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Lodge 18, Elgin: “Overall Beautiful Float” at Western Days
Lodge 18, Elgin members, left to right, Jim Mogonye, F.L. Meyer, Irene Vrabel, Charles Wilson, and David Meyer are ready to ride the float and promote SPJST in the Western Days Grand Parade on Saturday, June 24. The entry earned the “Overall Beautiful Float” award. More on page 6.
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Little miss Ryanne Popham of Lodge 107, Floresville takes a break from Youth Achievement Day activities while her puppy naps on Sunday, June 25 in Jourdanton. Ryanne is the daughter of Travis Popham and granddaughter of Connie Jo Popham.
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Vestnik Project...................................12 Youth Merit Points........................14-15 Czech Culture ....................................21 Advertisements .................................21 Lodge Calendar .................................22 Vestnik Survey...................................24
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Lodge 4 Hallettsville couple celebrates anniversary
Congratulations to 2017-2018 District Seven Queen Leah McDonald, left, and Duchess Mallory Velasquez, both of Lodge 185, New Braunfels. They were crowned at District Seven Youth Achievement Day held June 25 at Jourdanton ISD. District Seven YAD photos and results appear on pages 18 to 20 of this week’s Vestnik.
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SPJST HOME OFFICE PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 800-727-7578 • 254-773-1575 Fax: 254-774-7447 www.spjst.org VĚSTNÍK EDITOR/ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC Office: 254-773-1575 • Mobile: 254-534-0807 VĚSTNÍK Fax: 254-773-8087
email: vestnik@spjst.org
SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC Office: 254-773-1575 Mobile: 254-534-2902 email: vanicek@spjst.com
VICE PRESIDENT HIRAM DIXON, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM Office: 254-773-1575 Mobile: 254-231-7722 email: hiramd@spjst.com
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER LEONARD D. MIKESKA, FIC Office: 254-773-1575 Mobile: 254-721-4739 • Home: 254-778-3720 email: leonardm@spjst.com
DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING/ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES ROY VAJDAK Office: 254-773-1575 email: royv@spjst.com
DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CFFM PO 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 PO 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 CAMP 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
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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, PO 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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and wish to continue receiving it, please let us know so that we will continue to send it to you. And, let us know if you would like to receive the Věstník by mail, email, or both. We must hear from you by July 15. If we do not hear from you, your name will be dropped from the Věstník mailing list :( I hope that you take a moment and respond today. We occasionally send out these surveys to make sure that the Věstník is being received by members who do indeed wish to receive it each week. Now, I have a very special request. Many of our members who receive the Věstník are homebound or in retirement centers and assisted living facilities. These members may or may not have the ability to respond to the survey on the back page. If you know someone who cannot respond but wishes to continue receiving the Věstník, please reach out and help them so that their Věstník does not stop coming. Please contact me if you have questions.
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Districts One/Four/Five Camp SPJST ENC, Ledbetter (1) (4) (5) July 8 District Two YAD • Lodge 47, Seaton (2) July 9 Lodge 15, Buckholts “Lunch at the Lodge” Fundraiser (2) July 12-16 District Two Camp • SPJST ENC, Ledbetter (2) July 14 District Four Lock-In • Lodge 49, Rowena (4) July 14-15 Lodge 47, Seaton Barbecue Cookoff (2) July 16 District Six YAD • Taiton Community Center (6) July 16 Lodge 6, Cottonwood Picnic (3) July 16 Lodge 84, Dallas Lakeside Picnic (3) July 18-19 SPJST Supreme Lodge Meeting, Temple July 19-23 Districts Three/Six/Seven Camp (3) (6) (7) SPJST ENC, Ledbetter July 22 SPJST Sales Agents’ Special Training: Life Insurance as Business Insurance Lodge 81, Needville (5) July 23 District One YAD • Caldwell Civic Center (1) July 23 District Five YAD • Lodge 88, Houston (5) August 5 SPJST State Youth Achievement Day Mayborn Center, Temple Aug. 11-13 SPJST Corpus Christi Getaway Weekend August 16 District Three Outing • Hurricane Harbor August 20 Lodge 4, Hallettsville Family Day St. Mary’s Hall (6) August 26 Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Kolace Workshop (1) August 27 Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Country Store Snook VFD Barbecue (1) Sept. 4 Labor Day • SPJST Home Office Closed Sept. 9 Lodge 48, Beyersville Annual Fundraiser (2) Sept. 10 Happy Grandparents Day! Sept. 10 Lodge 9, Snook Grandparents Day Program (1) Sept. 16 SPJST Sales Agents’ Special Training: 3 Hours Using Fraternal Benefits as Selling Tool Lodge 81, Needville (5)
A four-hour continuing education class “Life Insurance as Business Insurance” will be held Saturday, July 22, 2017, at SPJST Lodge 81, Needville.
The class is from 10 to 2 p.m. The class is open to all SPJST sales agents in all districts, and the instructor is Fraternal Field Manager Delisle Doherty. To RSVP, please email Fraternal Field Manager Delisle Doherty at delisled@sbcglobal.net so that he can have a head count for lunch. —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%
Dear SPJST and the Scholarship Committee, Thank you for selecting me as one of the recipients of a scholarship this year. I am honored to receive it and appreciate the financial support it will provide. I will be attending Sam Houston State University this fall, majoring in music therapy and am ready to start the next chapter in my life. Thank you, again, for this generous gift. Simona Buccigrossi Lodge 32, Victoria —SPJST—
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Dear Officers and Members of SPJST, Thank you so much for choosing me to be a recipient of the SPJST scholarship. I am truly happy to be a part of this great organization and appreciate the opportunities that it provides to its members. My family and I are proud that I received this scholarship; it will truly help me gain the education needed to reach my goal of becoming a high school choral director. My mother Patricia Janak Redding is especially proud and thankful, as this same scholarship also helped her with her college expenses when she graduated from high school in 1989. Thank you for all that the SPJST has done for our family. Best regards, Maryssa Redding Lodge 4, Hallettsville —SPJST—
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State FAC shares July fraternal updates
Reserve Your Room Now for the End of Summer Getaway Good times are in store for you at the 11th Annual Corpus Christi Getaway! Make plans now to join old and new friends on August 11 to 13, 2017, for a fun-filled weekend. Last year, approximately 368 men, women, boys, and girls from across the state enjoyed the weekend fraternal celebration. As in years past, SPJST rooms are blocked at the Emerald Beach Hotel in Corpus Christi. As of June 21, there were 22 rooms with doubles available for both Friday and Saturday and 15 rooms with king beds available. This is out of the 150 rooms blocked that were set aside for the event. There are seven cabana rooms on the beach that are available. If you have not already done so, please make your reservations as soon as possible by calling the hotel at 361-883-5731 and refer to group code “SPJ” to assure proper room rates. Rates will change Thursday, July 27 to summer rates. If you have any problems or concerns while making your reservation, please ask to speak with Mary Alice. The 2017 celebration officially kicks off with the Friday night Aloha Party. Saturday’s events will once again include sand sculpting, horseshoes, 42 dominoes, bunco, the evening awards presentation, and music by Chris Rybak. If you have any questions about the event in general, please contact Frank at by email at frankh@spjst.com or call 254-534-0681.
SPJST Youth Achievement Day District Youth Achievement Days are underway. Please go and attend your District YAD and show your support to the SPJST youth. I am sharing the dates and places of your district’s Youth Achievement Day. They are:
District One—Sunday, July 23 Caldwell Civic Center District Two—Saturday, July 8 Lodge 47, Seaton District Five—Sunday, July 23 Lodge 88, Houston District Six—Sunday, July 16 Taiton Community Center
State Youth Achievement Day August 5 Mark your calendar to be at the Frank Mayborn Convention Center in Temple
on Saturday, August 5 for SPJST State Youth Achievement Day. Please come out and support our SPJST youth at district and state competition. Our youth are the future leaders of this organization, community, and state.
SPJST Weekend Retreat Great news! During the April Supreme Lodge meeting, it was unanimously approved to have an adult weekend retreat in 2017 at the SPJST Camp. Plans are in the works for the retreat to be September 22 to 24. ENC Camp Executive Director Jeb Lapeyrolerie and I will be working on coordinating activities. We are planning some unique elements for this weekend retreat. Make sure to check your Vestnik for updates on the adult camp program and my monthly newsletter.
July 4, 2017 As we prepare to observe our nation’s Independence Day, I want to share some information about Independence Day. The information below can be found on the National Archives webpage http://www.archives.gov/press/press-releases/2005/nr05-83.html Did you know . . . Independence Day should actually be July 2? And other little known facts about The Declaration Of Independence. Washington, D.C. . . . America’s revolutionary Charter of Freedom, the Declaration of Independence is a document upon which our nation’s founding principles were established. The National Archives will celebrate the 241st anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence with its traditional Fourth of July program. History lovers young and old can view the Declaration of Independence and speak with actors playing those who signed this important document! All programs are free, open to the public, and take place at the National Archives Building on Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th Streets, N.W. Washington D.C. The Declaration of Independence set the course for our nation on a journey of freedom, which also led this historic document on its own journey. For example, did you know . . . Who authored the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence, which was then edited by John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. Jefferson took their edits and incorporated them into what would become the version finally adopted.
Independence Day should have been July 2. July 2,1776, is the day that the Continental Congress actually voted for independence. John Adams, in his writings, even noted that July 2 would be remembered in the annals of American history and would be marked with fireworks and celebrations. The written Declaration of Independence was dated July 4 but wasn’t actually signed until August 2. Fifty-six delegates eventually signed the document, although all were not present on that day in August. Who signed and in what order? John Hancock signed first, with a large hand right in the middle because he was the President of the Congress. The others signed by state delegation, beginning in the upper right in one column, and then proceeding in five other columns, arranged from the northernmost state (New Hampshire) to the southernmost (Georgia). Who signed last? It is believed Thomas McKean of Delaware was the last person to sign. When Congress authorized the printing of an official copy with the names attached in January 1777, McKean’s name was not included. He signed after that date, or the printer made a mistake by omitting him. Here is one more fun fact. Line of Descent – Actress Reese Witherspoon is a direct descendant of John Witherspoon, one of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence. John Witherspoon is pictured in a Barry Faulkner Mural, entitled “The Declaration of Independence,” which illustrates 28 delegates to the Continental Congress of 1776. This newly restored mural is hanging in the Rotunda of the National Archives.
