we stopped smoking, I decided to save the price of two packs of cigarettes each day. In 1995, the price was about $2 a pack. So each day, I put away $4 for our two packs of cigarettes. When I saved for one month, I placed it in a savings account - “The No Smoking Account” at a bank across town. (It would be harder to make a withdraw.) During 30-day months, the savings was $120, and during 31-day months $124. Of course, February varies from $112 to $116. I started putting the actual $4 a day into a container. After about six months, I began to write a check at the first of each month to myself. You can choose to smoke or to save. The savings account grew, and we could see the real benefits of not smoking — plus, the health benefits. You can use this idea also, for soft drinks, Starbucks, or anything - pay yourself! The benefit showed up the first month, and each year, you save approximately $1,500. Several people have asked, “Did you give yourself a raise? The price of cigarettes is about $4 or $5 a pack.” The answer is no. I could not afford it now! It has been 19 years, $29,000 in savings—and better health! In conclusion, if you smoke - quit! And if you are young, think about the money saved if you don’t start to smoke and will be in better health. Girls, smoking also make creases in your mouth and makes deep wrinkles in your face. By the way, last year we bought a “smoking” brand new, red Ford Mustang convertible for $30,000! Now, we are saving for medical bills! Brother Darrell and Sister Gay Williams Members of SPJST Lodge 154, Fort Worth and Sokol Fort Worth —SPJST—
Westphalia KC sets community-wide garage sale
The Westphalia Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a community-wide garage sale at Westphalia Parish Hall Pavilion on Saturday, June 3, 2017, from 7 a.m. to 12 noon. Booth space is free of charge. Maps will be provided at the hall. Sausage wraps and drinks will be available for purchase from the Knights of Columbus. For more information or to reserve a booth space, please contact Ken or Teresa Jezisek 254-584-5840. Submitted by, Mark Hoelscher Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—
Member offers Czech albums
Dear Readers, I have in my possession the following albums:
Vrazels’ Polka Band - #102, #111dt’d 1978, #108-dt’d 1974, #109, #107dy’d 1973, and #106
Vinyl 78s Cesky rekords in Czech language - #317316-B
“Muzika Zahra Staci” by Rudolf Kruas and Marie Burger
“Na Zdravicko Zlaticko” - #j1004B
Plus nine more. If anyone wishes to acquire these, please contact me either by telephone 979-272-8265 or by email lillian.beasley22@gmail.com. Lillian Beasley Lodge 17, New Tabor —SPJST—
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Wednesday, May 24, 2017
JOB POSTING - MARKETING MANAGER
SPJST is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as marketing manager. Under the supervision of the Vice President, the candidate will oversees sales and marketing programs of SPJST; establish sales quotas for territories; assist in managing budgets; evaluate sales performance; and manage and develop marketing programs and materials such as advertising, event support, and online promotions.
Qualifications The position requires a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience, with a minimum of 3 years experience in life insurance sales and marketing. Candidate must rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Candidate will perform a variety of tasks while leading and directing the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Applications Applications may be completed online at www.spjst.org, or mail application and resume to PO Box 100, Temple, TX 76503, Attn: Human Resources.
Application Deadline: Until Filled
SPJST is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. —SPJST—
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Lodge 20, Granger continues hall updates
At 7 p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2017, President Bridget Bohac called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance and the Lord’s Prayer, which was said for deceased member Albert Vrana. Secretary Jvonne Elwood called roll; Vice President Doris Bell and Youth Leader Emilie Tischler were absent. Jvonne then read the minutes from the January meeting. Brenna moved to accept the minutes as read. Gilbert Bohac seconded and members voted to accept. Jvonne read correspondence which was a tax-exempt notice. Bridget shared with us the letter she received stating Albert Vrana passed away. Brenna gave the financial report for both February and March. In February, there were $1,443.38 in expenses and $3,717.28 in rentals. The incentive
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check was also deposited this month. February’s balance was $7,640.74. For March, we spent $686.01 and took in $1,100 in rentals. March’s balance was $8,054.73.
Bridget reported on fraternal activities. She shared information with us on membership referrals. State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak was in attendance to award Lifetime Achiever plaques; unfortunately those members were absent from the meeting. Frank shared with us some of the upcoming events, and he told us about the membership referral card drawing in which winners receive Walmart gift cards. We discussed what our lodge would like to do for this year’s Join Hands Day. Last year, members collected rice and beans for the local food pantry. Several ideas were suggested, but nothing was decided on. David Kerlin submitted his receipts for window repairs and gave quotes for remaining window work. Brenna made a motion to accept quotes and proceed with repairs; Edward Stoll seconded. Members voted to move forward. David also reported that he got a quote from Kruse Electric for the installation of new wire for new window units. Jvonne moved to accept the quote, Brenna seconded, and members voted to proceed. Gilbert informed us that he requested a quote for waterproofing existing window units. Edward suggested having the exterior walls seal coated. David then made some suggestions for making the hall more aesthetically pleasing and suggested having a fundraiser. Frank shared various ideas for fundraisers that other lodges have been successful with. Gilbert recommended trying to sell tickets for a chili supper in the winter. Jvonne made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ed seconded, and members concurred. After the meeting was adjourned, a drawing took place for door prizes pro-
Lodge 20, Granger receives awards
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 20, Granger President Bridget Bohac receives the 2016 lodge incentive award from District Two Director Jesse Pospisil at the lodge meeting on Monday, May 8, 2017. RIGHT PHOTO: Director Pospisil presents a $3,000 check to President Bohac. The funds, approved in the 2016 SPJST Convention, are a one-time allocation to assist the first 25 SPJST lodges with original buildings, for the purpose of renovation or repair.
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vided by Frank. Thank you, Frank, for our cool, new items! Jvonne Elwood Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 24, Cyclone to host Red Ravens, Barefoot Becky on Feb. 17, 2018
Amongst waves of amber grain and corn that is tasseling, Lodge 24, Cyclone met on a moonlit night in the bosom of the mother lodge. The meeting was called to order at 7:23 p.m. President Wilde led the Pledge of Allegiance and had a silent prayer for our departed members and military men and women. Margaret Mikeska read the minutes from the last meeting, and they were approved as read. Linda Wilde gave a detailed treasurer’s report including the $7,000 insurance policy payment withdrawn from the lodge funds. FAC report was given by Brenda Maddux. She read about Mother’s Day, spoke of the National Polka Festival in Ennis on May 26 to May 28, and mentioned the Corpus Christi Getaway on August 11 to 13. Mark Maddux gave the bar report, and Brenda Maddux gave the hall report. Bill Stock was asked to look at a hole in one of the pits. The Wildes made arrangements to have a battle dance on Saturday, February 17, 2018, with the Red Ravens and Barefoot Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen. We are with baited breath and much anticipation waiting for this earthshattering event to come!
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We talked about giving a $50 gift to our graduates that were members of the youth club. Wilbert Mikeska’s 81st birthday was the day of the meeting. Margaret made a chocolate oatmeal cake for everyone to enjoy. Ann Schneider, Jennifer Hoelscher, and Joseph Hoelscher each had birthdays. Jason and Shirley celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. For the lodge, Bobby Hoelscher, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 29, Taylor honors longtime members
Lodge 29, Taylor met Sunday, May 7, 2017. President Ronnie Rieger led the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for our departed. Officer roll call showed Tammy Cannon, Jesse Pospisil, and Wayne Voigt absent. The April minutes were read and approved. Sharon Kaderka gave the FAC report. The SPJST Car Show was a huge success with over 200 cars. Mother’s Day is next Sunday so please remember the special women in your life. The National Polka Festival in Ennis will be May 26 to 28. Memorial Day is Monday, May 29. It is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed
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Lodge 8, Weimar joins hands with Hermann Sons New Bielau at Parkview Manor Nursing Home
SPJST Lodge 8, Weimar members joined hands with Hermann Sons New Bielau Lodge 205 members to
Forces. Sharon reminded us of the member referral contest. All referral cards received during a month will go into a drawing for three $25 Walmart gift cards each month. The Corpus Christi Getaway will be August 11 to 13. Friends of the Taylor Public Library asked for donations to the 2017 summer reading program. Mary Jane Pustejovsky made a motion to donate $25, and Barbara Nygrin seconded. The motion passed. Cristy Girod reported she attended the youth leader training and discussed various activities for the upcoming year. Ronnie recognized special guests at the meeting. Velma Reichenbach was presented her 75-year pin. Raymond Naivar, Leroy Marx, and Velma Marx
Lodge 20, Granger members honored with Lifetime Achiever Awards
assist with bingo and provide desserts for the residents at Parkview Manor Nursing Home.
were presented their 50-year pins. Members celebrating May birthdays are Kathryn Adamek, Colten Voigt, Christian Moore, Kelsey Moore, Aubrey Bazan, Madison Jirasek, Tammy Miller, Bradyn Teat, and Brady and Sarah Pasemann. Wedding anniversaries are celebrated by Ronnie and Lyn Rieger (10 years) and Frankie and Mary Jane Pustejovsky (47 years). Connie and Wayne Voigt brought door prizes. Mary Jane Pustejovsky volunteered to bring door prizes next month.
Next Meeting—June 14 The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting then adjourned. Fraternally submitted, Linda Pospisil Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 32, Victoria to vote on selling building at Thursday, June 8 meeting
Dear Members, All members, please know that there will be a special-called meeting on Lodge 32, Victoria on Thursday, June 8, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall, located at 3502 North Laurent Street in Victoria. The purpose of this meeting will be to consider and vote on a motion to sell the lodge building and its contents. Thank you for your attention. If you have any questions, please give me a call 361-676-7561. Fraternally, Linda Mozisek Secretary/Treasurer —SPJST—
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SPJST Supreme Lodge Chairman/District One Director Donnie Victorick presents an SPJST Scholarship to Madison Villeaux at the Elysian Fields High School Awards Ceremony. Madison is a member of Lodge 32, Victoria in District Six.
