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jerry’S JourneY
Lodge 142, Houston Youth Club: Growing by Leaps and Bounds
And so it begins . . .
Lodge 142, Houston is proudly watching its youth club growing by leaps and bounds! The lodge appreciates the great work of its sales agents Kerry Herrington and Catherine Manchack. Way to go, Lodge 142 adults and youth! —Submitted by Patricia Schleider, FAC
SPJST sponsors TABA car show in Belton
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John Paysse, center, of Lodge 47, Seaton, center, and BJ Ledger admire a 1966 Ford Mustang, owned by SPJST Vice President Hiram Dixon, left, at the Temple Area Builders Association Home and Garden SPJST Car Show held February 23 to 25 at the Bell County Expo Center in Belton. The Mustang will be given away at the SPJST CarShow on May 5 through a fundraiser for the SPJST Foundation.
Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome aboard! Boy, did I ever think life could be so busy, yet at the same time, loving! As I left my job in the Vestnik/Communication Department at SPJST Home Office in mid-December, I accepted another job with an airline, Endeavor Air. It is a regional carrier wholly owned by Delta. I was in the first new hire flight attendant training class for 2018. As of a few weeks ago, I completed training and received my wings. I am now on my own as a crew member. Many may say it’s just pretzels, cookies, or almonds, but it’s not. There is so much more. I recently moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where I am based. The travel life has been a dream, and I can’t tell you just in words how much I love it. I have never felt more at home than in the aisle of an aircraft. My real home has been found in the sky at 35,000 feet! Fly Delta, and I hope to possibly
March 7, 2018 2012 SPJST State King Jerry Pechal of Lodge 47, Seaton graduated from flight attendant training in Minneapolis. He is now employed by Endeavor Air.
have you on my flight! While in training for three and one-half weeks in Minneapolis, Minnesota, many lifelong friendships were made along with plenty of sightseeing - including the Mall of America! Never would I have thought that over 500 stores, an i n d o o r amusement park with roller coasters, zipline rides, water log ride, and plenty of restaurants could all fit under one roof! Downtown Minnie was amazing to see even, especially when it was just in time for the Super Bowl. Continued on Page 9.
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Important Dates ...................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 Interest Rates ......................................4 Job Postings........................................4 District Spring Meeting Dates ............5 Lodge Section .....................................7
Youth Section ....................................17 Vestnik Project ..................................18 In Memoriam ......................................24 Czech Culture ....................................26 Advertisements .................................29 Lodge Calendar .................................30
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Lodge 142 Houston begins year with ribeye steak lunch
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SPJST hosts car show at TABA Home and Garden Show
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Lodge 29 Taylor youth learn to play dominoes
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Editor’s Note SPJST Reconnection
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
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
I enjoyed a very special moment - and photo - at last weekend’s TABA Home and Garden SPJST Car Show. When I was an SPJST youth club member, Patsy Koslovsky, left, was my District Youth Counselor, and Rose (Harvell) Williams, center, was my youth leader.
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e enjoyed a fantastic weekend on Friday, February 23 to Sunday, February 25 at the Temple Area Builders Association Home and Garden Show. SPJST sponsored the car show that attracted 42 vehicles that were displayed. It was a cool, rainy weekend outside, but it was warm and cozy inside the exposition building. A big thanks to all of the SPJST members who stopped by during the weekend to visit. We enjoyed seeing everyone. I appreciate Brooke Hoelscher, Patsy Koslovsky, Hiram Dixon, Charlie Herendon, Brian and Joan Vanicek, and David Nauert for all of their assistance throughout the weekend. It was a great success! On Saturday afternoon, Patsy was meeting and greeting visitors at the SPJST booth. A very sweet lady came up and was talking about her great memories with SPJST and the youth program. Patsy immediately recognized her as past Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Leader Rose Harvell. Patsy called me over, and what a surprise it was to see my former youth leader when I was an SPJST youth club member! We all hugged, reminesced, and caught up with each other. Rose (who is now Rose Williams) served as youth leader at Lodge 24 in the late 1980s. Her visit made the weekend very special!
Camp Kubena Volunteer Work Day Camp Kubena will host a volunteer work day on Saturday, April 7 beginning at 8 a.m. Executive Director Jeb Lapeyrolie says that volunteers may come in and spend Friday night at the camp. Saturday’s breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Jeb at jeb@campkubena.com if you can attend.
Věstník Dates and Deadlines 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. *** No March 28 Věstník will be published. ***
April 4 Věstník *** Early Deadline Alert *** Tues., March 27 at 12 noon (due to Good Friday holiday)
April 11 Věstník deadline is Wed., April 4 at 5 p.m. —SPJST—
VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the third week of September and the fourth week of December by VĚSTNÍK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $25 per year for non-members. Members’ fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Věstník do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VĚSTNÍK c/o Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.
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Number in ( ) denotes district location. Sales Agent Continuing Education Class: Annuity Basics, Suitability, Replacement and Disclosures Lodge 81, Needville (5) SPJST Finance Committee Meeting SPJST Home Office, Temple (2) Lodge 51, Ellinger Quarterly Dinner Social/Meeting Ellinger Fire Station (1) 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 Czech Center Museum Houston (5) District Seven Spring Meeting Jourdanton Community Library (7) District Six Spring Meeting St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Hallettsville (6) Youth Development Workshop/Lock-in Lodge 154, Fort Worth (3) District Three Spring Meeting Lodge 154, Fort Worth (3) SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall (2) Join Hands Day Lodge 30, Taiton Appreciation Banquet (6)
Good Eats byjw
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wjyb Squash Quiche Magdalene Iselt Lodge 13, Dime Box
2 cups zucchini, sliced or shredded 3 eggs, beaten 1/3 cup oil 1 8 oz. package corn bread 1 onion, chopped 1/3 cup (or more) shredded Swiss cheese (You can use cheddar, but Swiss tastes better in this dish. Salt and pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients. If too dry, add a little milk. Bake in buttered 9x12inch pan or pie plate for 25 minutes at 350 degrees.
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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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—
Readers Write
Serenade your co-workers . . . Make Music Day is June 21
What: Make Music Day arrives to Austin. Serenade your Co-Workers When: Thursday, June 21, 2018
Where: Multiple venues, homes, businesses, roofs, and sidewalks all over the planet.
Dear SPJST Lodge Halls, makemusicday.org is a worldwide free music celebration. It started in France 30 years ago as Fe’te de la Musique, and it is now in more than 800 cities around the world. The celebration takes place on T h u r s d a y, June 21, on Solstice day. The American version of Fe’te de la Musique is called Make Music Day. We know you like live music! We want to invite your venue to participate. There is no charge to you. Moreover, it is easy to participate by registering at http://www.makemusicday.org/austin/ Last year, more than 800 cities around the world threw citywide music celebrations on June 21.
About Make Music It all started 35 years ago in France. In 1982, France’s Ministry of Culture dreamed up an idea for a new kind of musical holiday. They imagined a day where free, live music would be everywhere: street corners and parks, rooftops and gardens, store fronts, and mountaintops.
And, unlike a typical music festival, anyone and everyone would be invited to join and play music, or host performances. The event would take place on the summer solstice, June 21, and would be called Fête De La Musique. (In French, the name means both “festival of music” and “make music!”) Amazingly enough, this dream has come true. The Fête has turned into a true national holiday: France shuts down on the summer solstice, and musicians take over. Almost 8 percent of the country (5 million people) have played an instrument or sung in public for the Fête de la Musique. Three decades later, the holiday has spread throughout the world and is now celebrated in more than 120 countries. In the United States, the presenting sponsor is the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. If you have any questions, contact alex@specialeventslive.com or 512574-6153. Submitted by, Alex Goff —SPJST—
Reader shares 2018 tarok tourney dates
Below are upcoming tarok tournament dates that are scheduled for 2018. Please contact the individual listed prior to playing in the tournament for more information and to confirm the date and location. Saturday, April 14 (tentative date) Granger Tournament SSCM Recreation Center in Granger Contact Willie Cervenka 979-824-9330
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Sunday, May 20 Marvin Grohmann Memorial KJT Hall in Ammannsville Contact Wilbert Cernosek 713-462-9948
Saturday, August 11 Fort Worth Paprskar Memorial SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth Contact John Paprskar 817-480-3480 Saturday, September 1 Westfest Tournament in West Contact Brian Sykora 254-826-5314
Saturday, October 13 Jarrell (Corn Hill) Tournament Moravian Hall in Corn Hill Contact Jerry David 512-484-0775
Saturday, October 20 KJT Tarok Tournament Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange Contact Stanley Cernoch 281-422-9954 Submitted by, Jerry David —SPJST—
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%
• • • • • • • JOB POSTINGS • • • • • • • 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.
Application Apply online at spjst.org.
