Volume 105 Number 33
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August 16, 2017
The Crowning Moment . . . Lodge 25, Ennis youth win State Royalty titles
Congratulations to the 2017-2018 SPJST State Royalty! They were crowned at State Youth Achievement Day on Saturday, August 5 in Temple by the 2016-2017 State Royalty. Pictured, left to right, are 2016 King Colby See (9) and 2017 King Austen Holland; 2016 Queen
Amanda Hoggard (202) and 2017 Queen April Dvorak; 2017 Duchess Madison Holland and 2016 Duchess Rileigh Kitchen (185); and 2016 Duke J. Beaux Hruska (9) and 2017 Duke Maison Holland. The new State Royalty are all members of Lodge 25, Ennis in District Three.
Live the Adventure Top Agents - July 2017 1st -Annualized Premium 5th - Certificates Issued $300 Award
1st - Certificates Issued $250 Award
2nd - Annualized Premium 3rd - Certificates Issued $100 Award
3rd- Annualized Premium 4th - Certificates Issued $100 Award
2nd - Certificates Issued $50 Award
4th - Annualized Premium $50 Award
5th - Annualized Premium $50 Award
Jarolyn Popp, FIC Lodge 133 San Antonio District Seven
Frances Aleman Lodge 49 Rowena District Four
Patsy Koslovsky, FIC Lodge 47 Seaton District Two
Albin Machu, CFFM Lodge 29 Taylor District Two
Kerry Herrington Lodge 142 Houston District Five
Randy House Lodge 66 Waco District Three
Jana Alsobrook, LUTCF Lodge 169 Brenham District One
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Important Dates ...................................3 Interest Rates ......................................3 Job Posting..........................................3 Supreme Lodge Meeting Minutes ......4 Membership Program Updates ........11 Lodge Section....................................12
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Camp for Adults ................................20 In Memoriam ......................................22 Youth Section.....................................23 Czech Culture ....................................26 Advertisements ............................27-29 Lodge Calendar .................................30
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Lodge 54 West honors 75-year member
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Lodge 219 El Paso hosts annual pool party
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Lodge 29 Taylor Youth Club gives school supplies to Taylor ISD
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Editor’s Note
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
Fraternal Sisterhood
STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR FRANK HORAK Office: 254-773-1575 • Mobile: 254-534-0681 email: frankh@spjst.com
My fraternal sister Susan Skrabanek of Lodge 17, New Tabor. Susan was one of the coordinators of the CSA (Czechoslovak Society of America) 81st Annual Get-Together in Austin on August 4-6. Susan serves as an SPJST sales agent and is the former District One Youth Counselor.
STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR LYNETTE TALASEK Office: 254-773-1575 • Mobile: 254-931-0639 email: lynettet@spjst.com
DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS District One - Sharon Russell, 1292 CR 441, Dime Box, Texas 77853 • 979-884-0807 sharon_russell28@yahoo.com District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Road, Burlington, Texas 76519-3108 - 254-985-2396 patsyk2011@yahoo.com District Three - Kay Weeks, 4203 Treehaven Ct, Arlington, Texas 76016 • 817-896-5277 - kgweeks@att.net District Four - Pam Lehmann, PO Box 637, Tahoka, Texas 79373-0637 - 806-561-5105 - plehmann@poka.com District Five - Barbara Linney-Gonzales - 6043 Pineway Blvd., Houston, Texas 77023-6510 - 713-649-6138 district5dyc@aol.com District Six - Lisa Bubela, 1405 Divide Street, El Campo, Texas 77437 - 979-543-7120 lisa_bubela@yahoo.com District Seven - Lian Pruski, 418 West Hunt Street Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - 830-480-2737 lianpruski@gmail.com BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - 979-884-1451 - dimebox5@aol.com District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Texas 78615 - 512-365-2000 - 512-848-2416/cell - RonnieR1056@yahoo.com District Three - Kay Lynn Kovar, 3303 West Lake Bardwell Drive, Ennis, Texas 75119 - 972-875-6827 District Four - Beverly J. Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - 325-442-4841 - bjtep@verizon.net District Five - Dorothy Pflughaupt, 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, Texas 77008 713-859-8976 dotpflugh@yahoo.com District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Texas 77414 - 979-244-4415; 979-479-0056 cell District Seven - Oscar Korus, 2565 Bruce Road, Poteet, Texas 78065 - 830-391-4169 - oscarkorus@gmail.com FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Thomas Cannon, PO Box 372, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - 979-567-4264 - jtcannon60@hotmail.com District Two - Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Highway 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - 254-985-2282 Edwin_Pechal@yahoo.com District Three - Michael Galler, 526 Karen, Waco, Texas 76706 - 254-744-8973 - mlgaller54@gmail.com District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Highway 765, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - 325-651-8550 - hdweise@zipnet.us District Five - Marceil Malak, 7444 Meiners Road, Ledbetter, Texas 78946-5118 - 979-249-5940 marceil@cvctx.com District Six - Glenn Kaminsky, 902 River Oaks Court, East Bernard, Texas 77435 - 979-335-4461 - gkamink@live.com District Seven - James House, 146 Deer Run, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - 830-570-7750 - james.houseconstruction146@gmail.com
INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - 979-272-3440 District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Road, Burlington, Texas 76519-3108 - 254-985-2396 patsyk2011@yahoo.com District Three - Robert Sill, 400 Westview Terrace, Arlington, Texas 76013 District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - 325-234-8117 District Five - Mark Childres, 14011 Laskey Manor Court, Cypress, Texas 77429 - 832-496-6646 mark@childresinsurancegroup.com District Six - Elizabeth Holub, 4624 Freyburg Hall Road, Schulenburg, Texas 78956 - 979-561-8640 District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 3895 CR 430, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - 210-535-4916
PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, 1914 CR 403, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - 979-540-8531 District Two - Tammy Cannon, 305 Bluehaw Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78628-6367 - 512-948-5339 - tcannon4715@yahoo.com District Three - Lynda Novak, 7153 Cornelia Ln, Dallas, Texas 75214 - 972-948-4456 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76903 - 325-651-5884 District Five - Vonda Smesny, 2607 Wolcik Road, Crosby, Texas 77532 - 832-694-8762 District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Avenue K, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 - 281-342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 447 Shady Hollow, New Braunfels, Texas 78132 - 830-964-5135 HUMAN RESOURCES DEBBIE KLINKOVSKY 254-773-1575 • email: debbiek@spjst.com
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PJST crowned its new 20172018 State Royalty on Saturday, August 5 at the Mayborn Center in Temple. Congrats to all participants! What a fierce competition! These young ladies and gentlemen brought it! I would not have wanted to serve as a judge! Next week’s Věstník will feature all of the State Youth Achievement Day results. Speaking of judging . . . I had the honor of judging the National Miss CSA pageant on Friday, August 4 in Austin. CSA is a fraternal organization - like SPJST - that is based in Illinois. I enjoyed dinner with the young ladies. They then spoke about a subject of interest and answered questions from the judges. Judging was a tough job because all of the contestants were talented and deserving of the title. Congrats to Sydney Rieckhoff who was crowned 2017 Miss CSA!
Prior to the contest, Lodge 17, New Tabor Beseda Dancers performed for the attendees. Great job, youth!
Věstník Dates and Deadlines August 23 Věstník (combined issue) deadline is Wed., August 16 at 5 p.m. *** No August 30 Věstník ***
September 6 Věstník deadline is Wed., August 30 at 5 p.m. September 13 Věstník deadline is Wed., Sept. 6 at 5 p.m.
September 20 Věstník deadline is Wed., Sept. 13 at 5 p.m.
Pictured, left to right, are CSA contestants Hunter Yukovich of Pennsylvania, Bri Brdicka of Ohio, and Joy Bleiker of Illinois, Vestnik Editor Melanie, CSA Fraternal Director Amanda Lovell, and CSA contestants Jennifer Jaros of Illinois, and Sydney Rieckhoff of Iowa. 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.
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Family Fun 4 and Important Dates
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August 16 August 19
District Three Outing • Hurricane Harbor (3) Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Back-to-School Swim Party (1) August 19 Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station 40th Anniversary Party • C&J Barbecue, Bryan (1) August 20 Lodge 4, Hallettsville Family Day St. Mary’s Hall, Hallettsville (6) August 20 Lodge 73, Seymour Member Appreciation Lunch/ Reorganizational Meeting Seymour Senior Citizen Building (4) August 26 Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Kolache/Noodlemaking (1) August 26 Lodge 107, Floresville Youth Club Pool Party/ Membership Drive • Floresville City Pool (7) August 27 District Two Fall Fun Day • Lodge 24, Cyclone (2) August 27 Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Country Store Snook VFD Barbecue (1) August 30 No Věstník Printed Sept. 1 Lodge 6, Cottonwood Potato Peeling Party (3) Sept. 2 SPJST Floats - Westfest Parade (3) Hosted by District Three Youth/Lodge 183, Arlington 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/Game Day (1) Sept. 16 SPJST Float • Bartlett Friendship Fest (2) Sept. 16 SPJST Sales Agents’ Continuing Education Training: 2 Hours - Ethics/2 Hours - Designating Beneficiaries Lodge 81, Needville (5) Sept. 16 Lodge 47, Seaton Outdoor Extravaganza (2) Sept. 16 Lodge 92, Fort Worth Czech Heritage Day (3) Sept. 22-24 SPJST Camp for Adults SPJST ENC, Ledbetter (1) Sept. 22-23 District Youth Counselors’ Fall Meeting Fort Worth (3) Sept. 23 SPJST Float - Burleson County Fair Parade Hosted by District One Youth (1) Sept. 23 District Five Fall Fun Day Lodge 196, Houston-West (5) Sept. 27 No Věstník Printed Sept. 29-30 Lodge 29, Taylor 17th Annual Barbecue Cookoff (2) October 1 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Begins October 1 Lodge 88, Houston Czech Day (5) October 7 SPJST Float - Dime Box Black Bridge Festival Parade Hosted by Lodge 13, Dime Box (1) October 7 District Two Trip • Six Flags Over Texas (2) October 7 District Four Fall Fun Day The Barn in Towel Park, Snyder Hosted by Lodge 215, South Plains (4) October 8 District One Fall Fun Day • Lodge 186, Caldwell (1)
SPJST INTEREST RATES . . . 08/01/2017 - 10/31/2017 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%
JOB POSTING MARKETING/OPERATIONS MANAGER
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SPJST is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as insurance sales/marketing manager. Under the supervision of the Vice President, the candidate will oversee sales and marketing programs of SPJST; establish sales quotas for territories; assist in managing budgets; evaluate sales performance; and manage and develop marketing programs and materials such as advertising, event support, and online promotions.
Qualifications The position requires a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience, with a minimum of 3 years experience in life insurance sales and marketing. Candidate must rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Candidate will perform a variety of tasks while leading and directing the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Applications Applications may be completed online at www.spjst.org, or mail application and resume to PO Box 100, Temple, TX 76503, Attn: Human Resources. Application Deadline: Until Filled
SPJST is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. —SPJST—
Readers Write
Member enjoys mouse trap story
Melanie, I loved the mouse trap story in the Věstník I received today (July 19). As old as I am, I had not heard it before. Makes perfect sense. Thanks! Frank D. Kvapil Lodge 49, Rowena —SPJST—
Member appreciates scholarship
First of all, I would like to apologize for such a late thank you letter upon receiving your scholarship. It is totally inexcusable for the time to get out of hand that you receive this deserving letter long overdue for your donation towards my education. Furthermore, I would like to sincerely say now that I’m honored to be a recipient of your scholarship. It truly shows your kind heart and willingness to give. And I hope that one day I can give back to the community in the form of a scholarship as you have. I’m going to attend the main campus of Tarleton State in Stephenville and major in economics with a minor in finance. I would like to wholeheartedly thank you again for your investment in me for my educational purposes. I hope to keep
in touch with you on how I’m doing. Much obliged, Glenn Conover Lodge 73, Seymour —SPJST—
Member shares gratitude
Dear SPJST, I am writing to thank you for your generous $1,000 undergraduate scholarship. I was very happy and appreciative to learn that I was selected as one of the recipients of your scholarship. I am a construction management major with a minor in agricultural business. I plan to pursue a career in construction when I graduate from Sam Houston State University. I am currently a junior and plan to graduate in the fall of 2018. Thanks to you, I am one step closer to that goal. By awarding me the undergraduate scholarship, you have decreased my financial burden, which allows me to focus more on the most important aspect of school, learning. Your generosity has inspired me to help others and give back to the community. I hope one day, I will be able to help students achieve their goals just as you have helped me. Sincerely, Riley Machacek Lodge 196, Houston-West —SPJST—
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Minutes July 18, 19, and 20, 2017 Regular Meeting of the Supreme Lodge SPJST held at the Home Office, Temple, Texas
PRESIDING The meeting was called to order by Supreme Lodge Chairman Donnie Victorick on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at 8 a.m.
ATTENDING Supreme Lodge—Brian Vanicek, President; Hiram Dixon, Vice President; Leonard Mikeska, Chief Financial Officer; Roy Vajdak, Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services; Donnie Victorick – District One/Supreme Lodge Chairman; Jesse Pospisil – District Two; John Engelke – District Three; Billy Rollwitz – District Four; Bradley Stavinoha – District Five; Karen Kaspar – District Six/Supreme Lodge Vice Chairman; Robert J. Bayer – District Seven. Other—Janie Coakley, Recording Secretary.
OPENING OF MEETING The meeting was opened by Supreme Lodge Chairman Victorick with a welcome and recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed in respect to our departed members and in honor of our armed forces and police officers. Chief Financial Officer Mikeska led the Supreme Lodge in an opening prayer.
ANNOUNCEMENTS President Vanicek announced that we have five visitors starting with Glen Tobleman with Lewis and Ellis Actuary Firm today at 9 a.m., Diana Ward with JRBT Auditors will give a report today at 1 p.m., Theron Holladay with Parkway Advisors at 2 p.m., and Buddy Preuss with Hermann Sons Life at 4 p.m. T.J. Johnson with Allen Bailey and Associates will discuss the cash flow test results on Wednesday at 8 a.m., and Darren Anderson of Alpha Capital Management will present a report on investment performance at 9:30 a.m. Consultant Buddie Ballard will be present by conference phone. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 18 AND 19, 2017 REGULAR MEETING The minutes were considered page by page. The minutes were approved on motion by Director Rollwitz, seconded by Director Stavinoha, and carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE MINUTES The meeting went into executive session from 8:22 a.m. until 8:27 a.m. to consider executive minutes.
OLD BUSINESS MANAGEMENT TEAM MEETING NOTES Opportunity was given to review the weekly Management Team meeting notes. Additional information was asked and shared on various matters that came up during the team meetings. Director Bayer asked for clarification of several items taken up during the team meetings.
The Management Team meeting notes were acknowledged on motion by Director Bayer, seconded by Director Pospisil, and the motion carried unanimously.
MINUTES OF OFFICERS’ MEETINGS CONCERNING INVESTMENTS The minutes of 12 officers’ meetings concerning investments were presented. They are April – 13, 25, 26; May – 1, 8, 12, 30; and June – 6, 7, 9, 21, 22.
The minutes were ratified on motion by Director Bayer, seconded by Director Rollwitz, and the motion carried unanimously.
HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Human Resource Administrator Debbie Klinkovsky referred to her detailed written report which included employee benefits, insurance renewals, compliance reporting and employee orientation, meeting sessions, and events.
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Employees healthcare open enrollment went well, and she reported that employees were appreciative of the benefits.
Human Resource Administrator Klinkovsky reported working on job postings, application review process, and the interview process for job openings at the ENC and the Home Office.
STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR’S REPORT State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak was present to give his report. He reviewed his activities during the quarter.
State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Horak discussed the process of lodge officer change being reported to the Home Office. The current reporting process that is in place does not assure that it is an official change acted on by the lodge during a meeting. Chief Financial Officer Mikeska moved requirement of lodge minutes reporting a change of officers be submitted to the Home Office to State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Horak. Vice President Dixon seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously.
Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak stated the checks issued to the lodges and to the youth clubs will start being direct deposited to solve the problem of many checks not being cashed.
STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR’S REPORT State Youth Director Lynette Talasek referred to her detailed written report. The report included the State Youth Director’s daily time record, upcoming activities, preparations for camp, number of campers, and 2016-2017 fourth quarter report.