Member Referrals Wanted: Participate in the Monthly Prize Drawing! When it comes to getting new SPJST members, there is no substitute for member referrals. When an SPJST member
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refers a friend or family member for membership in SPJST, he or she is helping to build a stronger and more active lodge. It also qualifies you to participate in the monthly referral card drawing contest.
Monthly Contests! All referral cards received during a given month will go into a drawing for three $25 Walmart gift cards. The individual making the referral also benefits SPJST by helping to build a stronger and more active local lodge. On a related note, SPJST is looking for men and women who believe in the fraternal ideal and would like to consider the benefits of being an SPJST Sales Agent.
SPJST FAC Assistance We are here to help if you need assistance. Please feel free to call me at 254534-0681; email frankh@spjst.com or Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez 800-727-7578; 254-773-1575; or email tammym@spjst.com. Your District FAC is also available to assist you. District FACs are:
District One FAC Kyle Skrabanek 979-820-0531 District Two FAC Ruth Hanusch 254-771-0193 District Three FAC Vicki Sims 214-763-0341 District Four FAC Janeece Williams 806-990-3351 District Five FAC Don Fruin 832-651-5388 District Six FAC Helen Zabransky 361-798-3347 District Seven FAC Theresa Haag 830-625-8262 Fraternally submitted, Frank Horak State Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST—
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Betty Ann Kiefert achieves 50 years of membership
SPJST Lodge Section The deadline for all Věstník items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to: Questions? Call 800-727-7578
Lodge 4, Hallettsville meets this Sunday
Lodge 4, Hallettsville meets this Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce meeting room at 3 p.m. Final plans will be made for our annual family day to be held Sunday, August 20 at St. Mary’s Hall. The July 9 meeting will include door prizes and lunch as usual. We hope to see you there! Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—
SPJST Věstník Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: 254-773-8087
Email: vestnik@spjst.org
Lodge 15, Buckholts hosts “Lunch at the Lodge”
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Dear Readers, Lodge 15, Buckholts will host a “Lunch at the Lodge” fundraiser on Sunday, July 9, 2017, at the lodge hall, located on Highway 36 in Buckholts. Serving is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the menu is meatloaf and sauce, green beans, mashed potatoes, banana pudding, and iced tea or water. The cost is $9 per plate, and plates will be available
Happy 35th Anniversary, Philip and Annie Vahalik of Lodge 4, Hallettsville!
Philip and Annie Vahalik were pleasantly surprised with a 35th wedding anniversary dinner at Frances Marie’s Mexican Restaurant in Victoria on Saturday, June 10, 2017. In attendance were their children Nicholas, Sarah, Asher, and Charlie Vahalik, Elizabeth, Jordan, and George Hargrove, Jonathan Vahalik and guest Jordyn Evans. Also in attendance were sisters Patricia and Barbara Vahalik, and Patsy and Helen Zabransky. Annie and Philip were married June 5, 1982, in Hallettsville. Philip and Annie and their family are all members of Lodge 4, Hallettsville.
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for dine-in or take-out. Proceeds will benefit restoring the historic lodge building. Please make plans to come out and join us on Sunday, July 9 for a delicious meal while making a difference in helping us restore the historic Lodge 15 hall. Please give me a call at 254-721-3902 if you have any questions. Fraternally, Sandie Fischer, Treasurer —SPJST—
Lodge 18, Elgin hosts float in Western Days parade
Here we are all set to enjoy the summer! Our meeting was short and sweet. We had the SPJST Float here for the Western Days parade on Saturday, June 24, 2017. We had the officers and F.L. ride the float; it was fun. Melanie and David do such a great job. I don’t think we give them enough thanks. Melanie and David, we here in Elgin are grateful for all you do. We received the “Overall Beautiful Float” award and were featured in the Elgin Courier. We have Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six on Sunday, July 16; Sunday, July 30 will be The Lost Cause. These are two good bands. We have a great dance floor and a nice, cool hall. What better way to enjoy a Sunday afternoon. Charles, David, and F.L. are still working on the youth room. It is really looking good. Great job, guys! We had two guests - our scholarship winner Randon Whitsitt and his grandmother. Thank you for coming to our meeting. It’s nice to meet the young people we help. We had good news. There was no major damage to the roof, but we need to replace one air conditioning unit. Having no other business, it was time
Lodge 28, East Bernard honored several members at a luncheon on Sunday, May 21, 2017, at Wharton County Library in East Bernard. Pictured, Tony Kelner, center, accepts a 50-year membership pin for his sister Betty Ann Kiefert from State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak. Looking on is Lodge 28 Secretary Helen Kelner.
to sing “Happy Birthday” to Waldine Wieruscheske and me. There was no June wedding anniversary. Irene Vrabel, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 28 East Bernard meets this Sunday
Dear Members, Lodge 28, East Bernard will meet this Sunday, July 9, 2017, at 12 noon at Wharton County Library. We hope to see you there! Fraternally, Helen Kelner, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 30, Taiton to host District Six YAD on July 16
Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge 30, Taiton held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, June 8, 2017, at Elks Lodge. President Yvonne Marcaurele called the meeting to order. Members present recited the Pledge of Allegiance led by Bradley Krpec, and a moment of silence was observed for any sick or departed members. Secretary Marjorie Treumer called the roll of officers and members. She then read the minutes for the May meeting. Treasurer Lisa Bubela gave her report on the financial standing of our lodge. Lisa reported that there were no outstanding bills at this time. FAC Patsy Baker reminded the members of the upcoming events around the state. She reminded members that the dates for the End of Summer Getaway
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will be August 11 to 13 in Corpus Christi. Don’t forget to make your reservations. Youth Leader Lisa Bubela reported on the comings and goings of our youth program. She reminded members that District Six Youth Achievement Day will be Sunday, July 16 at Taiton Community Center. District Six Camp will be July 20 to 23 at Cooper Farm. State Youth Achievement Day will be Saturday, August 5 in Temple. District Six youth outing will be held on August 26 at Cooper Farm. The upcoming District Six YAD was then discussed. The menu was decided, and we will serve chopped barbecue beef on a bun with chips. President Yvonne Marcaurele then informed members present of the information received at the meeting held on Wednesday, June 7 with District Six Director Karen Kaspar, the District Six Officers, local lodge presidents, committee members, and any others that wished to attend. It was established that Lodge 28, East Bernard and Lodge 151, Wharton will host the fall district meeting. The date that was decided on for the next meeting was Saturday, October 7 at Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje hall. Happy birthday was wished to Patsy Baker. May she enjoy many more in the future. Happy anniversary was wished to Yvonne and David Marcaurele, Steven and Wendy Korenek, and Kirby and Everett Lange. We wish them many more years of wedded bliss.
Next Meeting—July 14 Our next meeting will on Friday, July 14 at Taiton Community Center. The adult meeting will begin at 6 p.m., and the youth club meeting will follow.
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What’s Happening at Lodge 13, Dime Box?
Lodge 13, Dime Box officers and members are happy and excited to report that after five years of fundraising, we have the money for the new roof. The work is almost finished on the roof, and all the beams are
The meeting was adjourned by President Yvonne Marcaurele. Fraternally yours, Marjorie Treumer, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 35, Elk reports on June meetings
On Wednesday, June 14, 2017, President Randy Pavelka called the SPJST Lodge 35, Elk and Elk Hall, Inc. meetings to order at 7:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by officers, members, and guests. Due to our secretary’s absence,
being cleaned then painted. Thank you to everyone who has contributed money, time, or sweat equity to get this done. —Submitted by Doris Ford
Tammy Pavelka read the minutes from the May meetings. No corrections were needed so they were approved as read. Treasurer Barbara Pavelka gave her reports, and they were approved as read. Floor Chairman Gene Pavelka gave his May report. District Three Director John Engelke attended and gave us updates on coming events. Bar Chairman Randy Pavelka presented his May report. Under new business, there was discussion on our lodge rules and regulations for hall rentals. Starting in 2018, there will be an increase in hall rentals to $600, plus a refundable $100 deposit for use of our kitchen. Tammy Pavelka made a motion to increase our fees for hall rentals, and Richard Brewer sec-
onded the motion. The motion carried. With no other business, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. We would like to wish two special members Gene Edward and Barbara Pavelka a very happy 50th wedding anniversary on June 24. They serve as floor chairman and treasurer. May they be blessed with many more years. Happy anniversary to Billy and Mari Kubitza, celebrating 10 years on June 23 and Danny and Kristi Kubitza, celebrating 19 years on June 26. Next Meeting—July 12 The next meeting will be Wednesday, July 12. Fraternally yours, Janie Brewer, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 18, Elgin hosts SPJST Float in Western Days Grand Parade
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 18, Elgin President David Meyer, right, proudly displays the blue ribbon award for “Overall Beautiful Float” at the Western Days Grand Parade on Saturday, June 24, 2017, in downtown Elgin. Looking on is Lodge 18 Vice President/FAC Jim Mogonye. PHOTO 2: Lodge 18
Secretary/Treasurer Charles Wilson and Reporter Irene Vrabel ride the float. PHOTO 3: Lodge 18 Trustee F.L. Meyer is ready to wave to the crowd. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 18 officers promote SPJST to the attendees at Western Days in Elgin.
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Lodge 51, Ellinger reports on June meeting
Simona Buccigrossi of Lodge 32, Victoria received the District Six Scholarship award at the La Vernia High School Senior Awards Night. Presenting the award is Lodge 32 President (and her grandfather) Franklin Elles.