SPJST is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. —SPJST—
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• • Work at Camp Kubena This Summer! • • Benefits of Working at Camp Kubena
Is it possible to have a super fun job, that pays well AND looks great on your resume? YES, and it is working at Camp Kubena! The decision to work as activity staff at Camp Kubena will prepare you for many upcoming life events whether that be continuing higher education, entering the work force, anything that requires maturity and personal responsibility. Listed below are just a few of the many skills, according to the American Camp Association, that activity staff can learn and enhance while working at a summer camp:
• Collaborative Skills. Staff members begin the summer with training and learning from each other on how to handle the various aspects of camp life and the best way to work with one another to ensure the best possible camp community we can create for our campers. • Problem Solving. Being able to problem solve is one of the greatest life skills one can learn but learning how to really think on your feet while leading activities with campers can help prepare you for so much more in life.
• Communication. Communication is important in all aspects of camp, it could be talking to coworkers about schedules for the day, discussing an idea you have on how to improve an activity to a director, helping parents
feel comfortable leaving their children at camp, or helping a camper who has never been away from home without their parents see how there isn’t time to be homesick because there are so many fun activities at camp.
• Creativity. Thinking outside the box to create a game for your campers when rain has changed your outside activity into an inside one.
• Leadership Skills. Working at a summer camp is a great way to enhance leadership skills. Our staff get the opportunity to lead in facilitating each of our activities and even help campers step up into leadership roles themselves during teambuilding activities such as low ropes.
These are just a few of the major resume building skills to give you that extra confidence boost when taking the next steps in life as a young adult. What are you waiting for?
Apply Today! Visit campkubena.com to submit your application today to be a part of this summer’s staff at Camp Kubena in Ledbetter, Texas! We look forward to hearing from! Whitten Shappell Assistant Director Camp Kubena —SPJST—
Camp Kubena Volunteer Work Day Saturday, April 7 8 a.m. till ? You may come in on Friday, April 6 and spend the night at Camp Kubena. Saturday’s breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to jeb@campkubena.com Camp Kubena • 2001 Waldeck Rd • Ledbetter, TX 78946
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sure occurs before the age of 18. The following tips explore ways people can protect their eyes and monitor digital screen usage while at home or work: • Power down before you turn in: Turn your digital devices off at least one hour before bed.
State Fraternal Director shares March updates
It’s Save Your Vision Month! National Save Your Vision Month designates the month of March to promote eye health. This year, the “focus” is on digital eyestrain and the importance of receiving regular, comprehensive eye exams. The American Optometric Association’s (AOA) 2016 American EyeQ® survey revealed that 88 percent of Americans know that digital devices can negatively affect their vision, but the average American still spends seven or more hours per day looking at their screens. (Of course, for those of us who work on computers, that number is probably higher!) This overexposure to blue light—high-energy visible light emitted from digital devices—can lead to eye strain, sleep problems, blurred vision, headaches, and neck and shoulder pain, among other things. Too much exposure to blue light adds up and can also lead to eye diseases like macular degeneration. In addition, the survey indicates that the average millennial spends nine hours per day on devices such as smartphones, tablets, LED monitors, and at screen televisions, which also emit blue light. Kids are definitely at risk for too much blue light exposure. Lots of them do homework online. Plenty of children have their own tablets and phones as well, and their eyes are still developing the protective pigments that filter out blue light. Just like with UV radiation, most blue light expo-
• Unplug with the 20-20-20 rule: When you are using any device or computer, take a 20-second break every 20 minutes and focus your eyes on something at least 20 feet away. (It takes 20 seconds for your eyes to relax.) • Take care of glare: While many new phones and laptops have glass screens with excellent picture quality, they also produce a strong glare that can aggravate the eyes. If you use a glass screen device, try a matte filter for your screen.
• Stay at arm’s length: The eyes actually have to work harder to see close up than far away. If you have a desktop computer, try placing the monitor 25 inches away from your face. No measuring tape? Put your screen an arm’s length away. You may need to adjust the font to appear larger at that distance. • Lighten up: When your screen is much brighter than your surroundings, your eyes have to work harder to see. Adjusting your environmental lighting can reduce eye strain. Also, try adjusting the contrast on your monitor.
Come to Camp Kubena! Lodge Officers, please share this information with your members with children in your lodge. We want you to come join us at Camp Kubena! Fun times ahead! We are extending an invitation to SPJST youth who are not part of a lodge youth club and the youth who are new to SPJST. Youth who have a life insurance certificate issued before May 31, 2018, can come join us at camp!
2018 SPJST District Meetings - Save the Date! District One Sunday, April 8 • Lodge 9, Snook
District Two Sunday, March 18 • Lodge 29, Taylor District Three Sunday, April 22 Lodge 154, Fort Worth
District Four Saturday, April 7 • Luby’s Cafeteria 1801 9th Street • Wichita Falls hosted by Lodge 76, Wichita Falls
District Five Sunday, April 8 Czech Center Museum Houston hosted by Lodge 232, Houston Midtown District Six Sunday, April 15 St. Mary’s Parish Hall in Hallettsville hosted by Lodges 4, Hallettsville and 63, Sweet Home District Seven Sunday, April 8 Jourdanton Community Library hosted by Lodge 202, Jourdanton
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Camp is a great place to make new friends and build self confidence. Camp Kubena offers swimming, games, high ropes courses, low ropes courses, BB guns, archery, and many other activities.
Qualifications for Camp If your child has completed kindergarten and is a current youth club member and has made seven out of 12 meetings, the child will be eligible to attend camp without pay. A youth who is a member of a lodge with no youth club can attend seven adult meetings and qualify for camp without pay. The lodge secretary will need to provide the Home Office with copies of the membership roster of each meeting the youth attended. A youth who has not made at least seven meetings will be prorated $35 per meeting missed. Youth can make up a meeting by attending another local youth club. Please see your youth leader about this.
District Spring Meetings District spring meetings are right around the corner and will begin in March. These meetings are informative, and your participation and input is very important for the success of SPJST and your district. What better time to meet fellow SPJST members in your district. Please plan to attend the meeting in your district. Meetings are:
District One - Sunday, April 8 Lodge 9, Snook District Two - Sunday, March 18 Lodge 29, Taylor
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District Three - Sunday, April 22 Lodge 154, Fort Worth District Four - Saturday, April 7 Luby’s Cafeteria 1801 Ninth Street Wichita Falls, Texas 76301 hosted by Lodge 76, Wichita Falls District Five - Sunday, April 8 Czech Center Museum Houston Lodge 232, Houston-Midtown District Six - Sunday, April 15 St. Mary’s Catholic Church Hallettsville hosted by Lodges 4, Hallettsville and 63, Sweet Home District Seven - Sunday, April 8 Jourdanton Community Library 1101 Campbell Avenue Jourdanton, Texas 78026 hosted by Lodge 202, Jourdanton
Save the Date—Saturday, May 5 2018 SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration Make plans to join in the fun and festivities of the 2018 SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration to be held Saturday, May 5 at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall. Seaton Star Hall is located approximately seven miles east of Temple, just off Highway 53. There will be cars! And more cars! There will be Czech heritage displays, music, and entertainment. Admission is free of charge. Donations and proceeds generated from event underwriters as well as from the silent auction, will benefit the SPJST Foundation. Consistently, the SPJST Car Show has been one of the premier car show events in the Greater Central Texas
area. For car show information, contact David Nauert at 254-534-0809 or call Melanie Zavodny at 254-5340807. You can also email Melanie at melaniez@spjst.come.
100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive October 1 started the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive to benefit the scholarship fund. Through your generous donations, SPJST has been able to continue to provide scholarships to members who wish to further their education. Donations of any amount will be accepted and added to the general scholarship fund that is maintained by the Home Office. No amount is too small or too large. The 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive will run through March 31, 2018. So keep sending in your pennies!
Join Hands Day Incentives Saturday, May 5 also marks the date for J o i n Hands Day. This y e a r , SPJST w a n t s lodges to invite other community organizations such as Lions Club, volunteer fire departments, Kiwanis, Boy/Girl Scouts, etc. SPJST will again offer the $100 incentive to all lodges that register their projects with the Home Office. You can do this by completing the Join Hands Day flyer and returning it to the SPJST Home Office or registering online at spjst.org. This year, we ask you to share your photos and projects with the Vestnik. If you have any questions, contact Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez by sending an email to tammym@spjst.com or calling 800727-7578. Or, email me at frankh@spjst.com or call me 254534-0681. State Straight Domino Tournament The SPJST State Straight Domino
To u r n a ment will take place on Saturday, April 7 at the SPJST Home Office in Temple. Please see more information below. Visit spjst.org under Fraternal Programs. All participants are encouraged to pre-register so we can figure out the amount of food to prepare for the noon meal. Also remember if you do not pre-register for the tournament, we cannot guarantee a spot to play.
Tarok Tournament On Saturday, February 3, 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
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Temple and playing taroks. Based on the responses that we received from the players, the SPJST Home Office is a great place to play taroks! Of the 28 players that participated in the sixround 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, Texas, just to play in the tournament. SPJST FAC Assistance We are here to help if you need assistance. Please feel free to call me or Tammy. Your District FAC is also available to assist you.
