Vestnik 2018.02.21 by SPJST

Volume 106 Number 7

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February 21, 2018

Lodge 142, Houston youth wins 2018 Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest

The grand prize winner of the 2018 SPJST Summer Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest is Zachary Coleman of Lodge 142, Houston in District Five. Congratulations, Zachary! See page 17 for all of the age category winners and a list of participants. Tee-shirts will soon be available for purchase from the SPJST Youth Department. Watch the Věstník for an order form.

Saturday February 24 and

Sunday February 25

Paul Schlesinger of Lodge 29,Taylor looks at his hand during the 2018 SPJST State Tarok Tournament on February 3 in Temple. More on page 5.

Home & Garden SPJS T Car Show

Bell County Expo Center

Held in conjunction with the Temple Area Builders Association. Hundreds of vendors present!

Stop by and vote for a your favorite car!

301 W Loop 121 Belton, TX

See page 3 for details

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Interest Rates ......................................2 Important Dates ...................................3 Readers Write ......................................4 Job Posting..........................................6 State Domino Tournament Info ..........6 District News........................................6

Lodge Section ....................................7 In Memoriam ......................................14 Youth Section ....................................15 Czech Culture ....................................18 Advertisements.............................20-21 Lodge Calendar .................................22

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Volunteer project: restoring chairs for Velehrad lodge hall

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Lodge 23 Moravia member shares Velehrad photo

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Lodge 171 Lockhart sales agent recognized

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Wednesday, February 21, 2018

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 or melaniez@usa.com 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 Mobile: 830-391-3375 OPERATIONS MANAGER RICHARD A. HRBACEK 254-773-1575 • richardh@spjst.com

FRATERNAL FIELD MANAGERS DISTRICTS ONE/TWO/THREE Philip (Phil) McBee, FICF, CFFM Mobile: 325-647-1949 • Fax: 325-784-7448 email: mcbeephilip@gmail.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

CAMP KUBENA • 2001 Waldeck Rd • Ledbetter, TX Jeb Lapeyrolerie, Executive Director

979-249-5674 • jebL@spjst.com

HUMAN RESOURCES LYNETTE TALASEK 254-773-1575 • email: lynettet@spjst.com

Who’s ready for summer camp!

STATE FRATERNAL DIRECTOR FRANK HORAK Office: 254-773-1575 • Mobile: 254-534-0681 email: frankh@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

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hat an exciting summer is being planned for SPJST youth! Youth leaders from across Texas will gather at Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall on Saturday, March 24 for a day of training, networking, leadership building, and setting the stage for all of the summer activities. All youth leaders, assistants, spouses, lodge leaders, and those interested in starting a youth club are encouraged to attend this Youth Leaders Workshop. More information is on page 16 of this week’s Věstník.

Summer Camp is Coming! Congratulations to Zac Coleman of Lodge 142, Houston on an incredible summer camp tee-shirt design! Summer camp is just around the corner, and Camp Kubena in Ledbetter, Texas, will offer a dynamic program for our youth. Chaperone training dates for adults assisting at this summer’s SPJST camps has been announced. Please visit spjst.org to sign up for the training class that best fits your schedule. The dates are:

Sunday, April 8 at 11 a.m. Camp Kubena in Ledbetter Saturday, April 14 at 1 p.m. Lodge 183, Arlington Saturday, April 14 at 10 a.m. Lodge 107, Floresville Sunday, April 15 at 3 p.m. Camp Kubena in Ledbetter Saturday, April 21 at 2 p.m. SPJST Home Office in Temple Sunday, April 22 at 2 p.m. Camp Kubena in Ledbetter Sunday, April 29 at 10 a.m. Lodge 88, Houston

Věstník Dates and Deadlines February 28 Věstník deadline is Wed., Feb. 21 at 5 p.m. March 7 Věstník deadline is Wed. Feb. 28 at 5 p.m.

March 14 Věstník deadline is Wed. March 7 at 5 p.m.

March 21 Věstník (combined issue) deadline is Wed. March 14 at 5 p.m.

SPJST INTEREST RATES . . . 02/01/2018 - 04/30/2018

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%

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

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

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Family Fun 4 and Important Dates

Feb. 24-25 Feb. 24

March 3

March 4

March 10

March 16 March 18 March 24

March 24 March 24 March 25

March 30 April 7 April 8 April 8

April 8

April 15

April 21

April 22 May 5

Number in ( ) denotes district location. SPJST hosts Car Show at TABA Home & Garden Show Bell County Expo Center, Belton (2) Lodge 48, Beyersville Progressive Straight Domino Tournament (2) SPJST State Straight Domino Tournament SPJST Home Office, Temple (2) Lodge 24, Cyclone hosts Texas Polka Music Museum Fundraiser (2) Sales Agent Continuing Education Class: Annuity Basics, Suitability, Replacement and Disclosures Lodge 81, Needville (5) SPJST Finance Committee Meeting SPJST Home Office, Temple (2) District Two Spring Meeting • Lodge 29, Taylor (2) Youth Leaders’ Workshop SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall (2) Lodge 88, Houston Easter Egg Hunt (5) Lodge 196, Houston-West Easter Egg Hunt (5) Lodge 48, Beyersville Easter Celebration and Longtime Member Recognition (2) SPJST Home Office Closed • Good Friday Holiday SPJST State Regular 42 Domino Tournament SPJST Home Office, Temple (2) District One Spring Meeting • Lodge 9, Snook (1) District Five Spring Meeting (5) Hosted by Lodge 232, Houston Midtown District Seven Spring Meeting Jourdanton Community Center (7) District Six Spring Meeting • St. Mary’s Parish Hall (6) Hosted by Lodges 4, Hallettsville and 63, Sweet Home Youth Development Workshop/Lock-in (3) at Lodge 154, Fort Worth District Three Spring Meeting (3) Hosted by Lodge 154, Fort Worth SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall (2)

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wjyb Corn Casserole Vivian Williams Lodge 117, Robstown 1 can cream-style corn 1/2 cup canned milk 2 Tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 eggs 2 Tablespoons sugar 1/2 stick butter, melted 1/2 cup grated cheese

Preheat oven to 350. Stir all ingredients together - except the cheese - in a bowl. Pour into lightly greased or buttered casserole dish. Bake for 30 minutes. Top with cheese and bake 5 minutes longer.

Send Us Your Recipes! Please email your favorite recipe to melaniez@spjst.com or mail to SPJST Věstník Editor Melanie, PO Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. —SPJST—

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SPJST hosts car show this weekend at Bell County Expo Center

awards for best engine, interior, paint, and graphics will also be presented in an awards ceremony at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 25. Car show move-in is Friday, February 23 from 1 to 5 p.m. Vehicles must remain in place until Sunday, February 25 at 4 p.m. The fire marshall requires that all filler caps to gas tanks be taped closed, and all battery cables must be disconnected. Gas tanks must have one-quarter or less of gas in them. Entry fee for the car show is $40 at the show. Please call to register as space is limited. Entry fee includes a car show tshirt, goodie bag, and two tickets that are good for Saturday and Sunday at the Home & Garden Show. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Melanie Zavodny at 254-534-0807 or email melaniez@spjst.com. —SPJST—

SPJST is proud to partner with Temple Area Builders Association (TABA) to host a car show at the Home & Garden Show this Saturday, February 24 and Sunday, February 25, 2018, at the Bell County Expo Center in Belton, Texas. TABA has produced the Home & Garden Show for 42 years, with each year bringing new features for exhibitors and attendees alike. More than 5,000 attendees are expected at this year’s show which will be held throughout the Expo Center. The car show will be inside the exposition building. Show hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Tickets to the event are $5 for adults; children under 12 are free of charge. The SPJST Car Show at the TABA Home & Garden Show is open to all makes, models, and years of vehicles. People’s Choice Awards will be presented to the Top 15 vehicles. Several special

Home & Garden SPJS T Car Show

Held in conjunction with the 2018 Temple Area Builders Association Home & Garden Show which attracts more than 5,000 attendees annually!

Bell County Expo Center 301 W Loop 121 • Belton, TX

Several Special Awards

Friday, Saturday, Sunday February 23, 24, and 25, 2018 Move In Friday 1-5 p.m.

$30/Car Pre-Registration by Feb 19 Register early! Space is limited to 75 cars.

$40/Car at Show

24-hour On-Site Security! For more info: 254-534-0807 254-534-0809 melaniez@spjst.com

Move Out Sunday 4 p.m. No exceptions

Top 15 Peopleʼs Choice Awards

Registration fee includes: 1 Car Show T-shirt, 1 ticket for the Friday night preview party, and 2 tickets for the Home & Garden Show on Saturday and Sunday!

Home & Garden SPJS T Car Show Entry Form Name: __________________________ Email: __________________________ T-Shirt Size: (circle) S M L XL 2X 3X Address: __________________________ City: ______________ State: ___ Zip: _______ Phone: (

) ___________

Year of Car: _________ Make: ___________________ Model: ___________________ Color: ___________________ LIABILITY: In consideration of the acceptance of the right to participate, entrants, participants, and spectators by execution of this form release and discharge the Temple Area Builders Association, SPJST, the Bell County Expo Center, the City of Belton, the State of Texas, agents, representatives, and anyone else connected with the management or presentation of the Home & Garden SPJST Car Show of and from any and all known or unknown damages, injuries, losses, judgments, and/or claims from any causes whatsoever that may be suffered by any entrants to his person or property. Further, each entrant expressly agrees to indemnity all of the foregoing entitles, forms, persons, bodies of and from any and all liability occasioned or resulting from the conduct of entrants or any participants assisting or cooperating with the entrant and under the direction of the entrant. FIRE MARSHALL REQUIRES: All filler caps to gas tanks must be taped closed and all battery cables must be disconnected. Gas tanks are required to be drained to 1/4 of the tank or less. Signature of Entrant: __________________________ Legal Guardian (if under 18): __________________________

Mail Entry Form to: Temple Area Builders Association • P.O. Box 2002 • Temple, TX 76503 Or Fax to: 254-774-7273 Email Entry Form to: Kacie@tahb.org • Call: 254-773-0445 for credit card payment

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

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Readers Write

Residents, family appreciate valentine visit from Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club

Dear Melanie, On behalf of my parents, Doug and Virginia Williams of Lodge 15, Buckholts, and the other residents at William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home in Temple, I would like to thank the youth of Lodge 47, Seaton for their recent visit. It was thoughtful of them, and their visit was so welcomed! The beautiful valentines and fruit they distributed to each resident was greatly appreciated. Most importantly, just seeing the young faces and getting to chat with each youth was a pleasure the residents will treasure. Thank you for taking the time to think of our veterans and to recognize and honor them for their service to our country. What a great group of kids! Gratefully, Sherry Dusek —SPJST—

Salem Lutheran Church sets March 11 barbecue lunch fundraiser at Lodge 47, Seaton

Dear Readers, Salem Lutheran Church (Terry’s Chapel) and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans are combining their resources to host a barbecue fundraiser and silent auction with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Please join the fight against cancer by coming out to SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall on Sunday, March 11, 2018, between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a delicious lunch of barbecue beef, sausage, beans, potato salad, coleslaw, dessert, and iced tea for only $10 per plate. Come out, enjoy a good meal, and donate to a worthy cause. See you there! Fraternally, Ruth Hanusch Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

“Age of Storms” Czech history book available

Dear Sirs, A recently published book “Age of Storms,” dealing with the recent Czech history, has been described by its English readers as “a fascinating read.” The book covers, through authentic experiences of two generations of a single Czech family, the four most significant forthcoming anniversaries in the country’s history. These anniversaries include, this year, 100 years since the country’s independence, 80 years since its Munich betrayal, 70 years since the communist coup d’etat, and 50 years since the Prague Spring and the Soviet occupation. “Age of Storms” written in English, is expected to be of interest to the Czech Diaspora, including your members. It is available on Amazon Books and Kindle, and you can find more information about it on the website: www.peterkysel.com As an author, I shall be available for active promotion of the book during 2018. I wish also to bring to your attention work of a British charity “The Friends of Czech Heritage,” which has been, for a decade, devoted to active restoration and promotion of the Czech heritage, through financial sponsorship of individual projects in the Czech Republic, by organizing the exchange of technical expertise in restoration between the UK and the Czech Republic, through direct participation of its members and associates in voluntary work on heritage projects in the Czech Republic and in organizing lectures and seminars on the Czech physical and cultural heritage abroad. You will find details of Friends’ projects on the website: www.czechfriends.net. The Friends are aware of many potential projects which deserve urgent help. We look for cooperation with similar organizations and hope to form a group of like minded people to enhance the heritage restoration process in the Czech Republic. I hope that you may find these initiatives of interest to you and to your members, and I look forward to your response. With my best regards, Peter Kysel —SPJST—

From The SPJST Foundation Skilled antique furniture refinisher sought to assist on historic Velehrad lodge project

If you have experience in furniture repair and refinishing antique furniture and would like to give back to the historic Lodge 19, Velehrad restoration project with your skills, this is a great volunteer opportunity for you! The project involves the restoration of 13 circa 1900, wooden, pressed back wooden chairs. We are seeking the expert assistance of a skilled antique refinisher in stripping the remnants of the old finish, staining, and refinishing the chairs. Each chair has four legs with two rungs between each side’s set of legs and spindle backs with four spindles and seat bracing. The seat backs pressed back design features scrollwork. Wood: Indeterminate. Generally good condition; however, three of the seats have splits which appear to be repairable. Chair dimensions are: 15.0”W

x 38” H x 15.0” D. For more information, please contact SPJST Foundation President Brian Vanicek at 254-534-2902.