District Two Director Jesse Pospisil, left, recognized Norma Cavanaugh, Rubie Loessin, and Les Loessin with Lifetime Achiever Awards at the May meeting. Accepting the awards are, second from left to right, Bridget Bohac, Doris Bell, and Tracie Ging. —Submitted by Jvonne Elwood, Secretary
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Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Lodge 47, Seaton readies for annual picnic
Dear Vestnik Readers, The day after a spectacular turnout at the SPJST Car Show held at Star Hall, Lodge 47, Seaton members met for their regular monthly meeting. The meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, 2017, by President Edwin Pechal. Flags and the Pledge of Allegiance were presented by youth members Emma Regan and Kyndall Carroll. Members stood for a moment of silence for departed members Micah Lee Kohutek, Thomas Merka, and Gertrude Miller. Please keep their families in your thoughts and prayers in the loss of their loved one. Please keep Ginger Ringwald in your thoughts and prayers as she will be having surgery. Also, keep those who may have unspoken needs in your prayers as we know there are many in our midst. Roll call showed all officers, board members, and active sales agents present except Parliamentarian Board Member James Skrabanek. Twenty-three adults and six youth were present for today’s meeting. The April minutes were approved as read by Secretary Patsy Koslovsky. Board Secretary Patsy also read the unofficial April board minutes. Our lodge is very pleased to accept and welcome Mary Ann Billeck back to our lodge. Mary Ann, we hope to see you soon at our lodge meetings and
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Lodge members enjoy Granger Lakefest horseshoe tourney
Fests in Texas are in full swing. And where there’s a fest in Texas, you’ll likely find horseshoe pitchin’ and pivo . . . and these guys - SPJST members, friends, and tourney competitors. Left to right, Jay Ray of Lodge 24, Cyclone, and Michael Morris and Randy Coufal, both of Lodge 47, Seaton, get a break between matches for a round of visiting during the 39th Annual Granger Lakefest/Homecoming/Barbecue Cookoff and Car Show held Saturday, May 13, 2017, in downtown Granger. The family fun event also had live music, food, fun, arts, crafts, auction, and vendors. Stay tuned to the Vestnik each week for festivals, cultural events, and church picnic notices.
functions. Correspondence included a thank you note from Salem Lutheran Church from the support of our lodge for its Relay for Life fundraiser. A letter was read from Supreme Lodge Vice President Hiram Dixon introducing member Ann Bostick as a new sales agent for
Lodge 29, Taylor Honors Longtime Members
Lodge 29, Taylor honored its longtime members on Sunday, May 7, 2017. Pictured with their recognition pins are, left to right, 75-year member Velma Reichenbach and 50-year members Velma Marx, Leroy Marx, and Raymond Naivar. Congratulations to these members on achieving these milestones! —Submitted by Linda Pospisil, Secretary-Reporter
Lodge 47. Thank you, Ann! We are excited to have you in our SPJST Sales Agents’ team and wish you the best of success in your new endeavor. President Pechal thanked all who helped with the SPJST Car Show. The
turnout was fantastic! The 220 cars on display made this the largest show in the area and in Central Texas. So mark your calendars for the first Saturday of May 2018. You will not want to miss the next one. Thank you to Melanie and David for the many, many hours and hard work you put into this event. You are unbelievable with the hard work you did in preparing and working the day of with such organization. To all the workers from the Home Office and around the state, thank you for a job well done! Vice President Brandon Bartek reminded everyone of the upcoming lodge picnic on Sunday, June 4. He has prize drawing tickets. We will also be having a gun drawing. You do not need to be present to win any of these prizes. Please contact Brandon at 254-6244119, Edwin Pechal at 254-721-2887, or any lodge member for ticket information. FAC EJ Pechal gave an update on activities going on around the state. SPJST sends out a happy Mother’s Day to all. National Polka Festival in Ennis is May 26 to May 28. Youth summer camp registration deadline is May 31. Any youth member who is not eligible may attend for a fee of $250. And, of course, no one wants to forget to get your hotel rooms reserved for the 11th annual Corpus Christi Getaway on August 11 to 13. Membership referral cards are available. Refer a friend or relative and you get an opportunity to win one of the three $25 Walmart gift cards each month.
Lodge 38, Kovar youth collect, donate tabs in memory of Stanley Lastovica
Lodge 38, Kovar youth Matt, back, Elizabeth, and Ethan Holder present can tabs to District One Director Donnie Victorick for the Ronald McDonald House in memory of their Popo Stanley Lastovica. Brother Lastovica was an active member of Lodge 38. He passed away on June 25, 2016.
—Submitted by Dorothy Lastovica Reporter
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Secretary Patsy Koslovsky thanked all who helped with the SPJST Car Show. The kitchen was very busy with serving breakfast and lunch. I thank the awesome hard-working team in the kitchen! It was an awesome day with so many people attending. Treasurer Becky Zavodny gave the treasurer’s report. Bar Manager Danny Stepan gave his report. Hall Manager Michelle Bartek-Porubsky gave the rental report. A reminder to anyone who is needing to rent the lodge or the pavilion - please get in touch with Michelle at 254-493-8020. Youth Leader Amber Bartek stated the youth had a good meeting. Youth members joined hands with SPJST by sponsoring the kids’ zone at the car show. They had a good turnout, and the kids loved the bouncy house and train ride. The June meeting will be held on Saturday, June 3 at 10 a.m. Youth members will sell tickets for the picnic. The top youth member selling the most tickets will receive a cash prize. Purchase your tickets from youth members and not only support the youth, but the lodge as well.
Your Help is Needed on June 4 All areas of the picnic which will be held on Sunday, June 4 seem to be in good order. Workers are needed in all areas—setting up, taking down, dish washing, trash carriers . . . you name it, there’s a spot for you to volunteer. Please contact Patsy Koslovsky or Judy
Lodge 84, Dallas member meets Ian Harding
Lodge 84, Dallas member Elisabeth Cowan is pictured with author, actor, and “Pretty Little Liars” star Ian Harding. Ian visited Half Price Books - Flagship in Dallas on May 11. 2017, promoting his memoir “Odd Birds.”
Pechal if you are willing to help in the kitchen. We appreciate the help of members and friends who take the time to make our picnic a success. Thank you in advance for your help. Cakes are needed for desserts. Items are needed for the
Lodge 142, Houston presents scholarship to Kaylee Kieschnick
live auction also. If you have any antiques you would like to donate, we would be most appreciative. The sweet booth is also in need of crafts, kolaches, and home grown/canned vegetables. Please come and join us for a day of good food and fellowship. Celebrating May birthdays are Kyndall Carroll, Marile Cook, Terry Festa, Tyler Grant, Patsy Koslovsky, Barry Meier, Donnie Pechal, Payton Porubsky, Alyssa Ranly, Ginger Ringwald, Theresa Stanton, and Elaine Zavodny. We wish each of you a happy birthday with many more good years of health, fun, and happiness. Anniversary congratulations to Judy and Edwin Pechal - 42 years, Melanie and Chris Regan - 20 years, Joyce and Brad Kraatz - 19 years, and Kindra and David Koslovsky - 12 years. Much happiness to each of you and wishes for a long, happy marriage. All mothers were asked to stand and be recognized. They were given the chance to win the lodge door prizes which were won by Sharla Pechal, Dolores Skrabanek, and Christine Festa.
Next Meeting—Monday, June 5 Please note - the next lodge meeting will be held on Monday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. The 2017 graduates of Lodge 47 will be honored. Please contact me if you know of any 2017 lodge graduates. Members are asked to bring cookies and ice cream for the celebration. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:35 p.m. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton invites all to June 4 picnic
Kaylee Kieschnick, right, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Lodge 142, Houston at the April meeting. Pictured with her are Lodge 142 President Keith Kieschnick and Youth Leader Catherine Manchack. Kaylee plans to attend Stephen F. Austin State University and major in business. Congratulations, Kaylee! We are proud of you and your accomplishments, and we wish you the much success in your future! —Submitted by Patricia Schleider, FAC
A reminder to everyone, SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton will have its annual picnic on Sunday, June 4, 2017. Fried chicken, sausage, homemade cole slaw, potato salad along with all the trimmings and a dessert will be served from 11 a.m. until sold out. Plates will be sold for $9. You can enjoy your meal in the comfort of the hall or outdoors under the pavilion. Plates-to-go will also be available for you to pick up from our drivethru. Highlights of the day will be a polka jam from 1 to 4 p.m. Bingo will be held inside the air-conditioned hall. There will be fun for the youth to enjoy throughout the day with a bouncy house and the favorite train ride.
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Nice Prizes Several prizes will be given away including LG 40-inch LED television, Earbud Beats, Samsung 11.6-inch Chromebook, multi-step ladder, Amazon Fire 7-inch tablet, and an Outdoor 35-inch fire pit. Who knows? It may be your turn to be the lucky winner of one of these nice prizes.
Extra Drawing, Too This year, we have added an extra drawing, too. Four nice guns will be given away. Guns included in this special drawing are Benelli Nova 12 gauge
Lodge 47, Seaton youth accepted into National Junior Honor Society
Peyton Malina
Congratulations to Peyton Malina, age 11, of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton for striving for academic excellence and responsibility, as he has been officially accepted into the National Junior Honor Society for Lamar Middle School (LMS). NJHS helps students become an even better individual than they already are. The official induction ceremony into NJHS was held on LMS campus Thursday, May 18, 2017, followed by a small reception. Peyton’s GPA for this school year placed him seventh in LMS’ sixth grade class. Peyton tried out for and was selected for the seventh grade jazz band for the 2017-2018 school year. He also plays bass in LMS Orchestra. Peyton is the son of proud parents Terry Lynn and Kenny Malina. —SPJST—
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shotgun, Mossberg Patriot 7mm-08 rifle, Glock 42/.380 pistol, or a Rugar 10/22 rifle. One of these would make a wonderful Father’s Day gift. For more information about the drawings, contact any lodge member or stop by the drawing table at the picnic. The drawing will be held at the end of the picnic at 7 p.m. at the picnic, and you do not have to be present to win. Live Auction Donations Needed There will be a live auction at 4 p.m.
It’s always a treat to see what items will be auctioned off. This year, we are in hopes of having some antiques. We would appreciate each lodge member’s family to donate an item for the auction. Homemade items or homemade sweets always seem to be good items.
Wanted: Bingo, Country Store Items, Desserts, Crafts Members, we are in need of bingo and country store items, desserts for the meal, desserts and crafts for the sweet
booth. Donations for any of the above mentioned will be appreciated.
Will You Please Help Us? Workers are needed in all areas. The kitchen is in need of many workers throughout the day. Please contact Patsy Koslovsky or Judy Pechal if you are willing to help. Members and friends, we’d love your help. You can contact any lodge officer to let them know where you would like to help.
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Saturday Preparations Please remember your help is needed on Saturday, June 3 at 8 a.m. to help prepare and set up for the picnic. We thank everyone in advance for the support of our lodge which in turn helps us to give back to the community and other organizations. I have always heard one of the most enjoyable things about the Seaton picnic is getting to see friends and visiting with one another. I truly believe this. What a wonderful way to spend a Sunday after-
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Honors Members at Appreciation Luncheon Sunday, April 23, 2017 • Submitted by Mark Rebecek, President Lodge 79, Corpus Christi hosted an appreciation luncheon on Sunday, April 23, 2017, at Sokol Hall in Corpus Christi. LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 79, Corpus Christi congratulates 75year member Jerry Sijansky, left, and 50-year members Victor and Lydia Bridges with a cake in their honor. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 79 President Mark Rebecek, left, and District Seven Director Bob Bayer, right, present 50-year membership pins to Victor and Lydia Bridges. Congratulations!
LEFT PHOTO: President Mark Rebecek, left, and Director Bob Bayer, right, present Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky a 75-year pin at Lodge 79’s appreciation luncheon on Sunday, April 23. PHOTO 2: Director Bayer, right, presents a Gold Star Lodge Certificate to Vice RIGHT PHOTO: Director Bayer and wife Polly attend Lodge 79, Corpus Christi’s appreciation luncheon on April 23. FAR RIGHT and BELOW PHOTOS: Lodge 79 members enjoy the chicken-fried chicken meal at the April meeting and appreciation luncheon.
President/FAC Jerry Sijansky, left, and President Mark Rebecek. PHOTO 3: Director Bayer, right, presents Robert Marek with the Lifetime Achiever Award. RIGHT PHOTO: Happy April birthdays to Marcia Rew on the 23rd and Michael Urbanovsky on the 28th!
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noon! We hope to see you there . . . Sunday, June 4 . . . Seaton Star Hall! Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 79 Corpus Christi reports on April meeting
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi started the meeting off with a catered meal of chicken fried chicken on Sunday, April 23, 2017. Afterwards, the meeting was called to order by President Mark Rebecek. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. A moment of
silence was observed for deceased member Herman D. Herrington. On the sick list were Lina Novosad, wife of Larry Novosad, Carlos Esquival, husband of granddaughter to Judy Majek, and member Weaver Mitchell. We wish them all good health. All officers were present, and 27 members and guests were in attendance. President Rebecek introduced guest District Seven Director Bob Bayer and wife Polly. Director Bayer gave a very informative talk. We always enjoy them attending our meetings. Secretary Virginia Rebecek read the February minutes since we did not have a March meeting due to the District Seven Spring Meeting held in Corpus Christi on March 19. Minutes were approved. Treasurer Frank Sacky gave the February and March financial reports, and both were approved.