State Youth Director Talasek reported that LIT camp went really well. She did recommend chaperone training be conducted by the ENC Director, ENC Assistant Director, State FAC, and herself to provide more uniform training. Adult to child ratios and expense for chaperone cost was discussed in detail.
State Youth Director Talasek stated her opinion is that the kids do very well, and they enjoy camp. She also discussed some necessary changes to activities due to safety regulations and mandates. Recess was taken at 8:55 until 9 a.m.
RE-INSURANCE RESERVE Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak introduced Glen Tobleman with Lewis & Ellis Actuary Firm. Mr. Tobleman answered questions and discussed in detail scenarios that may have prevented the depth of reduction to our surplus had we assigned more to reserves over the years. There was discussion about moving forward with some current issues and the best way to handle those situations.
Recess was taken at 10:50 until 11 a.m.
STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR’S REPORT State Youth Director Lynette Talasek continued with camp staffing cost discussion. She discussed different scenarios to ensure consistent training across each district.
The Supreme Lodge asked State Youth Director Talasek together with ENC Camp Director Lapeyrolerie to make recommendations of how to reconstruct and bring ideas to the Strategic Planning Committee.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT President Vanicek reviewed first quarter highlights. There was a discussion about the 501(c) meetings and the fact that people are unaware of when their term expires when on the board. President Vanicek will research and inform them of his findings.
President Vanicek discussed two lodges possibly merging with another lodge.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS President Vanicek reviewed the calendar of events and updated any new activities.
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SISTER CITIES President Vanicek discussed the interest of Lodge 47, Seaton would now like to do a Sister City with Ratibor in the Czech Republic.
AUDIT REPORT Diana Ward of Jaynes, Reitmeier, Boyd and Therrell, P.C. discussed in detail the audit of 2016 operations. She commented that everyone at SPJST was very cooperative during the audit.
Ms. Ward reported that the statutory financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the admitted assets, liabilities, and surplus of SPJST as of December 31, 2016, and December 15, 2015. She also stated they did not identify any internal control issues over financial reporting nor were there any IT problems detected in the audit. VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT Vice President Dixon presented the following: • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Report on sales Discussion of terminated agents Report on earned and annualized premiums A report of issued applications and persistency report Agents’ pending report Trained and pending sales agents Insurance written Advertising/promotional report District persistency report Annual reviews Outbound calling/CSR report Application errors report Life applications/HIPPA requirements
Vice President Dixon extensively discussed the many reports he presented, and there was good discussion about these items.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER’S REPORT LODGE IRS REPORTING/LODGE COMPLIANCE Chief Financial Officer Mikeska presented a list of lodge compliance in regard to filing of IRS forms 990/990T and e-card filing and furnishing of lodge officers reports.
ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT (ERM) Chief Financial Officer Mikeska reported the three subcommittees and the ERM Committee met on Monday, July 17. He proceeded to give the following ERM Committee report to the Supreme Lodge.
Chief Financial Officer Mikeska reported the Underwriting Risk subcommittee did a very thorough job to see if our marketing strategy will meet our needs. The committee decided the product pricing needs to be re-priced using the 2017 CSO tables with the assistance of our actuary at Allen Bailey and Associates. The re-pricing of our products is necessary because they are not loaded to account for the correct non-contractual expenditures and new mortality tables. At the present pricing, our certificates are loaded for a $10 non-contractual benefits cost but should be loaded for about $79 per certificate.
The Operational Risk subcommittee reported several points to discuss. One of the biggest concerns is the decline of membership and number of certificates. Some losses are due to the natural age progression of our membership resulting in death claims. There was discussion of hiring general agents of P&C companies to sell insurance for us and then bring the new members into the fraternal community to teach them fraternalism. Also discussed was increasing our profits through new marketing strategies to sell more insurance and annuities to be able to fund fraternal programs.
The Asset Liability Management subcommittee discussed the positive progress since the last cash flow testing was done September 30, 2016, showed significant improvement. There are several reasons for the improvement: purchase of higher quality investments, amendment of the IPS to reduce the amount of single issuer purchase to 12.5 percent of the total portfolio down from 15 percent. The laddering of the portfolio to generate $12 million of assets annually to immunize the portfolio against a rate in-
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crease and disintermediation. In the event of a rate increase, we could be subject to $125 million of annuity money that is out of penalty phase. We have structured the laddering of the portfolio to be able to reinvest some $40 million over a two-year period to increase our payout rates.
The cash flow test performed by our actuary revealed there is no need to set up additional reserves; however, in reviewing the non-contractual benefits, they discovered SPJST spends 18 percent of their income on these benefits. That number is much higher when compared to fellow fraternal organizations. The test also revealed if we were only investing in NAIC 1 bonds, we would not be able to support our special needs appetite for spending. Our amount to spend on non-contractual benefits would be reduced by $1 million. Recess was taken from 2 until 2:10 p.m.
PARKWAY ADVISORS President/CEO Theron Holladay visited the meeting and shared his report of the audit of the SPJST portfolio as requested by Chief Financial Officer Mikeska.
There was extensive discussion relative to his detailed report. After conducting his analysis, Chief Financial Officer Mikeska reported that Mr. Holladay had a proposal to serve as our investment advisor, and the Supreme Lodge heard his proposal.
HERMANN SONS LIFE President/CEO Buddy Preuss visited the meeting and shared the differences between our governing board structure and theirs. He stated that there are 22 percent of fraternal organizations no longer in business, and some of that is due to the fraternal governance changes being implemented. There was a lengthy discussion on the responsibility of the board of directors and officers in their role of fiduciary and strategic duties.
Recess for the day was taken at 5:40 p.m. until 8 a.m. on July 19.
Supreme Lodge Chairman Victorick called the meeting to order, and Chief Financial Officer Mikeska led the opening prayer.
SERVICE AWARD President Vanicek was recognized for his faithful service of 25 years to SPJST at an event the previous evening. He thanked everyone for the many nice things that were said at the dinner on Tuesday night, July 18 at Ratibor Country Grill. President Vanicek stated he has enjoyed his years with SPJST, and it has been very good for his family to be a part of such a great organization.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER’S REPORT ENC Chief Financial Officer Mikeska continued with his report. He updated the Supreme Lodge on several projects going on at the ENC and further projects in need. CFO Mikeska is told there is a need for housing for the assistant camp director. The discussion led to the need of a master plan for the facility and the possibility for the need to retain an architect to develop a site plan for future expansion as well.
UNIVERSAL LIFE Chief Financial Officer Mikeska discussed the need to identify and service our Universal Life Certificates which will terminate due to inadequate premium and cash value due to various circumstances.
DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES’ REPORT VĚSTNÍK Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak reported that the Věstník subscriptions stand at 9,050. The weekly postage amounts to approximately $2,241.05, and the publishing cost amounts to approximately $2,036.14.
LODGE MEMBERSHIP COUNT Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak reported our membership count stands at 40,448 and the certificate count stands at 47,987.
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ADDRESS UPDATE Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak reported that the unknown address list of 4,638 has been reduced to 3,386.
ADMIN SYSTEM Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak reported the E-Pay system is working well. He thanked Director Stavinoha for his information in getting the process going. He reported the billing statement has been revised and is pending completion. He is also working with Pitney Bowes to streamline the mailing system. He also reported that the terminal illness rider was added to the admin system.
COMPUTER SYSTEM Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak is implementing Share Files. This is a secure link to share information to protect privacy. He also reported that the penetration test results will be in this Friday in connection with cyber risk.
SCANNING UPDATE Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak reported progress on scanning files is moving forward and clearing the back log.
ACTUARY REPORT Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak introduced T.J. Johnson with Allen Bailey and Associates firm. Mr. Johnson gave a detailed report of their analysis. He reported on the cash flow test as well as the New York 7 testing. He also discussed our asset management, life business, RBC, interest rate increase risk, and repricing of our products. He reported that SPJST is well matched on asset management, and SPJST is positioned very well for an interest rate increase. Recess was taken from 9:15 until 9:35 a.m.
Chief Financial Officer Mikeska welcomed Darren Anderson, Research Analyst of Alpha Capital Management, to the meeting. Consultant Buddie Ballard participated by conference phone. INVESTMENT REPORT CFO Mikeska asked Darren Anderson, Research Analyst, to present his report.
Mr. Anderson referred to a detailed report, charts, and graphs to illustrate the aspects of cash flow testing and how duration affects the process. He reported the yield curve flattened earlier this year but has recovered. In general, the environment is good for our portfolio.
Mr. Ballard discussed the update to the IPS in lowering the single issuer amount invested in our portfolio. He also warned that with the income need of the SPJST expenditures, it would be hard to survive on NAIC 1 rated bonds. It had been reported earlier that SPJST spends over twice as much on non-contractual benefits (fraternal) as its closest peers. Lunch was taken from 11:50 a.m. until 1:20 p.m.
There was some discussion about some prior ratings on the bond portfolio on the 2016 annual statement. Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak handed out a document on the rules and guidelines of rating bonds, and those rules had been adhered to.
TERM 4 LIFE Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak provided documentation about the Term 4 Life and Elite 30 products.
EDITOR/DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION’S REPORT Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny was present to report on her activities. She discussed a detailed report which included the following:
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Report of travel and meetings Věstník circulation summary
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WEBSITE Editor/Director of Communication Zavodny reported that the website is maintained by the Communication Department. Experts with Fiverr Pro have assisted with complicated issues.
Editor/Director of Communication Zavodny reported that we have 2,451 likes on Facebook. She shared about reaching out to the public for the identity of the polka player in the traffic jam on I-35 and how that story brought many people to learn of SPJST.
ONLINE PRESENCE Editor/Director of Communication Zavodny reported on a survey that she had conducted on the various social media outlets that people prefer and which would promote the most online activity for SPJST.
SPJST FLOATS/PARADE APPEARANCES Editor/Director of Communication Zavodny described the themes of the current floats. She reported on eight float appearances and reported on the remaining 17 scheduled float appearances in 2017.
OREL APPEARANCE/ACTIVITIES Editor/Director of Communication Zavodny reported Orel was present at Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall during the SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration. She provided a detailed list of the many activities of the Communication Department of the past quarter and the activities in progress.
SPJST CALENDAR Editor/Director of Communication Zavodny presented bids for printing the 2018 SPJST Calendar.
SPJST CAR SHOW AND CZECH HERITAGE CELEBRATION Editor/Director of Communication Zavodny presented a detailed report on the event. The gross income was $15,375.21. After netting out the expenses, the difference is $6,770.26.
VĚSTNÍK Editor/Director of Communication Zavodny presented a detailed report. The cost savings to date (July 2016 versus July 2017) for the Věstník is $24,488.54 (which does not include advertising and subscription revenue and donations).
VĚSTNÍK SURVEY Editor/Director of Communication Zavodny presented results of the Věstník and calendar survey. It was decided that the last chance to get the Věstník delivered if you do not respond that you wish to continue receiving the Věstník will be August 15, 2017.
After much discussion if we should continue printing the annual calendar or not, there was a motion made.
Director Stavinoha made a motion that there will not be a calendar printed for 2018. The motion was seconded by Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak. Chief Financial Officer Mikeska recommended an amendment to the motion to only mail calendars to the Věstník subscribers. Director Rollwitz seconded the amendment to the motion. Voting in favor: Director Rollwitz, Director Engelke, Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak, Vice President Dixon, and Chief Financial Mikeska. Voting in opposition: Director Victorick, Director Pospisil, Director Kaspar, Director Stavinoha, and President Vanicek. Abstained: Director Bayer. The amendment failed with 5 voting in favor, 5 opposed, and 1 abstention. The original motion to not print a calendar for 2018 was back on the table. The motion passed with 6 voting in favor and 5 opposed. Voting in favor: Director Stavinoha, Director Bayer, Chief Financial Officer Mikeska, Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak, Vice President Dixon, and Director Rollwitz. Voting in opposition: President Vanicek, Director Kaspar, Director Engelke, Director Pospisil, and Director Victorick.
Recess was taken from 2:50 to 3 p.m.
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DIRECTOR’S OLD BUSINESS DISTRICT TWO Director Pospisil reported in April, he picked up new tarps for the SPJST Floats and attended Lodge 29 monthly meeting.
Director Pospisil reported in May, he attended and participated in the SPJST Car Show; attended and participated in the monthly meeting at Lodge 20, Granger and presented a check for being an original lodge and owning their original building; attended Lodge 29, Taylor monthly meeting; attended and participated in the Mother’s Day barbecue fundraiser at Lodge 24, Cyclone; presented the Otto Hanus Scholarship to Catarina Louise Hurtado; and presented an SPJST Scholarship to Lodge 87 member Noah Kostroun. Director Pospisil reported in June, he presented a discretionary check to the Buckholts Volunteer Fire Department; attended Lodge 29, Taylor monthly meeting; and attended a lunch meeting with the Czech Ambassador.
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Director Stavinoha reported in June, he attended Lodge 91, San Jacinto meeting; attended Courage for Katie as a benefit sponsor; attended SPJST camp at ENC in Ledbetter; attended Kolache Klobase Festival East Bernard; attended Lodge 81, Needville meeting; attended Sons of Hermann lodge meeting in Rosenberg; attended Czech Ambassador meeting in Houston; attended Lodge 142, Houston meeting; attended Lodge 88, Houston meeting; attended Lodge 232, Houston Midtown meeting; and attended the YAD meeting at Lodge 88, Houston.
Director Stavinoha reported in July, he attended Fairchild Fourth of July celebration, sponsor with Chris Rybak and District Five camp at the ENC.
DISTRICT SIX Director Kaspar reported in April, she attended the District Six Spring Meeting at Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje; presented District Six discretionary fund donation to El Campo Little League; presented District Six discretionary fund donation to For The Kids at Lodge 23, Moravia’s meeting; attended A.M. Best conference call; attended the Supreme Lodge meeting in Temple; attended Lodge 8, Weimar bi-monthly meeting in Schulenburg; and attended the ENC Committee meeting in Ledbetter.
DISTRICT THREE Director Engelke reported in April, he attended the Supreme Lodge meeting; attended visitation service for Ray Perez in West; attended District Three Spring Meeting; attended visitation service for Larry Podsednik in West; attended ENC planning meeting with President Vanicek; and attended S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Centers meeting in Taylor.
Director Kaspar reported in May, she assisted with the SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration at Lodge 47, Seaton; attended the monthly meeting/appreciation awards and dinner at Lodge 30, Taiton; attended the quarterly meeting and appreciation dinner at Lodge 41, Port Lavaca; and attended the monthly meeting at Lodge 32, Victoria.
Director Engelke reported in June, he attended a meeting and 50-year pin presentation at Lodge 54, West; attended Lodge 180, Burleson meeting and made a presentation to the police department; attended a meeting at Lodge 35, Elk; attended West SokolCzech Ambassador visit; attended Lodge 66, Waco meeting; and attended District Three YAD at Lode 25, Ennis.
DISTRICT SEVEN Director Bayer reported in April, he attended Lodge 79, Corpus Christi awards banquet.
Director Engelke reported in May, he attended the SPJST Car Show at Lodge 47, Seaton; presented a scholarship at Ennis High School; assisted Brandon Girod with the fire pit and benches at the ENC; attended a meeting and 50-year pin presentation at Lodge 66, Waco; and attended the National Polka Festival and parade in Ennis.
Director Engelke reported in July, he attended a meeting at Lodge 6, Cottonwood; attended a meeting for Districts One, Four, and Five for ENC Camp orientation; made a presentation in West for the Fallen Hero Memorial; attended and was a judge for District Two YAD at Lodge 47, Seaton; attended a meeting for District Two for ENC Camp orientation; participated in peeling potatoes for the Lodge 6, Cottonwood picnic; attended the picnic and auction at Lodge 6, Cottonwood; participated in the audit for the Home Office; and attended the Supreme Lodge and ERM meetings in Temple. DISTRICT FOUR Director Rollwitz reported in April, he attended District Four Spring Meeting and awards presentations and attended the Supreme Lodge meeting in Temple.
Director Rollwitz reported in May, he attended Lodge 49, Rowena quarterly meeting and gave reports; traveled to Seymour and visited with lodge officers; visited with Bobby Davis pertaining to his meeting with agents in El Paso; traveled with Bobby Davis to San Saba and visited with an agent; and attended Lodge 160, San Angelo meeting and gave reports.
Director Rollwitz reported in June, he traveled with Bobby Davis to El Paso and met with agents and attended District Four YAD at Lowake.