Save the Date! The historic Lodge 19, Velehrad lodge hall is slated to be rededicated on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at its new location at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange. The grand rededication, which begins at 4 p.m., will take place in conjunction with the SPJST Founder’s Day celebration that is being co-hosted from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville by SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville and the SPJST Foundation. Save the date and watch for details of these two coming events in the Věstník! —SPJST—

From the Finance Committee

Finance Committee sets March 16 meeting

The SPJST Finance Committee has its next scheduled meeting for Friday, March 16, 2018. Anyone wishing to ad-

dress the Committee should contact Chairman Dewyan Weise at hdweise@zipnet.us or Secretary Marceil Malak at marceil@cvctx.com. Fraternally, Marceil Malak, Secretary —SPJST—

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Wednesday, February 21, 2018

SPJSTSaturday, hosts State Tarok Tournament February 3, 2018 • SPJST Home Office, Temple, Texas

Congratulations to the 2018 SPJST State Tarok Tournament winners! Front, left to right, are 1st - Sonny Klepac, 2nd - Zach Brezina, and back, second from left, 3rd - Jerry Brezina, and 4th - Peggy Dresbach. They are pictured with State Fraternal Director Frank Horak, standing, left, and Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez, back, right.

It’s February, and all had a great time at the SPJST State Tournament. On Saturday, February 3, 2018, a total of 28 players turned out for the SPJST State Tarok Tournament held at the SPJST Home Office in Temple. Several players enjoyed coming to Temple and playing taroky. Based on the responses that we received from the players, the SPJST Home Office is a great place to play taroky! Of the 28 players that participated in the six-round tournament, 10 were members and 18 were prospective members. All of the traditional SPJST tournaments are being held in Temple in 2018. We had two gentlemen from Little Rock, Arkansas, drive all the way to Temple just to play in the tournament! Players enjoyed snacking on kolaches from Kolache Kitchen and chicken spaghetti with all the trimmings during the lunch hour from Ratibor Country Grill. High round winners were: Round 1 - Jerry Brezina - 162 points Round 2 - Melvin Motal - 165 points Round 3 - Zach Brezina - 170 points Round 4 - Sonny Klepac - 196 points Round 5 - Larry Svehlak - 186 points Round 6 - Peggy Dresbach - 190 points Plaques and money winners were:

1st place - Sonny Klepac - 804 points 2nd place - Zach Brezina - 792 points 3rd place - Jerry Brezina - 791 points 4th place - Peggy Dresbach - 741 points

In closing, I would like to thank the tournament participants from across the state and out of state who came out and made the state tarok tournament such a success and enjoyed fun and fraternalism. Fraternally, Frank Horak State Fraternal Director —SPJST

The next state tournament is saturday, march 3. see more information about the state straight domino tournament on page 6 of this week’s vestnik!

TOP PHOTO: State Fraternal Director Frank Horak, right, presents decks of tarok cards to Ben, left, and Melvin Motal who drove from Little Rock, Arkansas, to play in the tarok tournament. BELOW: Winner of the box of Lucky Charms and Texas Lotto ticket was John Dresbach, center, of Lodge 92, Fort Worth. He is pictured with SFD Frank Horak, left, and FSS Tammy Martinez.

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

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State Straight Domino Tournament mat. If you do not have a partner, one State Straight will be assigned, if available. RegistraDomino Tourney tion fee is $10 per player which includes snacks and lunch. Prizes will be Saturday, March 3 The 2018 SPJST State Straight Domino Tournament is Saturday, March 3, 2018, at SPJST Home Office, located at 520 North Main Street in Temple. Check-in is from 8 to 8:45 a.m. with play beginning at 9 a.m. The tournament is open to the public, ages 16 and above. The tournament will be a two-person for-

awarded. Please register by Monday, February 26 by calling 800-727-7578 or 254-7731575 or sending an email to tammym@spjst.com For more information, contact State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak at 254-534-0681. —SPJST—

SPJST STATE STRAIGHT DOMINO TOURNAMENT Saturday, March 3, 2018 SPJST Home Office 520 North Main Street, Temple, TX 76501

Open to the public; Ages 16 and above! Check-in: 8 to 8:45 a.m. Play begins at 9 a.m. Registration Fee: $10 per player Includes snacks and lunch 2-person team format. If you do not have a partner, one will be assigned to you (if available). Prizes will be awarded!

Please register by Monday, February 26. IF YOU DO NOT REGISTER, YOU MAY OR MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PLAY.

Mail Entry Forms to: SPJST Tournaments P.O. Box 100 ● Temple, TX 76503 call: 800-727-7578 or 254-773-1575 or email: tammym@spjst.com

See registration Don’t delay! Register form ontoday! back.

• • • • • • • JOB POSTING • • • • • • • Fraternal Department Assistant

Summary Serves as an assistant to the State Fraternal Director and provides clerical and administrative support to the Fraternal Department. This position is ideal for a college students needing flexible working hours.

Duties and Responsibilities • Provides clerical assistance to the State Fraternal Director and the Fraternal Department. • Assists at youth functions; may involve travel and overnight stays. • Assists in camp planning and program execution. • Completes projects assigned by State Fraternal Director. • Responds to telephone requests in a professional manner. • Other duties as assigned by the State Fraternal Director.

Qualifications • Ideal candidate will have past experience as a participant within the SPJST Youth Program.

• Must be computer literate in Windows-based software including word processing, presentations, and spreadsheet programs. • Excellent writing skills including strong spelling and grammar. The ability to carefully proof work and ensure proper format use. • Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills. • Present a professional image, maintain a positive attitude, be a self-starter, take initiative, be dependable, and take pride in work product. • Experience in working with children/teens a plus. Education, Experience, Knowledge • High school diploma required. • Clerical experience. • Training in Windows-based software (word processing, presentations, spreadsheets) or Apple computer systems. SPJST is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. —SPJST—

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District Seven Spring Meeting Sunday, April 8, 2018 Jourdanton Community Center

1101 Campbell Avenue • Jourdanton, Texas 78026 Hosted by Lodge 202, Jourdanton

SPJST District Seven Spring Meeting, hosted by Lodge 202, Jourdanton will be Sunday, April 8, 2018, at Jourdanton Community Center, located at 1101 Campbell Avenue in Jourdanton, Texas 78026. Registration begins at 10 a.m. Brunch will be provided by Lodge 202 Youth Club, and drinks will be provided by Lodge 202 throughout the day. The lunch served at 12:15 p.m. will consist of an enchilada plate with rice, beans and a salad for $4. The youth will be having a painted rock contest. See handbook for details. Members are asked to report the number of plates needed to your lodge secretary by Friday March 25.

The meeting begins at 10:30 a.m. Members are asked to bring items for the silent auction. The money raised will stay in the district fund. The district awards recognition will be held after lunch with three cash prize drawings. The district is still collecting eyeglasses and cases, hearing aids, and aluminum can tabs. These may be brought to the district meeting. Your attendance and support will be appreciated. Bring a friend. Fraternally, Wendy Pruski District Seven Secretary —SPJST—

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District Seven Spring Meeting Agenda 10 a.m. — Registration Refreshments provided by Lodge 202, Jourdanton Youth Club Drinks provided by Lodge 202, Jourdanton Decorated Rock Contest (youth)

10:30 a.m. General Discussion Education and Nature Center ....................................Director Donnie Howard Czech Heritage Museum .......................................Director Roxanne Bertrand Senior Living Centers (Rest Homes) ...........................Director Jerry Sijansky

Meeting Begins ...............................................District President Donnie Howard Presentation of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance ..................District Youth Members Welcome .........................................................Lodge 202 President James House Introduction of Guests ..................................................................Donnie Howard Announce Committees .................................................................Donnie Howard Roll Call of District Officers/Lodges.................District Secretary Wendy Pruski Memorial Ceremony.......................................................................Frank Sijansky Minutes ............................................................................................Wendy Pruski Correspondence ...............................................................................Wendy Pruski Financial Report .............................................District Treasurer Sandra Hoggard Recognition of 50-Year, 75-Year, Age 96, Age 100 Honorees......................................District FAC Theresa Haag District Youth Counselor .....................................................................Lian Pruski Standing Committee Reports Publication ....................................................................................Jarolyn Popp Finance ..........................................................................................James House Insurance .....................................................................................Wendy Pruski By-Law ..........................................................................................Oscar Korus 12:15 p.m. — Meal - Enchilada Plate - $4 Prayer........................................................Lodge 202 Leaders-In-Training (LITs) Youth will be going on an outing after lunch.

1 p.m. Supreme Lodge Officer....................................................President Brian Vanicek District Director.........................................................................Director Bob Bayer District Awards Recognition........................President Vanicek and Director Bayer District Fraternalist Nominees Recognized ..................................Theresa Haag Lifetime Achiever Honorees Recognized .......................................Theresa Haag Audit Committee Report Old Business Storage unit and shelves New Business Contests - Horseshoes/washers Nominating Committee Report/Election of Officers Installation of Officers Site of Fall Fun Day Youth Contest Winners .......................................................................Lian Pruski Youth Raffle Winners Announced Split-the-Pot winners Silent Auction results Door Prizes Adjourn Fraternally, Wendy Pruski, District Seven Secretary —SPJST—

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Lodge 6, Cottonwood remembers Pat Dieterich with Sokol donation

President Milton Peterson called the meeting to order on Sunday, February 4, 2018, at 2 p.m. Sister Peggy Dobecka led the Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST motto. 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 will be working on making Easter baskets for the rest home. Sister Evelyn Stuckly gave her FAC report. The lodge will donate $200 to Sokol in memory of Pat Dieterich. Sympathy cards were sent to Willie Mae Cervenka, Bennie Mynar, Raymond Joe Hromadka, Larry Hromadka, James Hromadka, Deborah Hromadka, Kevin Dobecka, and Steve Dieterich. Progressive door prize winner was absent. Birthdays for February were Mary Neckar and Evelyn Stuckly. Door prize winners were Peggy Dobecka, Mary Neckar, and Joe Krizan. Social for February 16 is canceled. Next Meeting—March 4 The next meeting will be on March 4, and a social will be on March 16. The meal was prepared by Don Urbanovsky. Dorothy Kucera, Reporter —SPJST—

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Lodge 8, Weimar meets Monday, Feb. 26 in Schulenburg

Dear Members, Lodge 8, Weimar will meet Monday, February 26, 2018, at 6 p.m. at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant in Schulenburg. All members are invited and encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there! Fraternally, Lodge 8, Weimar Officers —SPJST—

Lodge 15, Buckholts receives funds from historical society

I apologize for the tardiness of the report, but the flu bug got me and put all of my duties on hold. The last meeting of SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts was held Monday, January 8, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. All officers were present. President Mary Helen Rodriguez called the meeting to order. Vice President Scott Brandon led the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment of silence for our departed members and service men and women. Sandi Fischer gave the treasurer’s report. It was approved as read. We immediately jumped into the problems of the day which included another broken pipe in the restroom after the recent freeze. Once again, Pete Rodriguez and Lupe Balderos came to our rescue and repaired the broken pipes. These men are another example of how I am sure God watches over our little lodge.