Lodge 51, Ellinger met Friday, June 16, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. at Ellinger Fire Station. We were excited to welcome 16 members to the meeting included Sales Agent Edna Berkfeld. President Calvin Hlinsky opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. We then observed a moment of silence for the deceased and ill members and for the troops serving our country. We discussed routine business with the main topic being our lodge’s annual picnic which was set for June 24. A sausage meal was served after the meeting. Thanks to everyone who brought side dishes and/or desserts. Fraternally, Burdine Divin, FAC —SPJST— By Justin Everett Lodge 24, Cyclone
Lodge 51, Ellinger hosts annual picnic
Lodge 51, Ellinger hosted its annual picnic supper on Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Hall. Attendees enjoyed social time before President Calvin Hlinsky called the gathering to order with the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was then observed. District One Director Donnie Victorick and wife Janice were welcomed. Fifty-year members were recognized. In attendance were Anton Becka, Michael E. Krenek, and Anne Marie Minar. We appreciate them sharing the afternoon with us. Director Victorick presented President Hlinsky with a plaque for the 2016 SPJST Enhanced Premium Award. Following a prayer, a homemade barbecue chicken and sausage supper was
Fritz Hodde of Lodge 18, Elgin Entertains in Granger
Summertime is here, and that means it’s time to relax and have fun. The Granger Picnic was the perfect place to do so. The picnic was held on Sunday, June 25, 2017, at SS Cyril and Methodius Recreation Center. Even though it did rain a little bit on my way there, I didn’t think it was a bad thing. The weather here has been so hot and humid, that a little bit of rain might be just what this area needed. I know the farmers in this central Texas area appreciated the showers very much. The picnic was a big hit and was just the thing everybody needed to get out of the house and have a fun time. The fried chicken plates were delicious and had
that good old-fashioned home-cooked flavor. I don’t know anyone in this state who doesn’t enjoy country home cooking, and the plates at Granger were a perfect example of that. The entertainment was provided perfectly by two great bands. First up, were the Ennis Czech Boys. I love those dual saxophones that Frankie Vrla and Chris Trojacek played on almost every song. That sound reminded me of the Vrazels’ Polka Band which made the music even more enjoyable. I just hope Frankie and Chris’ lips aren’t too sore, ha-ha! The highlight of the day had to be when Mr. Fritz Hodde showed up looking better than
ever. For those of you who don’t know, Fritz had been in the hospital for a while due to issues with his kidney. From prayers and strong medical help, Fritz came out of the hospital stronger than ever. It was such a wonderful sight to see Fritz back on stage squeezing away on his accordion with The Fabulous Six. However, Fritz’s daughter inlaw Diane did a great job filling in for him while he was recuperating. Nevertheless, Fritz and the Fabulous Six played great, and everyone loved them. Fritz was welcomed back with open arms and much love from everybody. I loved seeing all of the little ones
dancing along to the music as well. They sure did love doing “The Chicken Dance.” I even did the dance with them; it looked so much fun I just couldn’t resist. Parents, please keep in my mind, the kids may dance all they want, just make sure they are careful and do not get hurt. At the end of the dance, Fritz and the guys performed a medley of favorite polka songs as everyone gathered in front of the stage and sang along. Fritz then thanked everyone, and the band closed with the classic favorite, “Goodnight Irene,” which was written all the way back in 1892 by Huddie Ledbetter. The event had a great turnout, and everyone had a great time. Keep an eye out for many other polka dances and Czech events coming up this summer. —SPJST—
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served and enjoyed by all. After the meal, door prizes were awards and a silent auction was held. Thanks to all who donated items for the silent auction and also desserts that were served with the meal. Fraternally, Burdine Divin, FAC —SPJST—
Kiss Me, I’m Czech!
Lodge 80, Holland meets Tuesday, July 11
SPJST Lodge 80, Holland will hold its bimonthly meeting on Tuesday evening, July 11, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. This will be a combined meeting of the board of directors and the general membership. Please mark your calendar for the meeting date. We hope to see everyone on July 11. Fraternally, Rita Spinn, President —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas plans July 16 lakeside picnic
Dear Readers, Lodge 84, Dallas will host a lakeside picnic on Sunday, July 16, 2017! Please mark your calendars to join us as we enjoy a day of fun, fellowship, and food. Everyone is asked to bring a dessert and side dish to share; the lodge will provide meat, bread, and paper goods. Lodge 84, Dallas invites all members to a lakeside picnic on Sunday, July 16 at noon.
Also everyone is asked to bring their own folding tables and chairs, personal coolers with beverage of choice, and their own rod and reel if anyone wants to fish. Other games and entertainment will be provided. The picnic is from noon until 5 p.m. Lunch will start being served at 1 p.m. Keep an eye out in the Věstník for more information as details are confirmed, but mark your calendars for Sunday, July 16 to be with us as we celebrate the summer! It is sure to be a lot of fun! (See map below.) Fraternally, Anne Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 91, San Jacinto Honorary President Alvin Franta gets a kiss on the cheek from Lodge 91 Secretary Vonda Smesny at the June meeting. Brother Franta retired as president of Lodge 91 after serving for more than 30 years.
Lodge 133 San Antonio meets July 16
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Lodge 133, San Antonio will hold its second quarterly meeting on Sunday, July 16, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road. After our business meeting, we will enjoy a light lunch followed by a games party. Please plan to attend and enjoy some time with your friends and family. Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST—
Lodge 177, Academy to give $10,000 Lodge 92, Fort Worth to local organizations meets Wednesday, The regular meeting of SPJST Lodge July 5 177, Academy was called to order at 6
Dear Readers, Important Date Change . . . Lodge 92, Fort Worth will meet this Wednesday, July 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. Trustees will meet at 5:30 p.m. Please note the change in date due to a private event scheduled for our previous meeting date. Plan to attend these upcoming events and activities at Lodge 92:
Tuesday, July 11—Ladies Circle meets at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, July 11—Game night at Lodge 92 at 7 p.m.
p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, by President Otis Beck at Golden Corral Restaurant. It was the summer social for our lodge. All officers were present. Following a brief trustees meeting, the regular business meeting was dispensed with so
Lodge 32, Victoria member wins 3rd in State 4-H Roundup
Wednesday, July 12—Sportsmens Club, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This monthly meeting of hunting and fishing enthusiasts with speakers and prize drawings is open to the public and free of charge.
Friday, July 14—Tanglefoot ballroom dance, 8 to 11 p.m. Members are $10 and non-members are $17.
Tuesday, July 25—Game night at Lodge 92 at 7 p.m.
The address is 287 Autumn Wood Trail Mabank, Texas
Upcoming lodge events and rental information are available from Event Manager Jon Durham 817-624-1361 or visit www.nationalhallfortworth.com. We look forward to seeing you and enjoying these activities and events with you and your family at Lodge 92! Fraternally, Angela Paprskar Casteel Reporter —SPJST—
Simona Buccigrossi of Lodge 32, Victoria recently attended the State 4-H Roundup at Texas A&M University. She competed in the Share-the-Fun vocal category with the song “Settlin’” by Sugarland. Congratulations, Simona, on winning third place!
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that all members and guests present could enjoy a time of great food and wonderful fellowship.
Board of Trustees Bill called the board meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. All trustees were present. There was much discussion about several items: the condition and possible remedies for the repairs to the mens’ bathroom urinals at the lodge, replacement of tiles or flooring of the main lodge entryway, possible repairs to the parking lot - especially for the handicapped, checking into someone to shellac and/or wax the hall floors, and the status of air conditioning units of the lodge building. It was also reported that the insurance had been paid. Per the Bingo Commission, Lodge 177, Academy will donate this quarter to the following: Little River/Academy Volunteer Fire Department - $3,000; Churches Touching Lives for Christ (CTLC) - $1,000; Feed My Sheep $1,000; and Lodge Building Fund $5,000. Committee reports for May were turned in later to the secretary. Fraternally, Joanne Hutka Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—
Mikush family
Lodge 196 Houston-West sets July 16 meeting
All members of Lodge 196, HoustonWest—please note the following change for our next two lodge meeting. The time of 1 p.m. for the meal and 2 p.m. for the meeting are the same, but the dates have changed. The meetings will be held on Sunday, July 16 and Sunday, August 20. Please mark your calendars so that you will not miss these meetings. Fraternally, Don Fruin, Reporter —SPJST—
★ ★ 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.
Lodge 97, Placedo hosts quarterly meeting
Lodge 97, Placedo members met for their quarterly meeting on Friday, June 2, 2017, at Victoria Mall Community Room. President Gay Revel, front, far right, led the meeting that included officers’ reports and various business. A special report was shared on the Join Hands Day project with the local Victoria Hospice. Thanks to Lodge 97 members for their service in the community.
The annual Mikush reunion will be held Sunday, July 9, 2017, at American Legion Hall in Hallettsville. Registration begins at 10 a.m., and a potluck lunch will be served at noon. Please come and bring a dish and door prize to share. Tea and paper goods will be furnished. Allen Grones Lodge 4, Hallettsville
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July 8 Bartek family—at Ratibor Country Grill and Catering in Ratibor. For information, contact Amy Pagel Devereaux 254-9139256; or Paula Pagel Faris 512-8180259. Submitted by Paula Pagel Faris, Lodge 47, Seaton.
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(Ruzicka) Tomasek (Charlie), Sophie (Ruzicka) Jekel (Conrad), and Julius Ruzicka (France)—at SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts Hall. For information, contact Robert Harris 972-746-7565; or 972899-4250. Submitted by Joseph J. Beran, Lodge 47, Seaton.
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July 23 Kresta family—at Moravia Hall in Moravia. For information and RSVP, contact Cindi 361-218-1234. Submitted by Marylyn Kresta Kubecka, Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje. —SPJST—
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July 9 John and Anna (Sefcik) Jez family—at Central Texas Sportsman’s Club at Lake Belton. Submitted by Irene Marek, Lodge 24, Cyclone.
