Vestnik 2017.07.12 by SPJST

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Congratulations to 2017-2018 District Three Royalty. They are, left to right, Duchess Madison Holland, Queen April Dvorak, King Austen Holland, and Duke Maison Holland, all of Lodge 25, Ennis. They were crowned on June 25 at Lodge 25, Ennis. District Three YAD photos and results appear on pages 17 to 19.

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Live the Adventure Top Agents - June 2017 1st - Certificates Issued 3rd - Annualized Premium $300 Award

Patsy Koslovsky, FIC Lodge 47 Seaton District Two

1st -Annualized Premium $250 Award

Catherine Manchack Lodge 142 Houston District Five

2nd - Certificates Issued $50 Award

2nd - Annualized Premium 3rd - Certificates Issued $100 Award

Maria Garcia Lodge 133 San Antonio District Seven

Anthony Edmonds Lodge 169 Brenham District One

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Job Posting..........................................2 Important Dates ...................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 Interest Rates ......................................3 Membership Program Updates ..........4 Lodge Section......................................6

4th - Certificates Issued 5th - Annualized Premium $100 Award

Ricky Rodriguez Ray Bob Frizzell Lodge 155 Austin District Two

Inside This Week’s Vestnik

Member Discounts Program ..............6 Youth Section ....................................16 Czech Culture ....................................20 Advertisements .................................21 Lodge Calendar .................................22 Vestnik Survey...................................24

4th - Annualized Premium $50 Award

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SPJST participates in Fourth of July parades

Lodge 187 Round Rock District Two

5th - Certificates Issued $50 Award

Jarolyn Popp, FIC Lodge 133 San Antonio District Seven

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Lodge 23 Moravia shares new sign, hall updates

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Czech Heritage Museum welcomes Santas, Mrs. Clauses

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Wednesday, July 12, 2017

SPJST HERALD

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 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

Editor’s Note

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Thanks for your response! The deadline to submit the Věstník survey - that appears for the last

time on the back page of this week’s issue - is this Saturday, July 15. If you have responded, thank you! We are processing the responses. I appreciate your notes and comments. It’s great to hear from you! If you have not responded, please respond by July 15. If we do not hear from you, you will be deleted from the mailing list soon. If you are deleted and decide to subscribe again, please give us a call 254773-1575 or email info@spjst.org, and we will gladly add you back on to the list.

Věstník Dates and Deadlines July 19 Věstník deadline is Wed., July 12 at 5 p.m. July 26 Věstník deadline is Wed., July 19 at 5 p.m. August 2 Věstník deadline is Wed., July 26 at 5 p.m. NO AUGUST 9 Věstník August 16 Věstník deadline is Wed., August 9 at 5 p.m.

Home Office Job Opening Scanning/Data Entry Clerk SPJST is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Scanning/Data Entry Clerk. This is an entry level position that requires experience in the accounting field. Duties include scanning updated and old documents into a data-based computer system, data entry, answering telephone inquiries and correspondence with members, general office and clerical duties, and other functions within the accounting department. Qualifications include the ability to operate general office machines and scanners, being computer literate in Windows-based software including Word and Excel, and the ability to work in a team environment. Submit resume and application to PO Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503, Attn: Human Resources. Applications may be completed online at www.spjst.org Application deadline is July 21, 2017. —SPJST—

Betty Ann Kiefert achieves 75 years of membership

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 75-year membership pin for his sister Betty Ann Kiefert from State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak. Looking on is Lodge 28 Secretary Helen Kelner. VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the third week of September and the fourth week of December by VĚSTNÍK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $25 per year for non-members. Members’ fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Věstník do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VĚSTNÍK c/o Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

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Family Fun 4 and Important Dates

July 12-16 July 14 July 14-15 July 16 July 16 July 16 July 18-19 July 19-23

District Two Camp • SPJST ENC, Ledbetter (2) District Four Lock-In • Lodge 49, Rowena (4) Lodge 47, Seaton Barbecue Cookoff (2) District Six YAD • Taiton Community Center (6) Lodge 6, Cottonwood Picnic (3) Lodge 84, Dallas Lakeside Picnic (3) SPJST Supreme Lodge Meeting, Temple 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) Sept. 16 Lodge 47, Seaton Outdoor Extravaganza (2) Sept. 29-30 Lodge 29, Taylor 17th Annual Barbecue Cook-off Oct. 1 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Begins Oct. 1 Lodge 88, Houston Czech Day (5) Oct. 16 Boss’s Day

Sales Agents’ News

Continuing education class set for July 22 at Lodge 81, Needville

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%

Readers Write

Member expresses appreciation

Dear SPJST, Thank you so much for the scholarship money you sent to me. It is greatly appreciated as I am going to attend the Texas A&M College of Architecture to become an architect. Thanks, Wade Vajdak Lodge 9, Snook —SPJST—

Member shares life in Czech Republic

Summer is here. My strawberries need to be picked every day, and I have a very small patch but made a coffee cake and a strawberry-rhubarb pie. I might make some jam as well. I’ll be teaching English until the end of the month (June) in the different companies that I go to each week.

On the 30th, I’ll be meeting with part of the Czech Team who do volunteer work for Czech-American TV ( like public broadcasting) located in Florida (www.catvusa.com). I have been volunteering since last fall, editing, translating, and other needed English. I do enjoy it as it lets me learn more about the history of every region and improve my knowledge of the Czech language. I still am using the Věstník in my lessons for reading exercises and teaching my students more about the heritage in the USA. One of my student’s name is Hanus He will enjoy reading about this on Thursday, the 8th. Please give my best wishes to Brian and the others! Fraternally yours, John Kuba Podivin, Czech Republic Lodge 133, San Antonio —SPJST—

LIVE THE ADVENTURE!

CORPUS CHRISTI

END OF SUMMER

GETAWAY AUG.11-13

RESERVE YOUR HOTEL ROOM NOW! ONLY A FEW ROOMS LEFT AT THE SPJST DISCOUNTED RATE! DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, JULY 26! Good times await you at the 11th Annual Corpus Christi Getaway. Make plans now to join us August 11 to 13, 2017, for a fun-filled weekend. Last year, approximately 368 men, women, boys, and girls from across the state came out to enjoy the weekend fraternal celebration. As in years past, SPJST rooms have been blocked at Emerald Beach Hotel in Corpus Christi. Please make every effort to reserve your rooms early. There are 150 rooms set aside for the event. Make your reservations by calling the hotel at 361-883-5731 and refer to group code “SPJ” to assure proper room rates. If you have any problems or concerns while making your reservation, please ask to speak with Mary Alice. The 2017 celebration kicks off with the Friday night aloha party. Saturday’s events will include sand sculpting, horseshoes, 42 dominos, bunco, and an evening safari party.

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

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SPJST - Live the Adventure Membership Program Update

Statewide Goal: 1,825 New Certificates Issued Through June: 487 Certificates Issued

Insuring and Enriching Lives.

SPJST Mission Statement

Member Referral Incentive

All referral cards received during a given month go into a drawing for three $25 Walmart gift cards. James Teague Lodge 20, Granger • District Two

Maria M. Sanchez Lodge 202, Jourdanton • District Seven

SPJST Vision Statement

Our vision is to provide a wholesome family environment; to encourage cherished Czech traditions; and to provide high quality, competi-

tive life insurance for our members.

Lodge Incentive Guidelines

The 2017 Lodge Incentive Guidelines will include membership program incentives and be based upon premium income generated by the lodges. The formula for calculating the Enhanced Premium Refund is:

1. $1.00 for each paid-up certificate; and 2. 2.00% of the lodge’s annual earned premium.

To receive the Enhanced Premium Refund, lodges must meet the following three-point criteria:

1. Hold regular lodge meetings in accordance with Section 88 of the SPJST By-Laws and offer a wellrounded fraternal program. 2. Return all requested paperwork on time by the due date.

3. Submit regular letters/photos to the Vestnik.

For lodge incentive updates, please contact the Director of Accounting’s Department. —SPJST—

SPJST Monthly Insurance Report Through June

MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND ANNUALIZED PREMIUM

Dist. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals

Apps. 16 15 13 23 20 7 28 0 122

Written $1,297,000.00 780,000.00 692,481.00 1,152,238.00 1,601,526.00 625,000.00 1,460,000.00 0 $7,608,245.00

Certs. Issued Annualized Prem. 12 $1,312,288.00 $12,595.71 17 735,000.00 12,399.79 16 982,481.00 10,804.30 18 1,422,117.00 22,839.73 18 1,084,679.00 17,912.97 8 326,308.00 3,048.55 18 624,231.00 5,985.46 0 0 0 107 $6,487,104.00 $85,586.51

Dist. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals

Apps. Written 89 $9,077,029.00 62 2,514,944.00 52 3,645,634.00 131 16,659,889.00 120 11,864,340.00 51 6,901,294.00 80 4,396,269.00 0 0 585 $55,059,399.00

Certs. Issued Annualized Prem. 68 $4,668,071.00 $41,301.69 56 2,286,548.00 52,728.41 47 2,230,634.00 114,780.05 106 10,129,470.00 89,151.26 100 6,660,792.00 70,778.73 42 5,565,035.00 31,926.23 68 3,131,590.00 40,548.39 0 0 0 487 $34,672,140.00 $441,214.76

YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND ANNUALIZED PREMIUM

Emma Regan Lodge 47, Seaton • District Two

SPJST Records 96 Referrals

Through the end of June 2017, the following individuals contributed 96 referrals in the Live the Adventure Membership Drive. Lodge

0 0 6 8 20 24 25 30 47 47 47 47

Referrals

Name

Mary Carrillo Holly Knecht Robert Payne Patricia Bartos James Teague Margaret Campbell Jo Ann (Svehlak) Needham Nancy Fucik Debbie Dohnalik Terry Malina Sharla Pechal Emma Regan

1 7 2 2 1 1 1 1 4 5 1 4

47 47 47 54 54 79 80 87 87 87 107 107 177 202 202 246 246 246

Kyler Skrabanek Dorothy Stuchly Donica Zabcik Justin Kaluza Kerri Kaluza Stephen Rebecek Frank Horak Sharon Ingram Katherine Moody Billye Westlake Kristopher Cardenaz Kristen Hrna Hastings Janie Coakley Eric House Maria M. Sanchez Tamara Gettys Ann Paruzinski Marissa Salinas —SPJST—

1 2 16 1 2 1 5 4 1 7 1 1 1 1 1 8 3 10

SPJST Youth Clubs’ Update

DISTRICT ONE YOUTH CLUBS

Lodge No.