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On the upside, we finally received our check from the historical society. There are so many things we need done, and we are going to be very frugal about where the funds go. President Rodriguez expressed having a lot of inquiries for rentals in the spring, and as Doug Williams says, “So far, so good.” The next meeting will be February 12. Fraternally yours, Sandi Fischer Secretary/Treasurer —SPJST—

Lodge 17, New Tabor meets Sunday, March 4

Lodge 17, New Tabor will meet Sunday, March 4 at 2 p.m. at the lodge hall. Fraternally yours, Kyle Skrabanek, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 20, Granger reports on February meeting

Nine members and two visitors braved the cold weather to attend the February 2018 meeting of SPJST Lodge 20, Granger. President Bridget Bohac called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. “The Lord’s Prayer” was said for all those who have been affected this flu season. Secretary Jvonne Elwood called roll. All were present. Jvonne then read the minutes from the January meeting. Brenna Bohac made a motion to accept the minutes as read; Doris Bell seconded. All members voted to accept the minutes. Correspondence received was a letter informing us that our bank, First State Bank Central Texas, has been bought out by BancorpSouth. Bridget also received a letter stating our earned interest income. Brenna gave the financial report for expenditures and income, and she reported the balance. For FAC news, Bridget shared dates of upcoming domino and tarok tournaments. Jvonne suggested hosting a tournament, either domino or tarok. A

discussion ensued as to whether it would be financially profitable for our lodge. It was decided to come back to the issue at another time. Under old business, Bridget informed us that our income taxes have been filed and that all necessary reports have been submitted. She believes the lodge shall be receiving an incentive check. Members voted to forgo the March meeting and resume meeting in April. Tracie Ging made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Jvonne seconded; and all members voted in favor. Fraternally, Jvonne Elwood, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 24, Cyclone discusses Mother’s Day barbecue

Lodge 24, Cyclone met on Monday night, February 12, 2018, amid a grey landscape; we get showers but no real rain. Hopefully, this will change in the near future.

President Wilde called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. He led the Pledge of Allegiance and had a silent prayer for our deceased and military. Margaret Mikeska read the minutes of the last meeting, and they were accepted as read. Linda Wilde read the complicated treasurer’s report that included the big dance of Squeezebox with Ted Lange and Mollie B. The kitchen issue was settled with the lodge making a donation to the youth club. Our main cog, Brenda Maddux, presented an outstanding bar report with lettuce going to the Lodge Management account. Brenda also gave the FAC report. She stated the District Two Spring Meeting will be at Lodge 29, Taylor on Sunday, March 18. The State Straight Domino Tournament is March 3 at the Home Office. District Two Youth Achievement Day is at Flag Hall on July 14. The SPJST Car Show is Saturday, May 5 at Lodge 47, Seaton. Youth leaders will meet at Lodge 47, Seaton on March 24. Red Ravens will play at Flag Hall on February 17. Texas Polka Music Museum will have a fundraiser on March 4 at Flag Hall with Fritz Hodde and the Ennis Czech Boys.

Lodge 23, Moravia member shares historic Lodge 19, Velehrad photo

Lodge 23, Moravia member Jerome H. Jurena, Jr., who is a 70-year SPJST member, shared this historic photo with the Věstník. The photo was taken circa 1930 of a group of members from Lodge 19, Velehrad. Brother Jurena’s grandparents Frank and Theresia Jurena are pictured in the group. Pictured are, front, left to right, 1. Mrs. Lichnovsky, 2. Mrs. Miculka, 3. Mary Fojtik, 4. Theresia Jurena, 5. Unknown, and 6. Mrs. Tkac. SECOND ROW: 1. Mr. Lichnovsky, 2. Ferd Miculka, 3. Unknown, 4. Unknown, 5. Frank Jurena, 6. Roy Bucek, 7. Tille Bucek, and 8. Mr. Tkac. BACK: 1. Unknown, 2. Unknown, 3. Emil Fojtik, 4. Unknown.

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On the sick list are Shirley Hoelscher and Bobby Hoelscher. Brenda Maddux will have surgery on February 12. Birthdays are Kalen Ashcraft, Rose Vrazel, and Emma Hoelscher. The Mother’s Day barbecue was briefly discussed, and we need another two cords of wood to go with our two cords that we now have. For the Lodge, Bobby Hoelscher, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 25, Ennis members enjoy meal at meeting

Dear Readers, On Thursday, February 8, 2018, Lodge 25, Ennis’ monthly supper began at 6:30 p.m. Betty Macalik prepared a delicious meal of chicken spaghetti, spring mix salad, and garlic bread. For dessert, we had our choice of red velvet or Italian cream cake. Dorothy Dvorak brought a large container of her famous homemade disappearing chocolates for the dessert table. Thank you, ladies! President JoAnn Needham called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Margaret Krajca. A moment of silence was held in memory of Edwin Haskovec. Minutes of the January meeting were read by Secretary Pat Fowler. Betty gave the financial and treasury reports. The bar report was given by Vice President Laure Krajca. Laure thanked Ray Elleven for his continued service and commitment to the lodge in preparing these reports. Kay Lynn Kovar reported on upcoming fraternal activities, including the straight domino tournament on March 3, a 42 domino tournament on April 7, and the District Three Spring Meeting at Lodge 154, Fort Worth on April 22. Youth Leader Rita Holland reported that Kay Lynn headed up a craft activity “Valentines for Veterans.” Youth are learning Czech numbers, counting, and have begun learning the Czech beseda. Correspondence was received from the Home Office with a list of local members who will reach 75 years and 50 years of membership. These members will be honored at a future date. Watch your Věstník for more details. We also received a thank you note from the

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family of James Williford for our donation in his memory. Old business was discussed. It included the installation of an ATM machine, a hot water heater installed in the bar, and internet service has been connected. There was also some electric work required for these projects. Carol Mraz led a discussion on the Czech Embassy in Washington which is asking for photos. She suggested several ideas for our lodge, or individual members, to participate and submit our photos. President Vanicek spoke briefly about SPJST’s involvement in upcoming, local, events. Director Engelke explained the process of lodge reimbursement rates. Nominated for the Lifetime Achiever Awards are Tony Vitovsky, Frankie Svehlak, Adell Rejcek, Emil Martinek, and Charlie Jurcik. With no other business to discuss birthdays and anniversaries were announced. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Danny Dvorak, Julie Mraz, and Frankie Svehlak who were present. And, a special recognition to Charlie and Rosie Jurcik who were present and celebrating their 62nd anniversary. Congratulations! The meeting adjourned, and social hour began with 32 members present. Fraternally, Margaret Krajca, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton thanks members for assistance

Dear Věstník Readers, I would like to thank Amber Bartek for taking the February lodge minutes for me on Sunday, February 4, 2018. Unfortunately, I was one of many who had that horrible sickness going around. A few days in the hospital and three weeks later, I am still not feeling 100 percent. May God bless all of you who have it and those who are suffering. The meeting was called to order at 1 p.m. by President Pechal. Let’s please keep the family of deceased member Marvin Cehand in our prayers. Roll call showed all present except Secretary Patsy Koslovsky, Board Member Judy Pechal, and Assistant

Lodge 25, Ennis Welcomes Supreme Lodge Guests

SPJST President Brian Vanicek, left, standing, and District Three Director John Engelke visited Lodge 25, Ennis for the monthly supper, meeting, and social on Thursday, February 8, 2018. They brought several nice door prizes for members to enjoy, as well as a few items which they donated to the lodge’s annual fundraiser. President Vanicek briefly took the floor and updated members on upcoming activities and events, including fun plans for the 2018 National Polka Festival.

Youth Leader Chelsea Bilbrey. Twenty members attended the meeting The January lodge minutes were accepted as read. Amber also read the unofficial January board minutes. New member accepted into the lodge is Mark Pelzel. Mark is also a new SPJST sales agent. Welcome, Mark! We hope to see you soon. President Edwin Pechal thanked James Skrabanek for installing the new cabinet in the annex building. Brandon Bartek, James Skrabanek, and Edwin Pechal took care of the plumbing. Thank you, guys, for all your hard work. It sure will make washing dishes a lot easier! Fraternal Activities Coordinator EJ Pechal reminded everyone to save the date of Saturday, May 5 for the annual SPJST Car Show which will be held at our lodge. There will be various vendors and a silent auction benefiting the SPJST Foundation. Treasurer Becky Zavodny gave the lodge’s financial report as did Bar Manager Dan Stepan giving his report. The youth will have their meeting at the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home on Sunday, February 11 to visit with residents and pass out valentines. Happy February birthdays to Edwin Pechal, James Skrabanek, David Koslovsky, Kal-El Martinez, Nicole Kellhofer, Lynette Wigginton, and Ronnie Bartek. Congratulations to Shannon and Dar-

After the meeting President Vanicek and Director Engelke toured the lodge facilities to see the many updates and renovations. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 25, Ennis officers are pictured with the guests. Left to right are Youth Leader Rita Holland, Reporter Margaret Krajca, Vice President Laure Krajca, President Vanicek, Director Engelke, President JoAnn Needham, Secretary Pat Fowler, and Treasurer Betty Macalik. —Submitted by Margaret Krajca, Reporter

ren White on eight years of marriage and to Lewis and Nora Sodek on their golden 50 years of marriage anniversary. May you be blessed with many more years of happiness with each other. Lodge door prizes were won by EJ Pechal, Roy Ringwald, and Nelda Marek. Valentine hearts were won by James Skrabanek, Tammy Martinez, Ginger Ringwald, and Edwin Pechal. Next Meeting—March 4 The next meeting will be held Sunday, March 4 at 2 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 1:35 p.m. I hope everyone will stay well and keep warm while waiting on the spring weather! Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 48, Beyersville progressive straight domino tournament this Saturday

SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville will host a progressive straight domino tournament this Saturday, February 24, 2018. This will be something new for us. We will charge a $10 entry fee. We

will provide coffee, snacks, and a noon meal. Prizes will be $150 for first place, $100 for second place, and $50 for third place. Everyone is welcome. You don’t need a partner so come on and have some fun! We will play eight games, 45 minutes each. The player who wins the most games will be the winner. The first tiebreaker, if needed, will be the total number of points scored throughout the day. The second tie breaker, if needed, will be the total number of points allowed. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Play will begin at 9 a.m. We ask that you preregister by Wednesday, February 21 to help us in preparing the noon meal by contacting Bobby Wuensche at any of the following: call 281-352-3517; call or text 281-352-7815; email bobbyleewuensche@gmail.com; or mail 2451 County Road 405, Taylor, Texas 76574-5421. Bobby Wuensche —SPJST—

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Lodge 54, West elects 2018 officers