Under communications, Secretary Virginia Rebecek reported one death claim and a new sales agent for Lodge 79 - Regina Chapa. FAC report was given by Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky. He shared some of the events that were coming up and also showed us his 75-year old insurance certificate. Under unfinished business, member Michael Urbanovsky read a thank you note from St. Pius Catholic School for our donation of kolaches. Under new business, President Rebecek thanked all who attended the District Seven Spring Meeting on March 19. A total of 27 from Lodge 79 attended. Youth Leader Marcia Rew made a motion that our monthly donation go to SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm for kitchen supplies.
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Youth club report was presented by Youth Leader Marcia Rew. Six members and guests were present. Marcia talked about attending the youth leaders retreat, and she encouraged all our youth to attend camp. During the meeting, the youth did the Vestnik Project and made Easter Bunnies. Youth members Marcus and Jacob Rebecek told about winning the decorated rock contest held at the District Seven meeting. Marcus won first place, and Jacob received second place in their age group. Member Rob Marek was presented a Lifetime Achiever award by District Seven Director Bob Bayer. Member Marcia Rew received her Lifetime Achiever award at the District Seven meeting. District Seven Director Bob Bayer and President Mark Rebecek presented 50-year pins to members Lydia and Vic-
Lodge 141, Sealy Joins Hands with Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Fraternals to Honor Deceased Veterans with U.S. Flags at Seven Cemeteries
On Saturday, May 6, 2017, starting at 9 a.m., five local fraternal societies sponsored a Join Hands Day project of placing small United States flags on the graves of veterans at seven local cemeteries. Join Hands Day is a day set aside for youth and adults to join hands to complete a community project. Involved were members from SPJST Lodge 141, Sealy; KJT Society 80; Hermann Sons Lodge 239-2; Knights of Columbus Council 3313; and Woodmen Life Chapter 105 assisted by Girl Scout Troop 574 of Sealy, Boy Scout Troop 990 of Wallis, and family members of the Scouts. The cemeteries covered were the Sealy Cemetery, Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Holy Cross Cemetery on Stockold Road, St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery
in Frydek, San Felipe de Austin Cemetery, San Felipe Community Cemetery, and Hartsville Cemetery between Sealy and Wallis. Approximately 650 flags were placed on these cemeteries. Special thanks to Fourth Degree KC Sealy Assembly 2103 for donating towards the purchase of additional flags and to everyone who participated. Thirty youth and adults covered the Sealy Cemetery and Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery. Some of these also went to the other cemeteries mentioned above. Six youths from Sealy Cub Scout Pack 443 and seven adults helped at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. —Submitted by Bernice Stolarski, FAC/Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
TOP LEFT PHOTO: Pictured are adults representing five fraternal organizations, Girl Scout Troop 574, and Boy Scout Troop 990 at Sealy Cemetery. TOP CENTER PHOTO: Members from Cub Scout Pack 443 at Frydek St. Mary's Cemetery. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 141, Sealy President Rick Martinez with some of the helpers at Sealy Cemetery. LEFT PHOTO: Sealy Cub Scout Pack 443 with leader Val Eschenburg and mothers of the scouts at Frydek St. Mary’s Cemetery. RIGHT PHOTO: Boy Scout Troop 990 at Sealy Cemetery.
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tor Bridges. Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky received a 75-year pin. Congratulations to all! Birthdays for April were Marcia Rew on the 23rd and Michael Urbanovsky on the 28th. “Happy Birthday” was sung to these members. Four $25 door prizes were won by Christina Rew, Marcia Rew, Jerry Sijansky, and Zack Garcia. Our nest meeting will be Sunday, May 21 with the lodge furnishing meatloaf. Members are asked to bring a side dish. We will be celebrating a belated Mother’s Day. The meeting then adjourned, Fraternally, Virginia Rebecek, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 80, Holland recognizes longtime members
SPJST Lodge 80, Holland’s meeting was called to order by President Rita Spinn on Sunday, April 2, 2017, at 4:30 p.m. The board of directors met prior to the general meeting. The membership stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for the departed members. The members and 50-year members were then welcomed. Thank you to Frank and Cyril Pajestka and Jerry David for representing Lodge 80 in the state domino tournament.
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Lodge 160, San Angelo attends District Four Spring Meeting
Lodge 160, San Angelo members attended the District Four Spring Meeting at Lodge 49, Rowena on Saturday, April 1, 2017. Pictured are, left to right, Sandra and Leonard Jansa, Bobby Davis, Sharon Hohmann, Brenda Holik, Dewayne and Nancy Weise,
All officers were present. Minutes of the March meeting were printed and handed out. A motion was made by Risa Pajestka, seconded by Coleman Benner, to accept the minutes as presented. Motion carried. Financial report was also printed and presented by Frank Pajestka, Jr. Motion was made by Frank Horak, seconded by Curtis Wolf, to accept the financial report. The financial report was approved by the board of directors prior to the meeting. Motion carried. Thank you notes were read from Bell County Youth Fair; Senior English showmanship from Debbie; Senior Reserve Champion showmanship rabbits from Lydia Dorm; Holland ISD Schol-
Lodge 162, Iowa Colony collects pet food for Brazoria County SPCA
On Sunday, May 7, 2017, members of Lodge 162, Iowa Colony’s adult lodge and youth club collected dog and cat food for Brazoria County SPCA for their Join Hands Day project. The lodge also presented a $100 gift card to SPCA to purchase items needed for the shelter. Pictured above with the collection are Betty Crawford, left, and Lodge 162, Iowa Colony FAC/Secretary/Reporter Geraldine Frank.
and Charlene Dusek. RIGHT PHOTO: SPJST Supreme Lodge Vice President Hiram Dixon presents Lodge 160 President Sandra Jansa with the lodge’s Gold Star premium refund award. —Submitted by Brenda Holik, FAC
arship Fund from Cindy Gunn; RVOS; and Texas Workforce Commission. A donation of $25 was made to the special account fund in memory of Jackie Joe Zajicek. Youth Leader Connie Horak reported that there were 39 kids at the Easter egg hunt. They collected 90 to 100 boxes of cereal. The youth are getting ready to submit their registrations for District Two Summer Camp. The 2017-2018 youth officers have been elected. Shelby Horak placed first in the decorated rock contest. FAC Frank Pajestka reported that we will have Easter bingo. We will join hands with the Women’s Study Club for a chicken spaghetti dinner. He also announced the SPJST Car Show will be held in Seaton; registration for summer youth camp; and the Corpus Christi Getaway. We are waiting on an answer from SPJST Home Office to see if we are approved to meet every other month. Thanks to members of Lodge 80 who attended the District Two Spring Meeting held at Lodge 177, Academy. Attendees were Helen Pajestka, Frank and Risa Pajestka, Regina Peevey, Frank, Connie and Shelby Horak, Carol Wolf, Eldon Lange, and Curtis Janke and Rita Spinn. Congratulations to Rita Spinn who was elected District Two President. We received a letter concerning the property tax showing that we are a 501(c)(3) business, which is good for five years. Congratulations to our 50-year members! Those attending the meeting were Arthur Bielss, Jay Don Gommert, Dennis Henry, Priscilla Hill, Frank Horak, Harold Kurtz, Peggy Lindemann, Larry Martinka, and Leonard Wendler.
Lifetime Achiever awards were presented to Jerry David and Paula Weir today. Doni Powell and Ann Weir were presented their awards earlier. April birthday celebrants are Barbara Taisler-Hill, Paula Weir, Tina Entrop, Leonard Wendler, and Jim Lindemann. Get well wishes go to Dr. Pavlat and Edwin Balusek. Door prize winners were Allen Martinets, Janie Luna, Dean Brisbin, Harold Kurtz, Dennis Henry, Frank Pajestka, Jr., Annie Mazoch, Jeanette Henry, Cyril Pajestka, and Victoria Zajicek. The meeting adjourned at 5.30 p.m. with a motion made by Cyril Pajestka, seconded by Victoria Zajicek. A meal was served to all following the meeting. Linda Hill, Secretary/Reporter —SPJST
Lodge 88, Houston seeks Czech Chorus members
Attention, Lovers of Czech Music! You are invited to sing in Lodge 88, Houston’s Czech Chorus at SPJST Lodge 88, located at 1435 Beall Street in Houston, Texas 77008. Please come join us on Tuesday, May 23 and Tuesday, May 30 at 6:45 p.m. at the lodge hall. We will have a combined rehearsal with the concert orchestra on Thursday, June 1 at 7 p.m. No prior Czech language experience is necessary. I look forward to seeing you there! Fraternally, Carolyn F. Beseda —SPJST—
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Lodge 91 San Jacinto meets June 3
Lodge 91, San Jacinto will hold its second quarterly meeting of 2017 on Saturday, June 3 at 11 a.m. at the Crosby Dairy Queen. We encourage members to attend. Fraternally Vonda Smesny, Secretary —SPJST—
SPJST Scholarship Presentation
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District Two Director Jesse Pospisil presents an SPJST Scholarship to Catarina Hurtado at the A&M Consolidated High School Awards Ceremony in College Station on May 16, 2017. Catarina is a member of Lodge 177, Academy.
Lodge 92, Fort Worth invites all to upcoming activities
Dear Readers, Please join fellow lodge members and friends at SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth - National Hall, 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road. Everyone is welcome! We look forward to seeing you and enjoying these activities and events with you and your family: Sunday, June 4—Country/western dance with Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse, 2 to 6 p.m. Admission $6 Friday, June 9—Tanglefoot ballroom dance, 8 to 11 p.m. $10 members/$17 non-members
Tuesday, June 13—Ladies Circle, 10:30 a.m.
asts with speakers and prize drawings is open to the public and free of charge.
Attention! Please note . . . The June lodge meeting will be Tuesday night, June 13 at 6 p.m. at Lodge 92 followed by game night at 7 p.m.
Upcoming lodge events and rental information are available from Event Manager Jon Durham 817-624-1361 or visit www.nationalhallfortworth.com. Fraternally, Angela Paprskar Casteel Reporter —SPJST—
Tuesday, June 13—Trustee meeting, 5 p.m. Followed by lodge meeting at 6 p.m. Game night follows at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, June 14—Sportsmens Club, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This monthly meeting of hunting and fishing enthusi-
Arnold and Emilie Sefcik Celebrate 67th Wedding Anniversary
Tuesday, June 27—Game night, 7 p.m.
Lodge 117, Robstown meets June 3
SPJST Lodge 117, Robstown will hold its quarterly meeting on Saturday, June 3, 2017, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The location of the meeting is Hilltop Community Center, 11425 Leopard in Corpus Christi. After the meeting, we will have a social. Fraternally, Frances McDonald, President —SPJST—
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if you plan to attend. Members with birthdays in April, May, and June will be honored. We hope to see you. Fraternally, Janie Bucek Secretary/FAC —SPJST—
Lodge 179 Warrenton welcomes new member
Lodge 179, Warrenton welcomes new member Blayne Addison Goehring, born April 1, 2016. Blayne’s family includes parents Jennifer and Brady Goehring, grandparents Cindy and Ray Goehring, and great-grandparents Joan Sue Goehring, who serves as fraternal activities coordinator for Lodge 179, and the late Floyd Goehring, past president of Lodge 179. The Goehrings are proud that Blayne is another member in the long line of SPJST family! —SPJST—
Lodge 151, Wharton meets June 12
Arnold and Emilie Sefcik of Texas City, Texas, celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary by attending a huge polka festival in northern Minnesota with their daughter Kathy and son-in-law Troy. While in Minnesota, they were also able to visit with their grandkids and four great-grandkids. It was a very fun and memorable anniversary. The couple have been longtime members of SPJST Lodge 172, Pasadena.
SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton will hold its quarterly meeting on Monday, June 12, 2017, at Wharton Depot Museum, located at 100 Sunset Street in Wharton. A light meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Carolyn Bucek at 979-532-1910 before Thursday, June 8
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Lodge 155, Austin plans June 11 summer social
Lodge 155, Austin invites members and guests to its summer social on Sunday, June 11, 2017, at Pok-e-Jo’s Smokehouse, located at 2121 West Parmer Road from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Members are reminded to bring their activities sheet for the fraternal activities coordinator’s report that must be turned in to the Home Office after each of our quarterly meetings. Fraternally, Ginny Prasatik Secretary/FAC —SPJST—
Lodge 202 Jourdanton honors lodge graduates
Lodge 202, met Sunday, May 7, 2017, at Jourdanton Community Center with 17 members and guests present. President James House presided. Katlyn Polasek led the Pledge of Allegiance. Silence was observed for deceased members Olga C. Aguilar and Isabel Garcia, and in honor of the armed
Santa Sharing appreciates Lodge 177, Academy
forces. Secretary Bettie House read the minutes that were approved as read. Treasurer Sandra Hoggard presented the financial report. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Kathleen Polasek reminded the guys that May 14 is Mother’s Day. The SPJST Summer Getaway will be August 11 to 13. Youth Leader Regina House stated youth club activities are planned at Clay Casa and a hot dog and swim party at the Racquet Club facility in San Antonio. Lodge 202 will host District Seven Youth Achievement Day (YAD) on June 25 at Jourdanton High School Cafetorium. Congratulations to Amanda Hoggard and Fredrick Lopez for each receiving the SPJST Leadership Grant. Graduates will also receive local youth club scholarships. Amanda will graduate summa cum laude from Churchill High School in San Antonio and will attend Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida. Fredrick will attend Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi. Congratulations to Kelly House and her team for placing fifth in the FFA State Land Judging Contest in Stephenville and placing 40th out of 90 teams at the national contest in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Georgia Marek and Bettie House won the door prizes. The meeting adjourned. Next Meeting—June 4 Sunday, June 4 is the meal/meeting at 1 p.m. at Jourdanton Community Center. Sandwiches will be provided. Youth will provide desserts. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST—
Ennis Sewing Circle
Lamar Lewis, left, from Academy Santa Sharing group presents a certificate of appreciation for Lodge 177, Academy’s support to President Otis Beck.
Ennis Sewing Circle met on Thursday, May 11, 2017, in the Sokol Club Room. President Irene and Ann Clagett arrived at 8 a.m. and others started arriving soon after. They stretched Ann’s really pretty quilt, and when I arrived, they were ready to start quilting. Thank you, all, who came early to quilt. By lunchtime, we had 17 members and two guests. Longtime member Mildred Trlica was brought by her daughter and son-in-law. Mildred now lives in Carrollton close to them. It was so good to see Mildred. She looked great. I hope they bring her again. At noontime, President Irene said
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Four Generations of Lodge 196, Houston-West members gather at Lodge 48, Beyersville
grace, and we all enjoyed a delicious lunch. Thank you to the ladies who set up and cleaned up. After lunch, President Irene called the meeting to order, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all, and a moment of silence was held for John George Matous, Mildred Adamcik, Kenneth Trojacek, and Robert Bohanon. The “Our Father” was recited for the above and our sick members. Secretary Ann read the minutes of the last meeting, and Treasurer Dolores gave her report. Both were approved as read. Ginny Svehlak read a thank you note from Mildred Trlica’s family for remembering Mildred on Christmas. She also read articles from the mouth of babes that we all enjoyed. Sunshine Lady Dorothy Prachyl read a beautiful article on “God Made My Wonderful Mother.” Dorothy also announced May birthday celebrants - Ella Mae Zmolek, Lorane Marusak, Ginny Svehlak, Ann Clagett, and Dorothy Prachyl. “Happy Birthday” was sung to the above. We all signed a sympathy card to the family of one of our members who passed away - Mildred Adamcik. It was discussed that we will quilt lap quilts in November for our shut-in members. Please, ladies, start getting your tops ready. Thank you went out to Libbie Vrla for bringing plates, tea, and paper towels for the kitchen. President Irene started discussing the
Four generations of Lodge 196, HoustonWest members gathered recently at SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville. Pictured are, left to right, Mary Lee Machacek, Gabriela Kapplinger, Isabella Kapplinger, Peggy Kidwiler, and Tamara Kapplinger. The family reports that a great time was had by all at the 33rd annual Cyril Francis Polasek family reunion, hosted by the Joe Polasek family, on Saturday, April 8, 2017. “Visiting with family and enjoying delicious food is always fun at this country hall!”
60th anniversary quilt show next year on March 20, 2018. Members, start thinking how many quilts you will show and just planning the whole afternoon. President Irene and Ann attended the quilt show in Gun Barrel. They enjoyed it, but said most of the quilts were machine-quilted with only about 10 that were hand-quilted. At our show, we will have all hand-quilted quilts. President Irene announced a quilt show on October 20 and 21 at Canton Civic Center. If we are interested, we should get together and go. It sounds like fun. President Irene’s tip of the day was how to correctly put borders on a quilt. Dorothy Kudrna reminded everyone about the Senior Fitness Day at Sokol on May 31. We hope all can come. It is free, and we will serve lunch. We always have a great time. Thank you goes out to Henrietta Milan for all the items she donated for our prize drawing in July. We appreciate it all. Georgia Holy was the 50-50 dollar winner. We are happy for you. President Irene thanked all for coming, for quilting, the food, and the set-up and clean-up. The next meeting will be Thursday, June 8. We will quilt for Dorothy Kudrna. So quilters, please come. We need you all. It was good to see everyone. Stay well, and hope to see you June 8. Georgie Morales Reporter —SPJST—
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★ ★ Reunions ★ ★
Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, until the week prior to the reunion date - as space permits - notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include your SPJST lodge number/name, and your contact phone number. Thank you.
Kocurek-Sliva families
The Kocurek-Sliva biennial reunion is Sunday, June 11, 2017, at St. Andrew Catholic Church Parish Hall in Hillje, Texas, for decedents of these beloved families: Emilie Sliva and Ignac Kocurek, Mary (Sliva) and Charles Kahanek, Joseph Sliva, Anton Sliva, Ludvik Sliva and Francis (Sliva), and Frank J. Hamala. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. To defray reunion costs, the charge is $15 per family or $5 per person. A potluck lunch will be served at 12 noon. Please bring a meat dish to share and a side salad or dessert. Tea, coffee, and soft drinks will be available. Music will be provided by Teresa Zetka in the afternoon. Other activities include games and prizes. Submitted by, Charles “Chuck” Schwartzkopf, Sr. Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje —SPJST—
June 3 Kelner family—at American Legion Hall, East Bernard. Contact the following for information: President PF Thomas 281636-9822; Vice President Helen Vrana 979-532-3622; Secretary Helen Kelner 281-342-2624; Treasurer Joey Pitman 281-236-7652; Historian Lillian Neeley 713-947-2472. Submitted by Helen Kelner, Lodge 28, East Bernard.
June 3 Shiller-Hejl families—at SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville. For information, contact Eileen J. Shiller Dickerson 512-496-1496 or ejshiller@yahoo.com. Submitted by Alton J. Dickerson, Lodge 29, Taylor.
June 11 Vajdak family—at SPJST Lodge 9, Snook hall. For details/information, call Carla Welch 979-229-3630. Submitted by Carla Welch, Lodge 9, Snook.
June 24 Descendants of Joe and Rose (Martis) Martinec—at the home of Maxie and Linda Morgan, Cameron. For information, contact Linda Morgan 254-6976168; or James Kocurek 512-444-2527. Submitted by Linda Morgan, Lodge 24, Cyclone —SPJST—
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Senior Car-Fit By Georgia Fitzhugh SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis Caregiver-Aid.com
Senior Drivers Need a Good Car-Fit You try on shoes and clothes to make sure they fit. You don’t like to wear shoes that pinch, pants that are too long, or shirts that are too tight. But, did you know that your car needs to fit you, too? It certainly does, and this is especially true for the elderly. They need a good senior car-fit. There’s an educational program for senior drivers to help you and your car fit together for safer driving. It’s called CarFit, and the program is offered at events in various communities throughout the United States. The purpose is to increase the safety of older drivers by making sure their cars are properly adjusted to fit their physical needs. The senior Car-Fit program was developed by AAA, AARP, and the American Occupational Therapy Association. Generally, senior drivers are safer drivers because they are more likely to drive at safe speeds and avoid risky behaviors. However, seniors can be seriously hurt in a car accident because of their more vulnerable physical conditions. The Car-Fit program helps seniors check how they fit physically in their car and helps them to learn to adjust their car’s safety features to fit their needs. At a CarFit event, technicians and health professionals work with each driver to cover a checklist of items to evaluate the fit. The evaluation takes about 20 minutes, and the results are written and confidential.
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The trained Car-Fit team will look at how the driver is positioned in the car seat, and make certain that the height and tilt of the seat is the adjusted correctly for comfort and range of motion. The distance of the driver from the steering wheel is important because of the impact of an air bag in an accident. There should be at least 10 inches between the airbag, which is in the center of a steering wheel, and the chest of the driver. The team will see if the driver can easily reach the brake and gas pedals when properly seated. The team will see if the senior driver can turn his head to check for a visual blind spot, or if he needs a panoramic rear-view mirror to make that important visual check. Does the driver know where the head restraint should be placed, and how to adjust it? The team will make recommendations if adjustments or adaptive equipment is needed. Most adaptive products of this kind are available as after-market parts at auto supply stores. The senior car-fit program is free and for all senior drivers. To see if there’s an event near you, go to the website, https://www.car-fit.org/carfit/RegisterCarFit. This spring and summer, there are several Car-Fit events in central Texas. Get your car fitted just for you and for safer driving. Georgia Fitzhugh and her husband have been caregivers for elderly relatives. She and her husband Greg own CaregiverAid.com, an online company, which provides equipment and advice for caregivers and patients. They are both members of SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis. —SPJST—
Lodge 258, Seguin members rest, relax, enjoy Hill Country Flyer
Members of SPJST Lodge 258 Seguin gathered in Cedar Park on Saturday May 13, 2017, for a day of rest, relaxation, and fun to enjoy the ride on the Hill Country Flyer, which is a train departing from Cedar Park and traveling through the Hill Country to Burnet. After a wonder-
ful lunch at the all-you-can-eat buffet at Highlander Restaurant in Burnet, members boarded the train for the return trip to Cedar Park to view more scenery. Everyone enjoyed the relaxing ride and great fellowship. —Submitted by Chester Jenke and Carrie Origas
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Wednesday, May 24, 2017
World War II Veteran Raymond Holub of Lodge 172, Pasadena earns Bronze Star for Service By Ashley Tompkins
The Vindicator Newspaper Liberty, Texas
Reprinted with permission.