9 17

Youth Club Name

Snook Youth Club New Tabor Youth Club

Certs. Issued

3 1

DISTRICT TWO YOUTH CLUBS

Lodge No.

20 24 47 48 187

Youth Club Name

Granger Youth Club Cyclone Youth Club Seaton Youth Club Beyersville Yout Club Round Rock Youth Club

Certs. Issued

1 1 10 2 1

DISTRICT THREE YOUTH CLUBS

Lodge No.

183

Youth Club Name

Arlington Youth Club

Certs. Issued

DISTRICT FOUR YOUTH CLUBS

Lodge No.

Youth Club Name

Rowena

Certs. Issued

DISTRICT FIVE YOUTH CLUBS

Lodge No.

81 88 142

Youth Club Name

Needville Youth Club Houston Youth Club Houston Youth Club

Certs. Issued

DISTRICT SIX YOUTH CLUBS

Lodge No.

30 40

Youth Club Name

Taiton Youth Club El Campo-Hillje

6 7 6

Certs. Issued

4 2

DISTRICT SEVEN YOUTH CLUBS

Lodge No.

79 107 202

Youth Club Name

Corpus Christi Floresville Jourdanton

Certs. Issued

4 4 2

Listing reflects youth clubs whose quarterly reports were received of June 30, 2017, and youth clubs that are active. —SPJST—

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

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SPJST Participates in Arlington and Belton Fourth of July Parades Tuesday, July 4, 2017 • Belton, Texas and Arlington, Texas

LEFT PHOTOS: District Three Queen April Dvorak, far left, and Lodge 183, Arlington members are pictured in the Arlington Fourth of July Parade. ABOVE: Float driver EJ Pechal, wife Sharla, and son Kasen, all of Lodge 47, Seaton.

ABOVE LEFT PHOTO: State Duchess Rileigh Kitchen and State Duke J.Beaux Hruska are driven by Fred Paul in a 1972 Corvette in Belton. CENTER PHOTO: State Royalty, District Two King and Queen, and Lodge 47, Seaton youth ride the float in the Belton Fourth of July Parade. RIGHT PHOTO: State King Colby See and State Queen Amanda Hoggard are driven by Supreme Lodge Chairman/District One Director Donnie Victorick and wife Janice in a 2015 Corvette in Belton. BELOW: Left to right

are Koby Stone, Youth Leader Amber Bartek, Hannah and Fiona Galler, Everhett Bartek, Douglas Galler, Brandon Bartek, Tyson Bilbrey, and Brayden Gilliam. BOTTOM LEFT PHOTO: Adults gather by the float in Belton. BOTTOM CENTER PHOTO: State Royalty with State Youth Director Lynette Talasek and President Brian Vanicek. BOTTOM RIGHT PHOTO: 2016-2017 District Two Queen Zoe Talasek and King Hunter Bartek, both of Lodge 47, Seaton.

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

SPJST Lodge Section The deadline for all VÄ&#x203A;stnĂk items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to: Questions? Call 800-727-7578

Lodge 6, Cottonwood readies for picnic this Sunday

President Milton Peterson called the meeting to order on Sunday, July 2, 2017, at 2:30 p.m. The youth led the Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST motto. A moment of silence was held for the deceased of the lodge. Sister Georgie Soukup reported 18 members present. Sister Barbara Hykel read the minutes from the last meeting. Sister Peggy Dobecka gave the treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report and the youth report. The youth will have bingo at the picnic. Sister Evelyn Stuckly gave the FAC report. Brother Jerry Kucera had one new member who joined the lodge. Sympathy cards were sent to Jodie Krizan, Julie Boeyler, Joe Krizan family, Louis Mynarcik family, Eloise Anderson, and Jerelene Lenart. A get well card was sent to LaNette Gerik. Progressive door prize winners were Mary Neckar, Joe Krizan, and Irene Peterson.

SPJST VÄ&#x203A;stnĂk Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: 254-773-8087

Email: vestnik@spjst.org

Picnic Preparation We will have a potato-peeling party at the hall on Friday, July 14 beginning at 5 p.m. Everyone, come and help. The picnic is on Sunday, July 16 with a delicious fried chicken dinner. Make plans to attend. Don Urbanovsky furnished the meal. Dates to Remember Friday, July 14â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Potato-peeling party/picnic workday Saturday, July 15â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Picnic workday

Sunday, July 16â&#x20AC;&#x201D;120th Annual Lodge Picnic Friday, July 21â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Social

Friday, August 4â&#x20AC;&#x201D;SPJST meeting Dorothy Kucera, Reporter â&#x20AC;&#x201D;SPJSTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;

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Lodge 17, New Tabor reports on July meeting

call for my job in South Texas. I hope everyone had an enjoyable Fourth of July. God bless America! Fraternally submitted, Kyle Skrabanek, Reporter â&#x20AC;&#x201D;SPJSTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;

The July meeting of SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor was called to order by President Randy Gaas. All officers were present except Treasurer Lillian Beasley and Assistant Youth Leader Mabrey Petty. Holly Narro led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Secretary Betty Suehs read the minutes of the June meeting. They were approved as read. Holly Narro gave the youth report and informed the lodge that the beseda dancers were on the Channel 3 news. She also reported that Lodge 17 Youth Club will have one royalty contestant at District One YAD. Dillon Narro is running for king, and his duke will be Colby McCuller. FAC Holly Narro gave her report and informed us of the adult retreat at the ENC. Co-Bar Manager Susan Skrabanek gave her report. The water well is completed and has been run to remove the chlorine and other impurities. Under old business, the hall renovations were discussed. The contractor should start working on the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restroom by the middle of the month.

Lodge 30, Taiton hosts District Six YADâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;this Sunday

Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge 30, Taiton will host District Six Youth Achievement Day this Sunday, July 16 at Taiton Community Center. For lunch, we will serve chopped barbecue beef on a bun with chips. See the letter from District Youth Counselor Lisa Bubela in the youth section for more details.

Next Meetingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;August 6 The meeting was adjourned until our next meeting which will be on Sunday, August 6 at 2 p.m. It was good to finally be able to attend a monthly meeting and not be on

Next Meetingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;July 14 The next meeting is this Friday, July 14 at Taiton Community Center. The adult meeting will begin at 6 p.m., and the youth club meeting will follow. Fraternally yours, Marjorie Treumer, Reporter â&#x20AC;&#x201D;SPJSTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;

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District Six members visit in Temple

District Six Director Karen Kaspar, right, visits with Nicholas Vahalik of Lodge 4, Hallettsville and his family - wife Sarah, daughter Charlie, and son Asher at the SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration on May 6, 2017, at Lodge 47, Seaton. Nicholas, Sarah, Asher, and Charlie reside in Temple.

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Special thank you to Lodge 47, Seaton for accepting new member

Dear Lodge 47, Seaton Members. I would like to personally thank you all for accepting Travis Ordogne into your membership at Lodge 47. I am a lifelong member of Lodge 13, Dime Box. One of the things I have been looking forward to, as a mother, is having my children become youth club members in SPJST and enjoying all the

things I enjoyed as a youth member. Travis is finally old enough, and I could not be more excited. We moved to Temple four years ago and decided that Lodge 47, Seaton would be a good lodge to become a member of. Therefore, I cannot express how happy I am for Travis to be accepted into the lodge. Thank you, everyone. Fraternally, Emily Ordogne Lodge 13, Dime Box —SPJST—

Lodge 66, Waco celebrates Father’s Day

The meeting of Lodge 66, Waco was called to order by President John Engelke at St. Paul’s Church on Monday, June 19, 2017, at 6 p.m. with all officers present. Fifteen members and two guests, Joyce Dulock and Joann Brem, were present. Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and motto. Members then stood for a moment of silence for deceased member Pete Gallia.

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Secretary Sister Dana McAdams read the minutes of the May 22 meeting, and they were approved as read. Sister Diana Engelke read a thank you note from Executive Director Buddy Edwards and Development Director Ann Owens thanking Lodge 66 for the $100 donation made to the Caritas Fan Club. Sister Dorothy Veselka of the Entertainment Committee reported that for the next Lodge 66 meeting on July 24, sandwiches, chips, dip, dessert, and drinks will be served. FAC Sister Diana Engelke read a letter from State FAC Frank Horak.

Lodge 23, Moravia Celebrates Original, 103-Year-Old Building

Lodge 23, Moravia met on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at our lodge hall. President Elizabeth Holub opened the meeting and led the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence for departed member Marvin Cernik was observed. Officer roll call showed all officers present. The minutes of our last meeting were read and approved. The treasurer’s report and FAC report were given. An article was read on Flag

Day and Father’s Day and the SPJST Corpus Christi Summer Getaway to be held August 11 to 13. President Holub welcomed District Six Director Karen Kaspar. Director Kaspar presented our lodge with a check as we are one of the first 25 lodges established, and our lodge building has been kept up all those years. She then discussed several various upcoming events.