The meeting of SPJST Lodge 54, West was held at St. Joseph Hall in West on Friday, November 3, 2017. The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by President Freddie Kaluza. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Kaluza followed by a moment of silence in memory of all who were killed in the Las Vegas and New York tragedies and for Shirley Vrba Gann who was very ill and in intensive care. All officers and sales agents were present, and we had 17 members in attendance for the meeting. District Three Director John Engelke and wife Diane were special guests for the evening. We acknowledged Veterans Jody Hromadka, Elmer Bishop, and Jon Vaculik who were present for the meeting. Minutes of the last meeting were read by Janice Kaluza. A correction was made to the minutes for Jim Lockhart to be the Santa for this year. JoAnn Matus made a motion to accept the minutes, and Ronnie Kaluza seconded the motion. Motion passed. FAC Linda Kaluza let the members know there would not be an open house this year at SPJST Home Office, but the Temple Christmas Parade would be on Monday, December 4 and if anyone wanted to ride on the float, to meet at 520 North Main Street. The Czech Heritage Museum would be open on that day if anyone wanted to come by. Linda reminded all members that applications for scholarships are to be turned in before February 1, and if anyone is interested, we could mail them an application. Guidelines to apply for this scholarship is for high school graduates and undergraduates, and you do have to be a member of SPJST to receive the award. She let members know of the upcoming domino tournament in January 2018 and the taroky tournament on February 3. Christine Bishop made a motion to accept the FAC report, and JoAnn Matus seconded the motion. Motion passed. The treasurer’s report was presented by Mary Lou Mynar. Janice Kaluza made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report, and Ronnie Kaluza seconded the motion. Motion passed. Czech Reporter Jan Vaculik did not have anything to report for the meeting. He gave us an update on his cancer treatment and said he is taking it one day

at a time and feeling better. Vice President Wilburn Willis asked everyone to keep Shirley Gann and Jerry Kucera in our prayers. He also talked to Jana Hough, the wife of Gary, who passed away in 2017. She wanted to donate the Santa suit to SPJST Lodge 54; she had the suit cleaned and packaged in a tub with all accessories as well. We will be sending her a thank you for donating this special item to Lodge 54. Gary will be truly missed each year. John Engelke addressed the group on the La Grange Czech Museum and the SPJST Camp. We talked about some of the items donated to the museum after Lone Star Hall destroyed in the West Explosion. Under old business, the upcoming Christmas party will be at Tours Hall on Sunday, December 3 starting at 3 p.m. Marvin Cepak will play the accordion for our afternoon entertainment. West Junior Historians will dance at 3:30 p.m. followed by a fried chicken dinner by Eddie Ray’s Catering for all the guests starting at 4:30 p.m. Eddie Ray’s went up to $9 per plate, and we are waiting for the RSVP cards to come in for the total of guests. Santa is expected to arrive at 5:30 p.m. to visit with all the children, pass out goody bags, and take pictures with the children. Before all guests leave, there will be several cash prize drawings with $800 total given out for adults and $200 total for the children. The lodge will provide a keg and soda beverages for refreshments. Freddie announced that we contacted several family members on the list if they wanted to continue to receive the Věstník. Many wanted to be put back on the list. Under new business, we had one new member, David Leo Brown, sign up with Lodge 54 and a transfer - Leona Kadlubar. Mary Lou Mynar made a motion to accept the new members, and Marcella Vaculik seconded the motion. Motion passed. Ronnie Kaluza and Marcella Vaculik reported an audit was done, and all books for our lodge are in order. We voted for the fraternalist of the year, and Janice Kaluza made a motion to elect member Jan Vaculik. Jon Vaculik seconded the motion. Motion passed. President Freddie Kaluza talked about the SPJST Scholarship Fund and wanted to know if we would like to contribute $100 to this as our normal annual contribution. We also discussed donat-

ing to the West Junior Historians and a contribution to Santa and Mrs. Claus. Janice Kaluza made a motion to contribute $100 to the scholarship fund, $100 to the Junior Historians, and $50 to Santa and Mrs. Claus. Linda Kaluza seconded the motion. Motion passed. President Freddie Kaluza announced we needed to select a recipient for the Lifetime Achiever Award. Mary Lou Mynar made a motion to select Herman and JoAnn Matus for this great honor. Linda Kaluza seconded the motion. Motion passed. Election of officers was next. Christine Bishop made a motion to keep all officers the same by acclamation, and Ronnie Kaluza seconded the motion. Motion passed. The 2018 officers are: President Freddie Kaluza Vice President Wilburn Willis Secretary/English Reporter Janice Kaluza Treasurer Mary Lou Mynar FAC Linda Kaluza Czech Reporter Jan Vaculik

Lodge 51, Ellinger welcomes new member

Lodge 51, Ellinger welcomes new member Cori Lee Dinges. Cori was born on August 29, 2016, to Chris and Chanda Dinges of Cypress. Cori’s brother is Cole, and his sister is Bailey. Cori’s grandparents are Fred and Ruth Dinges of Bellville and Dennis and Cynthia Niesner of Houston. Grandmother Cynthia Niesner is also a member of Lodge 51, Ellinger. —SPJST—

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Christine Bishop made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by JoAnn Matus. Motion passed. Door prizes were given away, and all enjoyed food and fellowship. The prayer was led by Janice Kaluza in English and Marcella Vaculik in Czech. A cake was brought for birthdays since the last meeting which were JoAnn Matus, Linda Kaluza, Elmer Bishop, and Diane Engelke. We want to thank District Three Director John Engelke for bringing some door prizes for our meeting. Door prize winners were Marcella Vaculik (coaster/warmer), JoAnn Matus (flashlight), Linda Kaluza (bag), Jan Vaculik (thermometer), Christine Bishop (blanket), Jody Hromadka ($15), and Ronnie Kaluza ($15).

Next Meeting—March 2 The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 2 at St. Joseph Hall. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. —1 John 4:16 Fraternally, Janice Kaluza, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 80, Holland meets March 6

SPJST Lodge 80, Holland will hold its regular bimonthly meeting on Tuesday evening, March 6, 2018, at 6 p.m. at the lodge hall. Please mark your calendar for the date. Come join us as we plan for Join Hands Day and a celebration in May to honor our 50-year members. Fraternally, Rita Spinn, President —SPJST—

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Lodge 84, Dallas: come and get your stuff on Feb. 25

Dear Members of Lodge 84, Dallas, This is really happening . . . the lodge hall and property at 2625 Floyd Street in Dallas has been sold, and we are in the process of emptying the building. We will be having a “come and get your stuff’’ event on Sunday, February 25 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. for people who came to the first event last spring but did not take their stuff. The lodge will be open and staffed so that members only can come and get their stuff. Members are also invited to browse through and purchase any remaining memorabilia that has been brought out of storage. Items for sale include furniture and fixtures plus kitchen and bar items. This is not open to the public; this is an exclusive opportunity for our members of Lodge 84. Please save the date, and plan to visit and purchase a piece of Lodge 84 memorabilia. And, members, this is the one last opportunity that you can come by and see the lodge hall before we are moved and gone from it. For more information, please contact Lodge 84 President Justine Yeager at 214-827-0920. Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 91, San Jacinto meets March 3

Lodge 91, San Jacinto will hold its first quarterly meeting of 2018 at Crosby Dairy Queen on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at 11 a.m. We are looking forward to seeing some new faces. Fraternally, Vonda Smesny, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 92, Fort Worth invites everyone to Feb. 27 game night

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Lodge 54, West honors birthday celebrants

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, February 27—Game night at Lodge 92 at 7 p.m.

Upcoming events and rental information available from Event Manager Jon Durham 817-624-1361; or online at www.nationalhallfortworth.com. Fraternally, Angela Paprskar Casteel —SPJST—

Lodge 117, Robstown meets March 3

Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 117, Robstown will hold its quarterly meeting on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Hilltop Community Center, 11425 Leopard in Corpus Christi. Meeting is 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. After the meeting, we will have a social. Fraternally, Frances McDonald, President —SPJST—

Lodge 151, Wharton meets March 12

SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton will hold its quarterly meeting on Monday, March 12, 2018, at Wharton Depot Museum, located at 100 Sunset Street in Wharton. Please RSVP by Thursday, March 8 to Carolyn Bucek at 979-532-1910 if you plan to attend. Members with birthdays in January, February, and March will be honored. We hope to see you. Fraternally, Janie Bucek Secretary/FAC —SPJST—

Lodge 54, West honored birthday celebrants at the November 3, 2017, meeting. Happy birthday to, left to right, Diana Engelke, JoAnn Matus, Linda Kaluza, and Elmer Bishop. —Submitted by Janice Kaluza, Secretary

Lodge 155, Austin meets March 4

SPJST Lodge 155, Austin will meet on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at Little Walnut Creek Library, located at 836 West Rundberg Road and Lamar Boulevard. For directions, please call Jean Motl 512-836-0205. All members are encouraged to attend this meeting to plan for our summer social in June. We extend an invitation to any members’ friends to join us to find out more about SPJST and the many benefits it has to offer. See you soon! Fraternally, Ginny Prasatik Secretary/FAC —SPJST—

Lodge 196 Houston-West Easter egg hunt set for March 24

Lodge 196, Houston-West will host its annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 24, 2018, from 1 to 4 p.m. We will have some sweet treats and games, and everyone can work on the 2018 Easter egg hunt banner. We have a commitment from the Easter Bunny, and he

will be bringing lots of eggs for the children to hunt. So mark your calendars, and come have a great time. Fraternally Don Fruin Event Coordinator —SPJST—

Lodge 202 Jourdanton plans district spring meeting

Lodge 202, Jourdanton met Sunday, February 4, 2018, at Jourdanton Community Center. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Silence was observed for deceased member Evan Barta, and in honor of the armed forces. President James House welcomed everyone. Secretary Bettie House read the minutes that were approved as read. Treasurer Sandra Hoggard presented the financial report. A thank you note was received from ACCEPT for the monetary donation, food, and toys. Notes were received from youth members who were exhibiting animals at the county livestock show. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Kathleen Polasek stated Valentine’s Day is this month and 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive ends March 31. She also

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Sales Agent Carlos Eureste of Lodge 171, Lockhart recognized

mentioned the state tournaments. Youth Leader Regina House reported the lodge youth will provide the complimentary brunch for the district meeting. The youth leadership meeting and Join Hands Day were noted. The lodge postponed the meal for the March 4 meeting and will have it on April 8. Enchilada plates will be served at the District Seven Spring Meeting.

Congratulations, Kelly, Madison, and McKenzie! Kelly House received $100 for placing with her goats at the county livestock show. Madison Lutz and McKenzie Lutz will also receive $100 each for placing with their turkeys. Members signed a sympathy card for the family of Evan Barta. Door prize winners were Sandra

SPJST Sales Agent Carlos Eureste, center, of Lodge 171, Lockhart, is recognized and presented a certificate of appreciation for his insurance sales production in 2017 by SPJST Vice President Hiram Dixon, left, and Fraternal Field Manager Philip McBee.

Hoggard and Lloyd House. The meeting adjourned.