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July 15 Ruzicka family: All descendants from the families of John Ruzicka (Mary), Rose
Lodge 142, Houston honors 50-Year Members
Lodge 142, Houston President Keith Kieschnick, left, presents Milton Kubena his 50year membership pin during the meeting held Sunday, May 16, 2017, at Lodge 88, Houston. Milton, also accepted his daughter Lynda’s 50-year membership pin on her behalf. The beautiful cake was enjoyed by all members present. Congratulations to this year’s 50-year pin recipients!
—Submitted by Pat Schleider, FAC
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Lodge 246 Morgan’s Point plans projects
Dear Members, Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point members gathered to enjoy lunch on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Jody’s Family Restaurant in Temple. While waiting for lunch, President James L. Lee, III called the meeting to order. Reports were presented by Vice President Charlie Herendon, Secretary Melanie Zavodny, Treasurer Ingrid Petrik, and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Susan Hutton. Members discussed upcoming community service projects including hosting an appreciation meal to recognize the first responders in Morgan’s Point Resort and assisting the Morgan’s Point Resort Police Department by stuffing candy bags for the annual Halloween carnival. Several Christmas projects to benefit children and families in need during the holiday season were also discussed. More information will be presented at the next meeting. The lodge participated in the 12th Annual SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration on Saturday, May 6 at Lodge 47, Seaton. Members assisted with registration, parking cars, and judging. Members planned to attend and participate in the Fourth of July parade and festivities in Belton.
Next Meeting—August 8 The next meeting will be Tuesday, August 8 at 11:30 a.m. at Jody’s Family Restaurant in Temple. We will continue to plan the first responders’ meal, Halloween treat bags for the community carnival, and Christmas projects. Fraternally, Melanie Zavodny, Secretary —SPJST—
Taking Their Toll
I took to the road it’s free I was told, till I went by the camera where I think I got rolled The price of a drive is now put on hold, my car has been sold to pay the darn tolls. ~ d.knape •••
Disasters
Poets write forever after, about each new home-grown disaster, while I admit likewise my poems, are all disasters on their own. ~ d.knape
Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point gives to, assists at SPJST Car Show
Thanks to Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point for sponsoring the participants’ goodie bags and the aerial photography at the 12th Annual SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration on Saturday, May 6, 2017. The lodge’s $500 donation is appreciated. Members assisted at the event with registering entries, parking vehicles, and other duties. Pictured are, left to right, President James Lee, III, Secretary Melanie Zavodny, Vice President Charlie Herendon, Treasurer Ingrid Petrik, and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Susan Hutton.
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SPJST Youth Section
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.
State Youth Director shares July updates
It’s summer, and you know what that means! It’s time for SPJST District Camps, District Youth Achievement Days (YAD), State Youth Achievement Day, and last, but not least, the Corpus Christi End of Summer Getaway. By the time this newsletter gets to you, Districts Three, Four, and Seven will have had their YADs. District Two YAD will be hosted by Lodge 47, Seaton on July 8; District Six YAD will be held at Taiton Community Center on July 16; Districts Five and One will both be held on July 23 - District Five will be at Lodge 88, Houston, and District One will be at Caldwell Community Center. I look forward to seeing your talents at these events! District camps start in July as well, and our 2016-2017 State Royalty will make their final public appearance at the July 4 parade in Belton, Texas. Our Leaders-In-Training Workshop was held at SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm on June 9 to 11. I had a great time engaging with our youth. The main concept of the camp was to convey the responsibilities of an LIT. This year was the year for new beginnings and firsts. This was the first group of SPJST youth to attend camp at this location under the new ownership of SPJST and use the newly renovated high ropes challenge course. This group was the first of many groups to have the opportunity to set the pace for centuries of new camp traditions for their predecessors. New camp songs were introduced, and Mr. Mike Spiller led us in team building and fun games for the LITs to use as fillers when things slow down this summer at camp. The youth put their heads together to work through lock
boxes, created a picture of what qualities a leader should have, and worked on cabin agreements. Everyone, including SPJST Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, enjoyed the new game that will be introduced at camp this year – Mass Organized Chaos. The group was treated to an outside dinner of grilled burgers with all the fixings, baked beans, chips, cookies, and soda provided and prepared by SPJST District One Director/Supreme Lodge Chairman Donnie Victorick and his awesome wife Janice. On Friday night, everyone enjoyed a dance and some time hanging out with newfound friends. I feel that everyone was able to take something away from this LIT camp, and this is what SPJST is all about! Thank you to Tammy Martinez and Katie Wilganowski and State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak for all of the help and support. A big thank you to all of the District Youth Counselors, their assistants, chaperones, and nurse Holly Narro who worked double duty without incident. The Vipers had the winning tee-shirt design, and I will be getting the shirts to the LITs hopefully before district camps. I know that many of our youth are excited about going to camp. Education and Nature Center Executive Director Jeb Lapeyrolerie and his staff are ready for our camps to begin. Once again, camp staff includes people from all around the globe as well as several past SPJST youth members. Let’s make this a summer that our youth will enjoy and have fond memories of the time they spent with their friends and family. Flag Day Contest Winners Congratulations to all of the winners in the Flag Day contest. Essay contest winners are:
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Grand Prize—Megan Ohnheiser Lodge 185, New Braunfels Ages Kindergarten to 8—Noah Garcia Lodge 40, El Campo Ages 12 to 14—Keith Wockenfuss Lodge 88, Houston Ages 15 to High School Senior— April Dvorak Lodge 25, Ennis
For their efforts, the division winners will be receiving a $50 gift card. For winning the grand prize award, Megan Ohnheiser with her winning essay will be receiving a $100 gift card. Congratulations to all of our winners, and thanks to the 20 boys and girls who entered the competition. Coloring Contest Winners Congratulations to Jade Lauderdale of Lodge 9, Snook; Madeleine Moore of Lodge 183, Arlington; McKenzie Burcie of Lodge 154, Fort Worth; Aubree Hastings of Lodge 107, Floresville; Morgan Oliver of Lodge 183, Arlington; and Garrett Mills of Lodge 185, New Braunfels. For their efforts, winners will be receiving a special package of goodies in the mail!
Districts Three/Six/Seven Wednesday, July 26 to Sunday, July 23 at SPJST ENC
Camp Tee-Shirts Still Available Deadline for camp tee-shirt orders was June 30. We are extending this year’s camp tee-shirt sale up to your district camp date upon availability. If you have not ordered your shirts, please do so. Tee-shirts will be delivered to summer camp, or you can have them mailed to you. Please contact the Home Office for ordering.
State YAD - Saturday, August 5 at the Temple Mayborn Center Please note that if any district first place winners cannot participate at State YAD then the second place winner will
Lodge 47, Seaton Welcomes New Youth Club Member
SPJST Summer Camp Summer camps are here! The scheduled dates are printed appear below. For more information, please give your DYC a call. Please know that if you are unable to attend your own district’s camping session, you are more than welcome to register for another camping session. If this is something you may be interested in, please contact the Home Office at 254-773-1575. Summer camp registration is Wednesday night from 7 to 9 p.m. Districts One/Four/Five Wednesday, July 6 to Sunday, July 9 at SPJST ENC
District Two Wednesday, July 12 to Sunday, July 16 at SPJST ENC
Corpus Christi End of Summer Getaway Don’t forget to book your rooms for the Corpus Christi End of Summer Getaway. Every year, SPJST members flock to Corpus Christi Beach for sun, fun, friends, games, and prizes. Be sure to book your room by July 27 to get the special SPJST room rate. I am looking forward to seeing everyone from across the state of Texas to let the good times roll! Fraternally, Lynette Talasek State Youth Director —SPJST—
District Two YAD this Saturday at Lodge 47, Seaton
District Youth Achievement Days District Youth Achievement Days are underway. The remaining schedule is: District Two - Saturday, July 8 Lodge 47, Seaton District Six - Sunday, July 16 Taiton Community Center District One - Sunday, July 23 Caldwell Community Center District Five - Sunday, July 23 Lodge 88, Houston
advance. If the second place winner cannot participate at State YAD then the third place winner will advance. If a winner cannot compete at State YAD, you or your District Youth Counselor must notify me no later then 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1. Deadline for all Special Category entries is Wednesday, August 2. If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Department at 254-7731575 or 800-727-7578.
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Lodge 47, Seaton welcomes Travis Ordogne, 5, to the youth club. Travis is the great-grandson of Werner (Sonkie) and Gloria (Nicky) Jatzlau of Lodge 13, Dime Box and Christine Bienski of Bryan. He is the grandson of Thomas and Donna Jatzlau of Lodge 13, Dime Box, and Felix and Debbie Chester of College Station. He is the son of Emily Ordogne (Jatzlau) of Lodge 13, Dime Box and Christopher Ordogne. His uncle, William Jatzlau represented Lodge 13 and District One as State Duke in 2003-2004. Travis enjoys playing on his computer, reading, and playing with younger brother Andrew. Travis starts kindergarten in the fall. He is very excited to become a youth club member and get involved in SPJST. —SPJST—
Dear Members and Vestnik Readers, A warm welcome is extended to all District Two members, families, and friends to attend our annual District Two Youth Achievement Day to be held Saturday, July 8, 2017, at Lodge 47, Seaton. A special welcome is also extended to Supreme Lodge Officers, Directors, families, and friends. New youth members and those interested in becoming a member—we especially invite you to join in the excitement. We are very proud of our District Two Youth. We have many talented youth, and your support in attending their special day will be very much appreciated. We wish each participant the very best. As always, every youth participating is a winner. The flag presentation and welcome begins at 10:15 a.m. Here is the day’s schedule: 8:15 a.m. Workers arrive for a briefing of work duties (Please arrive on time) 9 a.m. Registration of all entries
10 a.m. ***Registration ends promptly***
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10:15 a.m. Flag presentation, welcome, and introductions
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10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Lunch available - chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, roll, and tea will be served for $5 per meal. Desserts will be sold by Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club.