SPJST STATE 42 DOMINO TOURNAMENT Saturday, April 7, 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, April 2.
IF YOU DO NOT REGISTER, YOU MAY OR MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PLAY.
See registration form on back .
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
For more information, contact Frank Horak 254-534-0681
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State FAC Assistance We are here to help if you need assistance. Please feel free to call me or Tammy. Your District FAC is also available to assist you.
State Fraternal Director Frank Horak 254-534-0681 or 800-727-7578 frankh@spjst.com Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez 800-727-7578 or 254-773-1575 tammym@spjst.com District One FAC Kyle Skrabanek 979-820-0531
District Two FAC Ruth Hanusch 254-771-0193 District Three FAC Vicki Sims 214-763-0341 District Four FAC Janeece Williams 806-632-5239 District Five FAC Don Fruin 832-651-5388 District Six FAC Helen Zabransky 361-798-3347 District Seven FAC Theresa Haag 830-625-8262 Fraternally submitted, Frank Horak State Fraternal Director —SPJST—
SPJST Lodge Section The deadline for all Věstník items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to: Questions? Call 800-727-7578
Lodge 24, Cyclone appreciates attendees at Red Ravens dance
SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone is in debt to the dancers who were in attendance at the Red Ravens dance on Sunday, February 18, 2018. Most all of the people were from long distances of Flag Hall. The road construction on Interstate 35 and the bridge closure on FM 485 did not help their cause. They had real dedication to complete their trek to the dance. Also, Alfred Vrazel playing with the band hightened everyone’s pleasure.
Happy Birthday, Linda! In the writer’s letter in the February 28 Vestnik, Linda Wilde’s birthday was omitted from the report. Sincere apology is extended.
SqueezeBox returns on July 15 Stay tuned for SqueezeBox with Ted Lange and Mollie B on Sunday, July 15
SPJST Věstník Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: 254-773-8087
Email: vestnik@spjst.org
at Flag Hall in Cyclone. Save the date, and make plans to join everyone for a fun afternoon. For the Lodge, Bobby Hoelscher, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard meets this Sunday
Dear Members, The next meeting of SPJST Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard is this Sunday, March 11, 2018, at 12 noon at Wharton County Library East Bernard. Please mark this date on your calendar, and we hope to see you at the meeting. Sincerely, Helen Kelner Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 30, Taiton to host May 6 appreciation banquet
Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge 30, Taiton held its regular monthly meeting on Sunday, February 4, 2018, at Taiton Community Center. President Yvonne Marcaurele called the meeting to order. Members present recited the Pledge of Allegiance led by Andrew Kresta, and a moment of silence was observed for any sick or departed members. Secretary Marjorie Treumer called the roll of officers and members. She then read the January meeting minutes. Treasurer Lisa Bubela gave her report on the financial standing of our lodge. She had no outstanding bills at this time. FAC Patsy Baker informed members of the upcoming events around the state. District Six Spring Meeting will be hosted by Lodges 4, Halletsville and 63, Sweet Home on Sunday, April 15. Watch the Vestnik for details. Youth Leader Lisa Bubela gave the report on the comings and goings of our youth program. She informed the members that she attended the District Youth Counselors’ meeting recently and that she is excited about the upcoming youth year. She informed members of some exciting changes. The food item for this year’s Youth Achievement Day (YAD) is sweet breads, and the photography entry is to be of a bridge. District Six Director Karen Kaspar
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then shared her recent activities. She attended the recent Supreme Lodge meeting in Temple. She also reported that she had attended the recent District Six Cemetery Committee meeting.
Old Business District Six Spring Meeting will be held at St. Mary’s Parish Hall in Hallettsville on Sunday, April 15. Watch the Vestnik for details coming soon. On Sunday, March 11, we will participate in the annual St. John’s Altar Society Chicken Dinner. Each member is asked to bring a cake for the cake walk as well as a homemade item for the auction item to be donated.
New Business We will host our appreciation banquet on Sunday, May 6. The theme will be a Mexican fiesta. The meeting will begin at 11 a.m., and the banquet and awards presentation will follow. By-laws were then audited, and changes were voted on. Happy birthday was wished to Debbie Krpec. We wish her many more to come. The next meeting will be Sunday, March 4 at Taiton Community Center. The adult meeting will begin at 11 a.m. with the youth meeting to follow. Lunch will be served, and members will then clean the hall and flower beds. The meeting was adjourned by President Yvonne Marcaurele. Fraternally yours, Marjorie Treumer Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 6, Cottonwood says, “Happy February Birthday!”
Lodge 6, Cottonwood members recognized February birthday celebrants at their meeting. Happy birthday to Evelyn Stuckly, left, and Mary Neckar. Best wishes, ladies!
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Lodge 35, Elk reports on February meeting
President Randy Pavelka called the Lodge 35, Elk and Lodge 35, Elk, Inc. meetings to order on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at 7 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by officers, members and guests. Minutes of the January meeting were read by Secretary Carla Price. They were approved as read. Treasurer Barbara Pavelka was absent so there was no treasurer’s report. No old, unfin-
ished, or new business was presented. Floor Chairman Gene Pavelka and Bar Chairman Randy Pavelka both gave great reports for last month. Present were 10 members and one guest. With no other business, the meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
back to green and flowers blooming once again with the approaching springtime weather. Fraternally yours, Janie Brewer, Reporter —SPJST—
Next Meeting—March 14 The next meeting will be held Wednesday, March 14 after hall cleanup around 7 p.m. We hope to see more members come and join us. I am enjoying the earth turning
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Lodge 47, Seaton: site of March 11 church fundraiser
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 this Sunday, March 11, 2018, with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Please join the fight against cancer by coming out to SPJST Lodge 47,
Lodge 25, Ennis opens doors to host Helicopters for Heroes event
Dear Readers, Helicopters for Heroes (H4H) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping and uplifting our wounded veterans. H4H was established in 2014, as an outdoor three-day weekend of fun at the gun range, flying, and hunting, to honor our wounded veterans. This annual outdoor event which is held in Ennis, Texas, includes live music, food, fellowship, and fun. It also raises money from individuals, as well as from businesses and major corporate sponsors. Proceeds from the fundraiser go directly to charities for causes that
help men and women who have sacrificed so much. The 2018 annual outdoor event was scheduled for Friday, February 23 to Sunday, February 25 with a major sponsors’ meeting on Thursday, February 22. However, this year, Mother Nature had different plans for the outdoor event. Rain! It rained every day in Ennis for 10 days prior to the planned events, and more rain was forecasted for the weekend. These rains caused major flooding in the area where the wounded veterans and sponsors were supposed to gather, meet, socialize, eat,
and enjoy the live music. Board members of H4H approached SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis on February 21 - just one day prior to their planned weekend. They were faced with making the challenging decision to either cancel, postpone, or try to find a place to move the events indoors. With wounded veterans and sponsors flying in from around the country, Lodge 25 opened its doors and called upon our wonderful group of volunteers to help salvage the weekend for our wounded veterans. Rains lifted early Saturday afternoon with beautiful clear skies on Sunday
giving the wounded veterans the opportunity to fly, shoot, and hunt. The weekend was a huge success, and the veterans had a memorable weekend! Thank you, Helicopters for Heroes, for choosing our lodge. We are humbled and honored to help serve those who served us. For more information about the organization, visit www.helicoptersforheroes.com. Respectfully submitted, Margaret Krajca Reporter —SPJST—
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Seaton Star Hall this Sunday 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! For more information, see the advertisement in last week’s Věstník on page 21. Fraternally, Ruth Hanusch —SPJST—
Lodge 48, Beyersville plans March 25 Easter event
The meeting of Lodge 48, Beyersville came to order at 6:46 p.m. on Monday, February 12, 2018. All officers were present except for the vice president. Alice read the minutes from the last meeting in January, and they were approved. Bonnie gave the treasurer’s report, and it was approved. Michelle gave the youth club report, and the Easter event will be on Sunday, March 25. We will have hot dogs and wraparounds. The youth decided they want to go to Austin Parks and Pizza for their outing. They also have March 24 scheduled to work the food pantry and asked the adults to assist since the youth leader will be attending a workshop that same day. Hall report has three rentals and five new bookings. Property report was given by Bobby, and the tarok tournament had 40 players. The domino tournament on March 24 will have pot roast and vegetables as a meal. We discussed the appreciation meal. We need to decide on where to have it and book a date. The fall fundraiser will be on Saturday, September 8 this year. We also discussed scheduling a turkey shoot for October and a membership drive for the youth club. An audit will also need to be scheduled. The meeting adjourned at 8 p.m. Michelle Newsom, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 48, Beyersville reports on January meeting
The meeting came to order at 5:33 p.m. All officers were present except for the vice president and hall manager. Alice read the minutes of the last meeting, and November and December minutes were approved. Bonnie gave the treasurer’s report, and it was approved. Michelle gave the youth club report. The youth enjoyed the Christmas party and would like to do the toy walk again. They started discussing an Easter event, Join Hands Day, and a youth club outing. Bobby presented the property report. We discussed having an appreciation dinner and where to have it. We also discussed the tarok tournament and the meal on January 27. The progressive tournament will be February 24. New members are Lillie Slough and Shelby and Andrew Wuensche. Birthdays are Laura Poldrack on January 19 and Tatiana Poldrack on January 2. The meeting adjourned at 6:27 p.m. Michelle Newsom, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 51, Ellinger meets Friday, March 16
Lodge 51, Ellinger will meet Friday, March 16, 2018, at Ellinger Fire Station at 6:30 p.m. All members are invited to attend. A meal will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert. We hope to see you there. Fraternally, Diane Marusik, FAC —SPJST—
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Tammy Pechal of Lodge 47, Seaton pins on the wings of her son Jerry at the graduation ceremony in Minneapolis, Minnesota, recently. Jerry is a new flight attendant for Endeavor Air.