Next Meeting—March 4 Sunday, March 4 will be the next meeting at 2 p.m. at Jourdanton Community Center. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 155, Austin Shares Christmas Party Scenes

Lodge 155, Austin members gathered for a Christmas party on Saturday, December 9, 2017, at Pok-e-Jo’s in Austin. LEFT PHOTO: Pictured, left to right, are Joy, Amy and Robert Eskew, Henry Granado, Jean Motl, Virginia Thomas, Joe Motl, Marianna Wood, Clara and Albert Klinkovsky,

Travis Brack, and Hillary Freeman. CENTER PHOTO: District Two Director Jesse Pospisil and wife Linda. RIGHT PHOTO: Travis Brack, Hillary Freeman, and Amy, Joy, and Robert Eskew enjoy the party. —Submitted by Jean Motl, Treasurer/Reporter

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Lodge 219, El Paso shares 2017 Christmas Party Scenes

SPJST Lodge 219, El Paso members and guests enjoy food and fellowship at the lodge’s 2017 Christmas party. Part of the fun was participating in a prize drawing. Congratulations, and many thanks to all producing sales agents for their work in 2017. TOP LEFT PHOTO: District Four Director Billy Rollwitz, far left, visits with 2017 Lodge 219 President Arnulfo Rivera,

second from right, and Fraternal Field Manager Bobby Gene Davis, far right. PHOTO 2: Pictured are 2017 Lodge 219 Fraternal Activities Coordinator Adolfo Chabre, left, and Vice President/Treasurer/Reporter Baltazar Nunez. OTHER PHOTOS: Members and guests enjoy the party. —Submitted by Baltazar Nunez, 2017 Vice President/Treasurer

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In Memory of Shirley Polansky

In Memory of JoAnn Manak

JoAnn Vita Manak was born December 10, 1938, and passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018. She is survived by her husband of 57 years Jerry Manak; children Jerry Manak, Jr., Sally and husband Dan Wendell, and Paul Manak and wife Meredith; grandchildren Rachel, Remy, and JoAnn Manak Roan Manak; and lots of nieces and nephews. She was renowned in her cooking skills especially Czech kolaches and many other ethnic foods. She was a gifted artist and very creative as well as an outstanding seamstress. She was a proud member of St. Thomas Aquinas Altar Society and a member of SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas for 50-plus years. She will be greatly missed. Visitation was Thursday, February 12 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas in Dallas; rosary followed at 7:30 p.m. Funeral was held at 10 a.m. Friday, February 16 at St. Thomas Aquinas. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society; or send a small tree to plant at the farm in her name. —SPJST—

In Memory of Edward “Ed” A. Fojt

Services for Edward “Ed” A. Fojt, 65, of Snook, Texas, were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 27, 2018, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Interment followed at Good Hope Cemetery in Independence. Mr. Fojt passed away at his home in Snook on January 22. Ed was born June 7, 1952, to Eddie Fojt and Clara Adrienne (Hill) Fojt in Ed Fojt Navasota. Ed grew up in the Snook area and later raised his family there. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, fishing on the Brazos River, and tending to his garden. Ed was a member of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook. Ed was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Brian and Heather Fojt of Corpus Christi and Michael and Megan Fojt of Houston; daughter and son-inlaw Sara and Cody Bozarth of Houston; grandchildren Tucker Fojt, Travis Fojt, Carter Fojt, Cooper Fojt, and Audrey Fojt; and former spouse and close friend Rhonda Fojt. Pallbearers were Arnold Grunwald, Jack Baumann, Jackie Baumann, Ray Janner, Shea Janner, and Bennie Ray Sebesta. Honorary pallbearers were Rusty Janner and David Elsik. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice Brazos Valley. —SPJST—

Shirley (Nemec) Polansky, age 66, of West, passed away early Saturday afternoon, February 10, 2018, at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. A rosary was recited, and mass of Christian burial celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 15 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Assumption, with Reverend David Trahan as celebrant. Burial followed at St. Shirley Polansky Mary’s Cemetery. The family received visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 14 at Aderhold Funeral Home. Shirley was born March 4, 1951, in Waco, the daughter of Vinc V. and Adelle (Marek) Nemec. She attended West schools and was a 1969 graduate of West High School. On April 11, 1970, she was united in marriage to Henry Polansky in West. Shirley worked for Tatex, Tymco, Certainteed, Cracker Barrel, and Texas Farm Bureau before retiring in 2017. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Assumption, where she sang with St. Cecelia’s Choir. Shirley was also a member of SPJST Lodge 54, West and Catholic Daughters of America Court 829. She enjoyed baking, tending her flowers on her patio, dancing, and jogging. Shirley played the guitar and sang with the Nemec Polka Band. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; infant son Brian Polansky; and brother Jimmie Nemec. Survivors include her husband of 47 years Henry Polansky of West; children Mark Polansky and wife Landrah of Liberty Hill and Shelly Nors of West; grandchildren Jadyn and Skyler Polansky and Harper Nors; sister Darlene Brown and husband Ray; her dog Rocky; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

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Pallbearers were Darrell Bartosh, David Schuessler, Jr, Jacob Polansky, Colton Polansky, David Suttle, Kyle Suttle, Ethan Horton, and Zachary Horton. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s School Endowment Fund or the Waco Humane Society. You are invited to share your thoughts and memories of Shirley in a memorial guest book found at www.aderholdfuneralhome.com. Aderhold Funeral Home in West was in charge of arrangements. —SPJST—

In Memory of Lillie Hromadka

Lillie Hromadka, age 93, of West passed away early Wednesday morning, January 24, 2018, at West Rest Haven in West. A rosary was recited at 6 p.m. Friday, January 26 at Aderhold Funeral Home, followed by visitation until 8 p.m. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 27 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the As- Lillie Hromadka sumption in West with Reverend Darrell Kostiha and Monsignor Isidore Rozycki as celebrants. Burial followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Lillie was born July 7, 1924, in West, the daughter of Joe and Mary (Marek) Mynar. She attended St. Mary’s School. On December 27, 1948, she was united in marriage to Raymond J. Hromadka in West. Raymond preceded her in death on October 1, 2010. They owned and operated the Cottonwood Store for 39 years before retiring in 1989. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Assumption. She was also a member of the SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood, KJT Society 11, St. Anne’s Altar Soci-

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ety, and the RVOS Lodge 46. Lillie enjoyed cooking, watching EWTN, praying the rosary daily, gardening, canning, holiday family gatherings, spending time with her sisters, and visiting with friends at Cottonwood Store. She was also an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. Lillie was preceded in death by her parents; brothers John, Joe, Frankie, and Edward Mynar; and sisters Rosie Urbish, Mary Lander, Frances Chase, and Annie Mynar. Survivors include sons Raymond Joe Hromadka, Jr. and wife Janice of West, James Hromadka and wife Charlotte, and Larry Hromadka and wife Cindy, all of Penelope; daughters Lillie Marie Mynar and husband Bennie of Abbott and Deborah Hromadka and husband Ben Fish of Leesburg; sisters Willie Mae Cervenka, Agnes Atkins, and Josephine Smith; grandchildren Stephanie Matus and husband Mike, Bennie Mynar, Jr. and wife Cristy, Becki Price and hus-

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band Mike, Stacie Davis and husband Zach, Raymond J. Hromadka, III and wife Jennifer, Craig Hromadka and wife Mary, Kayla Seghi and husband Albert, Jimbo Hromadka, Jr. and wife Megan, Amy Keel and husband Heath, Ashley Hromadka, Alicia Hromadka, Larry Hromadka, Jr., and Brandon Duncan; great-grandchildren Mason, Marissa, Brent, Kenna, Luke, Tanner, Kate, Cole, Landree, Jase, Madyson, McKenzie, Camden, Kennedy, Perry, Maren, and Kadon; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Active pallbearers are Bennie Mynar, Jr., Raymond Hromadka, III, Craig Hromadka, Jimbo Hromadka, Jr., Larry Hromadka, Jr., Mike Matus, Mike Price, Zach Davis, Heath Keel, Albert Seghi, and Brandon Duncan. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. —SPJST—

SPJST invites leaders, spouses to March 24 annual workshop at Lodge 47, Seaton

Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known. —Carl Sagan

The SPJST Youth Department invites all youth leaders, assistant youth leaders, and spouses to this year’s Youth Leaders Workshop on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. Registration is from 8 to 10 a.m., and instruction begins at 10 a.m. Spouses are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Lodge 13, Dime Box Youth Club decorates valentine cookies, makes boxes

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 Fraternal Director at 800-727-7578, or visit www.spjst.org.

Lodge 47, Seaton youth deliver valentines to Veterans’ home

Valentine Visit I liked going to the VA Nursing Home and passing out valentines and bananas. The people were very nice. Happy Valentine’s Day! Sydney Bilbrey, age 5 —SPJST—

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Bananas and Valentines This weekend, Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club went to the VA Nursing Home. We handed out bananas and valentine cards to the residents. Our group had fun and enjoyed spending time with the Veterans. After the trip, we ate Oreos to represent the phases of the moon. Tyson Bilbrey, age 10 —SPJST—

Lodge 13, Dime Box Youth Club members had a great time making valentine boxes and decorating cookies on Sunday, February 11, 2018, at the lodge hall. The cookies, boxes, and supplies were donated by Ladonna Jatzlau and Carla West. Thanks, Ladonna and Carla, for all of your help with this project! We look forward to the next Lodge 13, Dime Box Youth Club meeting on Sunday, March 11

at 1 p.m. Be sure to save the date and join us at the meeting! —Submitted by Sherry Lehmann

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statewide events, youngsters between the ages of five and 18 develop leadership and social skills and achieve a greater awareness of the common bonds that we all share. The workshop will address each of these areas, with special emphasis on the summer camp program, Youth Achievement Days, and opportunities for scholarships.

To help us plan, please let us know if you would like to attend by completing the registration form at spjst.org and returning it to the SPJST Home Office. Thank you! For more information, contact State Fraternal Director Frank Horak at email frankh@spjst.com or call 254-773-1575. —SPJST—

Hey, SPJST Youth! Summer Camp is coming! June 20-24 June 27-July 1 July 18-22 Camp Kubena

2001 Waldeck Rd • Ledbetter, Texas

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Youth Leaders Workshop Saturday, March 24 AT SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Registration 8:00 a.m. THROUGH 10:00 a.m. Instruction Begins at 10:00 a.m.

Spouses Are Welcome and Encouraged to Attend!

An SPJST Youth Club can be a wonderful way to get young people involved in your lodge. Even if your lodge does not have a youth club, please consider sending a representative to the 2018 Youth Leaders Workshop on March 24 at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. It’s an excellent way to learn what the SPJST Youth Program has to offer! Spouses are cordially invited to attend as well as participate in the informational sessions, luncheon and activities which are expected to conclude at around 3 p.m. The mission of the SPJST Youth Program is to provide an educational, patriotic, and social program. It’s also about having fun! Through participation in local youth clubs, district outings and statewide events, youngsters between the ages of five and 18 develop leadership and social skills and achieve a greater awareness of the common bonds that we all share. The workshop will address each of these areas, with special emphasis on the Summer Camp program, Youth Achievement Days and opportunities for scholarships. To help help us us plan, plan,please please us know if you To letlet us know if you would would to by attend by completing the like to like attend completing the registration registration form at spjst.org and returning form to this invitation and returning it toattached the SPJST Home Office. Thank you! to the SPJST Home Office. Thank you!

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2018 Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest Results

This year’s tee-shirt contest featured 69 creative entries. Congratulations to Zachary Coleman of Lodge 142, Houston. He is the grand prize winner of the 2018 SPJST Camp TeeShirt Design Contest. His design will appear on this year’s camp tee-shirts.

Congratulations! Congratulations to the following age category winners: Ages Kindergarten to 8 Abigail Lopez Lodge 17, New Tabor Ages 9 to 11 Zachary Coleman Lodge 142, Houston Ages 12 to 14 Ryan Ruzicka Lodge 84, Dallas

Ages 15 to High School Senior Samara Valdez Lodge 202, Jourdanton

Zachary will receive a $100 Walmart gift card for his winning entry. Age category winners each will receive $75 Walmart gift cards.

Thanks to All Participants! Thanks to all participants for sharing their designs based on the theme “SPJST - Out of This World.”