DISTRICT FIVE Director Stavinoha reported in April, he participated with the SPJST Float at the Needville Youth Fair; attended an insurance agents’ training class; attended a meeting at ENC in Ledbetter; participated in Attack Poverty 5K run and had a booth; and attended Farm to Table Organic Farmer banquet fundraiser.
Director Stavinoha reported in May, he attended SPJST youth camp chaperone training; attended Cinco de Mayo at Legacy Ford Fort Bend Central Chamber; participated in a webinar on Rating Agencies’ Insight; scholarship presentation; and attended SPJST agent training class on whole life at Lodge 172, Pasadena.
Director Kaspar reported in June, she attended the quarterly meeting for Lodge 97, Placedo; attended District Six leaders’ meeting in Taiton; attended monthly meeting at Lodge 32, Victoria; attended Lodge 63, Sweet Home monthly meeting/summer social; attended Lodge 151, Wharton quarterly meeting; attended Lodge 28, East Bernard monthly meeting in Wharton; attended Lodge 23, Moravia quarterly meeting; and attended Lodge 8, Weimar bi-monthly meeting in Schulenburg.
Director Bayer reported in May, he attended Lodge 107, Floresville meeting.
Director Bayer reported in June, he attended Lodge 107, Floresville meeting; District Seven YAD where he handed out cash for each item entered in YAD and participated in tabulation at Jourdanton High School; and hosted a meeting with President Vanicek at his home.
Director Bayer reported in July, he attended Lodge 202, Jourdanton meeting and delivered items to Youth Leader Regina House that President Vanicek had left with him; participated in raising funds for “Stuff the Bus” in Jourdanton, matching funds for Lodge 202, Jourdanton; and attended Lodge 107, Floresville meeting.
Director Bayer asked for clarification on several questions regarding donations to the SPJST Foundation, ENC budget, and surplus decline. There was a group discussion on each of the items brought before the Supreme Lodge.
DISTRICT ONE Director Victorick reported in May, he attended Lodge 9, Snook monthly meeting; worked at the SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration at Lodge 47, Seaton; attended Lodge 38, Kovar annual picnic; presented a scholarship to Madison Veilleux at Elysian Fields High School; presented a scholarship to Matthew Schoppe, Kaylie Supak, Malorie Vacha, and Wade Vajdak at Snook High School; attended Bleiblerville Volunteer Fire Department’s annual fish fry and presented a donation on behalf of Lodge 201, Bleiblerville-Nelsonville; and attended the National Polka Festival in Ennis. Director Victorick reported in June, he attended Lodge 47, Seaton annual picnic; attended Lodge 9, Snook meeting; prepared a meal for LIT campers at Cooper Farm in Ledbetter; attended Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station meeting and made a presentation to outgoing officer Albert Scasta; attended Lodge 141, Sealy meeting; attended a reception at the Home Office for the Czech Republic Ambassador; and attended Lodge 51, Ellinger annual picnic and social.
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Director Victorick reported in July, he attended Lodge 179, Warrenton meeting; meeting with the Supreme Lodge Audit Committee for semi-annual audit; attended the Enterprise Risk Management Committee meeting with officers and directors; and attended the Supreme Lodge meeting at the Home Office. NEW BUSINESS
PRESIDENT’S REPORT STRATEGIC PLANNING MEETING President Vanicek announced the meeting will be in Temple on September 12 and 13, 2017. The venue will be announced at a later date.
LODGE VELEHRAD President Vanicek announced that the Velehrad lodge building will be moved to La Grange in August. QUARTERLY MEETINGS President Vanicek presented a list of lodges that are requesting to meet quarterly— Lodge 28, East Bernard; Lodge 80, Holland; and Lodge 177, Academy.
Director Pospisil made a motion that we accept the request of Lodge 28, East Bernard and Lodge 80, Holland to move to quarterly meetings. Director Kaspar seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. LODGE 10, SHINER President Vanicek reported Lodge 10, Shiner having a sister city in the Czech Republic is nearing completion. The sister city is Vizovice. CORPUS CHRISTI GETAWAY President Vanicek gave an update of the upcoming Corpus Christi Getaway. Various details of the event were reviewed. He reported so far there have been 101 rooms reserved. Recess for the day was taken at 4:20 p.m. until 9 a.m. on July 20.
Supreme Lodge Chairman Victorick called the meeting to order, and Chief Financial Officer Mikeska led the opening prayer. ENC President Vanicek, Director Kaspar, and Director Engelke visited the youth camp on Wednesday evening. They each shared about each activity that they thought was special and memorable.
CRUISE President Vanicek brought up the idea of a Caribbean Cruise. He shared information on his research. It was a general agreement that he should continue to do further research in planning a cruise that would be available to our members.
VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT AWARENESS ITEMS Vice President Dixon gave an oral report of various items. He reported on each district and the percentages on their 25-month persistency.
APPLICATIONS Vice President Dixon reported currently as of June, there are 122 applications for insurance. Of those, 77 percent are new members and 23 percent are existing member applications.
MARKETING MANAGER Vice President Dixon presented a list of required qualifications for this position. After a lengthy discussion, Chief Financial Officer Mikeska moved to proceed with hiring for the marketing manager position. Director Pospisil seconded the motion, and the motion passed with nine voting in favor and two abstentions. Voting in favor: Director Engelke, Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak, Vice President Dixon, Chief Financial Officer Mikeska, Director Victorick, Director Pospisil, Director Kaspar, Director Stavinoha, and Director Bayer. Abstained: Director Rollwitz and President Vanicek.
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GENERAL AGENTS Vice President Dixon discussed the possibility of hiring general agents from P&C companies to sell insurance for SPJST.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER’S REPORT HOME OFFICE Chief Financial Officer Mikeska reported on some completed improvements during the quarter—repositioning the flag pole; seal coating and restriping the parking lot; and painting the rusty hand rails.
Chief Financial Officer Mikeska reported maintenance problems for the carpet in the main lobby and one of the large meeting rooms (B) due to many functions with food, and he recommends it to be replaced with a type of flooring more conducive to the amount of traffic and social events involving food that are held in this area. The tentative estimate received for replacement was approximately $35,000. Director Kaspar made a motion to replace the flooring in the front lobby, meeting room B, and the hallway. Director Stavinoha seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. The proposed replacement would be a durable vinyl floor product.
GENERATOR Chief Financial Officer Mikeska updated the Supreme Lodge on installing a back-up generator. Once our members have internet access to their payments and certificates, we cannot afford to be without power.
SSA BUILDING Chief Financial Officer Mikeska has conveyed the interest to the GSA in the proposed lease between GSA and SPJST upon expiration of the current lease on May 26, 2018. Kokel-Oberrender-Wood will assist SPJST in procuring the lease. The firm has experts in contracting with the GSA.
DELINQUENCIES OF REAL ESTATE LOANS Chief Financial Officer Mikeska reviewed recommendations on nine delinquent loans and moved approval of the recommended actions on each. Director Kaspar seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. QUARTERLY INVESTMENTS Chief Financial Officer Mikeska presented the listing of 81 securities purchased and sold during the quarter. The purchases and sales were ratified as reported on motion by Director Bayer, seconded by Director Rollwitz, and the motion carried unanimously.
MORTGAGE LOANS Chief Financial Officer Mikeska discussed authority to process five mortgage loans that we are allowed to do each year without triggering various complex loan regulations. The general consent was we are not becoming an NMLS lender, but we will do the maximum allowable five loans.
INVESTMENT ADVISOR Chief Financial Officer Mikeska brought up a discussion on investments, investment performance, and performance of our investment manager. The previous day, Theron Holladay of Parkway Investment Advisors shared with the Supreme Lodge an audit of our investments as had been requested by Chief Financial Officer Mikeska. He discussed the investment performance at length with the Supreme Lodge and had some recommendations. Mr. Holladay also proposed to manage the Society’s investments and elaborated on his proposal for SPJST. The Supreme Lodge took up a discussion of Mr. Holladay’s proposal and the information that had been presented. It was decided that there needs to be a specified bidding form submitted by firms desiring to be considered for our investment advisor. Bids will be submitted to the officers for review. The officers will evaluate and choose the top two or three firms. Vice President Dixon made a motion we would set forth the bidding criteria, and that criteria would be presented to the officers, and they would present their recommendation of the top two or three firms to the Supreme Lodge for their interview of the firms. Director Engelke seconded the motion. The motion carried with 10 in favor and one opposed. Voting in favor: Director Stavinoha, Director Bayer, Chief Financial Officer Mikeska, Vice President Dixon, Director Rollwitz, President Vanicek, Director Kaspar, Director Engelke, Director Pospisil, and Director Victorick. Voting in opposition: Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak.
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ANNUITY PAYOUT RATES Chief Financial Officer Mikeska referred to a report on annuity plans and rates which included recommended payout rates. The recommendation for annuity payout rates for the period from August 1, 2017, through October 31, 2017, are as follows: Product ID #1 Guaranteed rate 5.0% #2 Guaranteed rate 3.0% #3 Guaranteed rate 2.55% #4 Guaranteed rate 2.50% #5 Guaranteed rate 1.50% * #6 Guaranteed rate 2.00% #O5 Guaranteed rate 2.00% #A5 Guaranteed rate 1.50% * #A10 Guaranteed rate 1.00% * Minors’ Claim Settlement Option rate Single Premium Immediate
Recommended Payout Rate 5.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 2.50% 1.50% 3.00%
Director Kaspar moved approval of the recommended rates, Director Rollwitz seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. All rates remain unchanged from the previous quarter.
UNIVERSAL LIFE PAYOUT RATES Chief Financial Officer Mikeska referred to a report on Universal Life plans and rates which included recommended payout rates. The recommended payout rates for the period of August 1, 2017, through October 31, 2017, are as follows: Product ID UL1 Guaranteed rate 4.50% UL2 Guaranteed rate 3.0% UL3 Guaranteed rate 2.50% * WLUL1 Guaranteed rate 3.00% WLUL3 Guaranteed rate 2.50% * Lodge Management Fund Settlement Option
*Denotes plans currently marketed.
Recommended Payout Rate 4.50% 3.00% 3.00% 3.50% 3.50% 3.00% 1.50%
Director Rollwitz moved approval of the recommended rates. Director Pospisil seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. All rates remain unchanged from the previous quarter.
INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT Director Kaspar stated she feels very privileged to be a part of this committee and the ability to work with these gentlemen the last five years. She said she is thankful for the growth and knowledge gained through the process. She thanked Director Engelke and Director Pospisil for being wonderful committee members and was thankful to Director Victorick for his input.
The internal audit committee met on Monday July 17 from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Committee Chairperson Director Kaspar reported to the Supreme Lodge the budget was reviewed extensively. The committee had the following recommendations to the Supreme Lodge:
• Continue to focus and review the budget including Exhibit 2 from Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak and to continue to audit the financial areas to balance expenses with the funds coming in.
• Take the A.M. Best report and use it as a guide to direct the Supreme Lodge in the areas of their concern about our organization and control the things on that list that are within our control.
• Look at our advisor and actuary on a regular basis.
• Audit of the camp program.
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Director Victorick stated A.M. Best said a positive rating action may occur if the Society sustains meaningful growth in life insurance premium while maintaining operating earnings and increasing capital.
Director Kaspar stated there were a few things the audit committee did differently and one highlight was meeting with the officers individually with the audit committee. She stated each officer brought to the table a significant addition of knowledge through their informative reports. She believes they have significantly made a difference and is confident their leadership will carry SPJST into 2018 better than ever.
Director Kaspar concluded that she wants to see newness and give others a chance to move up.
Director Engelke said the committee would like to thank Director Kaspar for a great job that has been done well and for stepping outside of the box.
Director Pospisil thanked Director Kaspar for her eloquent report and support of the committee.
DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES’ REPORT
INDEPENDENT AUDIT Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak reported the final audit report was filed with the Texas Department of Insurance, NAIC, and A.M. Best on June 9, 2017. The total cost of this audit was $22,500.00 plus expenses.
QUARTERLY REVIEW Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak proceeded with a detailed review of the quarterly statement.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR SECOND QUARTER AND BUDGET VARIANCE Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak reported on the balance sheet, budget variance report, professional services-accounting budget, and actuarial budget. He focused on the highlights of the reports. Nancy Miller was present for review and clarification during the discussion of the budget items assigned to the ENC. Recess for lunch was from 12 until 12:30 p.m.
A.M. BEST REVIEW Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak presented the A.M. Best rating letter and ratings rationale for review and discussion. Our A.M. Best rating is B stable.
SUMMARY OF ANNUITIES Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak presented a summary of amounts in annuities.
SPJST LODGE MANAGEMENT FUND Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak reviewed a report regarding administration of the Lodge Management Fund.
PROFITABILITY Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak presented a detailed report on the profitability of various products.
TOP 15 LODGES Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak presented a detailed report of lodges for the Supreme Lodge to review.
UNIVERSAL LIFE Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak presented a detailed report for the Supreme Lodge to review.
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DIRECTOR’S NEW BUSINESS
DIRECTOR POSPISIL Director Pospisil congratulated President Vanicek for his 25 years of faithful service to SPJST.
Director Pospisil thanked Vice President Dixon for the great job he and his staff are doing. His foresight into the area manager program shows great success. Director Pospisil thanked all the sales agents for the job they are doing, but most especially the District Two agents for having the best persistency in the Society, not by much at 99.41 percent.
Director Pospisil thanked all the officers and directors for a very productive meeting.
DIRECTOR ENGELKE Director Engelke thanked Brandon Girod and family for his project of building the fire pit for the ENC. It was his opinion this has been a great addition to the camp. Director Engelke thanked the officers for the reports and due diligence to the meetings He also thanked the Home Office employees for their service. Director Engelke invited all to Westfest on September 1 to 3.
DIRECTOR ROLLWITZ Director Rollwitz congratulated President Vanicek on his 25 years of service.
Director Rollwitz thanked the officers and the five visitors that provided good reports and the education that each provided. Director Rollwitz invited all to attend the meeting at Seymour at the senior center.
Director Rollwitz thanked the Supreme Lodge and especially the officers for their cooperation on all matters. DIRECTOR STAVINOHA Director Stavinoha congratulated President Vanicek on his 25 years of service.
Director Stavinoha reminded the Supreme Lodge that reports supplied by A.M. Best, T. J. Johnson, Chief Financial Officer Mikeska, Director of Accounting Vajdak, Buddie Ballard, Parkway Advisors, and the ERM all concluded that the fraternal expenses are too high. He expressed concern that we could be in trouble within 15 years if changes are not made. He asked the Supreme Lodge to do some soul searching when we come together for the Strategic Planning Meeting in September.
DIRECTOR KASPAR Director Kaspar concurred on congratulating President Vanicek on his 25 years of service. She told him she had enjoyed seeing him moving our organization to the next level and thanked him for this guidance of this organization.
Director Kaspar expressed gratitude for the reality of seeing the Velehrad lodge and the Shiner Sister City accomplishments becoming a reality put into motion. She added there was an article published in the Shiner Gazette about the approval of the Sister City picturing the Shiner Mayor and President Vanicek. Through this relation, Shiner is becoming active and seeing new things happening for the city.
Director Kaspar shared her sentiments of the ENC and reminded all to look ahead with this area and what SPJST has and it is amazing for the future of SPJST.
Director Kaspar thanked the audit committee, officers, directors, and visitors for the good discussion and education earned.
Director Kaspar wished safe travels on the way home and expressed joy in seeing them all at State YAD in August.
DIRECTOR BAYER Director Bayer congratulated President Vanicek on his longevity of 25 years of service. He commented on the positives of longevity of service.
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Director Bayer stated by all of us asking questions we are getting a lot of answers. He stated he hoped the officers did not get upset with his reader’s digest of questions he sent in to the Home Office over the last quarter.
Director Bayer looks forward to seeing all at State YAD.
DIRECTOR VICTORICK Director Victorick congratulated President Vanicek on his 25 years of service. He stated President Vanicek has done a great job, and he is thankful for what he has done for the organization. Director Victorick thanked the directors and the officers for a good meeting He also thanked officers for the good reports presented at the meeting.
Director Victorick shared that A.M. Best told us what we need to do, and we should adhere to what the experts say and we need to listen to what they are telling us to do to guide this organization. He expressed gratitude to the five visitors that came to share the information with us and to guide the Society in the right direction.
Director Victorick again congratulated President Vanicek and looks forward to seeing all of you at our State YAD.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Director Rollwitz moved for adjournment. President Vanicek seconded, and the motion to adjourn carried unanimously.