12 noon • Introduction of royalty contestants escorted by parents • Craft judging begins • Royalty competition • Introduction of royalty dukes and duchesses • Comments from our 2016-2017 Royalty Court • Announcement 2017-2018 Royalty Court Break
Individual talent/group talent Silent auction of pies Viewing of crafts Live auction of each age category first place winning pies (All proceeds will benefit each camper’s online registration fee.)
Awards—special presentations, craft, talent, merit points, and participation 5:30 p.m. (approximately) Closing comments
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, July 8 at Lodge 47, Seaton! Following YAD, a mandatory brief camp chaperone and LIT training will be held. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor Cristy Girod and Amber Bartek Assistant DYCs —SPJST—
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District Two Camp begins Wednesday, July 12; ends July 16
Dear District Two Campers, We are really excited about the 2017 “Live the Adventure of SPJST” camp theme. A lot is planned for campers of all ages. Camp will begin on Wednesday, July 12 and complete on Sunday, July 16. We are asking that chaperones and LITs arrive at 6:30 p.m. to prepare for your group’s arrival at 7 p.m. Other campers are asked to not arrive earlier than 7 p.m. since registration is
from 7 to 9 p.m. If you cannot arrive before 9 p.m., then arrangements must be made with Patsy. Registration will be held in the dining hall, but please leave luggage in the vehicle until you are assigned a cabin. Parents or those dropping off campers must stay until all registration has been completed for each camper. All marked medication must be turned in to the nurse in the original bottle and a clear plastic bag. There should only be enough medication for the time needed at camp. Any cell phone, electronic device including an iPod, Nintendo DS, MP3 player, radio, and headset must not be
brought to camp. All cell phones, other than those of chaperones will be turned in at registration if brought on camp grounds. This rule is for all campers and LITs. If any of the above is discovered, a call may be made to the parents by the DYC. District Two is not be responsible for any lost or damaged items. Cameras must be marked and turned in to the chaperone. Please do not bring any food or drinks. Plenty will be provided. Each camper is asked to please bring a labeled water bottle. There will be plenty of water jugs around camp.
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Things to bring to camp r Twin sheets, pillow, light blanket r Towels and washcloths for 4 days r Personal articles (toothbrush and toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, hairbrush) r Clothes for 5 days, including undergarments (includes 1 extra set) r Tennis shoes/closed-toe shoes 2 pair if wearing one pair in pond r Flip-flops only to be worn to pool r Bag for dirty clothes with child’s name written on it r Shaving cream (non-menthol) turn in a registration r Sunscreen
July Vestnik Project - National Parents’ Day
This project earns a maximum of 1 point in the SPJST Youth Clubs Merit Points System. Mail completed project no later than June 15, 2017 to: SPJST Youth Program c/o SPJST Home Office • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 Name___________________________________________________________________Age______________ Lodge______________
NATIONAL PARENTS’ DAY
National Parents’ Day was established in 1994 when President Bill Clinton signed a Congressional Resolution into Law (36 U.S.C. § 135) for: recognizing, uplifting, and supporting the role of parents in the rearing of children. Even for those without parents, there are special people in our lives. National Parents’ Day honors all parents on the fourth Sunday in July. In May we celebrated mothers, and in June we celebrated fathers. It follows that in July we can bring all our parents together and show them some appreciation all at once. Parents play a vital role in the lives of children. From the day we are born, parents are our protectors, teachers, providers and role models. As families, they are the core of our communities. On National Parents’ Day we honor all parents do every day to raise up their children in a world that is constantly changing and challenging. Here are some ideas if you are looking for some things to do to make this years National Parents’ Day a memorable one 1. Create a personalized gift for your parents to signify and appreciate their role in your life. 2. Host a barbecue or family get-together. 3. Show appreciation for your family. 4. Compliment someone else on their parenting. https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-parents-day-fourth-sunday-in-july/
This is a good time to recognize the role your parents play in your life everyday. This day is aimed to promote responsible parenting and to recognize positive parental role models. It celebrates the special bonds of love between parent and child. Get creative and figure out the best way you can celebrate your parents or special people who support and protect you.
How Will You Celebrate Your Parents?
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Please label everything. Good suggestion for helping the younger campers: Place one day of clothing in a marked plastic bag. This will be tremendous help in getting ready for the early morning. Here is a list of some of the planned activities: swimming, the blob, high/low ropes course, paddle boats, kayaking, rifle range, bow and arrows, hayride, crafts, water slide, scavenger hunts, music, dancing, games, and so much more! Please contact your DYC if you have any questions. Parents, again, thank you for allowing us to spend quality time with your child. Every SPJST youth is special in their own way, and many “adventures” will be made at camp this year. See you on Wednesday, July 12 at SPJST Camp! Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor patsyk2011@yahoo.com Cristy Girod, Assistant DYC Amber Bartek, Assistant DYC —SPJST—
District Four youth invited to July 14 outing, lock-in
Please save the date - 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 185 New Braunfels youth: fun at summer camp Dear Readers, I went to camp at TBarM and had a blast. We swam, played games, learned about Jesus, and did the ropes course. I hope you are having a good summer. Madeline Kitchen —SPJST—
Lodge 142, Houston Welcomes New Youth Club Member
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Lodge 187, Round Rock Youth: Summer Fun
Lodge 187, Round Rock Youth Club members Mathieu and Luke McCarthy have fun at Catch Air in Round Rock. They are pictured dancing on a lighted LED floor at Catch Air.
Lodge 185 New Braunfels youth enjoys summer Dear Readers, Are you having fun this summer? I am. I am going to camp, swimming a lot, and eating tons of ice cream! Sincerely, Skeet Kitchen —SPJST—
SPJST State Youth Achievement Day Saturday, August 5 Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center RYDER BUTERA
Lodge 142, Houston welcomes Ryder Butera, age 11, to the youth club. His family includes mother Jenn Lewis, stepfather Bryan Lewis, older sister Autumn Ngo, little sister Embry Butera, and stepsisters Emily and Kailegh Lewis. Ryder is a gymnast. He is attending camp for the first time this year. He is in the sixth grade at James Bowie Middle School. —SPJST—
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Lodge 183, Arlington Welcomes New Youth Club Member
LAYNE OLIVER
Lodge 183, Arlington welcomes Layne Oliver, age 5, to the youth club. She is the daughter of Jeff and Candice Oliver; and the granddaughter of Jodie and Dana McAdams of Lodge 66, Waco. Her sisters are Morgan, Victoria, and Paige. Layne enjoys playing outside, doing gymnastics, and going to church. Her favorite holidays are Christmas, Halloween, and Easter. Layne is in kindergarten at Davis Elementary in Royse City ISD. She participates in fellowship church AWANA. —SPJST—
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2016 - 2017 Youth Club Member Update - Merit Points and Meeting Attendance
Fourth Quarter Merit Points and Meeting Attendance The totals below in the column labeled “Pts” are merit points earned in the June 2016 to May 2017 youth year. This is total merit points for the 20162017 youth year thusfar. Please see “What is the Merit Point System?” for complete information about the contest. The number in the column labeled “Mtgs” is the number of meetings each youth club member has attended from June 2016 to May 2017. Please see “What is an Active Youth Member?” below to determine number of meetings needed to participate in youth activities.
What is the Merit Point System? Youth club members earn merit points for participating in SPJST lodge, district and state activities. At the end of the youth year, points are totaled and the youth with the highest points in the youth club receive cash awards.
Contest Dates June 1, 2016 to May 31, 2017
Merit Point Contest Age Divisions Junior—Entering Kindergarten to Age 12 Teen—Age 13 to High School Senior
Rules The youth leader or assistant youth leader is responsible for keeping track of the merit points for each active member of the youth club. The points are to be sent to the State Youth Director on the Quarterly and Merit Point Reports each quarter. Youth club members are also encouraged to keep up with their points and turn them in to the youth leader on a quarterly basis. This system helps both the youth leader and the youth member keep better records of youth participation. Current, official Quarterly and Merit Point Reports, available from the State Youth Director may only be used in the Merit Point Contest. The Quarterly and Merit Point Reports sent to the State Youth Director by the youth leader will be kept on file for at least six months following the conclusion of the contest. Merit points are earned for only those activities listed under Youth Point Values. An activity can only earn points in one category on the point sheet. When in doubt about any activity earning points, contact the State Youth
Director prior to the contest conclusion. Everyone will be subject to the same rules in every contest. Failure to comply with any rule shall mean immediate withdrawal.