Ages Kindergarten to 8 Winner Abigail Lopez Lodge 17, New Tabor

District One Lodge 17, New Tabor Abigail Lopez Dillon Narro Lila Supak Macy Narro

District Two Lodge 20, Granger Kenna Braden

Lodge 29, Taylor Brandon Girod Hailey Girod

Lodge 47, Seaton Chase Alexander Camdon Bartek Everhett Bartek Sydney Bilbrey Tyson Bilbrey Ariana Federle Lydia Federle Rebecca Federle Garrett Festa Ryan Festa Travis Ordogne Cash Smith

Lodge 80, Holland Clayton Taisler Molley Taisler

District Three Lodge 6, Cottonwood Aubrianna Dobecka Quinlan Dobecka Rendon Dobecka

Ages 9 to 11 Winner Zachary Coleman Lodge 142, Houston

Lodge 25, Ennis April Dvorak Misty Dvorak

Lodge 84, Dallas Megan Ruzicka Ryan Ruzicka Josh Tucker Kalyne Tucker Kendall Tucker

Lodge 183, Arlington Layne Oliver Morgan Oliver District Four Lodge 49, Rowena Bella Schwertner Olivia Schwertner Cotton Wood Hunter Wood Tanner Wood

Lodge 215, South Plains Addee Williams District Five Lodge 81, Needville Baley Stavinoha Maxx Stavinoha

Lodge 88, Houston Hope Novark Megan Pflughaupt Keith Wockenfuss

Ages 12 to 14 Winner Ryan Ruzicka Lodge 84, Dallas

Lodge 142, Houston Ryder Butera Zachary Coleman Kaydence Miller

District Six Lodge 30, Taiton Brett Bacak Brooke Bacak Bethany Baker Brittany Baker Grant Bubela Faith Korenek Luc Marcaurele Simone Riha District Seven Lodge 107, Floresville Colt Pruski

Lodge 185, New Braunfels Camila Cabrera Lily Howard Madeline Kitchen Rileigh Kitchen Skeet Kitchen Steel McCoy Madeline O’Gorman Megan Ohnheiser

Lodge 202, Jourdanton Kelly House Katlyn Polasek Makenna Poppe Diego Valdez Samara Valdez

Ages 15 to High School Senior Winner Samara Valdez Lodge 202, Jourdanton

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This is a family-friendly event with a costume parade for all and games for the children. The best costume will win a prize! We will serve a delicious dinner with traditional Masopust koblihy and have jitrnice for sale. The evening will include a silent auction and a prize drawing. The music program is by Danny Zapletal, David Slovak, DJ Andrea Potiska, and Ivan Hvojnik who will accompany the duo from the Czech Republic Eva and Vasek, who are in Texas for their third time. We are preparing a fun program for the children. For the first time, we will do a parade of costumes accompanied by a harmonica player and songs just like people do back in the Czech Republic! Dance cost is $15 (children age 14 and under will be admitted free of charge). Dinner is $10 for adults and $5

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for children. Tickets are available at the door. For more information, visit www.czechschoolofdallas.org; see our Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/CzechSchoolOfDallas; or call 214-881-6474. See the advertisement on page 21 of this week’s Věstník. Nina Marcussen, Founder Czech School of Dallas —SPJST—

Czech SpringFest set for April 8 at Lodge 88, Houston

The Annual Czech SpringFest is Sunday, April 8, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, located at 1435 Beall Street at 15th Street in the Heights. Kovanda’s Czech Band will perform from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. followed by Texas Legacy Czech Band from 3 to 6 p.m. Guest artist Marcela Hrabovska will demonstrate the art of decorating eggs with straw and other materials. She will also have many items for sale. A traditional Czech Sunday dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost will be $10 for adults and $7 for children ages 11 and under. Soup and sausage with sauerkraut will be served at 1 p.m. Activities will include a kolache eat-

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ing contest, cultural exhibits, silent auction, country store, and vendors. Admission is $8, and children under 11 years of age will be admitted free of charge. The event is sponsored by the Czech Heritage Society of Texas - Har-

ris County Chapter and benefits the CHSHCC Library and Archives. For more information, call 713-3490500 or email chsheritage20@att.net. Jean Rayhill —SPJST—

Wednesdays 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. 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.

February 22 Travis-Williamson Counties CHS Meeting—at Pflugerville Recreation Center, 400 Immanuel Road in Pflugerville, 7 p.m. For information, call Julia Johnson 512-836-1726. Submitted by Janie Zbranek, TWCCHS Reporter

Czech Cultural Calendar

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; 979968-9399; or email info@czechtexas.org.

Through March 15 CCMH Special Exhibition - “Reflections of the Past”—at Czech Center Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto in Houston. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring by Watercolorist Hunter George. For information, call CCMH 713-528-2060; email museum@czechcenter.org; or visit czechcenter.org.

Fridays Through March 23 Westphalia Knights of Columbus Council 13902 Drive-thru Shrimp and Fish Fry—at Westphalia Parish Hall, 3000 State Highway 320, Westphalia, Falls County, 3:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. (or until sold out): To-go only plates picked up in a drive-thru lane behind the parish hall. Fried shrimp, fried fish, beans, slaw, French fries. $10 per plate. Submitted by Ken Driska.

February 21 Dallas Culture Society Appreciation Dinner for those who worked and performed at Heritage Day on October 22—at Dallas Sokol, 7448 Greenville Avenue in Dallas, 6 p.m. For information, call Lynda Novak, Secretary, 972-948-4456 or email magiclady_46@hotmail.com.

February 24 Masopust Dance—at Sokol Dallas, 7448 Greenville Avenue in Dallas, 4:30 p.m. - doors open; 5 p.m. - games and masked ball for kids; 6:30 p.m. - dinner; 7:30 p.m. - live music. Dance - $15 (children 14 and under free of charge), dinner - $10 (children - $5). Tickets available at the door. Presented by Vaclav Havel Czech School of Dallas. For information, visit www.czechschoolofdallas.org or call 214-881-6474.

March 4 Bexar County CHS Dance—at Martinez Social Club, 7791 FM 1346 at FM 1516, San Antonio: Mark Halata, 2 to 6 p.m. Adult admission will be charged; children ages 14 - free. Refreshments available. Visit bexarcountyczechheritagesociety.com. Submitted by Frankie M. Twardowski.

March 24 Easter Market/Day of Family Fun—at Vaclav Havel Czech School of Dallas/Česká škola Václava Havla and Sokol Dallas, 7448 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: decorate eggs, make pomlazka, other crafts, and games; enjoy an Easter Market with delicious food, snacks, arts and crafts. Watch for details. For vendor inczechschoolofdallas email formation, @yahoo.com; or call Nina 214-881-6474. Booth/table fee $50 - tables provided.

March 24 Texans of Czech Ancestry Banquet and Awards. Contact a member of TOCA for tickets. For information, call 888-785-4500; 979-968-9399; email info@czechtexas.org; or visit www.czechtexas.org.

May 5 SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration—at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall. Music, food, arts/crafts vendor, kids’ zone, much more. For information, visit spjstcarshow.org or call 254-773-1575. —SPJST—

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

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Naše CEFT výroční schůze v roce 2018 se vydařila Jan Vaculík, česky píšící dopisovatel.

Pravidelná čtvrtletní a výroční schůze naší České vzdělávací nadace státu Texasu se konala dne 20. ledna 2018 v nově upravené budově naší Slovanské podporující jednoty státu Texasu za poměrně dobré účasti členstva. President naší nadace Woody Smith zahájil schůzi, pozdravil ředitele a hosty a poděkoval jednotě za příjmné pohostinství a přívětivost k naší nadaci. Reverend Mark Labaj přednesl invokaci a pomodlil se za úspěch našeho podnikání. Posléze přivítal naše hosty Johna a Kathy Hillmanovi, kteří se starají o studentky z Moravy na Wacovské nižší vyšší škole, zvláště přivítal Zuzanu Ryšavou, Lucii Trhákovou a Lucii Mikovou. Děvčata udržují dobře ustavenou tradici moravských studentů studujících ve Wacu, Tx. Po složení přísahy vlajce Spojených států amerických a republice, pro kterou stojí, jsme zahájili jednání podle pořadu pro výroční schůzi. Tajemník Pual Hlavinka přečetl zápis z naší minulé výroční schůze v roce 2017 a zápis byl přijat tak, jak byl čten s malými opravami. Předseda Sboru ředitelů Clinton Machann pochválil práci naší anglicky píšící dopisovatelky Lynetty Urbanovské. Připravila nový oběžník pro zimu a jaro roku 2018 a mnozí členové a členové naší nadace si mohou přečíst pěkné články a informace v tomto oběžníku. Redaktorka připojuje i obázky a tak je možno se podívat i na lidi, kteří vedou naši nadaci. Poznamenal, že naše nadace podporovala všechny tři university v Texasu a částky na stipendia se každročně zvyšují a rovněž podpora ze stipendií je stále bohatější. Pouze Hlavinkovo stipendium na Texaské A and M universitě v College Station, Tx. potřebuje větší podporu, aby mohla vyrovnat přímy a vydání na pobyt moravských studentů na universitě. Je nutno si povšimnout, že na dnešních universitách se více zdůrazńuje dnešek a málo zájmu se klade na dědictví obyvatelstva. Naše stipendium na příklad na Texaské universitě v Austin, Tx. rozšiřuje kulturní vztahy se starou vlastí, Severotexaská

Novým předsedou Sboru ředitelů České vzdělávací nadace státu Texasu je nyní James Sassín, vlevo.

universita v Dentonu, Tx. neobyčejně bohatě udržuje zájmy na Moravě a vedle dechovek, zve na koncerty a vyučování moravské studenty a učitele z Brna z Músické akademie na studia na universitu.V ttmo úsilí musíme i nadále pokračovat, jinak se nám všechno to dobré od rodičů vytratí. Naše finanční tajemnice Cindy Pustějovský Belknap přednesla pěknou finanční zprávu a mnoho přehledných listů dostatečně umožnilo dobrý přehled o našem hospodaření. Pravidelně přispíváme každoročně na všechny tři university s patřičnou částkou na drobné výdaje a pomáháme pomocí nadační organisace při pořádání zájzdů umělců po Texasu. Cindy ráda přijme veškeré příspěvky všeho druhu a pište na její adresu: Cynthia Belknap, 2520 Willing Avenue, Ft. Worth, TX. 76110. Národohospodáři si všimli, že akcie na burse se vyšvihly na neobyčejně vysokou částku a bursovní spekulanti, včetně universit a jiných institucí, pravděpodobně nasbíraly hromadu peněz. Přesto si myslím, že správná úroveň má být kolem deseti tisíc bodů na burse. Naše angicky píšící dopisovatelka Lynette Urbanovská přinesla na ukázku nový oběžník k rozdávání přítomným ředitelům a členům. Čtyřikrát do roka poskládá nové číslo oběžníku, aby chom si mohli přehledně přečíst o všech akcích a událostech za proběhnuté čtvrtletí. Potřebuje jen více příspěvků od členů nadace, aby se zprávy promíchaly. Je pilná sběratelka zpráv po celém Texa su a dovede spočítat, kolik lidí se dívá na naši website, kolik lidí čte jednotlivé noviny. Rozšiřuje počet novin, kam jsou do redakce zaslány články o čin-

nosti naší nadace, začala v nejbližším okolí a nyní již se počet zvětšil na slušné číslo. Lynette je schopné děvče a zaslouží se pochvalu za její práci. James Sassín přednesl zprávu pro výroční schůzi od Julie Mickenberg, která nyní zastupuje ředitele Střediska pro ruské, výchoevropské a evroasijské studie na Texaské universitě. Ve zprávě poděkovala za finanční podporu, které se dostává české stolici na universitě. Zdůraznila, že nejdůležitějším bodem čeké stolice je udržovat vyučování češtiny, literatury a kultury pomocí dvou profesorů na plný úvazek Současní učitelé češtiny jsou Dr. Christian Hilchey a Dr. Meghan Forbes. Oba dva si vedou v podstatě úspěšně a zařídili mnoho nových vymožeností na fakultě. Podporují kandidáta na master titul Quinn O´Dowde, který studuje na Masarykově universitě v Brně na Moravě během zimních prázdnin, dále Simona Milese, který zkoumá okonlnosti lidských práv během americkosovětské studené války ve východní Evropě a Nathanael Kupec a John Grewell obdrželi diplom za vynikající výledky ve studiu češtiny nad úroveň první třídy. Přivítali na universitě také Dra. Hanse Boase, který řídí Texasko-český dialektový projekt, který bude významnou památkou kultury naší krajanské veřejnosti. Martin Nekola je nezávislý sběratel informací o činnosti