Lodge 66, Waco next meeting: Tuesday, March 20
Attention Members and Readers, SPJST Lodge 66, Waco has changed its meeting date. The next meeting will be held Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at St. Paul’s Church in Waco. Please note this change, and we hope to see you there. Dorothy Veselka, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 81, Needville meets March 18
Lodge 81, Needville will meet Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the lodge hall at 12 noon. We will buy plates from the American Legion fundraiser. Members, please bring a dessert. The meeting will follow at 1 p.m. See you on March 18! Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST—
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My wonderful mom was able to make it up north just in time to watch my graduation and also have the pleasure to pin on my wings. That will be an unforgettable memory that will last forever! I will do my best to keep you updated on my travels so you can see where Jerry is in the world! Life has been nonstop, and I’ve made leaps and bounds! I’m glad I had my college years, and now it’s time now to put on the faulting pants. Have fun and be safe out there! Best regards, Jerry Pechal Flight Attendant 2012-2013 SPJST State King Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas meets March 18 at American Legion
Dear Readers, Lodge 84, Dallas will hold its next monthly meeting at the American Legion Hall on Sunday, March 18, 2018, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. The American Legion hall is located at 10205 Plano Road, No. 202 in Dallas, Texas 75238. If you have any questions, please contact Ed Carpenter at 214-341-4889. We hope to see you there! Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 92, Fort Worth invites all to March activities
Dear Readers, Please join fellow lodge members and friends for all upcoming activities at SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth - National Hall, 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road. We look forward to seeing you and enjoying these activities and events with you and your family at Lodge 92. Everyone is welcome!
Friday, March 9—Tanglefoot ballroom dance, 8 to 11 p.m. $10 - members and $17 - non-members Sunday, March 11—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Lunch will be served. Tuesday March 13—Ladies Circle, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 14—Sportsmens Club, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monthly meeting of hunting and fishing enthusiasts with speakers and prize drawings. Free and open to the public.
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 97, Placedo meets Thursday, March 15
SPJST Lodge 97, Placedo will hold its quarterly meeting on Thursday March 15, 2018, at 6 p.m. in the Community Room at the Victoria Mall. Please note the change of meeting day. Come join us for a meal and meeting. Fraternally, Judy Bellanger, Secretary —SPJST—
O O O Presenting 2018 Officers O O O SPJST Lodge 107, Floresville
Lodge 133 San Antonio meets Sunday, March 18
Lodge 133, San Antonio will host its first quarterly meeting of 2018 on Sunday, March 18. We will meet at Good Shepherd Lutheran Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road. Registration begins after 12 noon. To celebrate our 101st anniversary of the founding of our lodge, members will enjoy a barbecue chicken luncheon with all the trimmings which will be served at 12:30 p.m. The business meeting will follow. Please come enjoy the afternoon with us. It is always so nice to visit with each other. After the meeting, a games party will follow. If you have any questions, please call Jarolyn Popp at 830-214-5228. —SPJST—
Lodge 151, Wharton meets Monday, 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—
The 2018 officers of SPJST Lodge 107, Floresville are, front, left to right, Reporter Polly Bayer, Financial Secretary Liz Bielefeld, Flag Bearer Colt Pruski, Youth Leader Lian Pruski, and Secretary Wendy Pruski. BACK: Hall Manager Roxanne Bertrand, Vice President Larry Bertrand, Treasurer Oscar Korus, President Trey Bielefeld, and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Bob Bayer.
Lodge 177, Academy welcomes new members
The regular meeting of SPJST Lodge 177, Adacemy was called to order at 5:25 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, by President Otis Beck. All officers were present. Minutes were accepted as presented. Correspondence included the following: a letter from Academy ISD regarding Project Celebration; Churches Touching Lives for Christ (CTLC) newsletter; a thank you card from Ronald McDonald House Charities for recent donations; and a thank you card from NFT (National Foundation for Transplants) for a recent donation. Committee reports for January 2018 were to be turned into the secretary later. Old Business Treasurer Josie Mitchell inquired as to when the office and foyer areas would be re-tiled and painted. Otis will check on that and set up a time for the job to be done. Otis will also get the roof checked to determine whether any repairs are needed.
New Business Under our old meeting schedule, Lodge 177 met monthly on the second Wednesday evening. Approved by the Home Office, we will now meet on the seond Wednesday of every other month. For 2018, meetings will be held in February, April, June, August, October, and December.
FAC FAC Bill Hutka informed members of several events. All 2017 Academy FAC reports have been turned in to the Home Office; Valentine’s Day is tomorrow; and a domino tournament is at the Home Office on March 3 and a 42 tournament is at the Home Office on April 7.
Welcome, Alyssa and Abigail! A big welcome to Lodge 177 to Alyssa Marek and Abigail Marek! We’re so happy to have y’all! After a motion by Josie, seconded by Bill, the meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m. Fraternally, Josie Mitchell Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 183, Arlington discusses hall’s future
The monthly meeting was held and called to order at 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 18, 2018, at Lodge 183, Arlington, located at 3100 Pleasant Valley Drive. The roll of officers was called, and all were present except Trustee Raymond Mikeska with an excused absence. Present were President Ann Pustejovsky, First Vice President/ Trustee Tom Weeks, Financial Secretary/Fraternal Activities Coordinator Kay Weeks, Youth Leader Debra Daniel, Secretary/Reporter Darlene Hollingsworth, and Trustee Pat Sill. Please keep Daniel and MaryAnn Roznovsky in your thoughts and prayers. Daniel is in a nursing home, and MaryAnn has been diagnosed with bone cancer. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a prayer of silence was observed for all those who are ill or who have recently been in the hospital. Minutes were read from January’s meeting by President Pustejovsky. There were no corrections. Robert Sill made a motion to approve the minutes, and Pat Sill seconded. All approved the January minutes as read. President Pustejovsky gave the bar report. She then stated there are no rentals for January. Financial Secretary Weeks stated there was not a report for February. She then gave the FAC report. The 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund will run through March 31, 2018. The State 42 Domino Tournament will be held at SPJST Home Office in Temple on Saturday, April 7. The District Three Spring Meeting is Sunday, April 22 at Lodge 154, Fort Worth. The SPJST Car Show is Saturday, May 5 in Temple. Youth Leader Daniel presented the youth club report. The youth leaders workshop is Saturday, March 24. A rock decorating contest will be held at the spring meeting. Camp chaperone training is Saturday, April 14. Camp registration is now open. Trustee Tom Weeks stated we need to continue paying for the website for another year. Robert Sill made a motion, and Pat Sill seconded. All approved.
Lodge 142, Houston: What a way to start the new year!
Under old business, President Pustejovsky wished “Happy Valentine’s Day” to everyone. Tickets are still available for the television. They are $20 each. You may contact Tom Weeks if you would like to participate. There were no rentals in January and February. We have one rental scheduled on Saturday, March 3 for the fireman’s yearly retirement banquet. Under new business, First Vice President Tom Weeks announced that guest Eric English, commercial and residential realtor, was present to discuss the possibility of selling or renting the lodge hall. Eric had many great ideas. We will discuss this further and table it until next month’s meeting. Birthday in February was for Ed Fitzgerald on the 6th. Happy birthday, Ed! Robert Sill made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 p.m. Dorothy Gerlich seconded, and the motion passed.