Supreme Lodge Chairman Victorick adjourned the meeting at 1 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Supreme Lodge will begin at 8 a.m. on October 17, 2017. —Janie Coakley, Recording Secretary Fraternally submitted, Leonard Mikeska, Chief Financial Officer —SPJST—
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District News
District Two Fall Fun Day Sunday, August 27 at Lodge 24, Cyclone
Dear District Two Members, Just a quick note regarding the District Two Fall Fun Day . . . officers of Lodge 24, Cyclone and District Two officers met to discuss our upcoming fall fun day. The meeting will be held at Lodge 24, Cyclone Flag Hall on August 27, 2017. Registration will begin at 1 p.m. with the meeting starting at 2 p.m. We are asking members to bring a sweet for the cake walk, canned foods for the country store/spinning wheel, and something for the youth silent auction. We are also asking members and youth to make a Christmas ornament to be judged. So please start thinking of something to make. Who knows . . . you may be a first place winner! We would
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like to see more adults get involved in this contest. We will have two spinning wheels, a cake walk, and lots of fun for all. Lodge 24 will serve chicken spaghetti, green beans, salad, bread, and tea. Sounds good, and the cost is only $3 per plate. Remember, this is your fall fun day so come on out to Lodge 24, Cyclone on Sunday, August 27, and have a very good time! Visit with old friends and make some new ones! Fraternally, Ruth Hanusch District Two Vice President/ Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST—
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SPJST - Live the Adventure Membership Program Update
Statewide Goal: 1,825 New Certificates Issued Through July: 604 Certificates Issued
Insuring and Enriching Lives.
SPJST Mission Statement 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 July
MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND ANNUALIZED PREMIUM
Dist. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals
Apps. 17 26 14 34 32 7 12 0 142
Written $1,403,571.00 1,225,000.00 795,000.00 2,647,023.00 2,563,385.00 360,000.00 471,792.00 0 $9,465,771.00
Certs. Issued Annualized Prem. 18 $1,405,571.00 $8,398.87 22 1,100,000.00 18,605.13 15 1,345,000.00 10,781.88 24 726,235.00 6,969.03 21 2,757,028.00 11,280.44 6 210,000.00 3,558.12 11 476,792.00 14,760.76 0 0 0 117 $8,020,626.00 $74,354.23
Dist. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals
Apps. Written 106 $10,480,600.00 88 3,739,944.00 66 4,440,634.00 165 19,306,912.00 152 14,427,725.00 58 7,261,294.00 92 4,868,061.00 0 0 727 $64,525,170.00
Certs. Issued Annualized Prem. 86 $6,073,642.00 $51,511.72 78 3,386,548.00 71,333.54 62 3,575,634.00 125,561.93 130 10,855,705.00 95,455.78 121 9,417,820.00 81,984.69 48 5,775,035.00 35,484.35 79 3,608,382.00 55,309.15 0 0 0 604 $42,692,766.00 $516,641.16
YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND ANNUALIZED PREMIUM
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Member Referral Incentive
All referral cards received during a given month go into a drawing for three $25 Walmart gift cards. Trent Wuensche Lodge 48, Beyersville • District Two
Trevor Wuensche Lodge 48, Beyersville • District Two
Kerri Kaluza Lodge 54, West • District Three
SPJST Records 114 Referrals
Through the end of July 2017, the following individuals contributed 114 referrals in the Live the Adventure Membership Drive. Lodge
0 0 6 8 20 24 25 29 29 30 47 47 47 47
Name
Mary Carrillo Holly Knecht Robert Payne Patricia Bartos James Teague Margaret Campbell Jo Ann Svehlak Richard Delancey, Jr. David Wehmeyer Nancy Fucik Debbie Dohnalik Ruth Hanusch Terry Malina Sharla Pechal
Referrals
1 7 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 4 1 5 1
47 47 47 47 48 48 54 54 79 80 87 87 87 107 107 177 202 202 246 246 246
Emma Regan Kyler Skrabanek Dorothy Stuchly Donica Zabcik Trent Wuensche Trevor Wuensche 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—
4 1 2 22 2 2 1 4 1 5 4 1 9 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 6
DISTRICT TWO YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
20 24 29 47 48 80 187
Youth Club Name
Granger Youth Club Cyclone Youth Club Taylor Youth Club Seaton Youth Club Beyersville Youth Club Holland Youth Club Round Rock Youth Club
Certs. Issued
1 1 2 13 3 3 1
DISTRICT THREE YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
183
Youth Club Name
Arlington Youth Club
Certs. Issued
5
DISTRICT FOUR YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
49
Youth Club Name
Rowena
Certs. Issued
6
DISTRICT FIVE YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
81 88 142
Youth Club Name
Needville Youth Club Houston Youth Club Houston Youth Club
Certs. Issued
10 10 11
DISTRICT SIX YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
30 40
Youth Club Name
Taiton Youth Club El Campo-Hillje
Certs. Issued
4 2
DISTRICT SEVEN YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
79 107 202
Youth Club Name
Corpus Christi Floresville Jourdanton
Certs. Issued
5 4 2
Listing reflects youth clubs whose quarterly reports were received of July 31, 2017, and youth clubs that are active. —SPJST—
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SPJST Lodge Section The deadline for all Věstník items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to: Questions? Call 800-727-7578
Lodge 4, Hallettsville readies for Family Day
Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville met Sunday, July 9, 2017, at the chamber meeting room at 3 p.m. President Joe Siptak opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Resolution Committee member Vicky Zak read resolutions of sympathy for Frank Victor Orsak, Bennie Edward Orsak, and Irene Bucek Kocurek. A moment of silence followed. FAC Annie Vahalik reported on upcoming SPJST activities including SPJST Getaway weekend in Corpus Christi and District Six YAD. Cemetery representative Philip Vahalik reported. Our lodge had three SPJST scholarship winners. Congratulations to Ashley Leopold, Nolan Orsak, and Melissa Redding. Final plans were made for Family Day on Sunday, August 20 at St. Mary’s Hall. Committees were named. The day will begin at 11 a.m. with registration and refreshments. At noon, a catered meal will be served as usual - barbecue pork and sausage with the trimmings. Ladies of the lodge are kindly asked to bring a dessert. Fifty-year members will receive their pins. Donations toward bingo - that will be in the afternoon will be appreciated. Door prizes will be given. A letter will be mailed by SPJST Home Office to all members regarding Family Day. Members voted to host the 2018 District Six Spring Meeting. The meeting adjourned. Door prize winners were Annie Vahalik, Helen Zabransky, Vicky Zak, and Patsy Zabransky. Lunch was served followed by visiting.
SPJST Věstník Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: 254-773-8087
Email: vestnik@spjst.org
Family Day is This Sunday We hope to see you at Family Day on Sunday, August 20 at St. Mary’s Hall. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—
Happy Birthday, George Hargrove of Lodge 4 Hallettsville!
Lodge 4, Hallettsville annual family day this Sunday
Dear Lodge 4 Members, You are cordially invited to attend our annual family day dinner on Sunday, August 20, 2017, at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, located at 1648 FM 340 off Highway 90A just northwest of Hallettsville. We will begin with refreshments at 11 a.m. A noon meal consisting of barbecue pork, sausage, and all the trimmings will be served. Each family is asked to bring a dessert to share after the meal. We will have a brief meeting after lunch to recognize our lodge’s 2017 scholarship winners and present pins to our new 50-year members. Donations of bingo prizes for our afternoon entertainment will be greatly appreciated. Door prizes will be given away. Representatives from our local District Six and the Supreme Lodge will update us on news and events in our Society. To help with the cost of the catered meal, tickets are free of charge for 2017 50-year members, scholarship winners, children ages 4 and under; $4 for Lodge 4 members, ages 5 through 11 years; $5 for Lodge 4 members, ages 12 and older; and $8 for non-members, ages 5 and older. Congratulations to Lodge 4’s new 50-year members and SPJST scholarship winners. This year’s 50-year pin recipients are Eldon F. Holy, Joyce M. Janda, Sharon E. Kaminsky, Craig J. Mikush, Robert Nicholson, Melissa L. Prasek, and Larry Wayne Sassin. The 2017 scholarship winners are Melissa Redding, Nolan Orsak, and Ashley
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Leopold. We look forward to seeing everyone and enjoying the day. If you have any questions, please call me at 361-7983347 or Lodge 4 Fraternal Activities CoAnnie Vahalik at ordinator 361-649-4888. Fraternally yours, Helen Zabransky Secretary/Treasurer —SPJST—
Lodge 6, Cottonwood hosts successful picnic
President Milton Peterson called the meeting to order on Friday, August 4, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. with a prayer. Sister Peggy Dobecka led the Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST motto. A moment of silence was observed for the sick and deceased of the lodge. Sister Evelyn Stuckly was absent. Sister Georgie Soukup reported 13 members present. Sister Barbara Hykel read the minutes from the last meeting. Sister Peggy Dobecka gave the treasurer’s report and the youth report. The youth club did great on the bingo and raffle it had at the picnic. The youth will sell sausage kolaches at Westfest. Sister Barbara Hykel read a thank you note from Sokol. Brother Jerry Kucera had no report. The picnic was a huge success. Thanks to everyone who worked, attended, or helped in any way. Working together made it a success. Progressive door prize winners were absent. There were no August birthdays.
Lodge 8, Weimar couples celebrate milestone anniversaries
Little George Hargrove turned three years old on July 24, 2017. He celebrated with a Ninja Turtle birthday party with his family and friends at his home in Leander. George is the son of Elizabeth and Jordan Hargrove and the grandson of Philip and Annie Vahalik. They are members of Lodge 4, Hallettsville.
Congratulations to Lodge 8, Weimar members Melvin and Carolyn Tobola, seated, on 58 years of marriage on June 20, 2017, and to Al and Arlene Marshall, back, on 66 years of marriage on June 7. The couples were recognized and congratulated at Lodge 8, Weimar’s meeting on June 26.
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Attendance door prize winners were Jerry Kucera, Pam Urbanovsky, and Joe Dvorsky.
Dates to Remember Friday, August 18—Social Friday, September 1—Potato peeling party, 4 p.m. at the hall Sunday, September 10—Lodge meeting. Meal at 12:30 p.m.; the youth will furnish the meal. Friday, September 15—Social Dorothy Kucera, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 8, Weimar meets August 28
The next meeting for Lodge 8, Weimar will be Monday, August 28, 2017, at 6 p.m. at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant in Schulenburg. Please join us! Fraternally, Officers of Lodge 8, Weimar —SPJST—
Lodge 9, Snook reports on August meeting
The August 2, 2017, SPJST Lodge 9, Snook meeting was called to order by President Donnie Hejl at 7:05 p.m. James Schoeneman led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed for Clifton Martin and Betty Hubenak. Roll of officers was called.
Minutes from the June meeting (we did not meet in July) were approved as read. Hall manager, FAC, treasurer, and statewide reports were presented. Present at the youth club meeting were 27 kids, 14 adults, and three guests. LIT camp and district camp were well attended. The youth did very well at YAD, and many will advance to state. They are selling tickets and will have the country store at the Firemen’s Barbecue on August 27. Kolache/noodle making will be on Saturday, August 26. District One social is on August 6, back-toschool swim party is on August 19, and the grandparents/gameday is on September 10. Motions were passed to pay Lodge 9 royalty contestants the same as last year, reimburse the Robert Collins’ fundraiser for the hall rental, and place an ad along with the youth club in the Booster Club Media Guide. Birthdays for July were Josef Orsak on the 10th and Lydia Faust on the 14th. Lydia Faust thanked the lodge for sponsoring the Kolache Festival Bake Show.
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Mr. James Schoeneman made a motion, and Hannah Kovar seconded to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Next Meeting—September 6 The next meeting will be Wednesday, September 6 at 7 p.m. Fraternally, Hannah Kovar Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 13, Dime Box meets August 16
Dear Members, We are moving our regular meeting to Thursday, August 16, 2017, at 7 p.m. Please come out and see the changes that have been made to the hall. Doris Ford —SPJST—
Lodge 18, Elgin Shares Scenes from Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six Dance
What a great dance we had on Sunday, July 16, 2017, with Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six! When we started, I was afraid the attendance was going to be so small. But people kept coming in,
and we had a pretty good crowd. Fritz and the gang do a great job. We had John and Betty Schwartz from Wall, Texas! They enjoy Fritz and the gang. Fritz played in Wall, and that is how
they are familiar with his music. We had Edward Merka and Johnny Vrabel celebrating birthdays. Dominic and Mary Ann Dobias celebrated their 55th anniversary. We enjoy having groups cel-
ebrate different occasions here at the hall. As always, the kitchen had great hamburgers, tacos, and pie. Irene Vrabel, Reporter —SPJST—
LEFT PHOTO: What a great performance by Fritz Hodde and his band! Fritz is a member of Lodge 18, Elgin. CENTER PHOTO: SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin always salutes the bands when they play at the lodge hall. We
want the bands to know how much we appreciate them. RIGHT PHOTO: Betty and John Schwartz from Wall visit with Sid Krhovjak. We like to make new friends.
LEFT PHOTO: Betty Hodde visits with Joan Krhovjak. Betty and the family were celebrating Betty’s birthday. PHOTO 2: Dom and Mary Ann Dobias were at the dance to celebrate their 55th anniversary. We hope you come to celebrate many more. PHOTO 3: Kathryn and Edward
Merka came to celebrate Edward’s birthday. Thanks for all the watermelon you brought, Edward. RIGHT PHOTO: Johnny Vrabel was there to celebrate his birthday. I failed to get his picture so here is Johnny with his prize squash. —Submitted by Irene Vrabel, Reporter
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Lodge 17, New Tabor looks forward to completion of hall improvements
The Lodge 17, New Tabor meeting was held on Sunday, August 6, 2017, at 2 p.m. President Randy Gaas called the meeting to order. FAC/Youth Leader Holly Narro led the Pledge of Allegiance. Resolutions of sympathy were read for departed lodge sisters Barbara Beseda Zalmanek and Marianne Alexis Sefcik. Secretary Betty Suehs read the minutes of the July meeting. Treasurer Lillian Beasley gave her report. Holly Narro gave the FAC report and the youth report and informed us the winners at district and state YAD. The beseda dancers performed at the CSA get together in Austin, and they will have a swim party today to celebrate all their accomplishments. Susan Skrabanek gave her report, and we got to look at all the improvements to the inside of the hall. It looks great! We look forward to completion at the end of August! Under new business, plans for a fundraiser were discussed. Vice President Wilfred Hildebrand announced that he will be retiring today. Ted Dusek was elected to take his posi-
Lodge 38, Kovar supports Smithville Livestock Show champion
Melvin Evans thanks SPJST Lodge 38, Kovar for being one of the buyers for his grand champion rabbit. Lodge 38 is glad to help youth with their projects. —Submitted by Dorothy Lastovica
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Lodge 66, Waco members celebrate July birthdays
Lodge 66, Waco recognized its July birthday celebrants. Happy birthday to Weldon Galler, seated, and, back, left to right, Michael Galler, Dana McAdams, and Louie Veselka. —Submitted by Dorothy Veselka, Reporter
tion. Welcome aboard, Ted. The meeting was adjourned until the next meeting on the first Sunday of September, which is the 3rd. Respectfully submitted by, Kyle Skrabanek, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje reports on July meeting
SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje met Sunday, July 9, 2017, at 10 a.m. at the lodge hall. The meeting was called to order by President Cathy Garcia. President Cathy led the members in saying the Pledge of Allegiance. We held a moment of silence for all deceased and sick members. We also had a moment of silence for the men who lost their lives in the military. All officers were present. President Cathy read the minutes from the last meeting for Inez Villarreal. They were approved as read. President Cathy read the treasurer’s report. Ardis Bacak made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report as read with a second by Vlasta Bartos. The motion was approved. Ardis Bacak made a motion with a second by Georgia Henderson to move the $100 Join Hands Day money from the mother lodge account to the youth club account. The motion was passed.