Merit Point Awards First through fifth place awards are presented in the junior and teen divisions of each youth club. The amount of points that top winners receive in both divisions will determine where the point rankings of the first through fifth winning categories begin. First place winners will be those equal to and 20 points below the top place winner in their age division. Second Place will be 21 to 40 points below the top winner in their age division. Third place will be 41 to 60 points below the top winner in their age division. Fourth place will be 61 to 80 points below the top winner in their age division. Fifth place will be 81 to 100 points below the top winner in their age division. Awards are presented on the lodge, district, and state levels in the junior and teen merit point contests. At each District YAD, the Home Office presents first through fifth place awards to qualifying junior and teen youth club members. The junior and teen with the most points in each district also receive recognition. In the event of a tie, all who tied for first place will receive the award.* Junior and Teen Point Awards First Place $30 Second Place - $25 Third Place - $20 Fourth Place - $15 Fifth Place $10
What is an Active Youth Member? A youngster with a current SPJST insurance certificate may enter the youth program the youth year that he/she will be entering kindergarten. To be considered active, youth club member must attend a majority (seven) of the monthly meetings during the year. The youth must attend the majority of these meetings at his/her home youth club. In those instances where a lodge does not have a youth club, the youngster may attend adult lodge meetings or the meetings of another youth club. The youngster will be eligible for camp and Youth Achievement Day (YAD) after the completion of his/her kindergarten
year. Active youth members must be single and not be pregnant or a parent. The age of the youth on June 1 of the current youth year will be the recognized age in the SPJST Youth Program (camp, YAD, contests, etc.). The youth year begins June 1 and ends May 31. Youth club eligibility ends when the youth graduates from high school. Dist Ldg Name Pts Mtgs
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District Number Lodge Number Youth club member Merit points earned June 2016 to May 2017 Youth club meetings attended June to May
Name
Pts Mtgs
Alexis Macik 54 Allison Wilkerson 79 Brayden Macik 52 Brett Withem 54 Caleb See 124 Charlee Sebesta 34 Colby See 159 Colton Alpha 59 Dakota Kienow 101 Grace Lewis 174 Hagan Sebesta 114 J. Beaux Hruska, II 96 Jade Lauderdale 102 Jaxson Brisco 46 Jaycie Brisco 46 Joey Sosa, Jr. 59 Joshua Green 98 Kade Junek 12 Kamree Walker 133 Kaylea Walker 116 Kennedi Withem 49 Kimber Sebesta 40 Kirk J. Macik 64 Kohl Junek 7 Konnor Eldridge 77 Kyleigh Hruska 123 Layla Sims 103 Madelyn Rodriguez 140 Makenzie Williams 73 Malorie Vacha 55 McKenzie Sebesta 40 Natalee See 107 Natalie Vacha 74 Payton Williams 64 Riley Green 98 Ryder Becka 57 Sierra Sebesta 119 Sydney Faust 77 Tatiana Tates 140 Wesley See 97 William See, IV 109 Zane Lauderdale 62 Abby Lopez 119 Addison Holcomb 105 Alexia Perkkio 17 Ashlyn Kellum 130 Braden Perkkio 9 Brandon Powell 57 Brylee Chmelar 110 Carson Parker 142
7 9 7 7 12 4 12 7 10 12 11 7 9 6 6 7 10 2 12 11 5 5 8 1 8 12 10 11 10 5 5 9 8 8 10 8 11 7 11 9 10 7 8 10 2 10 1 3 12 12
1 17 1 17 1 17 1 17 1 17 1 17 1 17 1 17 1 17 1 17 1 17 1 17 1 17 1 17 1 17 1 17 1 17 1 17 1 17 1 17 1 17 1 186 1 186 1 186 1 186 1 186 1 186 1 186 1 186 1 186 1 186 1 186 2 20 2 20 2 20 2 20 2 20 2 20 2 20 2 20 2 20 2 24 2 24 2 24 2 24 2 24 2 24 2 24 2 24 2 24 2 24 2 24 2 24 2 24 2 29 2 29 2 29 2 29 2 29 2 29 2 29 2 29 2 29 2 29 2 29 2 29 2 29 2 29 2 29 2 29 2 29 2 29 2 29 2 29
Chandler Sebesta 141 Cobey McCuller 107 Cullen Stone 5 Dillon Narro 180 Emma Loehr 117 Jacey Vykukal 17 Jada Parks 38 Kadie Hartman 77 Kanzie Mantey 36 Kellie Ihlenfeldt 23 Landon Vykukal 17 Macey McCuller 109 Macy Narro 173 Madison Kellum 121 Maylee Dowell 122 Millison Dowell 102 Mitchell Parks 33 Rylie Lloyd 117 Tabor Dowell 142 Weston Beasley 85 Wyatt Beasley 84 Ciara Coker 112 Elias Rose 111 Faith Vann 75 Jessica Enrique 121 Jessie Enrique, III 121 Keith Ramon 118 Kyle Brinkman 131 Makenzie Mendez 11 Marina Brinkman 127 Patsy Pineda 113 Trinidad Garcia 28 Aubrey Marshall 66 Ella Washam 87 Gabriel Daulton 99 James Teague, Jr. 112 Journie Gaines 94 Kenna Braden 98 Ramsey Washam 55 Sebastian Goodman 103 Sterling Marshall 106 Abigail Bruggman 54 Allison Evatt 35 Cade Campbell 93 Emily Evatt 74 Jennifer Hoelscher 76 Liam Evatt 60 Luke Ray 84 Macey Malcik 77 Meghan Malcik 89 Nash Campbell 93 Seth Ray 84 Shelby Bruggman 59 Ty Stock 89 Amanda Kaderka 100 Ayden Bean 5 Bailey Sumner 74 Brandon Girod 138 Cody Voigt 120 Collin Whatley 6 Colten Voigt 138 Emily Sumner 81 Hailey Girod 145 Hunter Voigt 120 Joey McDaniel 6 Kaden Kaderka 7 Kaitlyn Whatley 16 Kara Kaderka 91 Kileigh Weise 30 Kylee Halbrook 99 Lauren Jirasek 65 McKensie Falk 67 Timothy John Hajda 87 William Falk 13
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Abigale Mitchan 17 Anez Pina 5 Angelina Ringwald 120 Ariana Federle 148 Bayley Mitchan 12 Bella Mitchan 31 Braxton White 92 Brayden Gilliam 114 Brinley Belson 63 Camdon Bartek 138 Carson Erskine 65 Charles Nash Belson 56 Chase Alexander 146 Colton Regan 106 Dannikka Bartek 133 Dawsen Carter 94 Elisa Ranly 36 Emma Goonan 19 Emma Ranly 41 Emma Regan 136 Enrique Pina 5 Erin Perry 89 Fiona Galler 12 Garrett Festa 96 Hunter Bartek 151 Hunter Goonan 19 Ian Ranly 37 Jackson Dolgener 44 Jackson Erskine 64 James Bostick 91 Jaysen Carter 94 Jayten Burt 53 Josh Mitchan 35 Kal-El Martinez 125 Kasen Carroll 123 Katelyn Erskine 77 Kimora Davis 144 Kingston Davis 136 Koby Stone 50 Kyler Skrabanek 42 Kyndall Carroll 120 Logan Erskine 63 Lydia Federle 156 Madison Roantes 105 Mason Roantes 89 Morgan Porubsky 79 Payton Porubsky 26 Peyton Malina 6 R.J. Dolgener 38 Rebecca Federle 147 Ryan Festa 86 Seth Martinez 130 Tamryn Stock 62 Tyson Bilbrey 173 Zoe Talasek 85 Alyssa Nira 22 Brooke Newsom 121 Emily Filla 35 Hannah Stefek 66 Hayden Stefek 47 Kayla Wuensche 78 Laney Martinez 7 Makayla Newsom 118 Mason Bosley 25 Sarah Bosley 35 Trent Wuencshe 76 Trevor Wuensche 76 William Bosley 29 Brooke Tubbs 80 Clayton Taisler 94 Cole Vaughan 56 Hannah Ward 66 Mackenzie Barton 56 Molley Taisler 94
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Shelby Horak 115 11 Bailee Beckendorf 103 12 Christopher Crouch 22 2 Paetyn Beckendorf 96 12 Paul Crouch 10 2 Alexandria Johnson 116 11 Alexis Meyer 18 2 Dustin Johnson 28 3 Luke McCarthy 111 11 Aubrianna Dobecka 142 11 Carter Charanza 123 9 Dakota Holder 91 7 Payton Ferguson 35 5 Quinlan Dobecka 131 12 Rendon Dobecka 143 12 Amanda Droste 83 9 April Dvorak 146 12 Aubrey Roberts 105 10 Austen Holland 114 10 Brandon Droste 78 7 Chad Jurik 126 11 Cody Nelson 116 11 Erica Clark 29 3 Hanna Slovak 75 7 Hayley Slovak 84 7 Lane Slovak 65 7 Madison Holland 117 10 Maison Holland 80 8 Makenzie Nelson 142 11 Misty Dvorak 141 12 Olivia Zmolik 62 8 Pierce Tignor 128 10 Preston Sullivan 132 11 Samuel Zmolik 69 8 Davis Andreason 6 1 Jadie Jones 6 1 Jentry Jones 6 1 Josh Tucker 107 12 Kendall Tucker 119 12 Megan Ruzicka 151 12 Olivia Andreason 6 1 Ryan Ruzicka 148 12 Angel Pace 118 11 Athens Milan 42 6 Case Mason 81 11 Clark Jones 125 12 Dylan Kearney 68 11 Holly Jones 136 12 Isa Jolie 5 0 Jazmine Mason 109 11 Macy Jones 135 12 Madalyn Stoeppleman 113 12 McKenzie Burcie 117 12 Miles Jones 135 12 Rachael Humphreys 105 11 Gage Cornell 19 3 Reid Jones 140 12 Sophie Milan 123 12 Steven Suges 40 8 Sydney Milan 87 12 Victoria Suges 40 8 Brittney Higgins 85 8 Cassidy Higgins 56 5 Destiney Higgins 81 8 Madeleine Moore 57 7 Morgan Oliver 66 7 Brody Schwertner 147 12 Grace Schwertner 146 12 Olivia Schwertner 130 11 Colt Schwertner 111 9 Bella Schwertner 146 12 Cotton Wood 136 12 Hunter Wood 157 12 Sutton Schwertner 113 11
4 49 4 49 4 49 4 215 5 81 5 81 5 81 5 81 5 81 5 81 5 81 5 81 5 81 5 81 5 81 5 81 5 81 5 81 5 81 5 81 5 88 5 88 5 88 5 88 5 88 5 88 5 88 5 88 5 88 5 88 5 88 5 88 5 88 5 88 5 88 5 88 5 88 5 88 5 88 5 88 5 88 5 88 5 88 5 88 5 88 5 142 5 142 5 142 5 142 5 142 5 142 5 142 5 142 5 142 5 142 5 142 5 142 5 142 5 142 5 142 5 162 5 162 5 162 5 162 5 162 5 162 6 30 6 30 6 30 6 30 6 30 6 30 6 30 6 30