československých emigrantů a pracuje na jeho master programu.Česká stolice také podpořila přednášku hostujícího profesora z Ohio státní university Dra. Daniele Pratta, který připravil přehlídku filmů a hudby, která se hrála za komunistického režimu nezákonně.. Zá roveň ještě jednou podškovala za finanční podporu naší nadace pro program na universitě. Zprávu z Severotexaské university v Dentonu, Tx. přednesl Dr. John W. Richmond, profesor a dean, pro mluvil o činnosti za podpory našich stipendií podle jména manželů Kostohryzových a Bezdě kových a pochvaluje si možnosti, které naše nadace prostřednictvím stipendií poskytuje universitě,. připomenul vánoční mši v kostele v raze v Texasu, zájezd dechovky Stříbrňanky a několik uskutečněných studijních a učtelských návštěv z Brna. a v tomto roce se rozšiřuje spolupráce i s pražskou akademií. Ředitel Brian Vaníček připomenul nadaci, že v letech končících osmičkou je nutno si připo menout rok 1918, kdy byla založena Československá republika, v roce 1968, kdy proběhla krátkodobá národní obnova a v roce 1989, kdy nastala radikální změna v politice a životě národa před 30 léty. Jako generální konsul Čechie pak bude pořádat různé slavnosti jako připomínky těchto významných výročí. Naše nová ředitelka Jo Ann Zaeski

Lodge 25, Ennis members visit TCGS’ Czech Veterans Wall of Honor

Lodge 25, Ennis members Kenneth “Scooter” Holland, Margaret Krajca, and Rita Holland tour the Texas Czech Genealogical Society’s Czech Veterans Wall of Honor on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. The Wall is located in the downstairs gallery of the SPJST Home Office in Temple.

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

přispěla hodnotnou částkou osobně a prostřednictvím Brazoské odbočky České společnosti našeho dědictví. Její finanční podpora byla s vděčností přijata. Ráda naši nadaci podporuje svou činností a finančně. Nadace je jí za všechno vděčna. Pak byla veřejná část naší schůze uzavřena a po krákém obědě byla zahájena schůze ředitelů nadace. Jedná se tedy o dvě schůze po sobě a tím se produžuje i schůzování ředitelů. Avšak tato schůze je kratší, protože zprávy úředníků jsme vyslechli v první části schůze a nyní úředníci většinou doplní jejich zprávy nějakou podrobností anebo odpovídají na dotazy z řady ředitelů. Hlavním bodem byla změna v úřadu předsedy Sboru ředitelů, kterým se stal James Sassín místo Clintona Machanně a Amy Juřica-Hinnant bude místopředsedkyní, ostatní úředníci zachovali svoje úřady i na další rok. Jako obyčejně všichni bývalí úředníci pracují i v dalším období ve prospěch naší nadace. Závěrem schůze bylo určeno nové datum schůze a tím bude 28. dubna 2018 v Austině, Tx. na Texaské universtě. Všichni jsou vítáni, jarní příroda je příjemná v této době v Austině a proto se těšíme, že přivítáme hojnou návštěvu příznivců a přátel naší nadace. Na shledanou v Austině na jaře za pěkného jarního počasí. —SPJST—

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Projekt dokumentace činnosti českých ochotnických divadelních souborů v USA

Dobrý den, Obracíme se na Vás s prosbou o pomoc a spolupráci při zpracování jednoho z témat uchování českého kulturního dědictví, a to uchování tradic ochotnického divadla. Jsme jedním ze zpracovatelů Databáze českého amatérského divadla (www.amaterskedivadlo.cz), které mapuje ochotnickou činnost v celé České republice, ale také nezapomíná na naše krajany v zahraničí. Rádi bychom u příležitosti 100. výročí vzniku Československé republiky zmapovali historii krajanských spolků vUSA, ale také zdokumentovali současné české ochotnické divadlo v USA. Je jedno, zda se jedná o spolek dospělých, loutkové divadlo, dětské divadlo, nebo divadlo ve školách a klubech. Zajímáme se o veškeré podklady o ochotnickém divadle, jako jsou plakáty, fotografie z představení, divadelní programy, informace v tisku, videa z představení . . . Určitě uvítáme i starší historické materiály. Významnou kapitolou jsou i malované opony českých ochotnických divadel (v těchto dnech vychází již 2. výpravný díl publikace o Malovaných oponách v češtině). Pokud o některé víte, prosím, podělte se o tuto informaci s námi! Veškeré materiály, které se nám podaří s Vaší laskavou pomocí sehnat, bychom rádi představili na výstavě, která se uskuteční v létě 2018 (červenec/srpen) v Bohemian National Hall v New Yorku, u příležitosti 100. výročí založení Československé republiky. Pokud se nám podaří získat dostatek materiálů kdokumentaci, pokusili bychom se znich vydat i sborník pod pra-

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

For membership: Merlene Bravenec 254-778-7285

covním názvem „Ochotnické divadlo v USA v letech 1918-2018.” Výstavu bude doprovázet plánovaný Festival českého amatérského divadla, pro který nyní hledáme účinkující z řad krajanských amatérských divadelních souborů v USA (ideálně hrajících v českém jazyce, či alespoň zpracovávající české předlohy). Prosíme vás, buďte tak laskavi a pokud o některém spolku či souboru víte, prosíme, informaci předejte nebo nám zašlete kontakt, rádi se s ním spojíme. Pokud byste se Vy nebo Vaše organizace chtěla stát partnerem těchto připravovaných akcí, budeme velmi potěšeni a rádi se s Vámi domluvíme na podrobnostech spolupráce. Bližší informace o přesném termínu konání výstavy i festivalu a další podmínky Vám budeme moci sdělit v první polovině února 2018. Do té doby Vás prosíme alespoň o krátkou reakci, zdali tento e-mail dorazil na správnou adresu a zdali by Vaše organizace měla případně zájem se na akci podílet či zdali máte možnost a byli byste ochotni nabídnout nějaké materiály, které by pomohly prozkoumat české amatérské divadlo v USA. Letošní rok je jedinečnou příležitostí, kdy můžeme zmapovat a zviditelnit tuto kapitolu našeho společného kulturního dědictví, a Vaše pomoc je pro nás zásadní. Velice Vám děkujeme za ochotu a spolupráci,

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Těšíme se na vaše odpovědi a srdečně zdravíme z České republiky! Kateřina Klementová NIPOS Mgr. Kateřina Klementová, Ph.D., Projektová manažerka Národní informační a poradenské středisko pro kulturu (NIPOS) Fügnerovo nám. 5, P.O. Box 12, 120 21 Praha 2 T: +420 221 507 964 M: +420 770 144 285 W: www.nipos-mk.cz V Praze dne 28. ledna 2018 E: klementova@nipos-mk.cz —SPJST—

Research Project: Collection, digitalization of sources linked with Czech Amateur Theatre Movement in USA

Dear Friends of Czech Culture, We would like to ask your organization for possible cooperation and help: our institution, National Information and Consulting Centre for Culture (NIPOS; one of the governmental institutions of the Czech Ministry of Culture) provides a long-term research of Czech Amateur Theatre and its roots, which results are embodied and published in a large online database (www.amaterskedivadlo.cz). On the occasion of the 100th

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anniversary of the independent Czechoslovakia, we would like to fill a huge gap in our research which is the history and the present of the Czech amateur theatre in the USA. We would be grateful for establishing new contacts with our compatriots abroad and start any kind of cooperation, which would lead to the preservation of our common cultural heritage. Now we are searching for materials which document the past as well as the current activities of the Czech amateur theatre movement in the USA. We would like to ask you whether you/your organization have access to such materials or whether you come into contact with any amateur theatre groups which are/were active and there’s a chance to gather such information. It doesn’t matter whether it is a group of adults, puppet theatre, children’s theatre, or any kind of theatre activities realized in schools and/or clubs: we’re searching for posters, photos/videos of performances, theatre programmes, articles, links, information published in the media, etc. We’re looking for old painted theatre curtains as well, which is a phenomenon

in the Czech Republic. All these materials have their place in our database. When agreed by the owners, we would like to digitalize these materials and display them to public as a temporary exhibition of Czech Amateur Theatre in the USA, which will take place in Summer 2018 in the Bohemian National Hall in New York. If the materials would be enough, a publication “Czech Amateur Theatre in the USA 19182018” could arise, too. In the same time, we’ll have the opportunity to organize a small Festival of Czech Amateur Theatre in the BNH and thus introduce the living Czech amateur theatre tradition in the heart of New York City. Among our compatriots, we are looking for active amateur theatre groups which are providing Czech-speaking theatre (or at least adapting Czech plays, texts, etc.). Please, if you know about any of these theatre groups, or have any contacts, be so kind and share them with us. We’ll appreciate any answer from your part. If your organization finds this initiative interesting, we’ll be very

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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) Attention: Meetings for 2018 will be held Sunday, February 11; Sunday, April 15; Sunday, August 19; Sunday, December 9 (and as needed), at 3 p.m. at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce, 1614 North Texana Street, Hallettsville. Lodge Meetings: The lodge meets every other month (location/time TBA), 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) Bridge Update: The bridge on the way to the hall is complete. Spread the good news!

Friday, February 23—Cottonwood Water Supply meeting Saturday, February 24—Radcliff party Sunday, March 4—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Lodge Hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West. Directions: From Interstate 35, take the West exit and stop at the blinking light. Go east at the blinking light and stay on Oak Street through downtown West. Take Farm Road 2114 East for 3 miles. Turn right on Czech Hall Road. Lodge hall is on the right about 1/2 mile down the road. Hall Rental Information: 254-799-8550; Hall Phone: 254-227-8759. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, contact Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka 254-799-8550; or dataped@sbcglobal.net.

LODGE 8, WEIMAR (6) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of February, April, June, August, October, and November, 6 p.m. at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant, Schulenburg.

LODGE 9, SNOOK (1) Lodge Hall: 457 CR 269, Snook. Directions: From Snook, turn on FM 2155 to downtown. At Snook School, stay right on Spur 2155. At “T”, turn right on CR 269. Go 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: 979-272-3732. Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 13, DIME BOX (1) Lodge Hall: 1081 County Road 425, Dime Box. Directions: In Dime Box, turn left from FM 141 on CR 424. Go east on CR 425 for 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: 979-884-1451; Hall Phone: 979-884-1451. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS (2) Lodge Hall: 600 State Hwy 190/Hwy 36, Buckholts (historic hexagon-shaped building with a stone entrance. Directions: Hall is located on Hwy 36, east of Buckholts, 1/4 mile east of downtown Buckholts. Hall Rental Information: 254-217-2863. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 4 p.m. at the hall. Refreshments served after meeting, and door prizes awarded.

LODGE 17, NEW TABOR (1) Lodge Hall: 2674 CR 225, Caldwell. Directions: From Caldwell, turn from Hwy 36 east onto FM 166. Proceed 2.1 miles and turn left on CR 225. Go 1 mile, veering to the right. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 979-2723440. 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 nonsmoking facility. Hall Rentals/Band Bookings: David Meyer 512-217-0162. Hall phone: 512-285-3100. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Lodge Meetings: Youth club meetings are held with the adult meetings, which are the third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Youth Leader David Meyer 512-217-0162.