Vlasta Bartos of the Cemetery Committee didn’t have anything to report. Youth Leader Cathy Garcia gave her youth club report. Cathy invited all of the members to District Six Youth Achievement Day in Taiton on Sunday, July 16 at 11 a.m. President Cathy read communications from the Home Office. She discussed old business and new business at the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m. Fraternally, Ardis Bacak —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton sets September 16 Outdoor Extravaganza
Dear Věstník Readers, We are looking forward to seeing members, friends, and family at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall on Saturday, September 16, 2017, for our annual fundraiser - Outdoor Extravaganza. Social hour will begin at 5 p.m. with the meal served at 6:30 p.m. The event is for the entire family. Children are welcome. Tickets are available from any lodge member, or you may contact Edwin Pechal 254-721-2887/edwinpechal @yahoo.com or Brandon Bartek 254624-4119/bbartek001@yahoo.com. Tickets which are $40 in advance and $50 at the door includes a steak dinner, beverages, and snacks. (Must be over 21
years of age.) Children of ticket holders can attend for $5 each and will be eligible for a separate prize drawing. Activities include live and silent auctions, bucket drawings, games, and top prize drawings. Multiple guns will be given away including shotguns, pistols, rifles, and kids’ guns. Top prizes are: First Drawing - Three person, onehalf day pheasant and one-half day quail guided combination hunt in Santa Anna, Texas, which is west of Brownwood. Guide and dog are included. (www.sahainc.com) Second Drawing - $1,000 travel voucher for your choosing. Third Drawing - Three person guided bay fishing trip with Backlash Fishing Charters in Corpus Christi, Texas. Valid from October to May and includes bait and tackle. (www.backlashcharters.com) Fourth Drawing - Two person exciting weekend getaway to historic Fredericksburg. Includes two-night stay with breakfast vouchers at Kingwood Suites, just two blocks from the main street. Fifth Drawing - $400 Bass Pro Shop gift card. Sixth Drawing - Four person night-
Lodge 49, Rowena welcomes new member
Lodge 49, Rowena welcomes new member Madalyn Rae Kalina, born April 19, 2017. Madalyn’s parents are Matthew and Britney Kalina, and her brother is Grayson. Madalyn’s grandparents are Curtis and Donna Kalina and Tommy and Maribeth Stolle. Greatgrandparents are Billy and Sylvia Rollwitz and Marcel and Annie Lois Kalina. Great-grandfather Billy Rollwitz serves as District Four Director. —SPJST—
Madalyn Rae Kalina
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Lodge 54, West Shares June Meeting Scenes Friday, June 2, 2017 • St. Joseph’s Hall in West
LEFT PHOTO: Congratulations to 75-year member Martha Gerik of Lodge 54, West! She was recognized at Lodge 54’s June meeting and presented her pin by Vice President Wilburn Willis, left, and District Three Director John Engelke. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 54 recognized
its birthday celebrants. Congratulations to, left to right, Janice Kaluza, Jan Vaculik, Ronnie Kaluza, Mary Lou Mynar, and Wilburn Willis. RIGHT and BELOW PHOTOS: Members enjoy the meeting and meal. —Submitted by Janice Kaluza, Secretary/Reporter
time bowfishing trip with Take Em Out Bowfishing Charters. Captain Seth Skinner will provide all gear needed for the trip. (www.takemoutbowfishing.com)
tion passed. Czech Reporter Jan Vaculik did not have anything to report. Wilburn Willis wanted to share a moving story about Sergeant James Howard who was on the news and had celebrated his 100th birthday. Wilburn had the opportunity to visit with him, and Sergeant Howard told him his experiences in the Waco tornado of the 1950s and how his hat blew off during the tornado and was later found in Bellmead by someone. Wilburn said he was such a great guy and enjoyed listening to his stories. In old business, Janice Kaluza received a call from Shelly Kudelka wanting Lodge 54 to help with the Father’s Day celebration for the residents on June 16. We had taken on the Mother’s Day party last year for Join Hands Day and thought Father’s Day would be a great project for this year. We will get together kolaches and buchtas to serve at this celebration which will be made by Helen Klish. The Home Office will send us a $100 check to help fund this project. Janice Kaluza asked for volunteers to help with serving and decorating and will call each one by phone and let them know what time to be at West Rest Haven. Jeanie Maler had questions about the metal building outside of the Sokol Gym, and our understanding is some of the items including tables and chairs are
Only 400 admission tickets will be sold for the top six prize drawings. So get yours fast! Contact Edwin, Brandon, or any lodge member for any questions or to purchase your tickets. Please join in the fun, and hopefully, walk away with a nice prize. You do not have to be present to win. Fraternally, Brandon Bartek Vice President —SPJST—
Lodge 54, West honors longtime members
The Friday, June 2, 2017, meeting of SPJST Lodge 54, West was held at St. Joseph’s Hall and called to order at 7 p.m. by Vice President Wilburn Willis. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Willis followed by a moment of silence in memory of all our departed members especially Ilan Opella and Albert Matula who had passed away since our last meeting.
Secretary Janice Kaluza did the roll call. All officers and sales agents were present for the meeting except Freddie Kaluza. We had 22 members and guests present. Vice President Wilburn Willis welcomed all who were in attendance for the meeting. Minutes of the last meeting were read by Janice Kaluza. Mary Lou Mynar made a motion to accept the minutes as read, and Jeanie Maler seconded the motion. Motion passed. FAC Linda Kaluza gave her report and let all members know about the many activities to be held within the next few months. The 11th annual Corpus Christi Getaway will be in August, and if anyone would like to join the group, they can call the Home Office to get more information. A letter was sent to our lodge to let members know they can get the Vestnik mailed or emailed so they need to contact the Home Office in order to let them know how they want to read the Vestnik. Ronnie Kaluza made a motion to accept the report by Linda Kaluza, and Marcela Vaculik seconded the motion. Motion passed. Treasurer’s report was presented by Mary Lou Mynar. She handed out the financial report showing all deposits and expenses. Terry Sefcik made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report, and JoAnn Matus seconded the motion. Mo-
being stored in this building in hopes of using them should the hall be rebuilt. They still have money set aside for the hall, but can’t afford to take on this proj-
Lodge 66, Waco member receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Congratulations to Mary Hessell of Lodge 66, Waco! She received a Lifetime Achievement award from District Three Director Engelke.
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ect right now. In new business, sales agent Janice Kaluza signed up Howard and Shelly Tompkins as new members. We also received a transfer form for Alvin Dudik from Lodge 66, Waco to Lodge 54, West. Christine Bishop made a motion to accept the new members to our lodge, and Herman Matus seconded the motion. Motion passed. Wilburn Willis read some happenings from 50 years ago, and it’s amazing how time has changed all things in the world today. District Three Director John Engelke said a few words and announced there were 220 entries in the SPJST Car Show, and they did very well. The three nursing homes owned by S.P.J.S.T. are also doing very well. John said the response has been so good for the Corpus Christi Getaway so the motel is filling up. Brother Willis announced all the names of the people receiving 75-year pins and 50-year pins. The only one to receive a 75-year pin was Martha Gerik who was in attendance with her family. The 50-year members were unable to attend but pins will be mailed out to Helen Ruth Buchanan, Dana L. Holland, Melissa R. Holt, Mark A. Hutyra, Freddie J. Kaluza, Jimmy J. Polansky, Sara K. Pope, Mark A. Reznicek, Frank Joe Skerik, Robert Frank Skerik, Dorothy L. Stiff, Carl W. Uptmor, and Agnes Irene Wolf. Members who celebrated birthdays since our last meeting were announced as Jan Vaculik, Ronnie Kaluza, Janice Kaluza, Mary Lou Mynar, and Wilburn Willis. Terry Sefcik made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Janice Kaluza. Motion carried. Door prizes were given away, and all enjoyed food and fellowship. Door prize winners were Elmer Bishop and Herman Matus for the SPJST caps, Mary Lou Mynar for the flashlight, and Jean Maler and Jan Vaculik each won $15. Next Meeting—September 8 The next meeting will be Friday, September 8 at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Hall. We hope to see more of our members in attendance. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. —1 John 4:16 Fraternally, Janice Kaluza Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
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Gladys Havemann joins 90 years club!
Happy 90th birthday to Gladys Albina Hilsher Havemann of Lodge 88, Houston! She was born on July 24, 1927. MeMe celebrated with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family, and friends at
Lodge 66, Waco welcomes new member
The meeting of SPJST Lodge 66, Waco was called to order by President John Engelke on Monday, July 24, 2017, at 6 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church. All officers and guest Edwin J. Vasicek from Lodge 47, Seaton were present. Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and motto. Members stood for a moment of silence for our deceased members Robert Cervenka and Dorothy Moore. Secretary Sister Dana McAdams read the minutes of the June 19 meeting, and they were approved as read. Sister Diana Engelke read a thank you note from St. Paul’s Church for the $100 donation given to vacation Bible school. Sister Dorothy Veselka of the Entertainment Committee reported that for the August 22 meeting, President John Engelke will make hamburgers. We will also have chips and tea. Dorothy Veselka will bring the dessert. Sister Dorothy Veselka of the Cheer and Condolence Committee reported
Lodge 88 on July 22, 2017. Everyone heard many stories and lots of laughter as they celebrated this milestone. Congratulations, Gladys, and best wishes!
that she sent a get well card to Dana McAdams. She also sent sympathy cards to Kenneth and Lily Jane Popp on the death of her brother Louis Mynarcik, to Lucille Cervenka on the death of her husband Robert, and to the family of Dorothy Moore on her death. FAC Sister Diana Engelke read her letter from State FAC Frank Horak. Sister Diana Engelke read names of candidates for membership, and Greg Russell was accepted into Lodge 66. Sister Diana Engelke read resolutions of sympathy for Robert Cervenka and Dorothy Moore. May they rest in peace. Sister Diana Engelke Bookkeeper gave the bookkeeping report. Sister Diana Engelke made a motion that for August, we make a donation of $50 in the name of Robert Cervenka to Caritas, and a $50 donation in the name of Dorothy Moore to Meals on Wheels in Lorena. The motions were seconded and passed. Sister Mary Kessel was presented a Lifetime Achievement award for 2017. Congratulations, Mary. Door prize winner was Louie Veselka. One hundred percent winner was Edwin Vasicek. Birthdays for July - who were present - Dana McAdams,
Weldon Galler, Michael Galler, and Louie Veselka. President John Engelke donated SPJST gifts as door prizes. Thank you, John. Winners were Louie Veselka flashlight; Dana McAdams - blanket; Dorothy Veselka - SPJST bag; Mary Lou Urbanek - rain guage; and Edwin Vasicek - cap.
Next Meeting—Tuesday, August 22 The next Lodge 66, Waco meeting will be on Tuesday, August 22 at 6 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church. The meeting adjourned at 7 p.m. Fraternally, Dorothy Veselka, Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 73, Seymour members, friends invited to luncheon, meeting this Sunday
Dear Lodge 73 Members, You and your family are cordially invited to attend the SPJST Lodge 73, Seymour member appreciation luncheon on Sunday, August 20, 2017, at 1 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Building, located at 500 East Belknap in Seymour. The barbecue meal will be catered by Smokey Bros BBQ and Grill. Door prizes will also be awarded. SPJST is a family organization that cherishes the idea of service to each other and the community. Following the luncheon, SPJST officials will visit with lodge members and get their input on matters which will determine the future course of direction for Lodge 73, Seymour. Children are also encouraged to attend and learn how they can benefit from active participation in SPJST. Feel free to extend this invitation to others in your household or friends who are not already members. Please RSVP on or before 12 noon on Friday, August 18 by calling Tammy Martinez at 800-727-7578. Thank you for your attention and consideration. I look forward to seeing you on August 20! Fraternally, Brian Vanicek Supreme Lodge President —SPJST—
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John and Martha Pelzel celebrate 60 years of marriage
Lodge 84, Dallas meets this Sunday
Dear Readers, Lodge 84, Dallas will meet this Sunday, August 20, 2017, at the lodge hall on Floyd Street beginning at 2 p.m. Please make plans to attend. Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 91 San Jacinto meets September 9
Lodge 91, San Jacinto will hold its third quarterly meeting of 2017 on Saturday, September 9 at Crosby Dairy Queen, located off FM 2100. The meeting will begin at 11 a.m. We encourage members to attend. Fraternally, Vonda Smesny, Secretary —SPJST—
4 Generations of Lodge 88, Houston Members
Four generations of Lodge 88, Houston members enjoy a sweet treat to celebrate summer! Pictured are Josephine Pflughaupt, seated, right, daughter Carol Globke, seated, left, granddaughter Cathy Pittenger, right, and great-granddaughter Kate Pittenger.
§ 1957 § John and Martha Pelzel of Fort Worth celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with the blessing of their marriage at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church followed by a family dinner. The high school sweethearts were wed June 22, 1957, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Pilot Point. Their children are Theresa Thompson and husband Doug (married 29 years), Duane Pelzel and wife Meg (married 14 years), and
§ 2017 § Sharon Thomas and husband Steve (married 26 years). They have seven grandchildren - Garrett, Connor, Jordan, Brooks, Grace, Faith and Zach. John retired from Bell Helicopter. Martha is a homemaker. Many have been blessed with vegetables from John’s garden and baked goods and sweet treats from Martha’s kitchen. They are members of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth. —SPJST—
Lodge 92, Fort Worth Lodge 151, Wharton invites all to activities meets September 11
Dear Readers, Please join fellow lodge members and friends for all upcoming activities at SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth - National Hall, 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road. We look forward to seeing you and enjoying these activities and events with you and your family at Lodge 92. Everyone is welcome! Tuesday, August 22—Game night, 7 p.m. at Lodge 92 Saturday, September 16—Czech Heritage Day - Save the date! More details next week.
Upcoming events and rental information are available from Jon Durham, Event Manager at 817-624-1361 or online at www.nationalhallfortworth.com. Fraternally, Angela Paprskar Casteel —SPJST—
SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton will hold its quarterly meeting on Monday, September 11, 2017, at Wharton Depot Museum, located at 100 Sunset Street in Wharton. A light meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP To Carolyn Bucek at 979-532-1910 if you plan to attend. A memorial service will be held for deceased Lodge 151 members: Bessie M. LaVictorie, Francis M. Kubosh, Raymond Kallas, and Clarence Joe Filip. Family members are invited to attend the memorial service and light a candle in remembrance of their loved one. We also need to finalize plans for cohosting the District Six Fall Fun Day with Lodge 28, East Bernard. This event will be held on Saturday, October 21 at St. John’s Catholic Church parish hall in New Taiton. Members with birthdays in July, August, and September will be honored. We hope to see you. Fraternally, Janie Bucek, Secretary/FAC —SPJST—
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Lodge 155, Austin meets September 10
Lodge 155, Austin will meet Sunday, September 10, 2017, at 2 p.m. in Little Walnut Creek Library, located at 846 West Rundberg and Lamar Streets. For directions, please call Jean Motl at 512836-0205. Members, remember to bring your completed FAC forms listing visits to nursing homes/hospitals/hospice or events/activities in which at least two members have participated. This meeting will inform members of the date and time of our annual Christmas meeting and social in December. We need an increase in attendance of our members at the library where we meet in a private, air-conditioned room. Get in on the action and enjoy the friendship of other members. See you there! Fraternally, Ginny Prasatik, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 160 San Angelo meets August 16
Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at 6 p.m. The Dutch treat dinner and meeting will take place at the Ole Gin Steakhouse in Wall. Plans will be made for the annual meeting which will be held in November. We hope you will be able to join us! Fraternally, Sandra Jansa, President —SPJST—
Smilin’ Milans gather in Fort Worth
Members of the Milan family from across the United States gathered in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 3 to 6, 2017, for the Milan Strong Family Reunion. Many of the family members are members of SPJST Lodge 154, Fort Worth. —Submitted by Jerry Milan, Lodge 154, Fort Worth President
Lodge 177, Academy trustees discuss hall renovations
No regular meeting of SPJST Lodge 177, Academy was held in July 2017. Committee reports were turned in to the secretary later.