Next Meeting—March 18 The next meeting is Sunday, March 18 at 4 p.m. at the lodge hall, 3100 Pleasant Valley Drive in Arlington. The lodge will supply the meat. Everyone bring your favorite side dish and/or a dessert, and enjoy the meeting and hospitality! Respectfully submitted, Darlene Hollingsworth Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
At the Lodge 142, Houston monthly meeting on January 21, 2018, these wonderful cookers surprised the members with a ribeye steak lunch. President Keith Kieschnick, left, and Vice President Dennis Hermis, right, did an excellent job . . . every steak was grilled to perfection! Also helping the cookers is Aiden Hermis, Dennis’ grandson. —Submitted by Pat Schleider, FAC
Lodge 187 Round Rock meets March 18
The next gathering for Lodge 187, Round Rock will be at Lodge 29, Taylor for the District Two Spring Meeting on Sunday, March 18, 2018. Please remember to bring your painted rocks for the contest and auction items for the fundraiser! Blessings to all, Jennifer McCarthy Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 189 Bryan-College Station meets this Sunday
Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station will hold its next meeting on Sunday, March 11, 2018, at C&J Barbeque, 1010 South Texas Avenue in Bryan. The lodge is not providing a meal, but welcomes all lodge members to visit and eat together at the reserved table, prior to the start of the meeting at 2 p.m. For more information or directions, contact President Henry Mayo at 979777-1426 cell/text. —SPJST—
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Lodge 196 Houston-West readies for Easter egg hunt
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—
Ennis Sewing Circle quilt show this Sunday, March 11
Ennis Sewing Circle - Kroužek Českých Žen will celebrate its 60th anniversary this Sunday, March 11, 2018, with a quilt show at Sokol Hall, 2622 East Highway 34 in Ennis. It is free of charge, and we will serve refreshments. The show is from 2 to 4 p.m. The show includes quilts - both new and historic; most are handmade. Many of the historic quilts were handsewn by the mothers and grandmothers of our current Circle members and reflect the style of quilting practiced by the women of the Czech community in Ennis. We hope to see you there! Georgia Morales, Reporter —SPJST—
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TABA Home & Garden SPJST Car Show
Friday, February 23 to Sunday, February 25, 2018 • Bell County Expo Center, Belton, Texas
SPJST partnered with Temple Area Builders Association (TABA) to host a car show at the 2018 Home and Garden Show held Friday, February 23 to Sunday, February 25, 2018, at the Bell County Expo Center in Belton. The car show attracted 42 entries that were displayed along red carpets inside the Exposition Building. An estimated 5,000 people attended the three-day event on Friday evening from 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. Ballots were handed to spectators who were asked to vote for their three favorite vehicles. The votes were tallied, and 15 “People’s Choice” trophies were awarded on Sunday afternoon. Photos of winners and vehicles appear below and on the following pages. Additional awards were presented for best engine, best graphics, best interior, and best paint.
Attendees to the car show also visited an SPJST display that featured life insurance products and youth and fraternal programs. A red 1966 Ford Mustang that will be given away at the SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration on Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Seaton was also on display. The vehicle giveaway is a fundraiser for The SPJST Foundation. The Mustang’s current owner is Hiram Dixon. Special thanks to Sales Agent
Patsy Koslovsky, Communication Specialist/Graphic Designer Brooke Hoelscher, Vice President Hiram Dixon, and Charlie Herendon of Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point for assisting throughout the weekend and to SPJST President Brian Vanicek and wife Joan for handing out hundreds of people’s choice ballots on Saturday. —David and Melanie Zavodny Nauert —SPJST—
Roger Daniel Temple 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Steve and Cindy Blythe Temple 1956 Pontiac Safari
BJ and Kay Nan Ledger Temple 1940 Ford Coupe
Herbert Brauchle Salado 1973 Chevrolet Nova SS
Dale Duke Temple 1923 Ford T-Bucket
James Wilson Temple 1969 Ford Mustang Mach I
Archie Brooks Belton 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Jim Ansay Temple 2015 Chevrolet Camaro
Eleno Alvarado Temple 1964 Chevrolet Impala
John Hughling Temple 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
Wayne Heugatter Belton 1962 Chevrolet Impala
John Paysse Temple 1929 Ford Roadster
Bob and Deborah Shafer Belton 1940 Ford Sedan
Aaron Hughling Temple 1965 Ford Mustang
Butch Moore Temple 1966 Ford Fairlane
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Tory Webster Temple 2001 Ford Lightning
Kathy Winter Temple 2002 Chevrolet Corvette
Fred L. Gonzales Temple 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS
Hector Ruiz Harker Heights 2016 Dodge Scatpack
Lyn Broad/Barbara Jennrich Moody 2003 Ford Thunderbird
Pat Adamson Belton 1974 Chevrolet Blazer
Jerome Weinstrom Temple 1992 Dodge Pickup 250
Jack Meredith Belton 1973 Ford Gran Torino
Jack Folsom Temple 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
Billy Jack Turnbo Killeen 1967 Chevrolet Pickup
David Doell Killeen 1960 Cushman Motor Scooter
Kevin Stoughton Belton 1962 Chevrolet Nova
Claude Ramey Killeen 1959 Ford Custom 300
Perry Dalby Belton 2002 Ford Thunderbird
Bobby Sanford Temple 1966 Ford Mustang
Donnie Webster Harker Heights 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
Perry Dalby Belton 2010 Chevrolet Corvette
Danie Phillips Belton 1970 Pontiac Catalina
Jeremy Fisher Lott 1974 Jeep CJ5
John Paysse Temple 1969 AMC AMX
Dave Curtis Salado 1968 Chevrolet C10
Ronnie Turner Killeen 1966 Ford Fairlane
Abbey Castro Harker Heights 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
John Paysse Temple 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Tom Detrick Salado 1979 MG B
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TABA Home & Garden SPJST Car Show
Friday, February 23 to Sunday, February 25, 2018 • Bell County Expo Center, Belton, Texas
Hiram Dixon Harker Heights 1966 Ford Mustang
Herbert Brauchle and son Jonathan stand next to a poster of race car driver Danica Patrick, who is the spokesperson for life insurance awareness. RIGHT PHOTO: SPJST President Brian Vanicek and wife Joan.
David Nauert Temple 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
Special Awards
Best Engine Roger Daniel Temple 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Best Graphics Jim Ansay Temple 2015 Chevrolet Camaro
Best Interior Archie Brooks Belton 1955 Ford Vicky
Best Paint Steve and Cindy Blythe Temple 1956 Chevrolet Pontiac Safari
LEFT PHOTO: Left to right are BJ Ledger, Dale Duke, Herbert Brauchle, Steve Blythe, and Roger Daniel.
John Paysse
“Driver’s Choice” Winner Special award winners are, left to right, Archie Brooks, Jim Ansay, Roger Daniel, and Steve Blythe.
TOP 15 “PEOPLE’S CHOICE.” CENTER PHOTO: James Wilson, Archie Brooks, Jim Ansay, and Eleno Alvarado.
SPJST Vice President Hiram Dixon and fiance Mashell Retherford next to the 1966 Ford Mustang that will be given away in a drawing for the SPJST Foundation. RIGHT PHOTO: Youngsters view the SPJST video promoting camp and youth activities. FAR RIGHT PHOTO: Albert and Patsy Koslovsky, both of Lodge 47, Seaton.
RIGHT PHOTO: John Paysse, Bob Shafer, Butch Moore, Wayne Heugatter, and John Hughling (also accepting for Aaron Hughling).
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TABA Home & Garden SPJST Car Show
Friday, February 23 to Sunday, February 25, 2018 • Bell County Expo Center, Belton, Texas
Left to right are Mike and Toni Akers of Lodge 84, Dallas; Ray Coots of Lodge 24, Cyclone and Sherri Dlouhy of Lodge 177, Academy; Dannikka Bartek and Kendall Carroll, both of Lodge 47, Seaton; Fiona Galler of
Left to right are David Nauert (200), Hiram Dixon (183), Amber Bartek (47), Patsy Koslovsky (47), Tory Webster, Alvin Bedrich (24), Wayne Heugatter, and Charlie Herendon (246). BELOW: Edward and Bernie Hurta (87), Patsy Koslovsky (47), Melanie Zavodny (246), Sharla Pechal (47), Patsy Koslovsky (47), and Brooke Hoelscher (47).
LEFT PHOTO: Pictured are, left to right, Billy Smetanka (24), Joan Shelton (47), Michael Galler (66), and Steve and Patricia Pechal (47). BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Team SPJST! Charlie Herendon (246), Brooke Hoelscher (47), David Nauert (200), Melanie Zavodny (246), Patsy Koslovsky (47), and Hiram Dixon (183). BELOW RIGHT: Charlie Herendon (246) and Brandon Bartek (47).
Lodge 47, Seaton with dad Douglas Galler of Lodge 66, Waco; State Representative Hugh D. Shine of Lodge 87, Temple and Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny.
Come One!
13th Annual Come All!
SPJST Car Show
Saturday Sa May 5
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Seaton Star Hall
how 9 r S Ca Car Show 9 a.m. -to 3 p.m.
For car show entry info, please visit spjstcarshow.org or call 254.534.0809 or 254.534.0807. Seaton Star Hall is seven miles east of Temple off Highway 53.
Czech Heritage CelebratiON Benefiting the SPJST Foundation which supports the Czech Heritage Museum and Camp Kubena
200+ Cars Insuring Music/Entertainment and Kids Zone Activities Enriching Lives SPJST Beseda Dancers Living History Demonstrations Since 1897 Vendor/Food Booths & www.spjst.org Farmer’s Market 800.727.7578 Drawings & Silent Auction For booth info, call 254.931.0639
FREE ADMISSION!