LODGE 20, GRANGER (2) Lodge Hall: 114 West Davila, Granger. Hall Rental Information: Brenna Bohac 512-859-2584. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the hall. A light meal is served before each meeting. All members are invited. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 23, MORAVIA (6) Lodge Hall: FM 957 North, Schulenburg. Located 12 miles south of Schulenburg, in Moravia. Directions: From Hwy 77 between Hallettsville and Schulenburg, take FM 532 West for 4 miles to Moravia. Turn right on FM 957 North; go 1 mile. Hall is on the right. Lodge Meetings: Tuesday after the second Sunday in March, June, and September, 7:30 p.m.; and the first Sunday of December, 3 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 24, CYCLONE (2) Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, Burlington. Directions: Hall is 12 miles east of Temple, past Zabcikville. Exit Hwy 53 at blinking light to FM 485; go 1 mile to FM 964. Hall Rental Information: Mark or Brenda Maddux 254-985-0002. Hall Phone: 254-985-2393. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Wednesday, February 28—February potluck birthday celebration, 6:30 p.m.

Lodge Hall: 1901 East Hwy 34, Ennis. Hall Rental Information: 972-875-8381. Mail: PO Box 129, Ennis, Texas 75120. Email: SPJSTennis@yahoo.com. Game Room: Open every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the lodge dining room with supper at 6:30 p.m. followed by a complimentary social in the game room. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m.

LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month - unless otherwise noted in the Věstník - 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) Attention: Beginning January 2018, Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club will hold its meetings on the third Monday of each month at 7:15 p.m. at the lodge hall. For information, call Youth Leader Cristy Girod 512-468-1347. • All Wednesday, Friday night dances - Free admission • Old-fashioned hamburgers served Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday, February 23—Last Call

Friday, March 2—Sterling Country, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 7– Live music by the Taylor Made Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Guest musician will be Fritz Hodde. Friday, March 9—Second Hand Rose, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14—Taylor SPJST Lodge 29 members will hold their monthly meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Covered dish meal following the meeting. Friday, March 16—Old Friends, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Monday, March 19—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Taylor SPJST Hall. Call Youth Leader Cristy Girod for details 512-468-1347. Wednesday, March 21—Taylor Made Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Guest musician will be Fritz Hodde. Friday, March 23—Texas Neon Ramblers Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, March 30—Last Call, 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: 512-3529139. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Beginning January 2018, youth club meetings will be held on the third Monday of each month at 7:15 p.m. at the hall. 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) Attention: Beginning in 2018, lodge meetings will be held quarterly - on the second Thursdays: February 8; May 10; August 9; November 8 at Victoria Mall Meeting Room, at 6:30 p.m. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of February, May, August, and November at Victoria Mall Meeting Room, at 6:30 p.m. LODGE 35, ELK (3) Saturday, February 24—Steve Dansby and the Tailgate Philosophers Saturday, Saturday, March 10—Lost Heart Highway Saturday, March 17—Nolan Pick Band Saturday, March 31—Midnight Mustangs Saturday, April 14—Huser Brothers Saturday, April 28—Gordon Collier Band

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 254-749-3326; Hall Phone: 254-863-9320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Sales Agents: James (Dude) Mann 254715-0275 and Gene E. Pavelka 254-749-3326. LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: 512-237-9099/day; 830-8394353/night. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 39, BRYAN (1) Lodge Hall: Cherry Bend Circle, Lot 12, Bryan. Directions: From Hwy 6, turn west on OSR. Go 2 miles to Mumford Road; turn left. Go 1.1 mile and turn left on Magnolia. Take the first right turn on Cherry Bend Circle. Hall (white building) is at the bend of the road. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. For information, call President Wade O’Shields 979-218-3527; or FAC Ronnie Roesler 979-4060158. 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

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Rental Information: Edwin Pechal 254-721-2887; Hall Phone: 254-985-2548. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Visit www.seatonstarhall.com.

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

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

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

LODGE 51, ELLINGER (1) Lodge Meetings: Third Friday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Ellinger Fire Department, West Main Street in Ellinger. LODGE 54, WEST (3) Lodge Meetings: First Friday in March, June, and November, and the second Friday in September, 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Hall, 303 South Harrison Street in West. LODGE 63, SWEET HOME (6) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. For meeting location, call Lodge Secretary Ann Moseley 361594-8429.

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 Oakridge Smokehouse 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: Meetings are held bi-monthlty. Watch the Věstník for dates/times of lodge and board meetings.

Lodge Hall: 12141 East FM 2268, Holland. Directions: On Hwy 95, south of Holland, turn east on FM 2268. Go 1/2 mile to hall, which is on the right. Hall Phone: 254-657-2485. Lodge Meetings: Held bimonthly. Youth Club Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Youth Leader Connie Horak’s home; call 254-541-9165 for address. Board of Directors’ Meetings: Watch the Věstník for dates/times. Bingo: Every Thursday, 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355.

LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5) Lodge Hall: 13609 Hwy 36, Needville. Directions: Hall is located at the corner of Hwy 36 and FM 361, 1 mile from the traffic light in Needville. Hall Manager/Bookings: Dan Natho 979-618-1426. Hall Phone: 361-793-4742. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Contact Youth Leader Madeline Gadway 979-900-9566 or madeline.gadway@gmail.com.

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LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. Meeting location will be posted in the Věstník. Youth Club Meetings: Held one hour before the adult lodge meeting 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. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) Friday, February 23—The Fab 5, Beatles Tribute. $10 Saturday, March 3—Gary Dossett Orchestra, big band. $15 Saturday, March 17—Al Sulak and the Country Sounds, country and western. $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, February 27—Game night at Lodge 92, 7 p.m.

Lodge Hall: 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road, Fort Worth 76114. Directions: From IH-35 West in Fort Worth, take IH30 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.nationalhallfortworth.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) Attention: the For 2018, Lodge 97, Placedo, quarterly meetings will change to the third Thursday - March 15, June 21, and September 20, 2018. For time, and location, call Secretary Judy Bellanger 361-576-2935.

Lodge Meetings: March, June, and September. For date, time, and location, call Secretary Judy Bellanger 361-5762935.

LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE (7) Lodge Hall: 1156 FM 1303, Floresville. Directions: From Floresville, take FM 536 West for 3 miles to FM 1303; turn right and go 2 miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 830-393-7796. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.

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

LODGE 130, DALLAS (3) Lodge Meetings: For monthly meeting date, time, and location, contact President/Sales Agent John Vrla 214-9063385 or email jvrla@cebridge.net.

LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO (7) Sunday, March 18—Lodge 133 anniversary luncheon/quarterly meeting, 12:30 p.m. Sunday, July 15—Lodge 133 quarterly meeting, 2 p.m. Sunday, October 21—Lodge 133 Thanksgiving luncheon/quarterly meeting, 12:30 p.m. Sunday, December 9—Lodge 133 Christmas luncheon/quarterly meeting, 12:30 p.m.

Lodge Meetings: 2018 quarterly meetings are held in March, July, October, and December at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road, San Antonio. For information, contact President Jarolyn Popp 830-964-5135.

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) Attention: Lodge 142, Houston will hold its meetings on the third Sunday of each month except in December which is the second Sunday at 2 p.m. - unless otherwise noted; 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 Lodge142 President Keith Kieschnick 832-627-2842; or Secretary Elizabeth Hermis 281-787-8717. Youth club meetings will be held on the same date, time, and location as the adult lodge meetings - unless otherwise noted. For information, call Youth Leader Catherine Manchack 832-443-0469.

Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month except in December which is the second Sunday at 2 p.m. - unless otherwise noted; 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 Lodge142 President Keith Kieschnick 832-627-2842; or Secretary Elizabeth Hermis 281-787-8717. Youth Club Meetings: Held the same date, time, and location as the adult lodge meetings - unless otherwise noted. For information, call Youth Leader Catherine Manchack 832-443-0469.

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

LODGE 151, WHARTON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Wharton Depot Museum, 100 South Sunset Street, Wharton. For information, call 979-532-5884.

LODGE 154, FORT WORTH (3) Lodge Hall: 6500 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth. Directions: From IH-35 West in Fort Worth, take IH-20 West exit. Stay on IH-20 West until you come to 820; stay on 820 until you come to Jacksboro Hwy and Azle Street exit. Take Azle Street exit; go to the traffic light. Turn left at the traffic light. Go to the second traffic light then turn right onto Boat Club Road. Go approx. 2 1/2 miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information/Hall Phone: 817-237-5181. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 3:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 155, AUSTIN (2) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of March, June, September, and December. For meeting time/location, call Secretary Ginny Prasatik 512-472-1721.

LODGE 157, LUBBOCK (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of every other month, 1 p.m. For meeting location, contact Secretary Cynthia Kristinek 806-763-7245; or via cjkristinek@yahoo.com.

LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Wednesday of February, May, and August. The November meeting is held the third Sunday. Watch the Věstník for meeting time/location. For information, contact President Sandra Jansa 325-651-8045 or sandra.jansa@hotmail.com.

LODGE 162, IOWA COLONY (5) Attention: Beginning in November, 2017, both adult lodge and youth club meetings will begin at 5 p.m. Please mark this on your calendar.

Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 5 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

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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 979-2514150; 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: 254982-4434. 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 979-2497393.

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 2 p.m. at the hall, followed by entertainment and potluck meal. 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. at (unless otherwise noted) C and J Barbecue, 1010 South Texas Avenue in Bryan.

LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Lodge Hall: 197 Hughes Road, Lufkin. Hall Rental Information/Dance Reservations: George Scogin 936-8752867. Lodge Meetings: Monday night before the third Friday night of the month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Regular Dances: Third Friday night of each month, 7 to 10 p.m. Please continue to bring finger foods for the snack table.

LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST (5) Lodge Hall: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress. Directions: Off Hwy 290 West at Skinner. Hall Phone: 281-3739482; email spjstlodge196@gmail.com. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall; covered dish meal served - unless otherwise noted. For information, call Cadance Wager 713-515-2835. Youth Club Meetings: Contact Youth Leader Cadance Wager 713-515-2835. LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY (2) Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Taylor Hall, 100 4th Street, Eddy. For information, contact President Allen Trigg, Sr. 254-624-5152.

LODGE 180, BURLESON (3) Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month at the Burleson Police Department Building - Community Room, 1161 S. W. Wilshire, Burleson, 6:15 p.m. For information, call 817-905-2097 or 972-268-0022.

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 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 207, IOWA PARK (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. For meeting location, call Secretary Mary Hatter 940-3228503.

LODGE 181, CONROE (5) Lodge Meetings: Lodge meeting location/time will be announced in the Věstník. For further information, contact President Barbara Williams-Rash 936-295-7778; email b.d.willrash@att.net; Vice President Chuck Toney 281-3629062; email cdtiii@toney.us; or Treasurer Patsy McClelland 936-788-5714; or email pmcclelland@consolidated.

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; 214-8769029. 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 Tuesday 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. 1-74-2073309541002.

LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK (2) Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place, Round Rock. Directions: From Taylor, take Hwy 79 into Round Rock until you get to Sunrise. There will be a 7-11 store on the right. Turn right and proceed past Hopewell School. Continue through the four-way stop. Luther Peterson Boulevard is the first street on the left. From Temple, take IH-35 South. Just past Georgetown, exit on University Boulevard. Proceed to

LODGE 202, JOURDANTON (7) 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 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 806-535-8356. Youth Club Meetings: For location/time, contact Youth Leader Janeece Williams 806-990-3351. LODGE 219, EL PASO (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m. For meeting location, call Secretary Edna Rivas 915727-2048.

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 325-6720577 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 Meetings: Meetings are held the third Tuesday of every other month for January, March, May, July, September, and November, 6:30 pm. at Czech Cultural Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto, Houston. For information, contact Secretary Catherine Anderson 713-726-1928.

LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT (2) Tuesday, March 6—Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Olive Garden, Temple.

Lodge Meetings: Unless otherwise announced, second Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September, and November, 11:30 a.m. For meeting location, call President James L. Lee, III 254-289-6816; or Secretary Melanie Zavodny 254-534-0807. LODGE 258, SEGUIN (7) Lodge Meetings: For meeting date, location, and time, contact President Chester Jenke 210-413-3053 or Treasurer Colleen Jenke 210-215-9494. —SPJST—

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