Raymond Holub had never given much thought to being a paratrooper, but when the option presented itself during his service in World War II, his hand was the first to go up. “I didn’t know diddly squat, but I said it had to be better than serving in a tank,” said Holub, a United States Army Veteran. “I didn’t like the tanks. When they close up the tanks, you only have two slits about 12 inches long and about three inches tall. You couldn’t see anything.” Holub who now resides in Highlands, but spent 35 years in Liberty, didn’t begin his service in the United States Army as a paratrooper. In November 1941, a month before the attack on Pearl Harbor, Holub joined the Civilian Conservation Corps. President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the CCC in 1933 as the Emergency Conservation Work agency. Holub earned $30 per month and sent $25 of that back home for his family. While the usual CCC commitment was three years, Holub was in the corps for just eight months before he was discharged in 1942 when Congress voted to do away with the CCC. He returned home to Pleak and began working at Dow Chemical in
Freeport. Less than nine months later, he was drafted on April 22, 1943. After completing basic training at what is now Fort Hood, Holub was assigned to a tank destroyer battalion. With no options to transfer out General George S. Patton had lost too many men in the Battle of the Bulge Holub’s unit was sent as reinforcements in late 1944. After a stop in North Carolina for processing, Holub volunteered to become a paratrooper. “There were about 80 of us who volunteered,” Holub said. He attended jump school at Fort Benning, Georgia, in early 1945 and soon after that, he and his fellow paratroopers were sent to Fort Mead, Maryland, and were assigned to the 17th Airborne Division in the European theater. Holub boarded a cargo ship carrying 880 soldiers and crew traveling from the New York Harbor to Europe. “We were in the Atlantic getting close to the Azores Islands when two German submarines got into the convoy and shot several ships. They shot one French carrier and sent it out of control. It broadsided us. It was 4 a.m.,” Holub recalled. “Ten feet and a few seconds later, that thing would have split down the middle of us.” The chaplain and men closed the watertight doors between the second and third holds as about three feet of water poured in.
LEFT: Raymond Holub is shown in his MP uniform after he was assigned to protect General Dwight Eisenhower.
“There were two other hands pushing on the door,” Holub said. “Then we pumped the water out and kept what was left of our ship afloat.” Three hundred eighty men died in the crash. It was 14 days until five destroyers arrived from England to pick up the surviving soldiers and take them to the Azores Islands, where they stayed for another 14 days. “They took us to England and put us on trucks and took us to the English Channel and France. We got about halfway into the channel when the ship blew an engine. We had to be towed back to England,” Holub said. “We couldn’t get across at first because of the German submarines going back and forth. We finally got across, though.” Once across the English Channel, Holub traveled to England then Le Havre, France, then to Belgium. Holub was discharged on April 30, 1946, but remained in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was called back into active duty in September 1950 - this time for the Korean War. He earned a Bronze Star for his service in World War II. Holub didn’t see action overseas during the Korean War, but stayed stateside at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, serving a year before returning to Liberty. When he returned home, he worked for Texas Gulf Sulphur for 35 years. Raymond is a member of SPJST Lodge 172, Pasadena. —SPJST—
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Charlene Hurta
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In 1999, while serving as the genealogy liaison for the Czech Heritage Society, Charlene coordinated a multi-day genealogy event for their annual meeting in Brazos County. After many people expressed appreciation for helping with their family research, Charlene’s passion for Czech genealogy and helping others discover their family roots grew. This experience led to the founding of Texas Czech Genealogical Society, the organization that became known as “the premier Czech genealogy resource in Texas.” Texas Czech Genealogical Society was formed by 10 Texas Czechs on February 9, 2001. Charlene was a cofounder and valuable member of the group. She served as president of TCGS for 13 of its first 15 years, and her knowledge, guidance, leadership, and determination has been a leading force for its success. Not only did Charlene serve as president, she planned the programs for each event, developed the themes, and created the table decorations and programs. She contacted and booked a majority of the speakers and, with Leroy’s assistance, built props and decorations and transported necessary items to and from each venue. Under Charlene’s leadership, TCGS accomplished much. Its first quarterly publication, Cesky Stopy, was published only a few months after TCGS was formed. For about 13 years, she was the editor and a main contributor to this very successful quarterly magazine, which won second place for Genealogical Society Quarterly at the Texas State Genealogical Society’s annual event in 2012. In 2005, Charlene was the initiator and major force in publishing Czech Family Histories Volumes I and II. After it was published, articles continued to pour in, resulting in Czech Family Histories III and IV, which were published in 2007. Over the years, 21 books have been published by TCGS, with Charlene Hurta carrying the major responsibility of each publication. Texas State Genealogical Society has recognized TCGS by bestowing its highest awards in each category for three TCGS books: 1) the two-volume publication Early Czech Schools, 2) Czechs in Uniform Volume III, and 3) Lee County Czechs, written by TCGS Chaplain Reverend John Gantt. Charlene was also editor and writer of the monthly newsletter, Ceske Ozna-
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meni. Charlene planned a Czech Veterans Tribute entitled “Let Freedom Ring” for TCGS’ annual meeting in January 2010. Leroy built a display wall, and members were invited to submit photos and other memorabilia of Czech veterans. Information on more than 500 Czech Veterans was received and displayed at that meeting. The veterans who attended the event were quite moved by the display. Photos continued to arrive, and the wall doubled in size for our second event, “This Parade’s for You,” in 2012. The Czech Veterans’ Wall of Honor now resides in a permanent location at the SPJST Home Office in Temple, Texas, and it continues to expand. After moving the Wall of Honor to the SPJST Home Office, TCGS began receiving donations of various military items from members and friends, resulting in the establishment of the Czech Veterans’ Museum, which is situated alongside the Czech Veterans’ Wall of Honor in Temple. This endeavor, too, was led and overseen by Charlene. While it would seem that more than 24 hours a day would be needed by anyone to fulfill all the jobs that Charlene Hurta has accomplished, she has also participated in other volunteer positions. As a member of many genealogical societies at the county, state, and national level, she has been a speaker on a number of occasions and has staffed booths promoting Texas Czech Genealogical Society and family research. Charlene has served as secretary to Coastal Confetti Clown Alley, where she supports Leroy “Malinky” (sometimes “Tiny”) as his sidekick, “Glitter”. They have performed at a number of events, including one event in the Czech Republic. Charlene assists this association by designing their newsletters and handling publicity. Charlene and Leroy participate in multiple fundraisers for several schools and other non-profit organizations yearly. One organization
that is dear to their hearts is BACH, a non-profit organization for physically and/or mentally handicapped children up to the age of five. This organization is top priority in the Hurta family, and their participation can always be counted on by the children at the center. Leroy (“Tiny”) has developed a bond with many of the children, and they remember him and recognize him at every event. Through membership in Coastal Confetti Clown Alley, many lasting friendships have developed, leading to their becoming the transportation for anyone needing help in getting to doctors’ appointments or to cancer treatments in the Houston area. Charlene and Leroy consider it a tremendous privilege and blessing to supply this assistance to the needy. During the three years that her mom resided in a nursing home, Charlene published a monthly newsletter for the residents, which they immensely enjoyed. She has been writing since high school days when she won first place for her newsletters, club publicity, and workbook that she submitted for the Distributive Education Club competition. Charlene has also served as secretary at First Baptist Church in Clute, publishing its Sunday bulletins and membership mailouts. It is amazing that Charlene accomplished so many remarkable achievements for TCGS and other organizations while battling cancer on four different occasions, beating it each time with the help of modern medicine and her remarkable faith. She is currently in remission and for that Charlene gives “all honor and glory to our Lord Jesus Christ.” For all the reasons listed herein, we, the board and directors and officers of TCGS, believe that Charlene is a most deserving person to receive the TOCA award for 2017. —SPJST—
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
In Memory of Louis (Bert) Petrusek
Louis (Bert) Egbert Petrusek, age 82, of Rosenberg, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017, alongside his family at home in Rosenberg, Texas. Visitation was Thursday, March 23, 2017, at Garmany and Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, Rosenberg. Family visitation began at 4 p.m., followed by Bert Petrusek public visitation open from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Friday, March 24, at Garmany and Carden Funeral Directors Chapel. A procession followed to the burial at Davis-Greenlawn Cemetery, Rosenberg. Louis (Bert) Petrusek was born in Brenham to Reuben and Bessie Petrusek on October 7, 1934. Bert graduated from Orchard High School in 1951. He continued his education at Wharton County Junior College earning an Associate in Arts degree in 1953. He graduated from Sam Houston State University in 1955 with a Bachelor of Science degree and a teaching degree. Bert married Dorothy (Stade) Petrusek on April 10, 1953, at the Brethren church in Rosenberg. Bert was a lifelong educator. He taught public school for 36 years and retired from Wallis-Orchard ISD in 1991. He drove a school bus, taught school, and worked at Tavener Gin during the summers. He always had stories to tell everyone, and he never met a stranger. Bert greeted everyone he met with a smile, a quick sense of humor, and he always made a lasting impression. He continued to teach, inspire, and tell jokes until he went home to be with the Lord. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville. Louis was preceded in death by his
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grandparents; parents; and parents-inlaw. Louis is survived by his wife of 64 years Dorothy Petrusek; brother Rueben Petrusek and wife Millie Petrusek; sister Elaine Petrusek Mikeska; loving sons Wayne Petrusek and wife Lea Petrusek and Ronald Petrusek and Richelle Sanchez; his “forever daughter” Mary James and Steven Petrusek; grandchildren Tiffani Shirley and husband Mikel Shirley, Shawn Petrusek and wife Meagan Petrusek, Jen Horning and husband John Horning, Dean Petrusek and wife Margie Petrusek, and Christina Self and husband Christopher Self; great-grandchildren, Courtney, Crystalynn, Breanna and Noah Shirley, and Natalie, Aubrey and Alyssa Self, and Maya Grace Petrusek; Godchildren Melissa Mikeska Pentecost and husband Billy “the kid” Pentecost along with daughter Victoria Combs and husband Dillion with expectant son William, and Travis Mikeska and wife Tammie Mikeska with daughter Christy Mikeska; nieces and nephews Gayle Gelber and husband Mickey Gelber and family, Mark Petrusek and wife Beverly Petrusek and family, Kim Kunz and husband Karl Kunz and family; brother-in-law Clifford Stade; and a plethora of close family and friends. Pallbearers were Billy Pentecost, Mikel Shirley, Mark Petrusek, Dean Petrusek, John Horning, and Travis Mikeska. Honorary pallbearers included Shawn Petrusek, Mickey Gelber, and Noah Shirley. The family requests donations to the Louis Petrusek Memorial Scholarship Fund, a fund which is being established to help send local, aspiring teachers to college. Condolence messages may be written for the Petrusek family at www.garmanycarden.com. Services were under the direction of Garmany and Carden Funeral Directors, Rosenberg. —SPJST—
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Wednesday, May 24, 2017
SPJST Youth Section
VĚSTNÍK The deadline for all Věstník items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to: SPJST Věstník 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.