Morgann Wood 103 Tanner Wood 154 Tracy Schwertner 111 Addee Williams 121 Anna Gadway 87 Baley Stavinoha 92 Brady Dostal 37 Brianna Nesvadba 65 Bryce Nesvadba 52 Brylie Nesvadba 47 Carson Schultz 22 Colson Schultz 7 Elizabeth Dostal 57 Evan Stavinoha 85 Madison Schultz 64 Maxx Stavinoha 95 Miles Mikulec 37 Riley Mikulec 37 Samantha Dostal 62 Sierrah Sivils 4 Addison Brown 65 Addison Shaffner 105 Anahi Guerrero 82 Brinley Chmiel 53 Brooke Siblik 6 Catherine Casey 6 Cheyenne Parker 93 Daden Chmiel 106 Emma Shaffner 105 Hope Novark 23 Ian Fahrenhold 93 Jade Caffey 150 Jered Polly 51 Juan Guerrero 82 Denae Bronikowski 47 Keith Wockenfuss 178 Kinsley Parker 78 Lucas Cernosek 6 Megan Pflughaupt 127 Miriam Lambert 33 Nathan Polly 51 Reagan Siblik 6 Sean Moncrief 6 Sergio Guerrero 32 Tyler Parker 88 Aiden Hermis 35 Caden Le Manchack 5 Chris Ham 5 Dominick Robinson 10 Grace Owens 35 Grant Slaid 5 Gunnar Owens 15 Jolin Havies 35 Karley Kieschnick 68 Kaylee Kieschnick 67 Kyle Herrington 62 McKenzie Slaid 5 Ryder Butera 27 Zachary Coleman 27 Zoe Saxton 126 Alyssa Moyle 117 Delaney Bourque 42 Jaci Malovets 33 MacKenzie Collins 68 Tiffany Perez 61 Zachary Collins 69 Abigail Garrett 91 Andrew Kresta 112 Bethany Baker 158 Brett Bacak 115 Brittany Baker 154 Brooke Bacak 138 Emily Kresta 118 Faith Korenek 125
8 12 9 12 11 10 7 10 10 9 5 0 9 11 9 11 6 6 8 0 8 8 7 7 0 1 7 9 9 2 9 12 4 7 1 12 7 1 9 3 4 0 1 1 7 7 1 1 2 7 1 3 5 9 11 9 1 4 4 10 12 5 4 9 8 9 10 11 12 10 11 10 11 11
6 30 6 30 6 30 6 30 6 30 6 30 6 40 6 40 6 40 6 40 6 40 6 40 6 40 6 40 6 40 6 40 6 40 6 40 6 148 6 148 6 148 6 148 6 148 6 148 6 148 7 79 7 79 7 79 7 107 7 107 7 107 7 107 7 185 7 185 7 185 7 185 7 185 7 185 7 185 7 185 7 185 7 185 7 185 7 185 7 185 7 185 7 185 7 185 7 185 7 185 7 185 7 185 7 185 7 185 7 185 7 185 7 185 7 185 7 185 7 185 7 202 7 202 7 202 7 202 7 202 7 202 7 202 7 202 7 202 7 202 7 202 7 202 7 202
Grant Bubela 154 Kalynn Perry 110 Lauren Kresta 121 Luc Marcaurele 161 Shelby Krpec 123 Simone Riha 128 Adryanna Manzano 155 Aiyana Gonzalez 93 Angelica Manzano 155 Claire Manrriquez 46 Isabella Dominguez 11 Itzel Gonzalez 89 Kelly Taylor 131 Kierra Taylor 131 Maysen Manrriquez 31 Noah Garcia 100 Taylor Manrriquez 16 Trianna Manzano 148 Blake Zielonka 86 Brooke Piwonka 84 Camdan Zielonka 73 Chloe Zielonka 83 Myranda Zielonka 96 Taylor Thurmond 66 Tristan Voldan 66 Brandon Rew 64 Jacob Rebecek 54 Marcus Rebecek 66 Addisyn Hastings 29 Christian Lynn 132 Haleigh Singleton 50 Zeth Hastings 65 Abigail Schmidt 83 Briana Woodall 73 Cameron Woodall 76 Elizabeth Hancock 56 Elizabeth White 43 Emily Hancock 54 Ethan Hilbig 99 Garrett Mills 61 Gatlin Mills 99 Jacob Jurica 77 Jody Jurica 80 Jordan Woodall 145 Katherine Haag 82 Keriann Kallus 57 Leah McDonald 85 Madeline Kitchen 135 Madeline O’Gorman 97 Mallory Velasquez 103 Mary O’Gorman 105 Megan Ohnheiser 134 Noah Schmidt 46 Payton Mills 105 Rileigh Kitchen 122 Ross Jaroszewski 93 Skeet Kitchen 79 Tate Smith 59 Tyler Hilbig 104 Zack Howard 97 Adeline Mares 48 Amanda Hoggard 145 Ciara Popham 48 Diego Valdez 104 Frederick Lopez 71 Isabella Wiederhold 84 Joshua Spence 51 Katlyn Polasek 163 Kayla Fair 63 Kelly House 160 Madisynn De La Garza 70 Maecee De La Garza 89 Samara Valdez 104 —SPJST—
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Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Cotton Wood (49) 2nd - Bella Schwertner (49)
Saturday, June 24, 2017 • Lowake Community Center in Lowake, Texas
District Four Youth Achievement Day
Constructed Items - Wood
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Colt Schwertner (49) 2nd - Tracy Schwertner (49) 3rd - Grace Schwertner (49)
Ages 12 to 14 1st - Tanner Wood (49) 2nd - Addee Williams (215) 3rd - Olivia Schwertner (49)
Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Bella Schwertner (49)
Foods - Pies
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Grace Schwertner (49) 2nd - Hunter Wood (49)
Ages 12 to 14 1st - Tanner Wood (49) 2nd - Olivia Schwertner (49)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Morgann Wood (49) Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Cotton Wood (49)
Handicraft
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Hunter Wood (49) 2nd - Grace Schwertner (49) 3rd - Tracy Schwertner (49) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Tanner Wood (49) 2nd - Addee Williams (215)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Morgann Wood (49)
Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Cotton Wood (49) 2nd - Bella Schwertner (49)
Hobby Kits
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Colt Schwertner (49) 2nd - Hunter Wood (49) 3rd - Tracy Schwertner (49) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Tanner Wood (49)
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Tracy Schwertner (49) 2nd - Hunter Wood (49)
Needlework
Ages 12 to 14 1st - Addee Williams (215)
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Left to right, Cotton Wood (49), Colt Schwertner (49), Tanner Wood (49).
Foods
Left to right, Bella Schwertner (49), Grace Schwertner (49), Tanner Wood (49), Morgann Wood (49).
Handicraft
Left to right, Cotton Wood (49), Hunter Wood (49), Tanner Wood (49), Morgann Wood (49).
Hobby Kits
Left to right, Cotton Wood (49), Colt Schwertner (49), Tanner Wood (49).
Photography
Left to right, Cotton Wood (49), Tracy Schwertner (49), Tanner Wood (49), Morgann Wood (49).
Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Cotton Wood (49) 2nd - Bella Schwertner (49)
Photography - Motor Vehicle
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Tracy Schwertner (49) 2nd - Grace Schwertner (49) 3rd - Colt Schwertner (49) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Tanner Wood (49) 2nd - Addee Williams (215) 3rd - Olivia Schwertner (49)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Morgann Wood (49)
Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Bella Schwertner (49) 2nd - Cotton Wood (49)
Pictorial Arts
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Hunter Wood (49) 2nd - Grace Schwertner (49) 3rd - Colt Schwertner (49) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Olivia Schwertner (49) 2nd - Addee Williams (215)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Morgann Wood (49)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Morgann Wood (49)
Sewing
1st - Lodge 49, Rowena
Poster
1st - Lodge 49, Rowena
Scrapbook
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Hunter Wood (49)
Individual Talent
Ages 12 to 14 1st - Addee Williams (215) —SPJST—
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Sewing
Morgann Wood (49).
Left to right, Bella Schwertner (49), Hunter Wood (49), Olivia Schwertner (49), Morgann Wood (49).
Scrapbook and Poster Lodge 49 Rowena Youth Club
Left to right, Hunter Wood (49), Addee Williams (215). Merit Points
Top Junior Hunter Wood, left, and Top Teen Sutton Schwertner, both of Lodge 49, Rowena.
Saturday, June 24, 2017 • Lowake Community Center in Lowake, Texas
Pictorial Arts
Individual Talent
District Four Youth Achievement Day
Left to right, Tracy Schwertner (49), Addee Williams (215).
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Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Garrett Mills (185) 2nd - Gatlin Mills (185)
Sunday, June 25, 2017 • Jourdanton High School Cafetorium in Jourdanton, Texas
District Seven Youth Achievement Day
Constructed Items - Wood
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Zeth Hastings (107)
Ages 12 to 14 1st - Jody Jurica (185) 2nd - Ethan Hilbig (185)
Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Katie Haag (185) 2nd - Mary O’Gorman (185) 3rd - Mallory Velasquez (185)
Foods - Pies
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Megan Ohnheiser (185) 2nd - Zeth Hastings (107) 3rd - Kayla Fair (202) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Zachary Howard (185)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Leah McDonald (185) 2nd - Kelly House (202) 3rd - Jordan Woodall (185) Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Gatlin Mills (185) 2nd - Maecee De La Garza (202) 3rd - Katie Haag (185)
Handicraft
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Madeline O’Gorman (185) 2nd - Madisynn De La Garza (202) 3rd - Diego Valdez (202) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Ethan Hilbig (185) 2nd - Katlyn Polasek (202) 3rd - Jody Jurica (185)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Kelly House (202) 2nd - Samara Valdez (202)
Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Gatlin Mills (185) 2nd - Mallory Velasquez (185) 3rd - Garrett Mills (185)
Hobby Kits
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Megan Ohnheiser (185) 2nd - Jacob Jurica (185) 3rd - Christian Lynn (107) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Jody Jurica (185) 2nd - Katlyn Polasek (202)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Samara Valdez (202)
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Constructed Items
Left to right, Jody Jurica (185), Zeth Hastings (107), Garrett Mills (185). Foods
Left to right, Leah McDonald (185), Zachary Howard (185), Megan Ohnheiser (185), Katie Haag (185). Handicraft
Left to right, Kelly House (202), Ethan Hilbig (185), Madeline O’Gorman (185), Gatlin Mills (185).