SPJST Lodge 23, Moravia held its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at the lodge hall. The original building is 103 years old, and out of the first 25 SPJST lodges, it is one of only four remaining original SPJST lodge buildings across the state of Texas. Members celebrated the new sign and the building’s exterior paint and upkeep. Congratulations to Lodge 23 members for their work on their beautiful lodge building. LEFT PHOTO: Eddie Vrana, left, and sons Dale and Bruce stand under a new sign at Lodge 23, Moravia. Thanks to Eddie, Dale, and Bruce for generously donating the sign. TOP CENTER PHOTO: Members are pictured outside the lodge building. TOP RIGHT PHOTO:

One of our members, Samantha Holub, was presented with a check from SPJST by Director Kaspar because of her role in an organization to help youth battling pediatric cancer. For The Kids is an organization for that cause. and Samantha is on the board at UTSA. Also at this meeting, we have a new sign on our lodge hall donated by members Eddie Vrana and sons Bruce and Dale Vrana. We thank them for their

generosity in donating it. After the meeting adjourned, members enjoyed a lunch and visiting.

Next Meeting—September 12 The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. Fraternally submitted, Kathleen Guenther Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 23, Moravia. ABOVE CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 23, Moravia member Samantha Holub, right, expresses thanks to District Six Director Karen Kaspar for donating from her discretionary fund to For The Kids Dance Marathon at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Samantha is a student at UTSA and assisted with raising funds for FTK. ABOVE RIGHT PHOTO: Director Kaspar, left, presents a check for funds allocated to lodges with original buildings to Lodge 23 President Elizabeth Holub, second from left, Secretary Kathy Guenther, second from right, and Vice President/Fraternal Activities Coordinator/Treasurer Marilyn Palmquist.

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Sister Dorothy Veselka of the Cheer and Condolence Committee reported that she sent a get well card to Michael Galler who had a foot injury. She also congratulated John and Diana Engelke on their 43rd wedding anniversary on June 22 and Eugene and Martha Slovak on their 60th anniversary. May you all have many, many more. Happy anniversaries! Sister Diana Engelke received a notice that Alvin Dudik of Lodge 66 is being transferred to Lodge 54, West. Sister Diana Engelke read a resolution of sympathy on our deceased member Pete P. Gallia. May he rest in peace. A donation of $100 for June is being made to St. Paul’s Vacation Bible School. President Engelke reminded members of the 110th anniversary luncheon which will be held November 4 at Lodge 6, Cottonwood Hall. Sister Diana Engelke, bookkeeper, gave the bookkeeping report. Fifty-year pin recipients present at today’s meeting were Laurence Dale Brem, Raymond Wade Dulock, James Middlebrook, Eugene Slovak, and Rose Swank. Congratulations to all! Sister Diana Engelke presented each father present with a scratch-off ticket for Father’s Day. Father of the Year was Michael Galler. He was presented with a gift. Door prize winner was James Middlebrook. The 100 percent winner was Joyce Dulock.

The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

Next Meeting—July 24 The next meeting is Monday, July 24 at St. Paul’s Church at 6 p.m. Fraternally, Dorothy Veselka, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 79 Corpus Christi celebrates Flag Day, Father’s Day

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi celebrated Father’s Day with a sausage, sauerkraut, and brisket meal with trimmings on Sunday, June 18, 2017. President Mark Rebecek called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance. We had a moment of silence for deceased members Carolyn Keim and Rene Benevidez. On the sick list are Weaver Mitchell, Judy Majek, and Lina Novosad. Our prayers are with you. All officers were present, and we had 34 members and guests in attendance. President Rebecek introduced guests District Seven Youth Counselor Lian Pruski and District Seven Secretary and Insurance Committee Member Wendy Pruski. Each gave some great information to our members. We always enjoy their visits. Secretary Virginia Rebecek read the

VĚSTNÍK Lodge 84, Dallas invites all members to a lakeside picnic on Sunday, July 16 at noon.

The address is 287 Autumnwood Trail Gun Barrel City, Texas

May meeting minutes, and Treasurer Frank Sacky gave the financial report. Both were approved. Secretary Virginia Rebecek read communications. We had one death claim. Lodge 79 also gained a new member and sales agent - Jesse Esquivel. Welcome to our lodge, Jesse! The FAC report was given by Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky. He stated that we are celebrating Father’s Day and Flag Day. We also remember the murders at Lidice 75 years ago. He encouraged all to read the Vestnik for a lot of worthy information. If you want to keep receiving your Vestnik and calendar, fill

out the form on the back of the Vestnik. If not, your subscription and calendar will be discontinued. Under new business, Ruth Marek made a motion that our monthly donation go to Search for Truth Mission. The motion was approved. Secretary Virginia Rebecek made a motion that our $500 donation go to Agape Ranch. We will try to get a speaker for our July meeting. The motion was approved. Youth Leader Marcia Rew presented the youth club report. Eight members and guests were in attendance. Three youth are going to camp. The youth did crafts during the meeting.

Members Gather for Lodge 32, Victoria’s June Meeting Thursday, June 8, 2017 • Lodge 32, Victoria Hall

SPJST Lodge 32, Victoria members met Thursday, June 8, 2017, at the lodge hall in Victoria. Members enjoyed fraternal fellowship and unity through their monthly business meeting endeavors! Thanks to SPJST Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek for attending and sharing insight that was needed for discussions and decisions.

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Lodge 63, Sweet Home Hosts Annual Summer Social

Sunday, June 11, 2017 • Tobola’s Party House near Sweet Home, Texas

Lodge 63, Sweet Home members met Sunday, June 11, 2017, at Tobola’s Party House for the lodge’s annual summer social. The event began with happy hour followed by a short business meeting. Lunch was provided

Birthday for June was Wendy Pruski on the 5th. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Wendy. Wedding anniversaries for June were Michael and Becky Urbanovsky - 26 years on the 29th and Stephen and Laura Rebecek - 10 years on the 30th. Happy anniversary to all! Twenty-five dollar prizes were won by Frank Sacky and Christina Rew. We had a special $100 drawing for Father’s Day, and it was won by Rob Marek.

Next Meeting—July 16 The next meeting will be this Sunday, July 16, celebrating a belated Fourth of July. The lodge is furnishing hot dogs and buns, and members are asked to bring a side dish. The meeting adjourned. Fraternally, Virginia Rebecek, Secretary —SPJST—

your own rod and reel if you want 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. It is sure to be a lot of fun! In case you have questions or need directions, please call 214-564-0269. (See map on page 8.) Fraternally, Anne Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—

by the lodge, and members brought desserts. Door prizes were awarded throughout the afternoon, and 50- and 75-year members were recognized.

Lodge 92, Fort Worth plans annual tarok tournament

Dear Readers, Plan to attend these upcoming events and activities at Lodge 92:

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.

Lodge 66, Waco honors longtime members

Lodge 84, Dallas invites all to lakeside picnic this Sunday

Dear Readers, Lodge 84, Dallas will host a lakeside picnic on Sunday, July 16, 2017! Please join us as we enjoy a day of fun, fellowship, and food. The picnic will be held at 287 Autumnwood Trail in Gun Barrel City, Texas 75156. Everyone is asked to bring a dessert and side dish to share; the lodge will provide meat, bread, and paper goods. Everyone is asked to also bring your own folding tables and chairs, personal coolers with beverage of choice, and

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

Saturday August 5—Annual Paprskar Tarok Tournament. Registration and snacks are from 8 to 8:45 a.m. Registration fee is $25. Six one-hour rounds will start at 9 a.m. A noon lunch is included with the registration fee. Trophies will be awarded for the top four scores, and cash will be awarded for the top five scores. Contact John Paprskar at 818-480-3480 for more information or advance registration. Late entries will be accepted if slots are available.

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—

Lodge 133 San Antonio meets this Sunday

Lodge 66, Waco honored its 50-year pin recipients at the June 19, 2017, meeting. Pictured are, front, left to right, Eugene Slovak and Rose Swank. BACK: Laurence Dale Brem, Raymond Wade Dulock, and James Middlebrook. Congratulating them is District Three Director John Engelke, back, far right.

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—

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Lodge 196 Houston-West meets this Sunday

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Lodge 66, Waco couples celebrate anniversaries

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. Don Fruin, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 202 Jourdanton gives to “Stuff the Bus”

SPJST Lodge 202, Jourdanton met Sunday, July 2, 2017, at Jourdanton Community Center with 23 members and guests attending. The Pledge of Al-

legiance, led by Kelly House and Katlyn Polasek, was recited. Silence was observed for deceased members and in honor of our armed forces. President James House presided. Secretary Bettie House read the May

Happy 60th anniversary to Martha and Eugene Slovak, left, and 43rd anniversary to John and Diana Engelke! They were recognized at the Lodge 66, Waco meeting on June 19, 2017.

and June minutes that were approved as read. Treasurer Sandra Hoggard presented the financial report. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Kathleen Polasek reminded everyone

that July 4 is Independence Day, and she read information pertaining to the signing of the document. Summer Getaway in Corpus Christi is August 11 to 13. Youth Leader Regina House announced District Seven YAD was a good day for the lodge youth. Several youth will be competing at State YAD on August 5. District Seven Camp is July 19 to 23. Lodge swim party and membership drive will be July 25 at Pleasanton pool. District Seven Director Bob Bayer spoke about State YAD in Temple. There will be an adult retreat on September 22 to 24 at the Education and Nature Center. Some of the future plans at the ENC include adding a chapel and other projects to enhance the facility. The lodge voted to donate $100 for the “Stuff the Bus” fundraiser. School supplies will also be collected. Door prize winners were Kathleen Polasek and James House. Happy 107th Birthday, Charles! A birthday card was signed for Charles Kunetka for his 107th birthday

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi shares scenes from Father’s Day Meeting Sunday, June 19, 2017 • Sokol Hall • Submitted by Mark and Virginia Rebecek

LEFT PHOTO: Members and guests of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi enjoy a meal of sausage, sauerkraut, brisket, and sides at Lodge 79’s June meeting celebrating Father’s Day. CENTER PHOTO: Recognizing the fathers! Left to right are Jerry Sijansky, Mark Rebecek, Stephen Rebecek, Zachery

Garcia, Frank Sacky, Michael Urbanovsky, and Larry Novosad. Happy Father’s Day! RIGHT PHOTO: Laura and Stephen Rebecek, left, celebrated their 10th anniversary on June 30, and Michael and Becky Urbanovsky celebrated their 26th anniversary on June 29. Happy anniversary!