District Four youth invited to July 14 outing, lock-in
Please save the date of Friday, July 14 and watch for more details for our District Four Outing Lock-in at Lodge 49, Rowena! Any and all youth in District Four are welcome and encouraged to please come join us. We will play games, enjoy crafts, plus a lot more activities. I hope that you will make plans to have a great time with the youth of District Four! Pam Lehmann District Four Youth Counselor —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Dance Beseda at SPJST Car Show and Czech Celebration
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club meets Saturday, June 3
Please note the June meeting of Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club has been moved from Sunday because of our lodge picnic to Saturday, June 3 at 10 a.m. A light breakfast will be provided. Please join us for our lodge picnic on Sunday, June 4 as the youth club sponsors some kids’ activities from 1 to 3 p.m. that include the bounce house, train rides, and more games. The youth club will also run the to-go plates and drivethru tent at the picnic. We are ready for summer to kick off
I had a lot of fun at the SPJST Car Show. There were several really cool cars and trucks. I also enjoyed dancing with my beseda group at the car show. Pictured, front, left to right, are Emma Regan, Lydia Federle, Kimora Davis, Rebecca Federle, and Kingston Davis. In back are Dannikka Bartek, Ariana Federle, and Tyson Bilbrey. —Submitted by Tyson Bilbrey
and the busy, busy, busy time with SPJST youth! Fraternally, Amber Bartek, Youth Leader —SPJST—
District Four Youth Visit Abilene’s Frontier Museum
District Four youth visited Frontier Museum in Abilene on Sunday, April 30, 2017. We had a blast learning about Texas history. In one room, we experienced a lighting storm, Indian attack, and a
buffalo stampede. The youth were able to sit in a stagecoach. Outside the museum, youth climbed in and around a buffalo skull. —Pam Lehmann, District Four Youth Counselor
Lodge 30, Taiton youth wins first; advances to state competition
Congratulations to Bethany Baker, right, who won first place in the Division 1 art category competition of Catholic Daughters of America 1374 Court. She is pictured with CDA 1374 Court Regent Dana Sternadel. Bethany is the daughter of Bubba and Patsy Baker. She now advances to the state competition. Best wishes, Bethany! —Submitted by Brittany Baker
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
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Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club offers homemade ice cream at June 4 homecoming
Dear Members, Our next youth club meeting with be on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at 1 p.m. We will meet outside on the patio. It is also homecoming at our lodge, and we always celebrate with a waterslide. We will have homemade ice cream - vanilla, peach, and strawberry - available to purchase. So bring your swimsuits, towels, and sunscreen and come have some fun! See you then! Fraternally, Keith Wockenfuss Vice President —SPJST—
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District Four Youth Participate in Spring Meeting
District Four Spring Meeting was held on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Lodge 49, Rowena. The rock contest was a rocking success! Winners were Cotton Wood (kindergarten to age 8), Hunter Wood (ages 9 to 11), Tanner Wood (ages 12 to 14), and Morgann Wood (ages 15 to high school senior). We also had our youth development workshop and youth leader workshop. Youth made suncatchers and talked about
upcoming events. Thank you, Lynette, Laura, Becky, and Janeece for all the help with such a busy day! Fraternally, Pam Lehmann District Four Youth Counselor —SPJST—
The final numbers for the Super Cereal Food Drive are in!
We collected 1,072 Boxes of Cereal and $20 in cash donations. We donated to 23 food banks across Texas. We had a great response to this food drive, and several adult lodges that do not have youth clubs also participated!
#spjstsupercereal
Lodge 20, Granger Youth Club Represents SPJST at Lakefest
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 20, Granger Youth Club hosted the SPJST Float in the Granger Lakefest Parade on Saturday, May 13, 2017. Pictured in front are Kenna Braden, left, and Aubrey Marshall. Back: Gabriel Daulton, Cooper Elwood, James Teague, Jr., Sterling Marshall, Maxx David, Sebastian Goodman, and Youth Leader Emilie Tischler. ABOVE PHOTO: Aboard the float are, front, left to right, Youth Leader Emilie
Tischler, Gabriel Daulton, Abrey Marshall, Kenna Braden, Sterling Marshall, James Teague, Jr., and Sebastian Goodman. In back are Brenna Bohac, Maxx David, Cooper Elwood, and Brita Goodman, and 2016-2017 District Two Queen Zoe Talasek and King Hunter Bartek. RIGHT PHOTO: Queen Zoe and King Hunter, both of Lodge 47, Seaton, ride the float with Lodge 20, Granger Youth Club.
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Megan Ohnheiser Lodge 185, New Braunfels District Seven
Jessie Enrique Lodge 186, Caldwell District One
Amanda Hoggard Lodge 202, Jourdanton District Seven
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Aubrianna Dobecka Lodge 6, Cottonwood District Three
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^ Overall ^ Winners
2017 SPJST Youth Decorated Rock Contest Winners
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Camdon Bartek Lodge 47, Seaton District Two
Cotton Wood Lodge 49, Rowena District Four
Emma Shafner Lodge 88, Houston District Five
Itzel Gonzales Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje District Six
Quinlan Dobecka Lodge 6, Cottonwood District Three
Hunter Wood Lodge 49, Rowena District Four
Misty Dvorak Lodge 25, Ennis District Three
Tanner Wood Lodge 49, Rowena District Four
Brandon Powell Lodge 17, New Tabor District One
Shelby Horak Lodge 80, Holland District Two
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Millison Dowell Lodge 17, New Tabor District One
Carson Parker Lodge 17, New Tabor District One
Bailee Beckendorf Lodge 182, Falls County District Two
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Marcus Rebecek Lodge 79, Corpus Christi District Seven
Jade Caffey Lodge 88, Houston District Five
Bethany Baker Lodge 30, Taiton District Six
Dannikka Bartek Lodge 47, Seaton District Two
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Anahi Guerrero Lodge 88, Houston District Five
Kelly Taylor Zach Howard Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Lodge 185, New Braunfels District Six District Seven
Sophie Milan Lodge 154, Fort Worth District Three
Morgann Wood Lodge 49, Rowena District Four
Kaylee Kieschnick Lodge 142, Houston District Five
Myranda Zielonka Lodge 148, El Maton District Six
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BENEVOLENCE
ROČNÍK 105 CISLO 21 - Czech
by Numbers -
Lesson “3”
Hello and welcome to Czech by Numbers, Radio Prague’s own Czech language series which explores Czech numbers and numerals and their use in idioms. We’ll be looking at the number three - tři. As you can hear, the common Indo-European origin of the English and Czech here is quite obvious. The form of the word stays the same in all three genders but it, of course, changes according to cases. But, luckily, declension is not on our agenda.
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Slovanská Podporující Jednota Státu Texas
Uředni orgán SPJST ★ Založené roku 1897
Trinity. The Holy Trinity is Svatá Trojice. The adjective trojitý means triple as in a triple axel - trojitý axel, a jump in figure skating. Triplets are trojčata, one triplet being trojče. The ordinal number - third is třetí, as in třetí lekce - lesson number three. One third is třetina. A third-grader is třeťák. And the saying do třetice všeho dobrého means third time lucky. And finally, there a tongue twister for you. In translation it means “333 silver sprinklers were spraying over 333 silver roofs.” Tři sta třicet tři stříbrných stříkaček stříkalo přes tři sta třicet tři stříbrných střech. Happy practicing and until next time, na shledanou - good bye!
~ Pavla Horáková
http://www.radio.cz/en/section/abc/czech-by-numbers-three; 15-04-2006
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Learn Czech at home this fall
The word for the number three - trojka is also quite a bad mark in school. It can also mean room number three in a hotel, a number-three tram, or even a canine tooth. In the plural - trojky - the word means C-cup breasts. It is an old fashioned system which has now been replaced by a European numbering system. It is not to be confused with a similar word trojice - a group of three, a trio or
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Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Dobrý den, Vestnik Readers! Are you interested in learning Czech from the comfort of your home? The Schulenburg Campus of Blinn College has recently begun offering Czech language classes via synchronous learning – in a live, online classroom. Students are able to join the class from any location where they have access to highspeed internet. Instructor Thadious Polasek, who is a member of SPJST Lodge 67, Schulenburg, has been teaching Czech for 35 years, at both the high school and college level. Please share the word with family and friends about this opportunity to learn the Czech language and help preserve a vital part of the Czech culture:
Beginning Czech I Wednesdays and Fridays September 6 to December 8 7 to 9 p.m. (CST)
Intermediate Czech I Tuesdays and Thursdays September 5 to December 7 7 to 9 p.m. (CST)
Advanced Czech Tuesdays September 19 to November 14 7 to 9 p.m. (CST)
The fall class schedule is available online at http://www.blinn.edu/schulenburg/czech.html We are also actively seeking scholarship funding for students who find the cost prohibitive. We hope your organization will consider contributing to assist our dedicated students who are committed to preserving and passing on the language of their Czech heritage. One hundred percent of scholarship donations go toward tuition for our Czech language students. Donations can be made to Blinn College and sent to Ms. Becky Garlick, Campus Director, at the address below. Please note Czech scholarship on your check and envelope. Please share this information and consider becoming a student or help by supporting other Czech language students. Cordially, Loraine Orellana Coordinator of Distance and Community Education Blinn College Schulenburg Campus 100 Ranger Drive Schulenburg, Texas 78956 979-743-5237 lorellana@blinn.edu —SPJST—
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CEFT připravuje říjnové oslavy Jan Vaculík
Pravidelná čtvrtletní schůze České vzdělávací nadace státu Texasu se konala dne 29. dubna 2017 v Bratrské modlitebně v Caldwell, Tx. tentokráte ve Společenské místnosti. Posledně nepracovalo v této místnosti chlazení, nyní jsme seděli ve vychlazené místnosti vybavené kuchyní a dalším příslušenstvím pro pořádání schůzí. Předseda sboru ředitelů Clintom Machann zahájil schůzi, poděkoval za pokytnuté pohostinství bratrskému sboru a Lynettě Urbanovské za doma pečené pečivo a organisaci oběda pro potěšení přítomných členů nadace. Složili jsme přísahu americké vlajce a republice, pro kerou stojí. Zároveň jsme uctili památku nedávno zemřelého ředitele nadace Bena Trčálka, který náhle zemřel v době pilné práce . Allen Bormann jako blízký přítel našeho ředitele Bena Trčálka poděkoval za uctění památky tohoto vzácného člověka naší nadací. Vzpomínal na práci a činnost Bena v mnohých organisacích a spolcích v Texasu a jeho oblíbených zálibách. Takový pracovitý a aktivní člověk bude chybět nejenom v blízké rodině, ale i v naší širší kajanské veřejnosti. Předseda Clinton Machann poděkoval Allanovi za pěkné osobní vzpomínky a všichni se shodu jeme v názoru, že Ben Trčálek byl zasloužilý krajanský pracovník v Texasu. Tajemník nadace Paul Hlavinka přednesl zápis z minulé schůze a po malých opravách byl zápis schválen tak, jak byl opraven. Clinton Machann poznamenal, že má ještě několik výtisků časopisu Kosmas na prodej a zájemci se mohou přihlásit u něho. President nadace Woody Smith připomněl přítomným, že uspořádá odbornou diskusi o díle a činnosti profesorky Svatavy Jakobsonové, abychom pokročili i v této činnosti. Dokumenty o práci Svatavy
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Jakobsonové jsou rozsáhlé a doposud se nikdo nesnažil uspořádat její sbírky. Ray Lenart podal zprávu o Střbrňance ve Westu ke konci dubna 2017 a poznamanal, že kapela dobře pobavila přítomné krajany. Jako vždy je nutno litovat, že kapela ze staré vlasti nemá dostatek pří-znivců z řad místního obyvatelstva. Přesto nálada v sále byla výborná a kromě starších tanečníků se tance zúčastnila skupina mladých tanečníků ze střední školy ve Westu. Oznámil další program Stříbrňanky a hlavně koupání v Galvestonu, Tx, což je obyčejně vrcholem pobytu každé kapely a zájezdu lidí z Mora vy. Oznámil také úmysl pro rok 2018, kdy si připomeneme stoleté výročí vzniku Československé re publiky a plány na oslavy tohoto významného výročí je nutno pečlivě připravit. pro rok 2018. Diana Wilson Šulák oznámila, že pokračuje v práci na opravě všech dokumentů o členstvu a posí lá všem přispěvovatelům děkovné dopisy. James M. Sassín podal zprávu o činnosti nadačního poradního výboru při Texaské universitě v Austinu, Tx.. Začátkem dubna katedra českého jazyka, literatury a kultury uspořádala představení prostřednictvím Dra. Christiana
Hilcheyho sérii českých filmů. Přítomen byl i režisér jednoho z nich, Filip Renč, který odpověděl na mnoho otázek v přeplněném sále kina po promítání filmu. Dr. Hilchey pozval režiséra Renče na přednášku do jeho třídy. Ředitel Sassín poděkoval manažerovi website stránky naší nadace, kde je možno si nyní najít veškerou činnost, vyučování, zvlášt ní pořady. .Rovněž je možno se dovědět pokrok v práci výboru Texasko-českých pamětihodností a archív z Pražského jara. Nově upravená website stránka umoňuje zájemcům získat informace o naší nadaci a činnosti katedry českého jazyka a literatury na Texaské universitě v Austinu, Tx. Lynnette Urbanovsky, která je anglicky píšící dopisovatelkou pro naši nadaci a posílá články do anglicky psaných novin, podala zajímavou zprávu o její činnosti. Připravuje další číslo oběžníku a po třebuje články a fotografie k uveřejnění. Stříbňanka je nyní na prvním místě na pořadu dne a kolem jejich koncertů se shromáždí několik našich členů a provedou propagaci naší nadace. Připravuje reklamní lístek, který může pomoci lidem při šíření známosti o naší nadaci. Dalším bodem bude promoce Jana Beneše na A and M uniJan Beneš, který bude promovat v blízké době v Texaské A and M universitě, byl odměněn naší nadací za obětavou práci pro naši veřejnost. Vedle něho stojí Dr. Clinton Machann, který má zásluhu o založení stipendia, studium a pobyt moravských studentů na universtě.