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Scenes from SPJST Home Office Staff Christmas Luncheon Friday, December 22, 2017 • SPJST Home Office in Temple, Texas
LEFT and PHOTO 2: Home Office staff display their snowman drawings during a game. PHOTO 3: Ratibor Country Grill owner Edwin Pechal, left, prepares the meal for serving. Edwin is also president of Lodge 47,
LEFT PHOTO: Supreme Lodge Chairman Donnie Victorick and wife Janice enjoy the Home Office staff Christmas luncheon. PHOTO 2: Donica Zabcik participates in a Christmas game. PHOTO 3: Staff members enjoy a fun game.
Seaton. RIGHT PHOTO: Vice President Hiram Dixon, left, and Linda and District Two Director Jesse Pospisil visit before the Christmas lunch is served.
PHOTO 4: Whitten Shappell draws a Christmas snowman. RIGHT PHOTO: District Three Director John Engelke and wife Diana serve pie for dessert. Thanks to Diana for making the delicious pies.
President Brian Vanicek’s Department
Vice President Hiram Dixon’s Department
Fraternal Field Managers (Vice President’s Dept.)
Chief Financial Officer Leonard Mikeska’s Department
Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Roy Vajdak’s Department
Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny’s Department
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SPJST Youth Section
The deadline for all Věstník items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to: SPJST Věstník Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: 254-773-8087
Email: vestnik@spjst.org Questions? Call 800-727-7578
This section is dedicated to the youth of SPJST. As part of its membership benefits, SPJST offers a statewide youth program. If you or someone you know is interested in learning about opportunities offered to young members of SPJST, please contact your local lodge, District Youth Counselor, State Fraternal Director at 800-727-7578, or visit www.spjst.org.
Youth Department shares March updates Save these Dates! Quarterly Reports Due March 15 Leaders-in-Training (LIT) Camp June 15 to 17 Districts Two and Six Camp June 20 to 24 Districts Three and Five Camp June 27 to July 1 Districts One and Seven Camp July 18 to 22
Please be sure and check your calendars. We are looking for physically active adult chaperones very soon. Also, youth, if you are not able to make it to your district’s camp - that is okay - you can register for any of the camps!
Come to Camp Kubena! We want you to come join us at Camp Kubena! Fun times ahead! We are extending an invitation to SPJST youth who are not part of a lodge youth club and the youth who are new to SPJST. Youth who have a life insurance certificate issued before May 31, 2018, can come join us at camp! Camp is a great place to make new friends and build self confidence. Camp Kubena offers swimming, games, high ropes courses, low ropes courses, BB guns, archery, and many other activities.
Qualifications for Camp If your child has completed kindergarten and is a current youth club member and has made seven out of 12 meetings, the child will be eligible to attend camp without pay.
Youth who attend lodges with no youth club can attend seven adult meetings and qualify for camp without pay. The lodge secretary will need to provide the Home Office with copies of the membership roster for each meeting the youth attended. Youth that have not made at least seven meetings will be prorated $35 per meeting missed. Youth can make up a meeting by attending another local youth club. Please see your youth leader about this.
Backing the Blob Update—The Blob was purchased at a discounted price of $3,800. We are close to meeting that goal. As of February 23, we have collected $2,400. We have 11 donations made by youth clubs, lodges, districts, and directors. Please keep sending in those donations to P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. Our youth greatly appreciate your support. Youth Development Workshop The District Youth Development
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Workshops will be conducted by your District Youth Counselor. Please watch your email and the Vestnik for more information. You will be covering topics that pertain to youth achievement day projects and a lot of other fun ideas to share. Please be sure to encourage your youth members to participate.
Spring DYC Meeting On January 28, District Youth Counselors and Assistants met for their spring meeting at the SPJST Home Office in Temple. I am happy to report that we confirmed all district camp dates and made changes to the SPJST Youth Handbook. We completed all new business on the agenda. The Fall DYC meeting is scheduled for September 21 and 22 and will be held in the District One area. This year’s incentive checks will be direct deposited into your account after the Youth Leaders Workshop along with the Youth Allocation. This year’s Youth Leaders Workshop will be held at Lodge 47, Seaton on Saturday,
Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club Displays Valentine Love
On Valentine’s Day, Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club, along with the help of parents and adult lodge members, passed out goody bags and homemade valentine cards to nursing
home residents of Copperas Hollow Nursing Home and CHI St. Joseph Manor in Caldwell. The residents loved it! —SPJST—
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March 24. I look forward to seeing youth leaders accepting awards on behalf of their youth clubs as well as themselves.
SPJST LEAD Team We are still looking for SPJST youth to participate in the LEAD program. I am happy to say our LEAD program (Leaders in Education and Develop-
ment) is back! SPJST juniors and seniors (ages 16 and older) are invited to apply for the 2018 LEAD Team. This program will offer youth the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills while playing a supporting role throughout the three weeks of SPJST summer camp, or a minimum of two weeks. Please check out the LEAD pro-
gram information at spjst.org. If you or your youth have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me or Assistant Camp Director Whitten Shappell. Online Camp Applications Please know that applications for LIT Retreat, SPJST Summer Camp, and camp chaperone are available at spjst.org. Follow the link to the appli-
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cation. Each camper and camp chaperone needs to fill out a separate camp application. Please be sure to fill in each blank, and if it does not apply to you or your child, fill in the space with “N/ A.” All camper applications for youth are due May 1. Parents, when registering yourself and your child for camp, do not pay for
SPJST March Vestnik Project - Blue Moon
This project earns a maximum 1 point in the SPJST Youth Clubs Merit Points System. Mail completed project no later than April 15, 2018 to: SPJST Youth Program c/o SPJST Home Office • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503
Name___________________________________________________________Age______________ Lodge______________
What is a Blue Moon?
A blue moon is what people call the second of two full Moons that appear during the same month. A second full Moon can appear within the same month because full Moons occur about every 29.5 days. So, if a full Moon occurs on the first day or two of a month, except for February, a second full Moon can occur during one of the last days of that month as well. By the way, it doesn't actually look blue! The term “blue Moon” is simply an expresseion that references an occurrence that doesn’t happen very often. In 2018, there were two full Moons in January, and there will also be two in March in most time zones. This is sometimes called a double blue Moon. Double blue Moons happen only about three to five times in a century. The last time this occurred, was in 1999. The next year that will have two months with two full Moons is 2037. 1. A blue moon is what people call the _______________ of two full Moons that appear during the same month. The rarest blue Moon is a Moon that actually looks blue! It is indeed a rare sight. The Moon, full or any other phase, can appear 2. Double blue Moons happen only about ________________ to blue when the atmosphere is filled with tiney dust or smoke parti_____________ times in a century. cles. The particles scatter the red light, making the Moon appear blue. This is can happen following a dust storm, a forest fire, or a 3. The rarest _______))______ _____________ is a Moon that volcanic eruption. actually looks blue, however, is a rare sight. Eruptions like the ones on Mt. Krakatoa in Indonesia (1883), El 4. The particles ___________________ the red light, making the Chichon in Mexico (1983), on Mt. St. Helens in the US (1980), and ________________ appear blue. Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines (1991) are all known to have made the moon look blue. Some people even suggest the term 5. Some people even suggest the _________________ “once in a blue Moon” is based on these _______________ occasions, “once in a blue Moon” is based on these rare occasions. rather than the Full Moon definitions. Source: https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/moon/blue-moon.html
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the insurance offered. Parents, if you think your child’s camp fee is prorated, please contact the SPJST Youth Department at 1-800-727-7578. Camp chaperones’ applications will be filled out before or by April 1. Chaperones, please make sure you are completing the CampDoc chaperone form and not the camper form. One way to know is, if it is prompting you to pay $250 then you are in the camper’s form and not the chaperone form. Chaperones will also be required to complete an online training through Expert Online Training. This will be chaperones who completed the training in 2016 and new chaperones. Those chaperones will receive an email from Expert Online Training after registering with CampDoc.com. The email will provide the weblink, user name, and password to login to complete and pass the test. I will receive verification that the chaperone has completed their camp application. If you have any questions, please contact me at frankh@spjst.com or my cell phone 254-534-0681 or Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez at tammym@spjst.com or 800-727-7578.