LEFT PHOTO: District Seven Youth Counselor Lian Pruski, left, makes a presentation at Lodge 79’s June meeting. Also pictured is District Seven Secretary and Insurance Committee Member Wendy Pruski. PHOTO 2: Wendy Pruski celebrated her birthday on June 5. Happy birthday, Wendy! PHOTO 3: Secretary Virginia Rebecek decorated the tables with flowers

and candy (Sugar Daddy’s, Dad’s Root Beer Barrels, and Pop’s, etc.) to represent fathers. PHOTO 4: Rob Marek displays a $100 bill that he won at Lodge 79’s June meeting celebrating Father’s Day. RIGHT PHOTO: Members and guests enjoyed a meal of sausage, sauerkraut, and brisket celebrating Father’s Day.

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Lodge 169, Brenham members meet

Lodge 202, Jourdanton recognizes June birthday celebrants

Lodge 202, Jourdanton recognized its July birthday celebrants. Congratulations to Kathleen Polasek, left, who will celebrate her birthday on July 25 and to Polly Bayer whose birthday was July 4.

Lodge 169, Brenham members gathered on Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Texas Seafood and Steakhouse. Pictured are, left to right, District Sales Manager Jim Schroeder, Sales Agent Janna Alsobrook, Stephen Bliznak, Lenora Bliznak, and Nello and Dorothy Strickland.

on July 17. The meeting adjourned. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST—

—Photos by Sandra Hoggard

Scenes from Ladies Circle of Lodge 92, Fort Worth

Sunday, November 6, 2016 • Submitted by Joan Shropshire, Secretary

Ladies Circle of Lodge 92 Fort Worth

The Ladies Circle of Lodge 92, Fort Worth meeting was held Tuesday, June 14, 2017, with 54 members including several guests who joined our group. It is amazing that we have so many loyal members come each month. Absent was President Cathy Simmank who was traveling to Louisiana for her annual bowling adventure. We missed her; however, Marlene Bass did a great job filling in for her and keeping us in tow. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and it was noted that this particular meeting day was Flag Day. Vice President Janet Basham read “The Garden of Daily Living.” Business proceeded as usual with the reading of the minutes, and Margaret Laymance gave the state of our finances. She announced that kitchen supplies have been purchased that should last to the end of the year. Sunshine Chairman Marlene gave an update of those in need of good thoughts, cards, and prayers. As business continued, we welcomed visitors Kali Grace, Lucy Martinez’s Continued on page 12.

LEFT PHOTO: Hostesses are, left to right, Karen Smith, Carolyn Irby, Patti Williams, Claire Rooney, and Cherish Ellsworth. RIGHT PHOTO: Happy birthday to, left to right, Frank Tesar, Garland Ellsworth, Lisa Ellsworth, and Robyn Brownlee. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Sue Solen and granddaughter Kinsley Woody. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Lydia Alholm with a picture of her dad, Anthony Tirk. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Lucy Martinez and granddaughter Kali Martinez.

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granddaughter, Karen and Alisha Barrett, daughter and granddaughter of Lorinda Manasco, Cherish Ellsworth, the Ellsworth’s lovely “redhead,” and Trudy Sherman. If there were others, I apologize that I did not get their names. Marlene then asked if the Circle wanted to have a silent auction in July. It was agreed by the members to do so. By the time this article is printed, we will have had the auction and put some coins into our bank account. Our little auctions are always fun to see what “treasures” show up. In honor of Father’s Day, several members brought memorabilia regarding their dads to show-and-tell. Brenda Lackey brought pictures and talked about her father’s involvement with Lodge 92 early on (“he was Czech through and through”). Theresa Clay brought her dad’s pipe and a picture. She told of how they went to the New Isis Theater on Thursday nights because they gave away free groceries. Lisa Juran told of her granddad and dad’s involvement with the lodge. Alene Kercho shared that instead of being in the armed forces during the war, her dad oversaw 20 women working in a factory making items for the military. Then Lydia Alholm took the podium with her stories. She had so many interesting facts about her father that I could not begin to repeat them all. Her apartment must be like a museum because she has so much of our history in her possession. She brought me a photocopy of a picture from Lodge 154, Fort Worth which included my mom, dad, and other family members. I am so proud of it, and I thank you, Lydia, for your thoughtfulness. It’s always so interesting to hear about the ancestors who brought our heritage to Fort Worth, how much they were loved by their families, and how so many of us are connected. June hostesses Karen Smith, Patti Williams, Carolyn Irby, JoAnn Wilcox, Louise Collins, and Claire Rooney were recognized and thanked for serving such an outstanding meal. Then it was time to sing the “Happy Birthday” song. Those recognized were Carolyn Belew, Garland Ellsworth, Robin Brownlee, Frank Tesar, and, Lisa Ellsworth. Here’s wishing all of you another awesome year. Last of all, door prizes were awarded to the delight of 11 lucky winners. Thanks to the “Door Prize Fairy” who always remembers to bring those special sussie for everyone to enjoy. In closing the meeting, Janet led the group in saying grace, and as is customary, bingo games followed lunch. Respectfully submitted Joan Shropshire, Secretary —SPJST—

★ ★ Reunions ★ ★ John and Francis (Dusek) Shenkir family

Descendants of John and Francis (Dusek) Shenkir will gather at Seaton Community Center on Saturday, August

12, 2017, for dinner and fellowship. You are asked to bring your favorite dish to share as well as a dessert. Plates, forks, knives, tea, and coffee will be furnished by the committee. Please bring a gift as a door prize to share with all attendees. You are also asked to bring any pictures of relatives you would like to share.

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Doors will open at 10 a.m. and close around 3 p.m. Please share this event with all your relatives who are descendents of the Shenkir family. Please contact Jeffrey Jakubik 979-324-5020/ email jeffjakubik75@gmail.com or Carlson Jakubik 979-708-6165 or email cjakubik39@gmail.com if you plan to attend. Jeffrey and Carlson are both

“Pay attention . . . or we may lose our freedom.”

“Freedom . . . guard it with your life, America,” often warned well-known Texas Gulf Coast fraternalist and late SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje member Karel Matejka, Sr. of El Campo, Texas. Karel was only 16 years old when the Vimperk, Sumava, Czechoslovakian Freedom Fighter was imprisoned by the Nazis following Germany’s occupation of the Sudentenland at the beginning of World War II. He spent almost eight years of his youth as a forced laborer in Hitler’s infamous concentration camps. He was freed in 1946 by General George S. Patton’s United States Army and returned to his Czechoslovakian Karel Matejka homeland where he opened a bakery and grocery store. Karel became outspokenly critical of Post War Russian-imposed Communism that was being forced on the freedom-loving Czechs. Czechoslovakia’s pre-World War II democratic government had been patterned after the United States of America. After learning in 1948 that his business was to be nationalized by the Communists and the impending threat of imprisonment again “as an enemy of the State,” Karel and his wife, Gizela, escaped overnight to western Germany. Bishop John L. Morkovsky learned of their plight as displaced European refugees and arranged for the Matejkas to come to Houston in 1950 under the National Catholic Refugees Program. Karel and his wife were warmly welcomed into the greater Houston American-Czech community including the old SPJST Lodge 88, Houston on Studewood Drive. He was active in the Houston Sokol movement and other benevolent Slavic organizations such as Western Fraternal Life. The gifted singer and musician had a vast repertoire of

authentic Czech folk songs. The accomplished accordionist and drummer also loved to polka dance. He formed a Houston band which played at many special celebrations including a downtown El Campo street dance and “All Nations Festival” in 1962 when the city became “Capital of Texas for 24 hours” as designated by “Governor-for-a-Day” Culp Krueger, President Pro Tempore of the Texas Senate at that time and owner of KULP Radio and the El Campo Leader-News-Svoboda. A member of the SPJST Lodge 88 Choral Group and Drama Club, he was cast in major roles of many Czech language divadlos — theatrical presentations including operettas such as Kmoch’s “Muziky, Muziky” and other entertaining Czechoslovakian dramas and comedies staged at Lodge 88 and in other Texas communities. Karel was honored in 1999 as one of the founders of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Slavic Heritage Festival, which is one of Houston’s oldest ethnic festivals. He often expressed his worry that many Americans are apathetic about the precious liberty he and his wife finally enjoyed in Texas. “We must pay attention or one day, we may lose our freedom here,” cautioned Karel on July 4, 2003, when he single-handedly staged an Independence Day event in El Campo after learning no local public observance was scheduled. One of his happiest days was on November 12, 1958, when he became a naturalized United States citizen. His Czech citizenship had been revoked by the Communists, but President Vaclav Havel re-instated it in 2000 so Karel held dual citizenship during his final years. Karel passed away on Friday, June 2, 2006, on his 83rd birthday. Editor’s Note: This article was originally submitted by Chuck and Joanna Schwartzkopf of Lodge 40, El CampoHillje. “Karel was a very dear person who went through a lot for his freedom,” Mary says. “We often don’t value freedom as much as we should. I love America, and I treasure Brother Karel’s values.” —SPJST—

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members of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook. Carlson Jakubik, LLM Lodge 9, Snook

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July 15 Ruzicka family: All descendants from the families of John Ruzicka (Mary), Rose (Ruzicka) Tomasek (Charlie), Sophie (Ruzicka) Jenkel (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—

Cool a Senior’s Home

Written by Georgia Fitzhugh Caregiver-Aid.com

Getting Help to Cool a Senior’s Home It’s summer, and it is hot out there! If you are a senior or a caregiver for a senior, you need an air conditioner to cool a senior’s home and live comfortably when the temperature hits the upper ‘90s. Elderly people are more vulnerable to the dangers of high temperatures. They do not adjust well to sudden changes in temperature. They are more likely to have chronic medical conditions that change normal responses to heat. Also, seniors are more likely to take prescriptions which make them vulnerable to heat-related diseases. Diuretics which affect water balance, psychotropic medications which affect behavior and understanding, and medications which affect perspiration can cause a greater risk when someone gets overheated. Heat Advice In high temperatures, electric fans may provide some comfort at home, but do not sufficiently cool a senior’s home to prevent heat-related illness. Even a few hours of air conditioning during the hottest times of the day will considerably reduce that risk. If the senior does not or cannot keep the home a comfortable temperature, then take them to a senior center, a mall, or a public library for a few hours. During the long, hot summer

months, daily attendance at an adult day care center or a senior center program could provide air conditioning and attention to their needs during the day, and keep them out of danger from heat. Caregivers should check on the elderly when the temperature is high. Be sure that the temperature in the home is comfortable. Make certain that they are drinking fluids like water, not alcoholic beverages. Be sure that they can cool down with a cool shower or bath, or even just a spray bottle of ice cold water. Make sure that they have an air conditioner that works efficiently and that it is turned on where they are in the home during the hottest part of the day. Check their fridge to see if they have ice and cool beverages there, and some meal choices that don’t require heating up the whole house.