Board of Trustees Chairman Bill Hutka called a special board meeting to order at 5:46 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28. All trustees were present except Josie Mitchell. President Otis Beck reported that he has received several bids for proposed renovations to the lodge. Concrete needs to be added to the front entrance. Bill and Otis reported that the concrete improvements to the front entrance need to
be 15 feet by 18 feet, which will probably be about $3,000. Otis also reported that bids on refinishing the floors (stripping/waxing twice/moving tables) totaled $2,977. Otis also reported that Oscar Perez and Co. has presented a $975 bid to replace the tile in the front foyer. After a motion by Don McCrea, seconded by Shirley McCrea, the board unanimously voted to have the concrete work done on the front entrance. A motion by Shirley, seconded by Bernice Hutka, to have the floors cleaned and waxed was also unanimously approved. The bid from Oscar Perez to replace the tile in the front foyer was also approved. Otis reported that he had been contacted about donating the use of the hall for a benefit barbecue in September for a young man who was severely injured recently in an automobile accident. That
Lodge 191, Lufkin awards scholarships at anniversary dance
Lodge 191, Lufkin awarded two $500 scholarships at the July anniversary dance. LEFT PHOTO: Congratulations to Brady Welch, left, pictured with his parents and grandmother. RIGHT PHOTO: Congratulations to
Hunter VanSchoubroek, second from left, pictured with his grandmother, parents, and grandfather. Best wishes to both young men in their studies. —Submitted by Pat Scogin, Secretary/Reporter
will be discussed further at the August meeting. The meeting adjourned at 5:56 p.m. Fraternally, Joann Hutka Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 180, Burleson discusses scholarships
Lodge 180, Burleson met Tuesday evening, August 1, 2017, at the Burleson Police Community Room on Wilshire. The meeting was called to order by President Nancy Kelly. Our meeting was opened with the Pledge of Alliance being led by youth member Logan Almonte. It is such a privilege to always have Logan in our midst as he brings a ray of young sunshine to us. Following the Pledge, a moment of silent prayer was observed for all of our loved ones and those in need, as well as all of our military, government, and those who strive to help protect our welfare on a continuous basis. All officers were present for the meeting, and we were all particularly happy to see Secretary Carmon Babina. She has been having some health issues, and she seems to be on the mend now. Our prayers are continually with you, Carmon, for continued good health. Scholarship talk was thrown around for a full discussion for all to participate in. There are many avenues regarding the scholarships, how selections are made, what are the correct qualifica-
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tions, etc. This discussion will be continued at a later date after more information has been gleaned. We were honored to have two guests to join us for our meeting. They were Patricia and Robert Sill from Lodge 183, Arlington. Thank you for your participation, and we hope that you had an enjoyable evening. After the adjournment of the meeting, we all went to Red Lobster for our evening meal of crab, shrimp, etc. and we all had a great time. We were disappointed not to have any August birthdays to celebrate, hence no cake. We are looking forward to being able to celebrate some birthdays next month so that we may partake of delicious cake.
Lodge 207 Iowa Park member studies in England, Ireland
Next Meeting—September 5 Our next meeting will be Tuesday, September 5 at the Burleson Police Department in the Community Room at 6 p.m. We hope to see you then! Fraternally yours, Nancy Kelly President/Sales Agent —SPJST—
You are invited to attend the 40th anniversary party of SPJST Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station on Saturday, August 19, 2017, at C&J Barbeque, located at 1010 Texas Avenue S in Bryan from 5:30 to 8 p.m. A buffet dinner will be provided, and door prizes will be awarded. Please RSVP by August 15 to Henry Mayo at 979-777-1426 cell/text or email hpmayo@gmail.com. —SPJST—
The July anniversary dance was a great success. All of the members got in free of charge, and the two young men who received $500 scholarships really appreciated the money to further their education. They were Brady Welch and Hunter VanSchoubroek. The band Jarando did an excellent job of playing and singing. If you enjoyed their music, be sure to come back for the New Year’s Eve dance, they will be playing then also. Thanks to all who brought food for the food table. Be sure to thank Kathy Riley for the decorations, and she and AC worked the snack bar. Thank you both so much. Congratulations to Vickey Pointer for winning the 50-50 drawing. Also, Jeannine Butler and Anna Shelby won two free dance tickets to any dance but New Year’s Eve. It was decided that the silent auction would not be at the July dance so it would not hinder the scholarship winners. It will be held at the August dance. So if you have anything new or slightly used that you would like to donate to the
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Lodge 202, Jourdanton couple to celebrate 59 years of marriage
Lodge 189 Bryan-College Station celebrates 40th anniversary this Saturday
Lodge 191, Lufkin hosts successful anniversary dance
Marti Hanson was very excited that she was selected to take the England and Ireland Agricultural and Animal Production study abroad program. She went with a group of animal science students from Texas A&M University at College Station where she is a senior and will graduate in December. They experienced tours of notable cities and landmarks, the scenic countryside and coastlines, a taste of local cuisine, visits with leaders from agricultural associations, and in-depth tours to numerous farms and agricultural centers. The main focus of the study abroad program explored many aspects of the regions’ livestock industry including beef, sheep, dairy, horse, and grain production systems. Marti reports that it was truly an experience of a lifetime. She is a member of SPJST Lodge 207, Iowa Park. —SPJST—
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lodge, please bring it to the August dance. Glenn Lenderman and Friends will be playing for the regular third Friday night dance in August, so make plans to attend. Dancing is very good exercise, and you get to see your friends and eat. It is a whole lot better than sitting home watching television. Please bring a covered dish or snack food for the food table. We certainly do not want to be hungry. Thanks to all who save the pull tabs. These are taken to Texas Childrens Hospital for free cancer treatments for children, also for the parents of children that are taking treatments, for a place to stay. There is a bottle that sits on the counter at the snack bar that you can put them in, or you can bring them by the bags full from home. The next SPJST business meeting is Monday, August 14, which starts at 7 p.m., and usually lasts about an hour. Members need to attend these meetings. Pat Scogin, Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 202, Jourdanton members Lloyd and Bettie House will celebrate their 59th wedding anniversary on August 23, 2017. Lloyd is past president, and Bettie is the current secretary of Lodge 202. —Photo by Sandra Hoggard
★ ★ Reunions ★ ★
Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, until the week prior to the reunion date - as space permits - notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include your SPJST lodge number/name, and your contact phone number. Thank you.
Pavelka family
The 62nd annual Pavelka family reunion is Sunday, September 3, 2017, at SPJST Lodge 35, Elk. The reunion begins at 11 a.m. All descendants of Joseph and Marie are invited. There will be noon and supper meals so please bring enough food for your family and guests. Please also bring bingo gifts as we will have a meeting and bingo after the noon meal. Later, there will be games for the children. There will be no dance this year. Please try to attend and make this reunion a huge success. Submitted by, Janie Brewer Lodge 35, Elk —SPJST—
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FROM THE DESK OF
Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point to stuff 1,500 Halloween treat bags for community carnival
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Always seeing those messages that state so officially FROM THE DESK OF as if the desk itself wrote the piece a brainy desk with fine motor skills
it can compose and type and has its own address book LEFT PHOTO: District Two Director Jesse Pospisil presents a $100 personal check to Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Treasurer Ingrid Petrik for Halloween candy that will be donated to Morgan’s Point Police Department for its annual community Halloween carnival. The lodge supports the event by preparing 1,500 treat bags for the youth who attend the carni-
Round bales across the meadow like hunched buffalo
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val. RIGHT PHOTO: Members and guests pictured at the lodge’s August 8, 2017, meeting held at Jody’s Family Restaurant in Temple are, left to right, Charlie Herendon, Frankie Pustejovsky, Director Pospisil, Melanie Zavodny, David Nauert, Sydney Booth, Addison Booth, Ingrid Petrik, Susan Hutton, James L. Lee, III, and Cynthia Lee.
give me a desk like that I won’t have to spend hours writing my own material
a smart desk is better than a smart phone and not nearly as annoying. —SPJST—
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the wind at their back they graze silently the air sweet with the smell of fresh cut hay
no wind or rain can penetrate their rounded tough hide
the greenness of their backs soon turned to yellow by the summer sun. —SPJST—
Happy August Birthdays, Lodge 202, Jourdanton Members!
SPJST Camp for Adults It’s your turn for fun! Relive your childhood making new memories!
Friday, September 22 to Sunday, September 24 SPJST Education and Nature Center 2001 Waldeck Rd • Ledbetter, tX 78946
Ages 21 and up – open to SPJST members and non-members
Members: $150 per person Non-Members: $175 per person
• Horseshoes • Kmen (tribe) Competitions like Canoe Races, Tug-O-War, and Mass Chaos • Saturday Evening Dance
Lodge 202, Jourdanton recognized August birthdays at its recent meeting. Pictured are, left to right, James House (30th), Connie Jo Popham (23rd), Ryanne Popham (15th), Katlyn Polasek (15th), Bettie House (12th), and District Sevent Director Bob Bayer (9th). —Photo by Sandra Hoggard
Check-in is from 6 to 7 p.m. on Friday. The weekend will include three meals on Saturday and two meals on Sunday. Snacks will also be provided. Check-out time is 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Spots are limited!
Register today at spjst.org For more information, call SPJST State FAC Frank Horak 254-773-1575 or email frankh@spjst.com
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Lodge 219, El Paso hosts Annual Pool Party
Saturday, June 24, 2017 • W.W. Cowan Swimming Pool in El Paso • Submitted by Baltazar Nunez, Reporter
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Expression of Sympathy
We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 17, Novy Tabor wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, MARIANNE ALEXIS SEFCIK. Marianne, age 66, of Galveston, Texas, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. She was born on July 29, 1950, in Texas City, to Henry and Lexie Sefcik. She was a 1968 Texas City High School graduate, worked for the U.S. Government in many departments, retiring from the U.S. Marianne Sefcik Army Corps of Engineers after 30 years of dutiful service. She moved to Galveston and made it her home for more than 40 years. Her first job, at Shriners Hospital for Children, is what brought her to her beloved island. She then went to work for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. When she left there, she began work for the Public Works Hospital then the Social Security Office. From those governmental positions, she ultimately returned to the Army Corps of Engineers, which she loved and stayed with them until retirement. She had countless loves in her life, but greatest among them, was her family. She also had an immense love for the beach and the water. And, of course, she had a big heart for her pets - Prince and Remington - who will miss her tremendously. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor. She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Lexie Sefcik. She is survived by loving daughter Wendy Phillips Ziesemer and husband Phillip of Galveston; her “angel” and devoted granddaughter Alexis Leuning and husband Tanner of Cheyenne, Wyoming; great-grandchildren Timothy and Audrey; dedicated partner of more than six years Steve Bridgers; sister Fran Hargrove and husband Roy; nieces Robin and Shannon; as well as numerous extended children and family that loved her as their own. Funeral service was held on Sunday, June 4 in Galveston. Graveside service
was Monday, June 5 at New Tabor Cemetery in Caldwell. May she rest in eternal peace, and her memory remain with us forever. Fraternally, Resolution Committee Susan Skrabanek Betty Suehs —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
The Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek No. 4, Hallettsville, Texas, on behalf of the entire membership wish to express our sincere and deepest sympathy to the family and friends of our departed brother, TOM HENRY KOSTELNIK, age 87 of Hallettsville, who passed away Friday, June 16, 2017. He was born December 9, 1929, in Wied to Steve and Karolina Kostelnik. On September 25, 1951, he married the love of his life Peggy Zrzavy at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. Together, Tom Kostelnik they raised their family of four sons and one daughter David, Thomas, Ronald, Debi, and Michael - and sorrowfully lost twin infant sons at birth. Tom was a member of SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville. He was also a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, St. Isidor Lodge, and served on the Lavaca County Flood Control Board. He was employed at Weingarten’s then Lay Construction, where he became a lineman, running high line power wires across south Texas. He then accepted a job at the City of Hallettsville, eventually becoming the city manager. He retired from the city in 1991 after 35 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Peggy; sons Thomas W. and wife Kathy, Ronald E. and wife Gloria, and Michael J. and wife Theresa; daughter-in-law Marsha Kostelnik; son-in-law Jimmy Franta; grandchildren Brian and wife Kristi, Kevin and wife Lauren, Kristy and husband Andrew Gilbert; granddaughter-in-law Jennifer and husband
Todd Loudon, Angela and husband Scott Pustka, Melinda and husband Steven Poeling, Steven Franta and wife Amanda, Kyle Franta and wife Cassie, Zachary Kostelnik and fiance Amy, and Megan Kostelni; great-grandchildren Kaitlin, Trent, Presley, Taylor, Christopher, Julie, Damon, Dylon, Addison, Kora, Quinn, Katie, Karley, Kallie, Macey, Ashlyn, Tanner, Finley, Canon, Cason, Callyn, Dixie, Kaspyn, and Mclaine. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Joe and Steve Kostelnik; sisters Julie Sassin and Frances Dolezal; half-sisters Annie Barosh Moore and Emilie Kremling; twin infant sons; daughter Debi Franta; son David Kostelnik; and grandsons Christopher Kostelnik and Timothy Kostelnik. Visitation was at 4 p.m., Sunday, June 18 at Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville. Rosary was recited at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral mass was celebrated at 2 p.m., Monday, June 19 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. Monsignor John Peters officiated. Entombment followed at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of South Texas; Sacred Heart Catholic Church; or donor’s choice. May our departed brother rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee, Victoria Zak Gayenell Chudej —SPJST—
Resolution of Sympathy
We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 17, Novy Tabor, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, BARBARA ANN (BESEDA) ZALMANEK, age 75, of Milano, Texas, who entered into her eternal rest on Monday, June 12, 2017, after a brave and courageous fight with pancreatic cancer. Barbara was born January 27, 1942, in the New Tabor community to Frank and Bessie (Story) Beseda. Her family moved to Caldwell in 1948 so she could start school. She graduated from Caldwell High School in 1960. She married her husband of almost 57 years Joe W. Zalmanek on August 27, 1960. She was very artistic and loved to draw, paint, write, and tell stories. She loved nature and could make beautiful arrangements from sticks, limbs, leaves, and flowers. She enjoyed genealogy and
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worked on tracing her family tree for many years. She also loved to travel and was always up for an adventure. Her smile and sense of humor made her a lasting friend to all who knew her. She worked in several different occupations during her life - working as a teacher’s aide at Caldwell High School, managing the Koffee Klatch in Bryan, and running a bed-and-breakfast at the Beseda House, to name a few; but her favorite occupation and best accomplishment was teaching her children and grandchildren. She taught them to read, cook, sew, crochet, embroider, twirl, write, and do math. Knowledge was important to her, and she made every outing a learning experience. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Bessie Beseda; and infant daughters Suzanne and Amy Zalmanek. Survivors include her husband of almost 57 years Joe W. Zalmanek of Milano; daughters Janna and husband Ken Fisher of Caldwell and Christie and husband Rusty Robinson of Buffalo; siblings Alice and husband Jose Tafur of Spring, Marvin and wife Judy Beseda of Caldwell, Shirley and husband Frank Kristof of Caldwell, Caron and husband Gary Emola of Bryan, and Sharon Beseda of Caldwell; and grandchildren and numerous nephews, nieces and many other relatives and friends. A short celebration of her life was held at Caldwell Masonic Cemetery Pavilion on Saturday, July 8. May she rest in eternal peace, and her memory remain with us forever. Fraternally, Resolution Committee Susan Skrabanek Betty Suehs —SPJST—
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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 Two Fall Fun Day set for August 27 at Lodge 24, Cyclone
Dear Vestnik Readers, The District Two Fall Fun Day will be held at Lodge 24, Cyclone on Sunday, August 27, 2017. Registration of the youth and adult Christmas ornaments will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Rules can be found on page 37 of the 2017-2018 youth handbook or online at www.spjst.org. I do hope each of you, youth and adults, will show your talent. First place ornaments in each age category will be displayed on the SPJST Youth Christmas Tree at the Home Office. All youth participating will receive participation money along with the top three winners in each category winning a monetary prize. A short business meeting will be held at 2 p.m. A drink ticket and game tickets will also be given to all in attendance. Those in attendance will be honored to meet and greet our 2017-2018 District Two/State Runners-up Royalty Court, King Ryan Festa and Duke Tyson Bilbrey, both of Lodge 47, Seaton, and District Two/State Runner-up Queen Shelby Horak and Duchess Molley Taisler, both of Lodge 80, Holland. Ryan and Shelby were awesome at District Two and State YAD. They will share their awesome winning speeches. We are so very proud of our royalty court. There will be a lot of fun things going on this day including a cake walk, adult and youth spinning wheels, plinko, and several other games. We ask that each family bring a cake and other items for the spinning wheel.