Hobby Kits
Left to right, Samara Valdez (202), Jody Jurica (185), Megan Ohnheiser (185), Gatlin Mills (185).
Needlework
Left to right, Ethan Hilbig (185), Megan Ohnheiser (185).
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Megan Ohnheiser (185) 2nd - Kayla Fair (202)
Needlework
Ages 12 to 14 1st - Ethan Hilbig (185)
Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Maecee De La Garza (202) 2nd - Mallory Velasquez (185) 3rd - Mary O’Gorman (185)
Photography - Motor Vehicle
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Madisynn De La Garza (202) 2nd - Zeth Hastings (107) 3rd - Madeline O’Gorman (185) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Katlyn Polasek (202) 2nd - Ethan Hilbig (185) 3rd - Zachary Howard (185)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Leah McDonald (185) 2nd - Kelly House (202) 3rd - Samara Valdez (202)
Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Mallory Velasquez (185) 2nd - Mary O’Gorman (185) 3rd - Gatlin Mills (185)
Pictorial Arts
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Madeline O’Gorman (185) 2nd - Madisynn De La Garza (202) 3rd - Diego Valdez (202) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Ethan Hilbig (185) 2nd - Katlyn Polasek (202)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Kelly House (202) 2nd - Samara Valdez (202)
Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Garrett Mills (185) 2nd - Mary O’Gorman (185) 3rd - Katie Haag (185)
Science and Education
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Madeline O’Gorman (185) 2nd - Megan Ohnheiser (185) 3rd - Christian Lynn (107)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Jordan Woodall (185)
Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Katie Haag (185) 2nd - Mary O’Gorman (185)
Sewing
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Megan Ohnheiser (185) 2nd - Diego Valdez (202)
VĚSTNÍK
Ages 12 to 14 1st - Katlyn Polasek (202)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Kelly House (202) 2nd - Samara Valdez (202)
Scrapbook
Individual Talent
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Megan Ohnheiser (185) 2nd - Madeline O’Gorman (185)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Leah McDonald (185)
1st - Lodge 185 New Braunfels Madeline O’Gorman Mary O’Gorman Katie Haag Mallory Velasquez
Junior Group Talent
1st - Lodge 202, Jourdanton Kayla Fair Kelly House Katlyn Polasek Diego Valdez Samara Valdez
Senior Group Talent
District Queen Leah McDonald (185) District Duchess Mallory Velasquez (185)
Royalty
First Runner-Up Queen Kelly House (202) First Runner-Up Duchess Katie Haag (185) —SPJST—
Pictorial Arts
Left to right, Kelly House (202), Ethan Hilbig (185), Madeline O’Gorman (185), Mallory Velasquez (185).
Science and Education
Left to right, Jordan Woodall (185), Madeline O’Gorman (185), Garrett Mills (185).
Sewing
Left to right, Kelly House (202), Katlyn Polasek (202), Megan Ohnheiser (185), Katie Haag (185). Individual Talent
Left to right, Leah McDonald (185), Megan Ohnheiser (185), Mallory Velasquez (185).
Sunday, June 25, 2017 • Jourdanton High School Cafetorium in Jourdanton, Texas
Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Mallory Velasquez (185) 2nd - Garrett Mills (185) 3rd - Mary O’Gorman (185)
Left to right, Leah McDonald (185), Katlyn Polasek (202), Madisynn De La Garza (202), Maecee De La Garza (202).
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District Seven Youth Achievement Day
1st - Lodge 185, New Braunfels
Photography
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Sunday, June 25, 2017 • Jourdanton High School in Jourdanton, Texas
District Seven Youth Achievement Day
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Junior Group Talent Lodge 185 New Braunfels
Scrapbook
Left to right, Mallory Velasquez, Mary O’Gorman, Madeline O’Gorman, Katie Haag.
Lodge 185, New Braunfels Youth Club
Senior Group Talent Lodge 202 Jourdanton Left to right, Kelly House, Katlyn Polasek, Kayla Fair, Samara Valdez, Diego Valdez.
LEFT PHOTO: Congratulations to District Seven Queen Leah McDonald, second from right, and Duchess Mallory Velasquez, both of Lodge 185, New Braunfels, and first runner-up queen Kelly House of Lodge 202, Jourdanton and duchess Katie Haag of Lodge
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Top Junior Madeline Kitchen, left, of Lodge 185, New Braunfels and Top Teen Katlyn Polasek of Lodge 202, Jourdanton.
185, New Braunfels. RIGHT PHOTO: Queen Leah is pictured with her parents Sherry and Tim McDonald, and Duchess Mallory is pictured with her mother Andrea Velasquez, right. They will represent District Seven at the state competition on August 5 in Temple.
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ello and welcome to Radio Prague’s Czech language course Czech by Numbers, which explores numbers and their usage in everyday Czech speech. This is lesson number seven lekce číslo sedm. The word for the number seven - sedm - is very similar in all Slavonic languages, and you can hear how much the sound resembles the English numeral.
Seven is considered to be a lucky number in many cultures. Sedmička je šťastné číslo. In folk tales and fairy tales, characters and objects often occur in sevens, for example, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Sněhurka a sedm trpaslíků; and there are also the useful seven-league boots - sedmimílové boty, and, of course, the Seven Wonders of the World - sedm divů světa - and so on and so forth. The figure of seven is called sedmička, as we said before. The word can be used to describe a molar tooth, the seventh
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grade in school or a number 7 tram. In colloquial language, the word sedmička means a 7.5 decilitre bottle of wine. Sedmák is a seventhgrader and one seventh is sedmina. The ordinal number is sedmý. A well-known expression být v sedmém nebi means to be in the seventh heaven, to be extremely happy. A similar word, sedma, means a seven in cards. The expression zelený jak sedma, literally “as green as a seven,” describes someone who is feeling sick and looks pale. The expression comes from the picture of green leaves on the card. Sedmilhář, literally a “seven-liar” is just a poetic word for a liar, for someone who likes to make up stories. A similarsounding, also rather poetic word is sedmikráska - a “seven-beauty” in literal translation, meaning a daisy. And that’s it for today; we’ll be back. Till then, good-bye - na shledanou.
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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. First/Third Tuesdays Tarok Lessons with Tarok Champion Jimmie Coufal—at Czech Heritage Museum, 119 West 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.
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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; 979-968-9399; or email info@czechtexas.org.
July 7 TCGS (Texas Czech Genealogical Society) Free Genealogy Research Workshop—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the TCGS Library in the lower level of the SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main Street, Temple: Limited to the first 10 TCGS members who pre-register by email to fkalbac@verizon.net; or by calling 972423-7072. Pre-registration deadline is June 30. Visit www.txczgs.org. —SPJST—
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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: Work has started on the bridge and is expected to be completed by September. Until then, there is a detour to the hall. See directions below. Don’t let a little detour deter you from attending all lodge events! Saturday, July 8—Hrabal reunion Sunday, July 9—Sonnenberg/Radke reunion Friday, July 14—Picnic workday Saturday, July 15—Picnic workday Sunday, July 16—120th Annual Lodge Picnic Friday, July 21—Social Saturday, July 22—Kocian family reunion Sunday, July 23—Hoover reunion
Lodge Hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West. Note: The bridge on the road to the hall is out. Update: Work has started on the bridge and is expected to be completed by September. Until then, 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) 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) 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.
Wednesday, July 5—Taylor Made Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 7—Sterling Country, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 12—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m. followed by a covered dish meal Friday, July 14—Last Call Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 19—Taylor Made Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 21—Old Friends, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, July 28—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) Saturday, July 29—Steve Dansby and the Tailgate Philosophers
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.
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.
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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) Note: As of May 2017, meetings will be held bimonthly. Watch the Věstník for dates/times of lodge and board meetings.
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: Held bimonthly. Youth Club Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Youth Leader Connie Horak’s home; call 254-541-9165 for address. Board of Directors’ Meetings: Watch the Věstník for dates/times. 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 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
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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, July 8—Lost Cause, country/western. $10 Friday, July 28—The Fab 5 - Beatles tribute. $10 Saturday, August 5—Moonglow Orchestra, big band. *Dress code. $15
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 InHall: 713-869-5767; or visit formation: 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 832-694-8762.
LODGE 92, FORT WORTH (3) NOTE: The July meeting has changed to Wednesday, July 5 at 6:30 p.m. Please see the lodge letters’ section for more information. Wednesday, July 5—Lodge meeting, 6:30 p.m. Trustee meeting, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 11—Ladies Circle, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 11—Game night at Lodge 92, 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 12—Sportsmens Club, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.: Monthly meeting of hunting and fishing enthusiasts with speakers and prize drawings. Free and open to the public. Friday July 14—Tanglefoot ballroom dance, 8 to 11 p.m. Members $10; non-members $17. Tuesday, July 25—Game night at Lodge 92, 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 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.
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LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Friday, July 21—Anniversary dance Friday, August 18—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) Sunday, July 16—Lodge meeting Sunday, August 20—Lodge meeting
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 Cadance Wager 713-515-2835. Youth Club Meetings: Contact Youth Leader Cadance Wager 713-515-2835.
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) Attention! Meetings are now held the third Tuesday of every other month for January, March, May, July, September, and November at Czech Center Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto, Houston.
Tuesday, July 18—Lodge meeting at CCMH, 4920 San Jacinto, Houston, 6:30 p.m. For information, contact Secretary Catherine Anderson 713-726-1928.
Lodge Meetings: Meetings are held the third Tuesday of every other month for January, March, May, July, September, and November, 6:30 pm. 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, 11:30 a.m. 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.
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