Helpful programs Cooling assistance programs are federally funded programs operated by local government agencies which help people in need to control the temperature of the home in the summer. Low-income seniors age 60 and older, persons who have a disability or a health condition, or persons who have a child under age 6 will qualify for assistance through these programs. Such assistance can help the resident with their electric bills, or with a repair bill for an air conditioner. If a client does not have a working air conditioner, the program may provide a window unit. To find such programs in your community, you should contact agencies such as:

• Your electric company, which probably can reduce your payments seasonally; • The Area Agency on Aging; • The County or City health department; • A local senior center.

Don’t let a senior sweat it out in a sweltering home. Heat-related diseases are too risky for seniors. Make a call to get help to cool a senior’s home if needed. Take action to find a cool solution for that senior’s hot home. For more about the dangers of heat for the elderly, see: http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/older-adults-heat.asp

Georgia Fitzhugh and her husband have been caregivers for elderly relatives. She and her husband Greg own Caregiver-Aid.com, an online company, which provides equipment and advice for caregivers and patients. They are members of SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis.

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Expression of Sympathy

We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu, No. 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed member, LOUIS JOHN KOHUTEK. Funeral service for Louis John Kohutek, 89, of Oscar was at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 29, 2017, at Seaton Brethren Church in Seaton, Texas, with Pastor Denise Mikeska and Reverend Frank Simcik officiating. Burial was pri- Louis Kohutek vate. Mr. Kohutek died Monday, June 26 at a nursing facility in Temple. He was born on October 3, 1927, in Milam County to Edwin and Mary Adamek Kohutek. He married Ruth Helen Lesikar on August 19, 1950, at the home of Reverend and Mrs. Frank Kostohryz, and at that time, he also became a member of Seaton Brethren Church. He worked in banking establishments for 41 years. After he retired, Louis was secretary for RVOS Lodge 5, Seaton from 1955 to 1989 and a sales representative for RVOS from 1989 to 2007. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton and was entertainment chairman and hall manager for several years. He enjoyed being around people and was very personable. Mr. Kohutek thoroughly enjoyed and was an adamant player of straight dominoes. He knew exactly what the other person had in their hands before they even knew. He and his wife enjoyed dancing. His hobby was collecting caps, and he had a large collection. He enjoyed farming and being on the tractor. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother Willie E. Kohutek. Survivors are wife Ruth Kohutek of Oscar; daughter Karen Beeler and husband Mike of Yukon, Oklahoma; daughter Donna McEntire and husband Larry of Oscar; grandsons Ryan Guidry of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Jared Guidry and Travis Guidry, both of Yukon, Oklahoma, and Russ Guidry and

wife Korey of Clinton, Illinois; greatgranddaughter Lainey Mae Guidry; another great-grandchild on the way; sisters-in-law Adeline Kohutek of Cameron and Georgia Navratil of Temple. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, June 29, at Seaton Brethren Church. Memorials may be made to Seaton Brethren Church, 12561 State Highway 53, Temple, Texas; or any charity. Resolution Committee Ruth Hanusch Joyce Skrabanek —SPJST—

In Memory of Louis A. Mynarcik, Sr.

Louis A. Mynarcik, Sr., age 91, of West, passed away late Saturday afternoon, June 17, 2017, at Providence Hospice Place in Waco. A rosary was recited at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 21 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 8 p.m. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, L. Mynarcik, Sr. June 22 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Assumption in West with Reverend Ed Karasek as celebrant. Military graveside rites followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery, conducted by West Veterans Honor Guard. Louis was born April 20, 1926, in West, the son of Otillie (Macicek) and Joseph J. Mynarcik, Sr. He attended Ross and West schools. Louis served his country in the United States Army, receiving his medical discharge in 1956. He served in the CBI Theatre, traveled the Burma Road, made Sergeant First Class, and received three bronze stars. On November 25, 1947, he was united in marriage to Eleanor Hlavenka in West. Eleanor preceded him in death on September 16, 2012. He worked for William Cameron Company for several years after returning from the military. Louis was a lifelong and faithful

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member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Assumption. He was also PTA president of St. Mary’s School and Cub Master, a member of KJT Society 31, Knights of Columbus Council 2305, American Legion Post 478, a lifetime member of VFW Post 4819, and DAV Chapter 215 and Commander Club. Louis enjoyed farming, tending to his cattle, listening to Czech music, and singing Czech songs. He also loved hunting and fishing with his relatives and friends. Louis is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Edmund Mynarcik, William “Bill” Mynarcik, Dan Mynarcik, and Joseph Mynarcik; sisters Agnes Zatopek and Victoria Cvikel; and brother-in-law Bill Hlavenka. Survivors include children Ellouise Anderson of West and Louis Mynarcik, Jr. and wife Tonja “Sissy” of Lorena; grandchildren Nathan John Mynarcik and wife Jodi and Raychel Maria Mynarcik; great-grandsons Kade Joseph and Landon Louis; sister Lillie Jane Popp and husband Kenneth; brother-inlaw Adolph Zatopek; sisters-in-law Rosemary Mynarcik and Gladys Hlavenka; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Pallbearers were Bill Hlavenka, Joey Hlavenka, Nathan Mynarcik, Robert Mynarcik, Michael Mynarcik, and David Mynarcik. Honorary pallbearers were his nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption or to the charity of your choice. You are invited to share your thoughts and memories of Louis in a memorial guestbook found at www.aderholdfuneralhome.com. Aderhold Funeral Home in West was in charge of arrangements. —SPJST—

Expression of Sympathy

We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge 30, Taiton, on behalf of our officers and members wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of ADOLPH F. BUBELA. Adolph F. Bubela, 74, of Ganado passed away on January 16, 2014. Adolph was born on December 11, 1939 in Wharton County to the late August and Mary Bubela. Adolph retired as a heavy equipment operator for Jackson County. He was a member of SPJST Lodge

30, Taiton. He is survived by daughter Natalie Rushing and husband Michael; sons Wayne Bubela and wife Diane and Douglas Bubela and wife Kim; brothers Daniel Bubela and wife Marilyn, John Bubela and wife Dorthea, and Donald Bubela and wife Sharon; and grandchildren Brian, Sarah, Emily, Michael, Caleb, and Callie Bubela, and Zoe and Eli Rushing. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Delores Stavinoha Bubela; and son Michael Adolph Bubela. Visitation was Sunday, January 19, 2014, from 4 to 6 p.m. with a rosary at 5 p.m. at Ganado Funeral Home. Services were held Monday, January 20, 2014, at 10 a.m. at Assumption Catholic Church with Reverend Michael Lyons officiating. Interment followed in the Assumption Catholic Cemetery. Fraternally yours, Marjorie Treumer Resolution Committee —SPJST—

Resolution of Sympathy

We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge 30, Taiton, on behalf of our officers and members wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of JERALYN BERNICE PRIHODA. Jeralyn Bernice Prihoda, 92, of Nada, Texas, passed away on April 28, 2017. Jeralyn was born on January 5, 1925, in Wharton County to the late J.W. and (Charlotte) Lottie Drozd Krutilek. Jeralyn was chosen Nada Citizen of the Year in Jeralyn Prihoda 2009. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Catholic Life, Nocturnal Adoration Society, Catholic Daughters, Christian Mothers, and SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton. She is survived by daughters Janice Thompson and husband Gale of Nada and Barbara Dettling and husband Russell of El Campo; son Anthony Prihoda and wife Debbie of El Campo; grandchildren Kristin Jackson and husband Freddie, Kevin Thompson, Kalie Molina and husband Mike, Derek, Brett, and Julia Prihoda, and Jordan and Zachery Dettling; and great-grandchild Cambri Molina. She was preceded in death by her

sisters Anita Suchma and Sylvia Wiesner; brothers Eugene, Johnny and Milan Krutilek; stepsister Wilma Miller; and stepbrothers, Robert, Victor, Buddy, and Ted Krutilek. Visitation was held on Monday, May 1 at Triska Funeral Home. A rosary was recited on Tuesday, May 2 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Nada with funeral services following. Reverend Peter Yeboah-Amanfo officiated. Interment followed in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Fraternally yours, Marjorie Treumer Resolution Committee —SPJST—

Expression of Sympathy

We, the members of SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of CLARENCE JOE FILIP, longtime resident of Lake Jackson, Texas, who passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017. He was 76. Clarence was born October 15, 1940, in Wharton and graduated from Wharton High School. Growing up, he enjoyed working alongside his father in the family grocery store, Filip’s Grocery in El Campo. He and his wife moved to Lake Jackson in Clarence Filip 1966. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton. He was very active in St. Michael’s Church in Lake Jackson and the Knights of Columbus. He was the Grand Knight, District Deputy, and a 4th Degree member and was a KC member for 57 years. He was chairman of St. Michael’s Church picnic for many years and founded Monday night rosary in 1988, which he led for many years. He and his longtime friend Art Vandaveer were in charge of placing pro-life crosses in front of the church for many years. He also led many tours to Medjugorje. Clarence enjoyed his large extended family and was always cooking at family gatherings and family reunions, and he was the life of the party. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, and the great outdoors. His passion was deer hunting and playing dominos at deer camp. He