Chaperone Training Schedule Dates for chaperone training have been scheduled. If you are planning on going to camp as a chaperone, you must attend one of the training classes. We need at least five attendees registered in order to hold the training class in your area. There will not be any other times scheduled after April. Chaperones, please go to the SPJST webpage and at the top of the page under “Programs,” click on “Camp Registration.” Under “Camp Chaperone Training,” you will see the link where you can click to sign up for a training session. You can also use the weblink below to go directly to Sign Up Genius to preregister for the training as well: http://www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0945AEA62CA7FC1 -camp Camp chaperone training dates are: Sunday, April 8 Camp Kubena at 11 a.m. Jeb Lapeyrolerie/Whitten Shappell
Sunday, April 8 Lodge 183, Arlington at 1 p.m. Lynette Talasek Saturday, April 14 SPJST Home Office at 10 a.m. Lynette Talasek
Saturday, April 14 Lodge 107, Floresville at 10 a.m. Frank Horak
Sunday, April 15 Camp Kubena at 3 p.m. Jeb Lapeyrolerie/Whitten Shappell Saturday, April 21 SPJST Home Office at 2 p.m. Frank Horak
Sunday, April 22 Camp Kubena at 2 p.m. Jeb Lapeyrolerie/Whitten Shappell Sunday, April 29 Lodge 88, Houston at 10 a.m. Frank Horak/Whitten Shappell
March Vestnik Project The March Vestnik Project will be about the Blue Moon. Last month, I asked you to consider having a photo contest with your youth. You can have them pull them up on their phone and let all the youth see their photos. Plan for your April meeting. Please find a cartoon on YouTube about the Czech cartoon character the Little Mole, Krtek. Have your youth watch the cartoon at your meeting.
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100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive There’s still time for youth club members to send in donations for this year’s 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. Thanks to all youth and youth clubs who have contributed to this wonderful project. All youth who donate at least $2 will receive two merit points. All youth who donate at least $5 will also receive a certificate. May 31 is the deadline to receive credit.
Youth Leaders Retreat If you haven’t done so, please mark your calendars and complete your RSVP for Youth Leaders Retreat. Youth Leaders Retreat will start on Saturday, March 24 at 10 a.m. at Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall. We will have a meet and greet from 8 to 10 a.m. All
Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club makes Valentines for Veterans
Dear Readers, Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club met on Sunday, February 4, 2018. Everyone made valentine for veterans. Thanks, Kay Lynn, for this great idea! The Sullivans brought special guests from Brazil: Thomas, Anna, and Natalie Green. They enjoyed making valentines and learning the beseda. Natalie picked it up real
quick, and we all hope she comes back to dance with us again! The next meeting will be held on Sunday, March 4. We will be making bead bracelets and necklaces. Fraternally yours, Rita Holland, Youth Leader —SPJST—
LEFT PHOTO: Everyone bows in a moment of silence remembering Pat Dieterich, who served as District Three Secretary and Lodge 6, Cottonwood Assistant Youth Leader. Sister Dieterich passed away on January 30, 2018. CENTER PHOTO: We are so glad the Greens attended our meeting. RIGHT PHOTO:
Aubrey caught on real quick, too! BELOW LEFT PHOTO: April, Misty, and Pierce socialize in the kitchen. BELOW PHOTO 2: Luke makes a Valentine for Veterans, too! BELOW PHOTO 3: Misty and April learn the beseda. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Pierce and Preston win the dollar door prize!
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Lodge 29, Taylor youth learn to play dominoes
At the February meeting, Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club learned how to play dominoes and how to use the marker-boards to keep score. District Two Director Jesse Pospisil and wife Linda were special guests who helped teach the game to the youth. Everyone had a great time! LEFT PHOTO: Pictured, from bottom left, clockwise, are Brandon Girod, Bailey Sumner, Emily Sumner, Linda Pospisil and Hailey Girod. RIGHT PHOTO: Pictured are McKensie Falk, Director Pospisil, TJ Hajda, Madi Jirasek, Amanda Kaderka, Lauren Jirasek, and DJ Jirasek.
youth leaders and assistants are encouraged to attend. We would really like to extend an invitation to your spouse or guest as well. This will be a one-day workshop so everyone will have time to make it home by a reasonable hour. We’re going to cover a lot of ground on Saturday’s program, but I plan on doing my best to make it as educational, informative and fun as I possibly can. This year, we will have a lunch provided and recognize our youth leaders. I highly suggest you make plans to attend. We will also be addressing any questions that you may have about the youth program. Please be sure to fill out the registration form and return it back to the Home Office no later than March 16 so that I can complete the arrangements and focus on the program. Thank you in advance for taking care of the registration form in a timely manner. Please know that you can scan and email, mail, or text me the information.
SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration Make plans to join in the fun and festivities of the 2018 SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration to be held Saturday, May 5 at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall. Seaton Star Hall is located approximately seven miles east of Temple, just off Highway 53. There will be cars! And more cars!
There will be Czech heritage displays, arts and crafts vendors, music, and showcase entertainment.
May 5 is Join Hands Day Again this year, the Home Office will offer a $100 incentive to local SPJST lodges to be used in developing and/or promoting their project. This in-
centive will be for lodges who partner with youth in their community. To receive the $100 incentive, lodges must register the event with the Home Office prior to Join Hands Day. The Home Office will then forward a check to the lodges who have registered.
Decorated Rock Contest Please encourage your youth to attend their district spring meeting and participate in the decorated rock contest. All members who attend their district spring meeting will receive five points in the Merit Point System. All contest participants will receive a participation award and youth club members will receive another five merit points in the Merit Point System. The first place winning rocks from each district will be featured in a display case in the SPJST Home Office lobby through the end of the youth year. The first place winning rocks from each district will also be judged on the state level and receive these awards: K to 8 - $25 gift card 9 to 11 - $25 gift card 12 to 14 - $25 gift card 15 to HS Senior - $25 gift card
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club meets, greets 189 residents at Texas State Veterans Home
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SPJST 2018 Summer Camps Countdown
107 days
LIT Camp
112 days
Districts 2 and 6 Camp
119 days
Districts 3 and 5 Camp
139 days
Districts 1 and 7 Camp Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club had a unique meeting for February. The meeting was held at the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home in Temple. We had almost 30 youth plus their parents who walked the halls and delivered homemade valentines for 189 residents. It was such a neat time. Thank you for all those that attended! —Amber Bartek, Youth Leader
SPJST Camps . . . What an extraordinary SPACE!
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District Spring Meeting Dates and Locations Please make note of these spring meeting dates: District One - Sunday, April 8 Lodge 9, Snook District Two - Sunday, March 18 Lodge 29, Taylor District Three - Sunday, April 22 Lodge 154, Fort Worth District Four - Saturday, April 7 Luby’s Cafeteria 1801 Ninth Street Wichita Falls, Texas 76301 hosted by Lodge 76, Wichita Falls District Five - Sunday, April 8 Czech Center Museum Houston hosted by Lodge 232, Houston Midtown District Six - Sunday, April 15 St. Mary’s Catholic Church Hallettsville hosted by Lodges 4, Hallettsville and 63, Sweet Home
District Seven - Sunday, April 8 Jourdanton Community Library 1101 Campbell Avenue Jourdanton, Texas 78026 hosted by Lodge 202, Jourdanton Fraternally, Frank Horak State Fraternal Director —SPJST—
2018 District Youth Achievement Day (YAD) Schedule District One Sunday, July 8 Caldwell Civic Center
District Two Saturday, July 14 Lodge 24, Cyclone
District Three Saturday, June 23 Lodge 183, Arlington
District Four Saturday, June 30 Lowake Community Center District Five Sunday, July 22 Lodge 88, Houston
Lodge 49, Rowena Youth: Weekend Fun at Fort Worth Trampoline Park
Lodge 49, Rowena, Youth Club spent the weekend of February 10 and 11, 2018, in Fort Worth at a trampoline park. All youth and some adults had an awesome time jumping, playing basketball, and most of all dodgeball. Two youth, Colt Schwertner and Grace
Schwertner, were the last ones standing in dodgeball. The youth enjoyed a night stay in a hotel with an indoor pool. The February youth club meeting took place during this time. —Becky Wood, Youth Leader
Wednesday, March 7, 2018 District Six Sunday, July 15 Taiton Community Center
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District Seven Sunday, July 1 Lodge 107, Floresville —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton youth skates for the first time
Dear Vestnik Readers, February was a busy month. For our February meeting, we want to the nursing home and handed out homemade Valentine’s Day cards. The next weekend, I went to the SPJST District Two Youth Development Workshop. I played games and made goo. We talked about YAD skits. Then we ate pizza. After that, we went to the skating rink, and I had fun. I have never skated before, and it was hard, but I did not give up. The next day I had a school holiday, and we went walking at a park and looked at nature. Fraternally, Travis Ordogne, age 6 —SPJST—
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Decorated Rock Contest
What is it? The Decorated Rock Contest is sponsored by SPJST to encourage youth members to be creative and express their artistic talents. The contest is held at the district spring meeting. Youth must be present to enter and win.
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STAFF APPLICATIONS OPEN FOr SPJST Camps
GrOw with SPJST - Experience working with kids - Gain leadership skills - Get certified in Ropes - Work alongside international staff - Lifelong friendships - Be a role model - Get outside and unplug - Be a part of the Texas Czech community
2018 District Spring Meetings Dates and Locations District One Sunday, April 8 Lodge 9, Snook
District Two Sunday, March 18 Lodge 29, Taylor
District Three Sunday, April 22 Lodge 154, Fort Worth
Must be 18 years old by June 1, 2018, to be eligible
Contact Whitten Shappell at 979-249-5674 or email whittens@spjst.com to receive your application today!