Silent Auction The District Two Youth Club will be having a silent auction. We are asking each youth club to bring at least one item of $10 or more value. Each family or anyone interested in supporting the youth, please bring an item also. Your items and bids will be appreciated. Proceeds will go towards the Six Flags trip which will be held on Saturday, October 7. Please mark your calendar for this day. It has been a couple years since we had a Six Flags trip. So many of you have asked about it, so here we go! Watch the upcoming Vestniks closer to the date for more details. We are looking forward to seeing all of you and your beautiful Christmas ornaments on Sunday, August 27. Join in for an afternoon of fun and some good chicken spaghetti. We hope to see you in Cyclone! Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST—
District Two hosts Youth Achievement Day at Lodge 47, Seaton
A wonderful and exciting day was held for our youth on Saturday, July 8, 2017. Thank you to all the youth members who participated in District Two Youth Achievement Day at Lodge 47, Seaton. Members, family, and guests, you were a tremendous audience. Your attendance showed our youth your love and support for not only each participant, but your support for our SPJST youth program. Thank you to Lodge 47 for your kind hospitality and hard work. We appreciate the many ways you made this day run smoothly and enjoyable for all of us. This year, the overall number of entries was slightly lower than in the past, but no one noticed with the enthusiasm and fun the youth were having. It was good to see seven of our eight district youth clubs represented. Many countless hours are put in by these youth on their entries. I must say our youth are very dedicated as are their leaders and parents. I thank each of you for your time and dedicated involvement in the SPJST Youth Program. We are very proud and honored to have each of you in District Two. The 2017 opening ceremony of District Two began at 10:15 a.m. with Flag Bearers Paetyn Beckendorf of Lodge 182, Falls County and Lydia Federle of Lodge 47, Seaton presenting the flags. District Two Vice President/FAC Ruth Hanusch of Lodge 47, Seaton sang the “Star-Spangled Banner.” Thank you, Ruth, for sharing your beautiful voice. Introductions included Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek and wife Joan, Supreme Lodge Vice President Hiram
Lodge 20, Granger youth says, “Thank you, Patsy!”
Thank you, Patsy, for taking such good care of me at camp. It was fun. I liked it. You are the best. Aubrey Marshall age 6 —SPJST— Lodge 20, Granger Youth Club members, left to right, Sterling and Aubrey Marshall and Sebastian Goodman.
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Dixon, District Two Director Jesse Pospisil and wife Linda, District Three Director John Engelke and wife Diana, and we very proudly welcomed District Three Youth Counselor Kay Weeks and husband Tom. We were so pleased to have you join us! Lodge 47 President Edwin Pechal gave a warm welcome to all attending. I was more than honored to introduce our 2015-2016 SPJST District Two/State Queen Kacie Vanecek as the mistress of ceremonies for the program. Kacie, it was so comforting for you to take the spotlight and be in charge of such an important part of our YAD program. Thank you for such a job well done. Five beautiful, young ladies competed for the title of District Two Queen—Dannikka Bartek (47), ushered by parents Brandon and Amber Bartek; Kyndall Carroll (47), ushered by grandfathers Frank Stumbaugh and Edwin Pechal; Shelby Horak (80), ushered by parents Frank and Connie Horak; Angelina Ringwald (47), ushered by parents Roy and Ginger Ringwald; and Zoe Edwards Talasek (47), ushered by mother Lynette Talasek. Duchesses proudly following along with their queens were Rebecca Federle (47), escorted by her mom Leslie and greatgrandfather Mac Elliott; Kimora Davis (47), escorted by her mom Samantha; Molley Taisler (80), escorted by mom Kelly; Lydia Federle (47), escorted by great-grandparents Francis and Mac Elliott and dear friend Lee Hanusch; and Madison Roantes (47), escorted by mom Ashley. Next was the introduction of our two handsome kings—Hunter Bartek (47), ushered by dad Brandon Bartek and Ryan Festa (47), ushered by parents Terry and Christine Festa. Following the kings very closely were their dukes Camdon Bartek (47) and Tyson Bilbrey (47) both escorted by their moms, Amber Bartek and Chelsea Bilbrey, respectively. All contestants were awesome in presenting their speeches. Congratulations to you, and I am so proud of each of you! Representing District Two Royalty for 2017-2018 are King Ryan Festa of Lodge 47, Seaton and Shelby Horak of Lodge 80, Holland. Both will be proudly followed by Duke Tyson Bilbrey (47) and Duchess Molley Taisler (80). Runners-up are king candidate Hunter Bartek and his duke Camdon Bartek and queen candidate Zoe Talasek and her duchess Madison Roantes, all of Lodge 47, Seaton. Crafts, individual talent, group talent, scrapbook, and posters were all awesome. What talent you all have! All participants – whether you took home a
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ribbon or not, remember, in the book of District Two, you are all winners, and I am so proud of each of you! You have made so many proud of you—your parents, family, leaders, and friends. You deserve to give yourself a pat on your back. There were so many awesome pies. Each year, youth donate their desserts to a silent auction, and the first place dessert in each category goes into a live auction. Thank you, Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek for your great skills of auctioneering! Thank you to the many of you who bid on the pies. First place winners and their buyers were youth Sebastian Goodman (20) and buyer Bridget Bohac (20); youth Ariana Federle (47) and buyer Edwin Pechal (47); youth Meghan Malcik (24) and buyer District Two Director Pospisil (29); and youth Nash Campbell (24) and buyer District Two President Rita Spinn (80). The silent and live auctions brought in a total of $878. Your support is greatly appreciated - especially with the big smile from all who participated. Thank you to all who bid on the pies including those in the silent auction. Proceeds will cover the cost of our campers’ online registration, camp snacks, and other activities. A big thank you to everyone who made this day possible. You are an awesome group of friends and family. To each of you who attended, you showed your love and support toward each youth, which means the world to not only them but also to me. Thank you again! Cristy, Amber, and I thank you for allowing your child to be a part of our lives. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST—
District Six Duke: King Luc like a big brother
I liked State YAD because I liked being duke with Luc. He really took care of me when we were practicing going down the aisle to the stage. He took care of me like a big brother. I had a lot of fun. Brett Bacak, age 6 Lodge 30, Taiton District Six Duke —SPJST—
Lodge 20, Granger youth excited about State YAD
I am so excited for State Youth Achievement Day this year. It is awesome that Lodge 20, Granger did so well at District Two YAD. I think we actually got 18 first place awards! I’m so proud of my lodge.
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Lodge 30, Taiton youth enjoys District Six YAD
District Six Youth Achievement Day was held in Taiton on Sunday, July 16, 2017. I enjoyed working on my projects. I also enjoyed seeing what other children did for their projects. I had a fun day. Brett Bacak, age 6 —SPJST—
Lodge 30, Taiton youth: great time at District Six YAD
I hope we make District Two proud at State YAD. Sterling Marshall, age 10 —SPJST—
Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club reports on August meeting
Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club held its meeting on Sunday, August 6, 2017. We discussed what our members most liked at camp which was the blob, high rope swings, and the lily pad. During the meeting, we enjoyed ice cream, and after the meeting, we played water balloon games. Youth Leader Cristy Girod asked that each family bring an item to the next meeting to benefit the silent auction that our youth club has at the adult lodge’s barbecue cookoff on September 30. We are also planning what we will be doing for our membership drive that will be Sunday, October 29 at 1 p.m.
Next Meeting—September 10 Our next meeting has been changed to Sunday, September 10 so that our club members can enjoy Labor Day weekend with their families. Colten Voigt, age 10 Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton youth: pretty entries at State YAD
I entered State Youth Achievement Day on Saturday, August 5, 2017, at the Mayborn Center. There were so many pretty entries in many categories. I entered in pies (foods) and placed. That was fun. I can’t wait until next year! Ariana Federle, age 12 —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton youth places at State YAD
I had a great time at District Six YAD in Taiton on Sunday, July 16, 2017. I enjoyed spending time with my friends. I enjoyed looking at everyone’s entries. Brooke Bacak, age 10 —SPJST—
Saturday, August 5, 2017, was fun at State YAD. I placed in sewing, watched great talent contests, and saw crafts others had made. This is what SPJST means to me - getting together and sharing talents! Lydia Federle, age 10 —SPJST—
Lodge 30, Taiton youth makes new friends at State YAD
Lodge 47, Seaton youth wears State YAD medal to church
I liked State YAD because I met people from camp, and I also made new friends there. I liked all the crafts and the pies I saw. I had a great time in Temple at State YAD. Brooke Bacak, age 10 —SPJST—
I had fun at State YAD this past Saturday, August 5, 2017. I entered in the craft contest and placed. I was so happy that I wore my medal to church on Sunday. Rebecca Federle, age 7 —SPJST—
Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club donates school supplies to Taylor ISD
Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club members are pictured at the August 6, 2017, meeting with school supplies that they are donating to Taylor ISD. Youth are, left to right, Emily Sumner, Bailey Sumner, Hunter Voigt, Hailey Girod, Amanda Kaderka, McKensie Falk, TJ Hajda, Cody Voigt, Colten Voigt, and Kara Kaderka. —Submitted by Colten Voigt, Reporter
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Lodge 47, Seaton youth learns Kung Fu
Dear Vestnik Readers, I am going to Kung Fu this summer. I like Kung Fu. I am learning lots of exercises there. I went to State YAD with my mom and brother this year. We watched the talent show and looked at crafts. I liked the talent show. Next year, I am going to do a dance and make crafts. Fraternally, Travis Ordogne, age 5 —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton youth: District Two to proudly compete at State YAD
Dear Readers, District Two will be proudly competing in State YAD this year on August 5, 2017. There was a great competition in the district level. The king that we have chosen to run at state is also amazing. We chose him because we knew he could bring the title of State King back to District Two. Sincerely, Chase Alexander, age 16 —SPJST—
Lodge 185 New Braunfels youth learns about birds at camp
Dear Readers, Camp was so much fun. A guy came and showed us different birds of prey. They would fly and land on his arm! I learned a lot. Madeline Kitchen, age 7 —SPJST—
Lodge 185, New Braunfels youth: fun, super hot at camp
Dear Readers, Have you been to camp? I went in July. It was fun and super hot. We did low ropes. Skeet Kitchen age 6 —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston youth enjoys first year at camp
Dear Members, I had so much fun at camp. I loved the pool, the blob, and the cinnamon rolls. Seeing the baby deer up close was so cool. I can’t wait for next year! Thank you to Ms. Barbara for sleeping in our cabin; Ms. Michelle for taking pictures and making me smile; Ms. Katie for taking us everywhere and for being so nice; Ms. Marie for your shower and for sitting by me; and to Hope. And thank you, Bailee, for being part of our group. Thank you, Natalee, for doing my hair and being sweet and fun, and thank you to everybody else for helping at my first year at camp. Love, Addison Brown, age 6 —SPJST—
SPJST youth are pictured at the low ropes course during Districts Three/Five/Seven camp at SPJST ENC in Ledbetter.
Lodge 107 Floresville Youth Club plans August 26 pool party
Dear Members and Friends, Come on out to the SPJST Floresville Youth Club pool party! Lodge 107, Floresville Youth Club invites all to a pool party and membership drive on Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Floresville City Pool, located at 756 State Highway 97 W in Floresville, from 1 to 4 p.m. Door prizes will be awarded. Bring a towel and a friend for an afternoon of fun! Snacks and drinks will be provided as well as admission for the youth. 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 will also have brochures for anyone wanting more information about
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joining the youth club. For more information, contact Youth Leader Lian Pruski at 830-480-2737 or email lianpruski@gmail.com. Fraternally, Lian Pruski, Youth Leader —SPJST—
Lodge 202 Jourdanton youth has blast at camp
I just got back from District Seven Camp, and it was a blast! We had some new activities that were fun. What was new this year was that we stayed five days instead of four, which was tiring, but worth it. Now, I’m waiting for State YAD and the Corpus Christi getaway. Fraternally, Katlyn Polasek, age 15 —SPJST—
Lodge 185 New Braunfels youth meets new friends at camp
Dear Readers, Our lodge went to camp in July. I met a lot of new friends from other lodges. We had lots of fun and played games and swam. Our group had prayer one day at lunch. Rileigh Kitchen, age 11 —SPJST—
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elcome to Czech by Numbers, Radio Prague’s language series in which we look at Czech numbers and their use in everyday speech. In this lesson, we will explore the number 10 - deset.
The sound of the word is quite different from the English, but again very similar to other Slavonic languages. The figure of 10 is desítka, a word which in Czech is most often associated with 10-degree beer, usually one of the two varieties produced by a particular brewery. A desítka has a lower alcohol content than a dvanáctka, a 12-degree brew. Another word derived from the Czech word for number 10 - deset - is desatero. With a small “d,” it simply means a group of 10 objects. With a capital “d,” it means the Ten Commandments or Desatero božích přikázání in full. On the other hand, desaterák is a 10pointer, a stag with 10-pointed antlers. Desetikoruna is a 10-crown piece, but don’t get confused by the slang expression for it pětka - a fiver. The illogical name is a result of historic development of the Czech currency. One-tenth is desetina. It sounds very similar to the adjective desetinná which means decimal, as in the decimal point, which, to make it more complicated, is actually a comma in Czech. So once again, the decimal point in Czech is desetinná čárka.
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Staying with maths, the decimal system in which most of us count in our everyday life is called desítková soustava. And in sports, desetiboj is the decathlon. This is all for lesson number 10 desátá lekce, literally the 10th lesson. We’ll be back with more Czech numbers. Till then, goodbye - na shledanou.
~ Pavla Horáková
http://www.radio.cz/en/section/abc/czech -by-numbers-ten —SPJST—
Chris, Edita Rybak to host Dec. 11-21 Christmas Market Europe Tour
If you can’t wait to cool off, then we have something for you . . . a brand new Christmas Market Europe Tour! Have you always dreamed of being in Europe during Christmas season? Shopping for European Christmas ornaments and gifts? Trying hot honey wine, eating grilled sausage, smelling roasted chestnuts at every town in Europe where we stop? Then hop on our party bus and explore winter Europe with us! This tour is from December 11 to 21, 2017, and it is going to Budapest (Hungary), Vienna (Austria), Moravia towns and Prague (Czech Republic), and Nuremberg and Munich (Germany). We will take also boat cruises on the rivers in Budapest and Prague with gorgeous views. Oh, and live accordion music by the one and only Chris Rybak! What else can you ask for Christmas? Email or call Edita Rybak today to reserve your spots on this exciting tour!
2018 Europe and North Sea Cruise We also have a brand new Europe
Tour and North Sea Cruise on April 8 to 22, 2018, going to Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, Germany by bus and North Sea Cruise - Great Britain, France, Belgium, and Netherlands on MSC Magnifica. Sign up today before we fill up! Find more information by visiting www.chrisrybak.com/europetours. Call Edita Rybak at 512-963-6660 or send an email to editarybak@hotmail.com. See ad on page 28 of this week’s Vestnik. —SPJST—
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Czech Cultural Calendar
Each Wednesday Taylor Czech Speaking Class meets every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living, 505 East Lake Drive in Taylor, Texas. This is an informal class setting for learning to speak, write, and read Czech. For information, contact Instructor Lydia Kurtin 512-859-2543. Submitted by Alice Bracewell, Lodge 48, Beyersville.
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 1, 2 Westfest—at West Fair and Rodeo Grounds, West: Preview party starts Friday, September 1 with Miss Westfest Contest, food, music, and fun. Westfest downtown parade kicks off on Saturday, September 2 at 10 a.m. SPJST State Royalty and floats will participate in the parade, and State Royalty will be introduced at the Amphitheater, and District Two Beseda Dancers will be perform. Visit the SPJST booth under the Amphitheater. For more information, visit www.westfest.com.
September 2 Westfest Tarok Tournament—in West. Contact Brian Sykora 254-826-5314.
September 8, 9 33rd Annual Kolache Festival—downtown Caldwell: Pre-festival party Friday, September 8. Main festivities on Saturday, September 9. Opening ceremony - 9 a.m. at the south stage on the corner of Buck and Echols Streets; food, music, State Championship Kolache Bake Show, kolache eating contest, Lodges 9, Snook and 17, New Tabor Beseda Dancers, and many other attractions. For more information, visit www.burlesoncountytx.com/kolachefestival.html.
September 22 - 24 SPJST Adult Weekend Camp—at SPJST ENC Camp, 2001 Waldeck Road, Ledbetter. Unique elements are planned. Ages 21 and up. SPJST members - $150; nonmembers - $175. Spots are limited. Register at spjst.org. Check upcoming Věstník issues for information. For questions, call State FAC Frank Horak 254-534-0681; email frankh@spjst.com; or SPJST Home Office 800-727-7578. September 24 Houston Slavic Heritage Festival—at the Knights of Columbus Hall and Grounds, 607 East Whitney Street, Houston, 12 to 6 p.m.: Enjoy traditional ethnic food, dancing, music, singing, prizes, local vendors, and fun for the whole family. Stop by and visit the SPJST booth. Watch for more information in upcoming Věstník issues. —SPJST—
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Czech Summer Study Tour to Praha set for 2018
The Czech Summer Study Tour to Praha, Czech Republika, is June 27 to July 18, 2018. (The tour will depart the United States on June 26.) Housing—Group participants will be housed in dorms of the Agricultural School at Suchdol with double occupancy rooms sharing a bath. Single rooms are available at an extra charge. The dorm is situated in the northwestern
part of Praha, linked to downtown by bus and subway. Food Service—Three meals a day will be served featuring authentic Czech cuisine. Czech Language Instruction—Class size will depend on enrollment. Your level: beginning, or intermediate will be evaluated informally for placement into the proper class. The class will meet five days a week for four hours before lunch and once a week for two hours of conversation after lunch. The classes are non-credit courses. Excursions and cultural events are included.