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loved his Houston Astros – ‘Go Stros.’ Clarence was preceded in death by his parents; and brother Joe. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Rose Marie; and children Donna Orr (Brad), Lynn Bowers (Brian), Carlton Filip (Sheri) and Terryl (Kelli) Filip; 20 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother Richard Filip; and sister Dorothy Lolley. Visitation was Wednesday, June 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church with a vigil service starting at 7 p.m. followed by rosary. Funeral mass was held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 8 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Lake Jackson with Monsignor Leo Wleczyk officiating. Graveside service was at 3 p.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Blessing. Memorial donation may be made on behalf of St. Vincent DePaul Society at St. Michael Catholic Church. Janie Bucek, FAC/Secretary —SPJST—

In Memory of Angelyn Malina

Angelyn Marie (Elsik) Malina, age 103, of Shiner, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Twin Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Victoria, Texas, just six days shy of her 104th birthday. She was the third child of Joe L. and Frances (Mikeska) Elsik, born on June 27, 1913, near the community of Midway in Lavaca County. On November 11, 1936, she married Frank C. Malina at the home of her parents in DaCosta. They settled at the community Angelyn Malina of Henkhaus and were owners of a store, dance hall, and rodeo arena. Later, they relocated to a farm closer to Shiner where she resided for almost 60 years. She became an employee of Williford Drug and is remembered for her delicious milkshakes and doughnuts, and her friendliness. Her husband Frank passed away on September 12, 1982. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 63, Sweet Home. She was also a member of the Shiner Brethren Church, held many offices, and was very involved in getting a historical marker for the church. She was a caretaker of the Shiner Brethren Cemetery into her 90s.

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As a family historian, she was a resource for many genealogists with her vast collection of clippings and a remarkable memory. Survivors include son Frank Edward Malina, Sr. and wife Elaine of Victoria; sister Dorothy Elsik of Victoria; sisterin-law Doris Elsik of Victoria; grandchildren Daniel Joe Malina, Jr. of Corpus Christi, Dewayne C. Malina and wife Lori of Shiner, Kimberly Ann Malina Sorrells and husband Scott Troy of Calallen, and Frank Edward Malina, Jr. and wife Samantha Kimberly of Pearland; great-grandchildren Natalie Nicole Malina, Chelsea Lynn Malina, Holdyn Wayne Malina and wife Christine Elizabeth, Daniel Joe Malina, III, Charles Vernon Malina, Peyton Troy Sorrells, Carsen Elaine Sorrells, Madeline Elise Malina, and Elizabeth Grace Malina. With the birth of Levi James Malina in June 2016, Angelyn became a great-great-grandmother. Angelyn was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years Frank C. Malina; parents Joe L. and Frances Mikeska Elsik; son Daniel Joe Malina, Sr.; sisters Teresia Rosalie and Blanche Evelyn Elsik, Frances Hedwig (Fannie) Fleeman, Lydia Rose Raven, Milady Evelyn Laza, and Marie Elsik; and brothers Joe Thomas, George Leon, and Daniel J. Elsik. Serving as pallbearers were Daniel J. Malina, Jr., Dewayne C. Malina, Frank E. Malina, Jr., Scott T. Sorrells, Holdyn W. Malina, Peyton T. Sorrells, and Robert G. Sims, Jr. Honorary pallbearers were her granddaughter; granddaughter-in-law; great-granddaughters; great-grandsons; nieces; nephews; and friend Travis Loos. Visitation was at Thiele Cooper Funeral Home on Saturday, June 24. Private burial service was at Shiner Brethren Cemetery on Monday, June 26 with Reverend Jim Pearson of Victoria officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to Shiner Brethren Cemetery or American Cancer Society. Arrangements were by Thiele Cooper Funeral Home in Yoakum. —SPJST—

Name Laddie Leo Matus Robert Q. Metcalf Libbie Marie Lewis Edward J. Gerik Adolph F. Bubela Daniel D. Zabcik Mary J. Cervenka Rudolph Ed Wruble, Jr. Deanna Marie Houpy Loraine J. Batke Helen S. Dotson Homer Bryson Kelley Robert B. Faas Robert K. Reeve Rosalie Lesikar William Charles Kominczak Charlotte Ann Rendek Marvin Cernik Mary Saegart Patsy Ruth Pflughaupt Virginia H. Gregory Emilie A. Kusak Jerome Severa Joyce Alene Kaderka Billie Faye Kovar James J. Matlock Evelyn O. Beckner Dale E. Johnston Raymond C. Kallas Joe David Walker Irene C. Stalets Robbie Lou Davis Mary Bess McInnis Carolyn Ann Keim Joe Ruffino, Jr. Johnnie Ad Strelec Clarence J. Filip Mary Ann Higgins Cynthia Elaine Krizan Bennie Martinez Rosalie Ann Krpec Autra O. Gerik Raymond Holub

Death Claims Paid in June 2017 Lodge 117 88 82 66 30 24 4 92 130 81 88 160 40 88 201 88 54 23 88 1 88 32 67 29 29 81 88 117 151 139 183 160 74 79 88 32 151 183 6 32 40 6 172

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Location Robstown Houston Ennis Waco Taiton Cyclone Hallettsville Fort Worth Dallas Needville Houston San Angelo El Camp-Hillje Houston Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Houston West Moravia Houston Fayetteville Houston Victoria Schulenburg Taylor Taylor Needville Houston Robstown Wharton Danbury Arlington San Angelo Lovelady Corpus Christi Houston Victoria Wharton Arlington Cottonwood Victoria El Campo-Hillje Cottonwood Pasadena

Date of Admission 3/30/1981 6/28/1967 8/01/1956 6/01/1959 12/22/1955 1/07/1948 11/14/1975 3/21/1942 9/01/1948 11/16/1979 4/09/1965 4/27/1972 4/07/1966 3/25/1965 1/15/1946 5/08/1987 2/13/2003 10/15/1940 7/01/1984 2/07/1944 11/18/1965 11/18/1958 2/01/1961 12/23/1950 8/05/1953 8/22/1952 9/12/1944 10/22/1969 12/05/1934 2/11/1963 10/01/1985 11/09/2006 10/03/1973 5/09/1979 9/02/1981 7/19/1949 8/01/1956 1/21/2013 4/28/1969 6/01/2006 3/23/1978 9/18/1998 3/03/1993

To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the SPJST Supreme Lodge Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy. Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska, FIC, Chief Financial Officer —SPJST—

Date of Death 3/30/2010 5/06/2017 5/12/2017 1/30/2017 1/16/2014 8/17/2016 3/04/2017 1/31/2013 4/13/2017 5/14/2017 4/28/2017 4/24/2017 5/21/2017 5/24/2017 7/27/2015 5/19/2017 5/22/2017 5/18/2017 9/19/2016 5/24/2017 12/04/2016 5/12/2017 1/15/2017 5/20/2017 5/24/2017 5/31/2017 6/04/2017 1/03/2017 5/28/2017 2/04/2017 3/20/2017 6/02/2017 6/04/2017 6/06/2017 5/09/2017 4/18/2017 6/05/2017 6/19/2017 6/03/2017 6/04/2017 6/09/2017 12/26/2016 5/31/2017

Age 78 67 92 81 74 87 57 75 74 87 90 82 84 85 101 92 65 90 78 91 97 104 71 87 81 81 95 62 84 69 91 88 85 81 64 74 76 68 68 76 74 91 92

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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.

District Four youth outing, lock-in this Friday

This Friday, July 14 is our District Four Outing and 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—

District Six YAD this Sunday in Taiton

Dear Members, District Six Youth Achievement Day is this Sunday, July 16, 2017, at Taiton Community Center, and you are invited to attend and enjoy the day with the youth of District Six. The day begins with craft, talent, and royalty registration from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Lodge 30, Taiton will serve barbecue beef on a bun and chips for lunch from 11 a.m. to noon. The program will begin at 12:30 p.m. and include individual and group talent competition and royalty speeches. A silent auction of homemade pies will be held in the afternoon. The pies are baked by youth who are competing in the food category competition. Awards will be presented later in the day, and the 2017-2018 District Six Royalty will be crowned.

We look forward to sharing the day with you celebrating the youth of District Six. Fraternally, Lisa Bubela District Six Youth Counselor —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth visits beach; excited about camp

Dear Vestnik Readers, On Sunday, July 2, 2017, I went to my second SPJST meeting. We talked about camp. I cannot go this year, but I cannot wait to go next year. Mommy told me the cabins will have an air conditioner and potties. This summer, I went to Galveston Beach. I had fun playing in the waves. I

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hope everyone is having a good summer, too. Fraternally, Travis Ordogne —SPJST—

Dear Members and Friends, Lodge 202, Jourdanton Youth Club invites all to a swim party and membership drive on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at Pleasanton City Pool. Bring a towel and a friend for an evening of fun! The pool is reserved for Lodge 202 Youth Club from 7 to 10 p.m. We will have sausage wraps, drinks, and lots of snacks. Bring your water guns and pool toys. Lifeguards will be on duty. For each friend that you bring and invite to join the youth club, you will receive an extra ticket for the door prize drawing. We want to spread the word about our awesome youth club! We will also have brochures and information for anyone wanting more information about joining the youth club. For more information, contact Youth Leader Regina House at 830-570-2046 or email spjst202youth@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you and your friends on July 25 in Pleasanton! Fraternally, Regina House, Youth Leader —SPJST—

SPJST State Youth Achievement Day is Saturday, August 5, 2017, at the Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center in Temple, Texas. Youth are encouraged to participate in the contest. The rules as posted on page 25 of the Youth Club Handbook are:

State YAD Special Category Contest The Special Category Contest is held at State YAD each year. The contest is open to all youth club members. Preregistration with a Special Category Entry Card is required. Entry cards must be returned to the State Youth Director no later than the Wednesday prior to State YAD. The Special Category craft varies each year and is announced during the contest.