Střbrňanka, dechová kapela z Moravy, při koncertě ve Westu, Tx. Skupina mladých středoškoláků z Westské střední školy, kteří se přišli pobavit a zatančit si při skvělé hudbě kapely.
versitě v College Station, Tx. Pro zájemce o Facebook je možno poznamenat, že se tam mohou dočíst mnoho zajímavých věcí. John Šefčík, který řídí naše webstránku, potřebuje doplnit fotografie ze zájezdu Stříbrňanky po Texasu a zajistit hlavní dokumenty o naší nadaci a uschovat je do elektronického archivu. Každému za případnou spolupráci již předem děkuje. Chce zlepšit naši propagační stránku a zprávy o naší nadaci a aby webstránka posloužila organisaci při naší práci. Cindy Belknap, .naše finanční tajemnice, přečetla připravenou finanční zprávu a byla přijata tak, jak byla čtena. Cindy přijme jakoukoliv podporu naší nadace v podobě akcií, úspor, jakýchkoliv cenností na adrese: Cindy Belknap, 2520 Willing Ave., Ft. Worth, TX.76610. Naše nadace je uznána státem Texa sem za nevýdělečnou organisaci s právem poskytovat za příspěvky k činnosti nadace daňovou úlevu. Naše nadace schválila několikatisícovou částku na přípravu oslav vzniku Československa v roce 1918 a přípravný výbor co nejdříve zahájí přípravy k důstojné oslavě. Naše příští schůze by měla být v letním období dne 8. července 2017 na později určeném místě. Zveme všechny zájemce o naši práci k účasti a aktivní spolupráci ve prospěch krajanské veřejnosti. —SPJST—
Hanus family visits Czech Heritage Museum By Susan Chandler Administrator Czech Heritage Museum
Members of the Hanus family met at the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, located at 119 West French Avenue in Temple, recently to research their family history in our genealogy library. Sisters and brother Joyce Hanus Lamprecht, Barb Hanus, and James Hanus drove up from Austin and Cibolo, Texas. They are originally from Skidmore. The siblings were able to find new information about their family in our library and also a copy of a book dedicated to their family history. Their father’s cousin, Otto Hanus, was the first librarian, archivist, and curator of the
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Museum so we were delighted to meet them! Otto Hanus is one of the pillars of the history of the Czech Heritage Museum. His first involvement was to transport 1,500 Otto Hanus books from storage in West, Texas, to the SPJST building at Second Street and Central Avenue in Temple. The books, sent by donors from across several states, were the result of discussions between several Czech fraternal organizations in Texas who agreed that a museum, or at least a library of Czech literature, should be established. Nick Morris, editor of SPJST’s weekly newspaper Věstník, took on the challenge and started the book collection. Interested donors sent them from all over Texas and several other states and before long, the large collection had accumulated. The following year, 1969, Hanus became the curator and administer of the collection.
Morris wrote of Mr. Hanus’ work in A History of the SPJST: A Texas Chronicle 1897-1980. “He does not know what a clock is, and the SPJST could not have a more devoted worker. He, on the other hand, extends credit to all others who donated items . . . and to the cooperation and understanding of the Supreme Lodge.” Today, visitors from around the world and Texans of Czech ancestry alike enjoy the legacy left by Mr. Hanus here at the Czech Heritage Museum. —SPJST—
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Czech Cultural Calendar
Each Wednesday Taylor Czech Speaking Class meets every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living, 505 East Lake Drive in Taylor, Texas. This is an informal class setting for learning to speak, write, and read Czech. For information, contact instructor Lydia Kurtin 512-859-2543. Submitted by Alice Bracewell, Lodge 48, Beyersville.
Second Sundays 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. Fee is $10 per person per class. Call or email to verify classes. Pre-registration preferred. For information, call 888-785-4500; 979968-9399; or email info@czechtexas.org.
First/Third Tuesdays Tarok Lessons with Tarok Champion Jimmie Coufal—at Czech Heritage Museum, 119 West
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French Avenue, Temple, 7 p.m.: All skill levels; beginners always welcome! Free and open to everyone. For information, call 254-899-2935; or email czechheritagemuseum@gmail.com. June 10 27th Annual Kolache Klobase Festival—at Riverside Hall, East Bernard, Texas, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Event includes Czech music/entertainment; Czech band concert inside the hall; flag tribute/grand march; plate lunch, dine-in or drive-thru; plenty of kolače for sale; food throughout the day; arts/crafts; ethnic gifts, souvenirs; kid games and activities. For information about game or arts and crafts booths, call 979531-9747 or email srdujka@gmail.com. For general information and band schedules, call 979-335-7907. Visit festival website www.kkfest.com.
Czech Slovak, CHS Chapter queens, Little Sisters; taroky/Czech lessons, pernicky ornaments; Czech bingo; strudel-making; homemade ice cream; Czech and Slovak regional kroj information. For information/registration, contact Vlasta Vitek 512-836-0383 or 512-496-3432 or via email Valvitek29@gmail.com; or Jean Blaha Davis 979-884-0182 or jandwdav@verizon.net. Event is co-sponsored by Czech Heritage Society and
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TCHCC. Submitted by Janie Zbranek, Reporter, Travis-Williamson Counties CHS. —SPJST—
June 24 Czech Youth and Family Day—at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange. Registration - 9:30 a.m. Lunch - $5. Tours of the museum’s new exhibit, genealogy library, and village; research ancestors; introduction of 2017-2018 Miss
Texas Czech Genealogical Society Website: txczgs.org
Promoting the study of the genealogy of the particular group of people known as “Texas Czechs.”
For membership: Merlene Bravenec 254-778-7285
Beauty Pageant - BBQ Cook-Off - Margarita Mix-Up - Lots of LIVE Music & Dancing 5K Polish Pickle Run - Main Street Parade - Food & Craft Vendors 42 Dominoes Tournament - Sand Volleyball - Horseshoes - Washer Pitching
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Saturday, June 10, 2017 (10:30 am-8pm) Riverside Hall – East Bernard, TX Admission $8 per person • Children 12 and under FREE
------------------------------------------------------------------Inside air conditioned hall, wood dance floor: Ennis Czech Boys (10:30-1) • Czech & Then Some (1-2, 5-6) Dujka Bros. (2-3, 6-7) • Red Ravens (3:30-4:30, 7-8) Flag/Vet Tribute & Grand March of Costumes (3-3:30) Three Band Concert (4:30-5)
Under pavilion in water-fan cooled comfort:
Al Sulak’s Country Sounds (11am-12:30pm, 3-4:30pm) Strait From The Heart Band (12:30-2pm, 4:30-6pm) Kolache Eating Contest - 2:30-3pm A Time to Dance Dancers (2 - 2:30pm)
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Booth info: 979-531-9747 or email srdujka@gmail.com General info: 979-335-7907 or kkfest.com
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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: VĚSTNÍK, 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: Lodge building is located on Hwy 159 East, 3 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 hall. Potluck served after meeting. Youth Club Meetings: First Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, contact Youth Leader Ronnie Pflughaupt 979-249-6702; or email rpflughaupt@hotmail.com.
LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE (6) Lodge Meetings: The following Sundays in 2017 July 9; August 20 (location/time TBA); November 12; and December 10 at 3 p.m. at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce, 1614 North Texana Street, Hallettsville. LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA (3) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 2 p.m. at PointBank Community Center, 739 East Liberty Street, Pilot Point. For directions/meeting information, contact Brian Heitzman 940-686-4429; or Dean Carender 903-564-7359.
LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Note - The bridge on the road to the hall is out. Update: They are starting to work on the bridge so hopefully within the next four to six months it will be completed. Until then, there is a detour to get to the hall. Directions: Take Farm Road 2114 East for 5 miles. Turn right on Adair Road and immediately veer right onto Marek Road, which runs into Czech Hall Road. Turn right onto Czech Hall Road. The hall is on the left about 1/2 mile. Sunday, May 28—Lander reunion
Lodge Hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West. Note: The bridge on the road to the hall is out; but there is a detour to the hall. Directions: Take Farm Road 2114 East for 5 miles. Turn right on Adair Road and immediately veer right onto Marek Road. Marek Road runs into Czech Hall Road. Turn right onto Czech Hall Road. Hall on the left about 1/2 mile down. Hall Rental Information: 254-799-8550; Hall Phone: 254-227-8759. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, contact Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka 254-799-8550; or dataped@sbcglobal.net
LODGE 8, WEIMAR (6) Monday, June 26—Lodge meeting at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant, Schulenburg, 6 p.m. Please note this date. Members and guests are welcome to join us.
Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of February, April, June, August, October, and November, 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 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 190/Hwy 36, Buckholts (historic hexagon-shaped building with a stone entrance. Directions: Hall is located on Hwy 36, east of Buckholts, 1/4 mile east of downtown Buckholts. Hall Rental Information: 254-217-2863. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 4 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 Hwy 36 east onto FM 166. Proceed 2.1 miles and turn left on CR 225. Go 1 mile, veering to the right. Hall 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, June 4—Glen Collins Band, country/western. polka/waltz. 3 to 7 p.m. $8 per person. Sunday, June 11—Chris Rybak - Accordion Cowboy, polka/waltz. 3 to 7 p.m. $8 per person.
Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rentals/Band Bookings: David Meyer 512-217-0162. Hall phone: 512-2853100. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Lodge Meetings: Youth club meetings are held with the adult meetings, which are the third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Youth Leader David Meyer 512-217-0162.
LODGE 20, GRANGER (2) Lodge Hall: 114 West Davila, Granger. Hall Rental Information: Brenna Bohac 512-859-2584. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the 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 hall.
LODGE 23, MORAVIA (6) Lodge Hall: FM 957 North, Schulenburg. Located 12 miles south of Schulenburg, in Moravia. Directions: From Hwy 77 between Hallettsville and Schulenburg, take FM 532 West for 4 miles to Moravia. Turn right on FM 957 North; go 1 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. at the hall.
LODGE 24, CYCLONE (2) Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, Burlington. Directions: Hall is 12 miles east of Temple, past Zabcikville. Exit Hwy 53 at blinking light to FM 485; go 1 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) Lodge Hall: 1901 East Hwy 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 in the Vestnik - 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 served Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m.