Texas Polka News features History of Praha Church
The August issue of Texas Polka News delves into the history of St. Mary’s, and why it’s called the Mother Parish. Boogie Back to Bastrop - find out how this great Western Swing Festival got its start and check out the music lineup. Valina and Ross from Das Ist Lustig share their Musings From the Road. Justin Everett reviews the Dujka Brothers latest CD. The International Polka Ass o c i a t i o n announces its Hall of Fame inductees and awards, including an award for fave song for the Dujkas. Lots of photos from church picnics, Bremond Festival, and TPN’s PreFourth of July party! Of course, we have your schedule of church picnics, dances, festivals, and live music events. The August issue includes the Third Annual Oktoberfest Guide. Welcome new advertisers La Grange Oktoberfest and Elgin Hogeye Fest, and check out all the great music coming your way in Caldwell, Fort Worth, McKinney, Muenster, Galveston, Anhalt, Fredericksburg, West, and more! Just announced: Squeezebox, featuring
Mollie B and Ted Lange, will headline the German Christmas Market Festival in Tomball! It’s a must-have guide to all the fall festivals! 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 on page 28 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. Submitted by, Theresa Cernoch Parker Texas Polka News Publisher Lodge 88, Houston —SPJST—
Instructors—Professors will be from Charles University and a linguistic institute in Praha. For more information contact Thadious Polášek of Schulenburg, Texas (US coordinator for CUZ) by sending an email to polasek29@gmail.com or calling 979-562-2207. Submitted by, Thadious Polasek Lodge 67, Schulenburg —SPJST—
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Kolache Capital of Texas hosts 33rd Kolache Festival
Caldwell - The Kolache Capital of Texas - will hold its 33rd Annual Kolache Festival on Friday, September 8 and Saturday, September 9, 2017, in downtown Caldwell, Texas - on the square.
Celebrating Czech Heritage The Kolache Festival is a celebration of the revitalization of Czech heritage a county that was basically a Czech settlement realized their precious identity was slipping away. New generations knew not the language, the music, or the art of their ancestors. Not only do we grasp at the past, but we hurry to share the history . . . to bring into today’s focus the beauty, talent, and delight of the Czech people.
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Come to Kolache Festival and learn the wonderful Czech philosophy. See the technique of the stenciling, basket weaving, quilting, woodcraft, carving, sculpturing. Dance to the polka, sing the songs of the musician. Taste the true ethnic food and lend your soul to the fulfillment of Czech cultural heritage.
Pre-Festival Party - Friday, Sept. 8 Pre-festival Czech dinner and dance at Burleson County Expo Center sponsored by Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum is Friday, September 8. A Czech meal will be served from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Dance is from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are pre-sold only and can be purchased at Citizen’s State Bank (Caldwell location), 201 East Buck Street, Caldwell. Phone 979-567-4646. Main Festivities - Saturday, Sept. 9 The 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. event kicks off with opening ceremony at 9 a.m. at the south stage on the corner of Buck and Echols Streets. Admission is free of charge. SPJST Lodges 9, Snook and 17, New Tabor Beseda Dancers will perform. Event includes Bake Shoppe - an entire block of kolache vendors; food vendors; State Championship Kolache Bake Show; kolache eating contest; Czech music; Czech lead crystal, china, and porcelains; Czech Adventure Land; Creative Memories Guild quilt show; street rod and classic car show; antique machinery and tractor show; arts/crafts; hundreds of vendors; and many other attractions. For more information on Kolache Festival events, contact Burleson County Chamber of Commerce, 301 North Main Street, Caldwell, Texas; phone 979-567-0000; email info@burlesoncountytx.com; or visit www.burlesoncountytx.com/kolachefestival.html. —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
TCGS to present “Genealogy and Google” Sept. 30 in Caldwell
“Genealogy and Google” will be presented by GoogleTM expert Lisa Louise Cooke at Caldwell Civic and Visitor Center, located at 103 Texas Highway 21 West in Caldwell, Texas 77836 on Saturday, September 30, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration is at 8 a.m. Texas Czech Genealogical Society is pleased to host renowned Google expert and national/international speaker Lisa Louise Cooke at our genealogy workshop on September 30, 2017. As a result of excellent ratings received for her presentations in 2015 when she introduced many of us, for the first time, to the wonderful treasures the website “Google” held for individuals researching family history, we expect to gain much additional valuable information from Lisa. This upcoming event is a must attend for anyone who has thought about beginning research into family history as well as for those who have been researching for decades. Learning to use GoogleTM internet resources to help with your genealogy research is sure to boost your ability to find the information that you need. Topics to be presented are:
(1) Great Google Earth Genealogy Game Show-Fascinating Family History
(2) How to Save Your Research from Destruction and Ensure Its LongTerm Survival
(3) Inspiring Ways to Capture the Interest of the Non-genealogist in Your Family (4) Future Technology and Genealogy – 5 Strategies You Need
The TCGS Sales Table will feature many new and unusual items from the Czech Republic, along with our new 2017 collection of legend and traditional ornaments which have been so popular in past years. This will be a terrific time to do a bit of Christmas shopping and get the ornaments you desire before they are out of stock. Also featured will be our newest publication, Czech Ancestral Homes, which is now available You can save shipping and handling costs by purchasing this wonderful, new research book at the September 30 event. Registration is now open and includes morning refreshments, a delicious catered lunch, and coffee throughout the day. One does not have to be a member of TCGS to attend this workshop. Doors
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will open at 8 a.m. Register by secure credit card at https://squareup.com/store/TXCZGS/ite m/registration or by sending registration (form at www.txczgs.org) by mail to Carroll Brincefield, PO Box 45, Hallettsville, Texas 77964. Early bird deadline—Postmarked on/before September 14 - TCGS members are $35 and non-members are $40. Regular deadline—Postmarked between September 15 and 19 - TCGS members are $40 and non-members are $45. Registration at the door—For all attendees not registered by September 19, the cost is $50 per person. For more information, call 361-7986588 or email brincefieldc@gmail.com. See you at the Caldwell Civic/Visitor Center on Saturday, September 30 at 9 a.m. Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Fraternally, Nancy Machu Lodge 29, Taylor —SPJST—
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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—
SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Annual Fundraiser
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Saturday September 16, 2017 Seaton Star Hall
Social Hour - 5 p.m. • Meal - 6:30 p.m. Live and Silent Auctions • Bucket Drawings Games • Top Prize Drawings Donation: $40 per person in advance $50 per person at the door
(Meal, beverages, and snacks provided.) Children of ticket holders can attend for $5 each.
Top Prizes
GGG GGG • 3-Person 1/2 Day Pheasant, 1/2 Day Quail Guided Combination Hunt in Santa Anna (Guide and dog included. www.sahainc.com)
• $1,000 Travel Voucher for your choosing • 3-Person Guided Bay Fishing Trip in Corpus Christi
(Valid October to May. Includes bait and tackle. www.backlashcharters.com)
• 2-Person Weekend Getaway to Fredericksburg
(2-night stay at Kingwood Suites. Breakfast vouchers included.)
• $400 Bass Pro Shop Gift Card • 4-Person Nighttime Bowfishing Trip
(All gear provided. www.takemoutbowfishing.com)
Tickets or More Info:
Edwin Pechal 254-721-2887 email - edwinpechal@yahoo.com Brandon Bartek 254-624-4119 email - Bbartek001@yahoo.com
Multiple guns to be given away - shotguns, pistols, rifles, kids’ guns
Get your Admission tickets today. Only 400 will be sold.
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SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment
Post your lodge’s upcoming SPJST fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is Wednesday at 5 p.m., unless otherwise posted. Send updates directly to: VĚSTNÍK, c/o Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX to: 254-773-8087. Email to: vestnik@spjst.org. Advertising rates are $2 per column inch for lodge ads; $4 per column inch for nonprofit organization ads; and $6 per column inch for commercial ads. For advertising information, please call the Editor at 800-727-7578 or email vestnik@spjst.org. LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 507 East Main Street, Fayetteville. Directions: Lodge building is located on Hwy 159 East, 3 blocks from the town square. Hall Rental Information: (979) 966-3795. Lodge Meetings: First Monday of even-numbered months - February, April, June, August, October, and December, 6 p.m. at the hall. Potluck served after meeting. Youth Club Meetings: First Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, contact Youth Leader Ronnie Pflughaupt 979-249-6702; or email rpflughaupt@hotmail.com.
LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE (6) Lodge Meetings: The following Sundays in 2017 July 9; August 20 (location/time TBA); November 12; and December 10 at 3 p.m. at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce, 1614 North Texana Street, Hallettsville.
LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA (3) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 2 p.m. at PointBank Community Center, 739 East Liberty Street, Pilot Point. For directions/meeting information, contact Brian Heitzman 940-686-4429; or Dean Carender 903-564-7359.
LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Note - The bridge on the road to the hall is out. Update: Work has started on the bridge and is expected to be completed by September. Until then, there is a detour to the hall. See directions below. Don’t let a little detour deter you from attending all lodge events!
Friday, August 18—Social Friday, September 1—Potato peeling party, 4 p.m. at the hall Sunday, September 10—Youth will furnish the meal at 12:30 p.m. Lodge meeting follows at 2 p.m. Friday, September 15—Social
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: 254-2278759. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, contact Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka 254-799-8550; or dataped@sbcglobal.net
LODGE 8, WEIMAR (6) Monday, August 28—Lodge meeting at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant, Schulenburg, 6 p.m. Please note this date; we welcome members and guests to join us.
Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of February, April, June, August, October, and November, 6 p.m. at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant, Schulenburg.
LODGE 9, SNOOK (1) Lodge Hall: 457 CR 269, Snook. Directions: From Snook, turn on FM 2155 to downtown. At Snook School, stay right on Spur 2155. At “T”, turn right on CR 269. Go 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: 979-272-3732. Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 13, DIME BOX (1) Lodge Hall: 1081 County Road 425, Dime Box. Directions: In Dime Box, turn left from FM 141 on CR 424. Go east on CR 425 for 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: 979-884-1451; Hall Phone: 979-884-1451. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS (2) Lodge Hall: 600 State Hwy 190/Hwy 36, Buckholts (historic hexagon-shaped building with a stone entrance. Directions: Hall is located on Hwy 36, east of Buckholts, 1/4 mile east of downtown Buckholts. Hall Rental Information: 254-217-2863. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 4 p.m. at the hall. Refreshments served after meeting, and door prizes awarded.
LODGE 17, NEW TABOR (1) Lodge Hall: 2674 CR 225, Caldwell. Directions: From Caldwell, turn from Hwy 36 east onto FM 166. Proceed 2.1 miles and turn left on CR 225. Go 1 mile, veering to the right. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 979-272-3440. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) 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 512-2170162.
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 254985-0002; Hall phone: 254-985-2393. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Lodge Hall: 1901 East Hwy 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy 287 East exit. Stay on Hwy 287 East until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and go under the overpass at Interstate 45. Go approx. 3/4 mile on Hwy 34. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 972875-8381; 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, August 16—Taylor Made Band, 7 to 10 p.m. at the hall. Friday, August 18—Old Friends, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, August 25—Second Hand Rose, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Lodge Hall: 5025 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: In Taylor, at intersection of State Hwy 95 and US 79 Business (4th Street), turn east on Hwy 79. Proceed to FM 619, turn north (left) and go about .8 mile to the large, 2-story hall. Hall Rental Information: 512-352-9139; Hall Phone: 512-352-9139. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 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, September 9—Huser Brothers Band Saturday, September 16—Lost Heart Highway
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 254-7493326; Hall Phone: 254-863-9320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Sales Agents: James (Dude) Mann 254-7150275 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 979406-0158.
LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE (6) Lodge Hall: 30420 Loop 524 US Hwy 59, Hillje. Directions: Hall is just off US 59 in Hillje. Hall Rental Information: Cathy Garcia 979-332-1614; Hall Phone: 979-648-2317. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 11:30 a.m. at the hall.
LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November, 6 p.m. at Six Mile Presbyterian Church, Royal Road, Port Lavaca. For information, call lodge Secretary Mary Sitka 361-552-5170; or email danmarysitka@yahoo.com.
LODGE 47, SEATON (2) Lodge Hall: 10842 State Hwy 53, Temple. Directions: Seaton Star Hall is 7 miles east of Temple on Hwy 53 (Adams Avenue). Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Michelle Porubsky 254-4938020; 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 mon th, 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.
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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: Beginning 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: 254657-2485. 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 Madeline Gadway 979-900-9566 or madeline.gadway@gmail.com
LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge Hall: 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas 75204. From IH-35 East in Dallas, take IH-20 East. From IH-20 East, take IH-45 exit toward downtown Dallas. IH-45 runs into Hwy 75. From Hwy 75, turn right at the Bryan Street exit. From Bryan Street, turn right on Cantreal Street. Go on Cantreal Street until you come to Floyd Street. Turn right on Floyd Street. Hall is the second building on the right. Hall Rental Information: Contact Kelly Tucker 469951-7396. 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 972-948-4456.
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.
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LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) Saturday, August 19—Gary Dossett Orchestra, big band. *Dress code. $15 Saturday, September 9—Red Ravens, polka/variety. $10 Saturday, September 16—The Telstars, country/variety. $15 Friday, September 29—Gary Dossett Orchestra, big band. *Dress code. $15 Sunday, October 1—Czech Day: AI Sulak and The Country Sounds, polka/variety. 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. $10
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) Tuesday, August 22—Game night at Lodge 92, 7 p.m. Saturday, September 16—Czech Heritage Day. Save the date! Watch for details in upcoming Věstník issues.
Lodge Hall: 3316 Roberts Cut Off 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 Cut Off, 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 214906-3385 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 832443-0469.
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 936-295-7778; email b.d.willrash@att.net; Vice President Chuck Toney 281-362-9062; email cdtiii@toney.us; or Treasurer Patsy McClelland 936-788-5714; or email pmcclelland@consolidated.
LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY (2) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at The Chicken Place, 504 Bridge Street, Marlin. Youth Club Meetings: Same time and place as adult lodge meeting.
LODGE 183, ARLINGTON (3) Lodge Hall: 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington. Directions: Take IH-35 West to Fort Worth. Take IH-20 East exit and proceed on IH-20 East until you come to Cooper Street exit. Take Cooper Street exit to the North. 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) Attention: Starting September 10, 2017, Lodge 187, Round Rock monthly meetings will begin at 4 p.m. instead of 2 p.m. Please note the meeting time change on your calendar. We hope to see everyone at the next meeting on Sunday, September 10 at 4 p.m.
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, beginning at 4 p.m. at the hall, followed by entertainment and potluck meal.
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Lodge Hall: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress. Directions: Off Hwy 290 West at Skinner. Hall Phone: 281373-9482; 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 713-5152835. 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) Note: For the remainder of 2017, lodge meetings are held on the first Sunday at 2 p.m. except September and December, meetings are on the second Sunday at 1 p.m. All meetings are at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. Youth club meetings are held the first Sunday at 1:15 p.m. except September and December, meetings are on the second Sunday at 1 p.m. at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton.
Lodge Meetings: First Sunday at 2 p.m.; except in September and December, meetings are held on the second Sunday at 1 p.m. at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday at 1:15 p.m. except in September and December, meetings are held on the second Sunday at 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 806-5358356. Youth Club Meetings: For location/time, contact Youth Leader Janeece Williams 806-990-3351.
LODGE 219, EL PASO (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m. 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.
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 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 713726-1928.
Lodge Hall: 197 Hughes Road, Lufkin. Hall Rental Information/Dance Reservations: George Scogin 936875-2867. Lodge Meetings: Monday night before the third Friday night of the month, 7 p.m. at the 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 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—
LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Friday, August 18—Glenn Lenderman and Friends Friday, September 15—Nathan Ham Friday, October 20—Glenn Lenderman and Friends
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.
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