Age Groups The age of the youth on June 1, 2017, will determine the youth’s age group. Ages Completed Kindergarten to 8 Years Ages 9 to 11 Years Ages 12 to 14 Years Ages 15 Years to High School Senior

Deadline for all Special Category entries is the Wednesday prior to State YAD. —SPJST—

District Seven Duchess excited about State YAD

I had so much fun at District Seven Youth Achievement Day (YAD)! I am going to state for duchess, individual talent, group talent, and pictorial arts. I am excited and a little nerv-

ous. I can’t wait for camp in a few weeks! Mallory Velasquez —SPJST—

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LEFT PHOTO: Front, left to right, are runner-up duchess Morgan Oliver (183), 2016 District Three Duke Chad Jurik (25), 2016/2017 District Three Duchess Madison Holland (25), 2017 District Three Duke Maison Holland (25), and runner-up duke Miles Jones (154). Back: Runner-up queen Sophie Milan (154), 2017 District Three

Queen April Dvorak (25), 2016 District Three King Pierce Tignor (25), 2016 District Three Queen Makenzie Nelson (25), 2017 District Three King Austen Holland (25), and runner-up king Clark Jones (154). RIGHT PHOTO: Duchess Madison, Queen April, King Austen, and Duke Maison are pictured with their family members.

LEFT PHOTO: 2017-2018 District Three Duchess Madison Holland, Queen April Dvorak, King Austen Holland, and Duke Maison Holland, all of Lodge 25, Ennis, are pictured with Assistant DYC CarrieAnn Jones, left, DYC Kay Weeks, and District Three Director John Engelke. RIGHT PHOTO: 2016 District Three Queen Makenzie Nelson, right, crowns 2017 District Three Queen April Dvorak.

Sunday, June 25, 2017 • Lodge 25, Ennis

District Three Youth Achievement Day

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Poster

Lodge 6 Cottonwood Youth Club

Junior Group Talent Lodge 154, Fort Worth Left to right, Holly Jones, Miles Jones, and Macy Jones.

Senior Group Talent Lodge 154, Fort Worth

Reid Jones, left, and Clark Jones.

Scrapbook

Lodge 25 Ennis Youth Club

Merit Points Top Junior Megan Ruzicka, left, of Lodge 84, Dallas and Top Teen April Dvorak of Lodge 25, Ennis.

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Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Madeleine Moore (183) 2nd - Chad Jurik (25) 3rd - Aubrey Roberts (25)

Sunday, June 25, 2017 • Lodge 25, Ennis

District Three Youth Achievement Day

Constructed Items - Wood

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Quinlan Dobecka (6) 2nd - Megan Ruzicka (84)

Ages 12 to 14 1st - Cody Nelson (25) 2nd - Preston Sullivan (25)

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Rendon Dobecka (6) 2nd - Makenzie Nelson (25) 3rd - Amanda Droste (25)

Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Chad Jurik (25) 2nd - Joshua Tucker (84) 3rd - Maison Holland (25)

Foods - Pies

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Holly Jones (154) 2nd - Kendall Tucker (84) 3rd - Madison Holland (25) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Samuel Zmolik (25) 2nd - Misty Dvorak (25) 3rd - Ryan Ruzicka (84)

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Rachel Humphreys (154) 2nd - April Dvorak (25) 3rd - Makenzie Nelson (25) Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Chad Jurik (25) 2nd - Maison Holland (25) 3rd - Madeleine Moore (183)

Handicraft

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Quinlan Dobecka (6) 2nd - Kendall Tucker (84) 3rd - Madison Holland (25) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Ryan Ruzicka (84) 2nd - Misty Dvorak (25) 3rd - Preston Sullivan (25)

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Clark Jones (154) 2nd - Makenzie Nelson (255) 3rd - Rendon Dobecka (6) Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Madeleine Moore (183) 2nd - Morgan Oliver (183) 3rd - Maison Holland (25)

Hobby Kits

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Constructed Items

Left to right, Madeleine Moore (183), Quinlan Dobecka (6), Cody Nelson (25), Rendon Dobecka (6).

Foods

Left to right, Chad Jurik (25), Holly Jones (154), Samuel Zmolik (25), Rachael Humphreys (154).

Handicraft

Left to right, Chad Jurik (25), Quinlan Dobecka (6), Ryan Ruzicka (84), Clark Jones (154).

Hobby Kits

Left to right, Madeleine Moore (183), Quinlan Dobecka (6), Preston Sullivan (25), Rendon Dobecka (6).

Needlework

Left to right, Morgan Oliver (183), Samuel Zmolik (25), April Dvorak (25).

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Quinlan Dobecka (6) 2nd - Madison Holland (25) 3rd - Miles Jones (154) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Preston Sullivan (25)

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Rendon Dobecka (6) 2nd - Erica Clark (25) 3rd - Amanda Droste (25) Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Morgan Oliver (183)

Needlework

Ages 12 to 14 1st - Samuel Zmolik (25) 2nd - Misty Dvorak (25) 3rd - Macy Jones (154)

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - April Dvorak (25)

Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Madeleine Moore (183) 2nd - Morgan Oliver (183) 3rd - Maison Holland (25)

Photography - Motor Vehicle

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Megan Ruzicka (84) 2nd - Holly Jones (154) 3rd - Quinlan Dobecka (6)

Ages 12 to 14 1st - Samuel Zmolik (25) 2nd - Ryan Ruzicka (84) 3rd - Misty Dvorak (25)

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Austen Holland (25) 2nd - Sophie Milan (154) 3rd - Makenzie Nelson (25)

Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Morgan Oliver (183) 2nd - Joshua Tucker (84) 3rd - Aubrianna Dobecka (6)

Pictorial Arts

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Megan Ruzicka (84) 2nd - Quinlan Dobecka (6) 3rd - Madison Holland (25)

Ages 12 to 14 1st - Samuel Zmolik (25) 2nd - Ryan Ruzicka (84) 3rd - Macy Jones (154)

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Sophie Milan (154) 2nd - Makenzie Nelson (25) 3rd - Clark Jones (154)

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Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Chad Jurik (25) 2nd - Aubrey Roberts (25) 3rd - Morgan Oliver (183)

Science and Education

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - April Dvorak (25) 2nd - Sophie Milan (154) 3rd - Brandon Droste (25) Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Aubrianna Dobecka (6)

Sewing

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Holly Jones (154)

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - April Dvorak (25) 2nd - Erica Clark (25) 3rd - Amanda Droste (25) 1st - Lodge 6, Cottonwood 2nd - Lodge 183, Arlington 3rd - Lodge 25, Ennis

Poster

1st - Lodge 25, Ennis 2nd - Lodge 183, Arlington 3rd - Lodge 6, Cottonwood

Scrapbook

Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Madeleine Moore (183) 2nd - Morgan Oliver (183)

Individual Talent

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Holly Jones (154) 2nd - Quinlan Dobecka (6) 3rd - Madison Holland (25)

Ages 12 to 14 1st - Ryan Ruzicka (84) 2nd - Macy Jones (154) 3rd - Preston Sullivan (25)

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Erica Clark (25) 2nd - April Dvorak (25) 3rd - Austen Holland (25)

1st - Lodge 154, Fort Worth Holly Jones, Macy Jones Miles Jones 2nd - Lodge 84, Dallas Kendall Tucker Joshua Tucker

Junior Group Talent

Pictorial Arts

Left to right, Morgan Oliver (183), Megan Ruzicka (84), Samuel Zmolik (25), Sophie Milan (154).

Science and Education

Left to right, Chad Jurik (25), Samuel Zmolik (25), April Dvorak (25).

Sewing

Left to right, Aubrianna Dobecka (6), Holly Jones (154), Misty Dvorak (25), April Dvorak (25).

Individual Talent

Left to right, Madeleine Moore (183), Holly Jones (154), Ryan Ruzicka (84), Erica Clark (25).

District Queen April Dvorak (25) District Duchess Madison Holland (25)

Royalty

First Runner-Up Queen Sophie Milan (154) First Runner-Up Duchess Morgan Oliver (183) District King Austen Holland (25) District Duke Maison Holland (25)

First Runner-Up King Clark Jones (154) First Runner-Up Duke Miles Jones (154)

Second Runner-Up King Pierce Tignor (25) Second Runner-Up Duke Chad Jurik (25) —SPJST—

Sunday, June 25, 2017 • Lodge 25, Ennis

Ages 12 to 14 1st - Misty Dvorak (25) 2nd - Macy Jones (154)

Left to right, Madeleine Moore (183), Megan Ruzicka (84), Samuel Zmolik (25), Austen Holland (25).

Senior Group Talent

District Three Youth Achievement Day

Ages 12 to 14 1st - Samuel Zmolik (25) 2nd - Cody Nelson (25) 3rd - Macy Jones (154)

Photography

1st - Lodge 154, Fort Worth Clark Jones, Reid Jones 2nd - Lodge 25, Ennis April Dvorak Misty Dvorak 3rd - Lodge 25, Ennis Amanda Droste Madison Holland

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BENEVOLENCE

ROČNÍK 105 CISLO 28 - Czech

by Numbers -

Lesson “8”

Hello and welcome to Radio Prague's Czech learning series Czech

by Numbers, which explores numbers in the Czech language and their use in everyday speech. Today, we are here with lesson number eight - lekce číslo osm.