Friday, May 26—Edward Kopecky’s Czech Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, June 2—Glen Collins Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Sunday, June 4—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club Meeting, 1 p.m. at Taylor SPJST Hall. For information, call Youth Leader Cristy Girod 512-4681347. Wednesday, June 7—Taylor Made Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 9—Sterling Country, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 14—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30pm. Covered dish meal will follow. Friday, June 16—Old Friends Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 21—Taylor Made Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 23—Second Hand Rose, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, June 30—Edward Kopecky’s Czech Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Lodge Hall: 5025 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: in Taylor, at intersection of State Hwy 95 and US 79 Business (4th Street), turn east on Hwy 79. Proceed to FM 619, turn north (left) and go about .8 mile to the large, 2-story hall. Hall Rental Information: 512352-9139; 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, 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) Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From interstate 35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy 84 East through Bellmead; go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road; go approximately 1 mile; the road will dead end. Turn right at the dead end; go approximately 1/2 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Gene Pavelka 254749-3326; Hall Phone: 254-863-9320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Sales Agents: James (Dude) Mann 254715-0275 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; turn left. Go 1.1 mile and turn left on Magnolia. Take the first right turn on Cherry Bend Circle. Hall (white building) is at the bend of the road. 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; or FAC Ronnie Roesler 979-406-0158.
LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE (6) Lodge Hall: 30420 Loop 524 US Hwy 59, Hillje. Directions: Hall is just off US 59 in Hillje. Hall Rental Information: Cathy Garcia 979-332-1614; Hall Phone: 979-648-2317. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 11:30 a.m. at the hall.
LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November, 6 p.m. at Six Mile Presbyterian Church, Royal Road, Port Lavaca. For information, call lodge Secretary Mary Sitka 361-552-5170; or email danmarysitka@yahoo.com.
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LODGE 47, SEATON (2) Lodge Hall: 10842 State Hwy 53, Temple. Directions: Seaton Star Hall is 7 miles east of Temple on Hwy 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 and go about 0.8 mile. Turn right on FM 619; continue on FM 619 for approximately 4 miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 512-739-9324. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at the hall except the June meeting, which will be Monday, June 12, 6:30 p.m., and the August meeting, which will be Monday, August 14, 6:30 p.m. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 49, ROWENA (4) Lodge Hall: 706 FM 2133, Rowena. Hall Rental Information: 325-262-3377 - Butch Wood. 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 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, and the second Friday in September, 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 Lodge Secretary Ann Moseley 361-594-8429.
LODGE 66, WACO (3) Lodge Meetings: Date, time, location TBA in the lodge’s monthly meeting minutes that appear in the Věstník. For information, call 254-799-4247.
LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG (1) Lodge Meetings: Third or fourth Sunday of March, June, September, and December (Christmas) at Frank’s Restaurant in Schulenburg, 2 p.m. To confirm meeting date/s, call Ernest Kutac 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: Second Sunday in March, June, September, and December, 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls. For information, contact Diana ibarra 940-224-7383.
LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Meal served at 1 p.m.; meeting follows. Visitors welcome. 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 on FM 2268. Go 1/2 mile to hall, which is on the right. Hall Phone: 254-657-2485. 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 254541-9165 for address. Board of Directors’ Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 3:30 p.m. Bingo: Every Thursday, 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355.
LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5) Lodge Hall: 13609 Hwy 36, Needville. Directions: Hall is located at the corner of Hwy 36 and FM 361, 1 mile from the traffic light in Needville. Hall Manager/Bookings: Dan Natho 979-618-1426. Hall Phone: 361-793-4742. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Contact Youth Leader Jaime Mikulec 832344-6222; or mikulecj@needvilleisd.com.
LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge Hall: 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas 75204. From iH-35 East in Dallas, take iH-20 East. From iH-20 East, take iH-45 exit toward downtown Dallas. iH-45 runs into Hwy 75. From Hwy 75, turn right at the Bryan Street
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exit. From Bryan Street, turn right on Cantreal Street. Go on Cantreal Street until you come to Floyd Street. Turn 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 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, 7 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) Saturday, May 27—Private party Sunday, June 4—Homecoming: Dance, 2 to 6 p.m. Red Ravens, polka/variety. $10 Friday, June 9—The Fab 5, Beatles tribute. $10 Saturday, June 17—Gary Dossett Orchestra, big band music. Big band dress code. $15 Friday, June 23—Jeff Woolsey and Dance Hall Kings, country/western. $1
Lodge Hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). Directions: Hwy 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: 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. 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 91, SAN JACINTO (5) Lodge Meetings: quarterly meetings - TBA in the Věstník. For information, contact Lodge Secretary Vonda Smesny 713-870-7114.
LODGE 92, FORT WORTH (3) Sunday, June 4—Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse, country/western, 2 to 6 p.m. Admission $6 Friday, June 9—Tanglefoot ballroom dance, 8 to 11 p.m. $10 members/$17 non-members Tuesday, June 13—Ladies Circle, 10:30 p.m. Attention! Please note - This month only, the lodge meeting will be held on . . . Tuesday, June 13—Lodge meeting, 6 p.m. followed bygame night at Lodge 92, 7 pm. Tuesday, June 13—Trustee meeting at 5 p.m.; lodge meeting at 6 p.m.; game night at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 14—Sportsmens’ Club meeting, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m: Monthly meeting of hunting, fishing enthusiasts with speakers, prize drawings. Free and open to the public. Tuesday, June 27—Game night at Lodge 92 at 7 p.m.
Lodge Hall: 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth 76114. Directions: From iH-35 West in Fort Worth, take iH-30 West to the Henderson exit. Take Henderson North; it becomes Jacksboro Hwy (TX 199). Stay on this road north until Roberts Cutoff, which is a right off of Jacksboro Hwy. Hall - also known as National Hall - is on the right about 2 or 3 blocks down the road. Great Western inn Motel is on the corner. Hall Event/Rental Information: Call National Hall Events Manager Jon Durham 817-624-1361. 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: March, June, September, and December. For meeting date, time, and location, call President Gay Revel 361-649-4443.
LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE (7) Lodge Hall: 1156 FM 1303, Floresville. Directions: From Floresville, take FM 536 West for 3 miles to FM 1303; turn right and go 2 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, and location, contact President/Sales Agent John Vrla 214-906-3385 or email jvrla@cebridge.net.
LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO (7) Lodge Meetings: quarterly meetings on July 16 at 2 p.m.; October 15 at 12:30 p.m.; and December 10 at 12:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road, San Antonio.
LODGE 135, ENNIS (3) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of January, April, July, and October, 7 p.m. at Sokol hall, 2622 East Hwy 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. Sokol Hall is on the left.
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. For information, contact Lodge 142, Houston President Keith Kieschnick 832-627-2842; or Secretary Alice Jochen 979-743-3613. Youth Club Meetings: Same date, time, and location as adult lodge meetings. For information call, Youth Leader Catherine Manchack 832-443-0469.
LODGE 148, EL MATON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 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. For information, call 979-532-5884.
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 Hwy 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. For meeting time/location, call Secretary Ginny Prasatik 512-472-1721.
LODGE 157, LUBBOCK (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of every other month, 1 p.m. For meeting location, contact Secretary Cynthia Kristinek 806-763-7245; or via cjkristinek@yahoo.com.
LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Wednesday of February, May, and August. The November meeting is held the third Sunday. Watch the Věstník for meeting time/location. For information, contact President Sandra Jansa 325651-8045 or sandra.jansa@hotmail.com.
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, 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.) Lodge Information: Call Stephen Bliznak 979-251-4150; or Lenora Bliznak 979-277-8845.
LODGE 172, PASADENA (5) Note: Lodge 172 has closed its doors, and the building has gone up for sale. Until further notice, we only open the doors for our monthly lodge meetings, held the fourth Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. For information, contact Jo 713-628-3007.
Lodge Hall: 3609 Preston Road, Pasadena. Hall Phone: 713-487-3297. Regular Lodge/Covered Dish Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month, meal, 1 p.m. followed by meeting, 2 p.m. with the exception of November and December, as noted.
LODGE 177, ACADEMY (2) Lodge Hall: 711 Rio Poco, Little River. Directions: Hall is on the south side of Academy, just off Hwy 95, on the right. Hall Rental Information: 254-982-4530. Hall Phone: 254-982-4434. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at the hall: Board of Trustees meet at 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. For information, contact Melissa Wickel 979-249-7393. LODGE 180, BURLESON (3) Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month at the Burleson Police Department Building - Community Room, 1161 S. W. Wilshire, Burleson, 6 p.m. For 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 936-2957778; 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) Lodge Hall: 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington. Directions: Take iH-35 West to Fort Worth. Take iH20 East exit and proceed on iH-20 East until you come to Cooper Street exit. Take Cooper Street exit to the North. Stay on Cooper Street until you come to Mayfield Street. Turn right on Mayfield; go down and turn 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 for 4 miles. Hall is located on the right. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 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, and location.
LODGE 186, CALDWELL (1) Lodge Hall: 937 State Hwy 36, Caldwell. Directions: Hall 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. Directions: From Taylor, take Hwy 79 into Round Rock until you get to Sunrise. There will be a 7-11 store on the right. Turn right and proceed past
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Hopewell School. Continue through the four-way stop. Luther Peterson Boulevard is the first street on the left. From Temple, take iH-35 South. Just past Georgetown, exit on University Boulevard. Proceed to stop sign. Take left on University Boulevard. The third street is Sunrise. Turn right onto Sunrise. The second street to the right will be Luther Peterson Boulevard. Hall Rental Information: 512-255-1554; 512-771-4948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 to 3 p.m. at the hall followed by entertainment and potluck meal. Hall Rental Information: 512-255-1554; 512-771-4948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 to 3 p.m. at the hall followed by entertainment and potluck meal.
LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. at (unless otherwise noted) C and J Barbecue, 1010 South Texas Avenue in Bryan.
LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Friday, June 16—Glenn Lenderman and Friends
Lodge Hall: 197 Hughes Road, Lufkin. Hall Rental Information/Dance Reservations: George Scogin 936-875-2867. Lodge Meetings: Monday night before the third Friday night of the month, 7 p.m. at the 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 Phone: 281-373-9482; email spjstlodge196@gmail.com. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall; covered dish meal served - unless otherwise noted. For information, call Secretary Deann Beckendorf 254-275-8028. Youth Club Meetings: Contact Youth Leader Cadance Wager 713515-2835.
LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY (2) Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Taylor Hall, 100 4th Street, Eddy. For information, contact President Allen Trigg, Sr. 254-6245152.
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 March, June, September, 2 p.m.; and first Sunday of December, 1 p.m. - at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of March, June, September, 1:15 p.m.; and first Sunday of December, 1 p.m. - at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton.
LODGE 207, IOWA PARK (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. For meeting location, call Secretary Mary Hatter 940-322-8503.
LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Saturday of January, March, May, July, and September, 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 806-9903351.
LODGE 219, EL PASO (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m. For meeting location, call Secretary Edna Rivas 915-727-2048.
LODGE 229, ABILENE (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November, 6 p.m. at Rosa’s Cafe and Tortilla Factory, 1026 North Judge Ely Boulevard, Abilene. For information, contact Secretary Tammy Copeland 325-672-0577 or 325-721-5127.
LODGE 232, HOUSTON MIDTOWN (5) Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Czech Cultural Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto, Houston. For information, contact Secretary Catherine Anderson 713-726-1928.
LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT (2) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 12 noon. For meeting location, call President James L. Lee, iii 254-289-6816 or Secretary Melanie Zavodny 254-534-0807.
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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