The Czech word for eight - osm sounds nothing like the English. However, it is very similar to its equivalents in other Slavonic languages. The figure of eight is osmička and the word is used in the same way as in English, for example in figure-skating. In a different sport, osma or osmiveslice is an eight-oar, an eight. But back to osmička, a figure of eight. The word is also used to describe a wisdom tooth, because it is the eighth tooth from the middle. The ordinal number eighth is osmý for the masculine, osmá for the feminine and osmé for the neuter gender. The expression osmý div světa - the eighth wonder of the world - describes something extraordinary and novel. An eighth, as in an eighth part of a whole, is osmina. In music, osmina means an eighth note, or a quaver, a note played for one eighth the duration of a whole note. The word osminka is the diminutive form of osmina, but means the same. If you ask in a shop for osminka másla - literally an "eighth of butter" you will get a 125-gram cube of butter, an eighth of a kilogram.

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Slovanská Podporující Jednota Státu Texas

Uředni orgán SPJST ★ Založené roku 1897

And that's it for lesson number eight osmá lekce. We'll be back with all you need to know about the number nine in Czech. Till then, na shledanou, bye-bye.

~ Pavla Horáková

http://www.radio.cz/en/section/abc/czech-by-numbers-eight; 20-05-2006

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Taylor Czech Speaking Class meets every Wednesday

The Taylor Czech Speaking Class meets every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living, located at 505 East Lake Drive in Taylor, Texas. This is an informal class setting for learning to speak, write, and read Czech. For more information, contact Instructor Lydia Kurtin 512-859-2543. Submitted by, Alice Bracewell Lodge 48, Beyersville —SPJST—

Learn Czech at home this fall through Blinn College

Dobrý den, Věstník Readers! Are you interested in learning Czech from the comfort of your home? The Schulenburg Campus of Blinn College has recently begun offering Czech language classes via synchronous learning – in a live, online classroom. Students are able to join the class from any loca-

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tion where they have access to highspeed internet. Instructor Thadious Polasek, who is a member of SPJST Lodge 67, Schulenburg, has been teaching Czech for 35 years, at both the high school and college levels. Please share the word with family and friends about this opportunity to learn the Czech language and help preserve a vital part of the Czech culture: Beginning Czech I Wednesdays and Fridays September 6 to December 8 7 to 9 p.m. (CST)

Texas Polka News features Central Texas Sounds

The July issue of Texas Polka News features Central Texas Sounds. Larry Sodek and Denny Marek recall the journey starting with the Ellinger Combo days. The Bohemian Princess introduces her granddaughter, Jane. Gary tells a great story from his Navy days (don’t worry, we cleaned it up for publication). Barefoot Becky tells Musings from the Road. Justin Everett reviews the All Around Czechs’ first CD. Meet the new king and queen of the National Polka Festival. Texas Legacy Czech Band celebrates 10 years. Floore’s Store in Helotes will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a 101year tribute to Adolph Hofner. Pearl Stable announces its Summer Dance Hall Series. Tons of photos and lots more news. Of course, TPN has your calendar of events for July, including Janak’s Church Picnics.

Texas Polka News will mark its 30th anniversary in 2018. To celebrate, the paper has launched a drive to reach 3,000 subscribers, giving back to its supporters. For every new subscription or renewal from now through May 2018, TPN will donate $5 of the subscription price to SPJST Youth Programs. Not only will SPJST youth benefit from the donated subscription money, $3,000 in prizes will be awarded to the club or organization that brings in the most new and renewed subscriptions. See the ad in this issue with information on how to subscribe. As a bonus to Vestnik readers, receive a Polka On! magnet when you send in your subscription or renewal to the Texas Polka News. Sign up today so you’ll be sure to get our popular Oktoberfest Guide coming in August! —SPJST—

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Intermediate Czech I Tuesdays and Thursdays September 5 to December 7 7 to 9 p.m. (CST)

Advanced Czech Tuesdays September 19 to November 14 7 to 9 p.m. (CST)

Schedule Available Online The fall class schedule is available online at http://www.blinn.edu/schulenburg/czech.html We are also actively seeking scholarship funding for students who find the cost prohibitive. We hope your organization will consider contributing to assist our dedicated students who are committed to preserving and passing on the language of their Czech heritage. One hundred percent of scholarship donations go toward tuition for our Czech language students. Donations can be made to Blinn College and sent to Ms. Becky Garlick, Campus Director, at the address below. Please note Czech scholarship on your check and envelope. Please share this information and

consider becoming a student or help by supporting other Czech language students. Cordially, Loraine Orellana Coordinator of Distance and Community Education Blinn College Schulenburg Campus 100 Ranger Drive Schulenburg, Texas 78956 979-743-5237 lorellana@blinn.edu —SPJST—

Czech Cultural Calendar

Each Wednesday Taylor Czech Speaking Class meets every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living, 505 East Lake Drive in Taylor, Texas. This is an informal class setting for learning to speak, write, and read Czech. For information, contact Instructor Lydia Kurtin 512-859-2543. Submitted by Alice Bracewell, Lodge 48, Beyersville.

Czech Heritage Museum welcomes Santas, Mrs. Clauses

Lone Star Santas and Mrs. Clauses visited the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center in Temple, Texas, on Monday, July 3, 2017. They were in the area to ride in Belton’s Fourth of July parade and visit local places including the children’s hospital. Pictured with them is Kenny Lange, front, left, who is a member of the CHMGC staff. Lone Star Santas is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of men and women who live in or work in Texas and portray Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, Elves, and helpers. Santas can be either real bearded or designer bearded because it is what is in their hearts that matters. The organization was formed for the exchange of ideas, networking, helping each other, and to provide general camaraderie. When the tornado in Joplin, Missouri, happened in 2011, several members saw the opportunity to reach out to children and families affected by the natural disaster. Monies were donated, toys were donated and purchased by members, and a Convoy of Toys was organized. This was the group’s first call to action. The only rule for this group is to talk and act the way Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elves, and helpers would.

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.

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. September 2 Westfest Tarok Tournament—in West. Contact Brian Sykora 254-826-5314.

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Wednesday, July 12, 2017

October 14 Jarrell (Corn Hill) Tarok Tournament—at Moravian Hall in Corn Hill. Contact Jerry David 512-484-0775.

October 20 - 21 TCHCC Heritage Fest and Muziky—at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange. Friday, October 20 - Octoberfest on the deck, 4 p.m.; meal served. Saturday, October 21 - Entertainment all day in the Hospoda - Beer Garden, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; antique farm equipment and car show; tarock tournament; museums; demonstrations; tours; children’s activities; and more! Muziky, Muziky Legend Series, Part V in the amphitheater, 7 to 9:30 p.m.; fireworks finale. Contact TCHCC 888-785-4500; via email info@czechtexas.org; or visit www.czechtexas.org. —SPJST—

Texas Czech Genealogical Society Website: txczgs.org

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

For membership: Merlene Bravenec 254-778-7285

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

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! 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) Thursday, July 13—Social/meal, 6:30 p.m. Meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, July 15—Rental

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 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

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Hwy 53 (Adams Avenue). Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Michelle Porubsky 254-493-8020; Hall Phone: 254-985-2548. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Visit www.seatonstarhall.com.

LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE (2) Lodge Hall: 10450 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: From Taylor, take the South Loop. Turn right on FM 112 and go about 0.8 mile. Turn right on FM 619; continue on FM 619 for approximately 4 miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 512-739-9324. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at the hall except the June meeting, which will be Monday, June 12, 6:30 p.m., and the August meeting, which will be Monday, August 14, 6:30 p.m. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 49, ROWENA (4) Lodge Hall: 706 FM 2133, Rowena. Hall Rental Information: 325-262-3377 - Butch Wood. Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 51, ELLINGER (1) Lodge Meetings: Third Friday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Ellinger Fire Department, West Main Street in Ellinger.

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

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

LODGE 66, WACO (3) Lodge Meetings: Date, time, location TBA in the lodge’s monthly meeting minutes that appear in the Věstník. For information, call 254-799-4247.

LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG (1) Lodge Meetings: Third or fourth Sunday of March, June, September, and December (Christmas) at Frank’s Restaurant in Schulenburg, 2 p.m. To confirm meeting date/s, call Ernest Kutac 979-561-7190.

LODGE 73, SEYMOUR (4) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 12 p.m. - unless otherwise noted. For meeting location, call Alice Orsak 940-889-2391.

LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday in March, June, September, and December, 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls. For information, contact Diana Ibarra 940-224-7383.

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

LODGE 80, HOLLAND (2) 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.

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Go on Cantreal Street until you come to Floyd Street. Turn right on Floyd Street. Hall is the second building on the right. Hall Rental Information: Contact Kelly Tucker 469-951-7396. Hall Phone: 214-823-0072. Band Bookings: Cherri Petr 214-352-4397. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Held one hour before the adult lodge meeting at the hall - unless otherwise noted. Contact Youth Leader Lynda Novak 972-9484456. LODGE 87, TEMPLE (2) Lodge Hall: 320 North 50th Street, Temple. Directions: From East Adams Avenue, turn north onto 50th Street; go 2/10 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Karin Bryant 254-947-3100; or Judith Little 254-913-8568. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) Friday, July 28—The Fab 5 - Beatles tribute. $10 Saturday, August 5—Moonglow Orchestra, big band. *Dress code. $15 Saturday, August 19—Gary Dossett 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 Information: Hall: 713-869-5767; or visit www.lodge88.org. Lodge Meetings: Third Monday, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Bingo: Every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7 p.m. Regular games start at 7:30 p.m. License No. 17407503501. All dances are held from 8 to 11:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Reservations suggested, but not required, unless otherwise noted. Reservations held only 30 minutes past start of dance. For reservations, call 713-869-5767, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beer, set-ups, soda, and ice sold at bar. Please do not bring from outside. *Dress Code dances: evening attire for ladies and gentlemen. LODGE 91, SAN JACINTO (5) Lodge Meetings: quarterly meetings - TBA in the Věstník. For information, contact Lodge Secretary Vonda Smesny 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 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.

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LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. at (unless otherwise noted) C and J Barbecue, 1010 South Texas Avenue in Bryan. LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Friday, 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. —SPJST—

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