District Four Saturday, April 7 Luby’s Cafeteria 1801 Ninth Street, Wichita Falls
District Five Sunday, April 8 Czech Center Museum Houston District Six Sunday, April 15 St. Mary’s Catholic Church Hallettsville
Lodge 185, New Braunfels youth attends “pink out” Rampage game
Dear Readers, On February 2, 2018, District Seven had a fun outing to the San Antonio Rampage game. It was a “pink out” game for breast cancer awareness. The ice was turned pink! It was so much fun. The #ipink for . . . cow was so neat, and there were so many signatures. Here is a picture of it with me and my sisters, Anabella and Shaylee. Mallory Velasquez, age 9 —SPJST—
Lodge 185, New Braunfels youth sings about Texas
Dear Readers, Last night, we had our first grade music program. All the songs were about Texas. This is a picture with my cousin and me. Skeet Kitchen, age 7 —SPJST—
Lodge 185, New Braunfels youth shares 100th day of school fun
We had our 100th day of school, and it was so much fun! We made posters and shirts for the big day. I am loving kindergarten! Bye, Shaylee Velasquez, age 5 —SPJST—
District Seven Sunday, April 8 Jourdanton Community Library
Who Can Enter? SPJST members entering kindergarten to high school senior.
The Rules Contestants will decorate a rock that must fit in the palm of a hand for the contest. You may decorate the rock however you like. Use your imagination!
Judging Rocks will be judged according to the following criteria: Creative Ability Skill and Design Appearance and Neatness
Awards All SPJST Rock Decorating Contest participants will receive a participation award, and youth club members will receive five merit points in the Merit Point System. The first place winning rocks from each district will be featured in a display
Lodge 185, New Braunfels youth celebrates birthday with bowling, pizza, cake
Dear Readers, My birthday is in December, but I had my birthday party this month. We had it at the bowling alley. We had pizza and cake. It was loads of fun. Madeline Kitchen, age 8 —SPJST—
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case in the SPJST Home Office lobby through the end of the youth year.
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The first place winning rocks from each district will also be judged on the state level. State Level Age Category Prizes Ages Entering Kindergarten to 8 Years $25 Gift Card Ages 9 to 11 Years $25 Gift Card Ages 12 to 14 Years $25 Gift Card Ages 15 Years to High School Senior $25 Gift Card —SPJST—
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Lodge 185, New Braunfels youth attends first San Antonio Stock Show
Hi, Readers! I got to go to my very first San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. I loved the bull riding and the concert. The stage turned in a circle, and it was neat. Love, Anabella Velasquez, age 5 —SPJST—
Lodge 185, New Braunfels youth skis in New Mexico
Dear Readers, We had a winter break, and I went snow skiing in New Mexico. It was a lot of fun, and I met new friends. Sincerely, Rileigh Kitchen, age 11 —SPJST—
Last summer at Camp Kubena, the Blob received a non-repairable tear. The Blob is one of the most loved activities offered at camp. This air-filled “pillow” allows an individual to jump on from a platform above and crawl to the end. Once in place, a second individual jumps onto the Blob and shoots the first person in the air, who lands safely in the water below. The cost to replace The Blob is $4,400. SPJST has 33 active youth clubs, and if each youth club was to donate $150, we would be able to purchase a new Blob and pay for the shipping cost. This amount of money
could easily be raised with a bake sale or some other small fundraiser. Please consider getting your youth together to plan a fundraiser to make a donation towards the purchase of a new Blob. So far, we have received some very generous donations from districts, youth clubs, adults, and lodges that equals a whopping $2,650! Thank you to these members, lodges, districts, and youth clubs for their continuous support of the camp and youth. We need your help! Let’s do this! Frank Horak State Fraternal Director —SPJST—
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Expression of Sympathy
We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge Hvezda Texasu, No. 47, Seaton, express our sincere sympathy to the family of GLADYS ELLA CHUPIK. Funeral service for Gladys Ella Chupik, age 91, of Red Ranger, Texas, was held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at ScanioHarper Funeral Home with Russell Chupik officiating. Burial was in Seaton Cemetery. Gladys Chupik Mrs. Chupik died Saturday, February 24 in a Temple Care Center. Mrs. Chupik was born March 14, 1926, in Cyclone to Joe R. Pitrucha and Cecilie Doskocil Pitrucha. She graduated from Rogers High School in 1944. She married Johnny B. Chupik on June 23, 1946. He preceded her in death January 17, 2006. Gladys was a homemaker and lived in the Cyclone and Red Ranger area all of her life. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. She was also a member of Grace Community Primitive Baptist Church. Survivors include son Russell Chupik and wife Connie of Red Ranger; daughters Delores Williams and husband Ron of Killeen and Joy Dillon and husband Phillip of Lindale; 15 grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren. Visitation was from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 27 at ScanioHarper Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Tom Popelka Ministries. Ruth Hanusch Joyce Skrabanek —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
We the members of the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge Pokrok, No. 84, Dallas, Texas, on behalf of our membership wish to express our deepest sympathy of our dearly departed sister, HELEN EVELYN CONNER, who passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018, at Baylor Hospital in Dallas after suffering heart complications. She was born in Dallas to Ernest and Gertrude Barton on June 24, 1942. Helen graduated from St. Edward’s Catholic High School in Dallas. Helen attended Eastfield Helen Conner College in Mesquite earning an associate’s degree. She married James Wendell Conner on November 20, 1965. They were happily married for 50 years and enjoyed every moment they spent together. Helen was a member of SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas. She was acting president of St. Pius X Ladies Society. She was retired from Dallas Times Herald and later retired after working as an administrator in various assisted living centers. She loved family gatherings, church activities, shopping, reading, watching movies, and traveling. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Helen was preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Gertrude Barton; husband James Wendell Conner; son Christopher Scott Conner; in-laws Mansel and Ruby Conner; brothers-inlaw Charles Conner and Marvin (Oley) Owens; and sister-in-law Audrey Barton. She is survived by daughters Michelle and Leslie; son Paul; granddaughter Amber; grandsons Jacob and wife Chelsea and Spencer; greatgrandchildren Sydney, George, and
Jolene; brothers Bill Barton and Larry Barton; sisters-in-law Darlene Barton, Carol Owens, and Sheila Wilde; brother-in-law Robert Wilde; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. May our dear departed sister rest in peace. Resolution Committee Cherri Petr —SPJST—
Resolution of Sympathy
We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge 30, Taiton, on behalf of our officers and members, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of SANTOS JUAN GARCIA. Santos Juan Garcia, age 76, of El Campo, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Santos was born on January 21, 1941, in El Campo to Anselmo Garcia and Manuela Soliz Guerrero. Santos was the owner and opera- Santos Garcia tor of S.J. Garcia Trucking for more than 15 years. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton. He is survived by his wife Eva Solis Garcia of El Campo; children Christine Garcia Torres and husband Robert, Arthur Garcia, Santos Garcia, Jr. and wife Carol, Mario Garcia and wife Susie, Robert Garcia, Rachel Garcia, Joe Garcia and wife Theresa, and Michael Garcia, all of El Campo; 19 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; sisters Maria Moreno of Alvin, Rosa Robles of California, Maria G. Perez of El Campo, Amelia Armador of Houston, Rosadria Cortez of Houston, and Yolanda Manzano, Josie Ratcliff and Juanita Rodriguez, all of El Campo; and brothers Manuel Garcia of Sweeny, Anselmo Garcia, Jr. of Houston, and Juan Guerrero of El Campo.
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He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Diane Garcia; sisters Rebecca Martinez, Pauline G. Trevino, and Alejandra Garcia; and brothers Joe Garcia, Sr., and Robert Guerrero. Visitation was on Tuesday, January 9 at Triska Funeral Home. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 10 at St. Robert’s Catholic Church. Burial followed at Holy Cross Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Robert Christopher Torres, Robert Anthony Torres, John Ross Garcia, Santos Matt Garcia, Abelardo Mendoza, IV, and Connor Stevena. Fraternally yours, Marjorie Treumer Resolution Committee —SPJST—
In Memory of Joe Ben Macalik
Joe Ben Macalik, age 80, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018. Joe Ben was born in Ennis, Texas, on March 5, 1937, to Joe and Christine (Salik) Macalik. He lived in Ennis and attended Ennis High School. His first job was at McClain’s Grocery in Ennis in 1953. Joe Ben later went to work for H.L. Peterson Company. During his time there, he built 50 to 100 Joe Ben Macalik silos on dairy farms and feed lots. In the spring of 1963, Joe Ben began his lifelong career in farm equipment sales at Todd Imp. Co., later known as Lotspeich Bond in Ennis. He went on to sell tractors at Lyle Truck and Tractor in Waxahachie from 1975 to 1984. In 1984, he went to work for Ellis County Equipment in Ennis as a John Deere salesman. In 1990, he went to work for Waxahachie Equipment in Waxahachie until his retirement in March 2016. Retirement didn’t stop him from continuing to work through March 2017. Between selling tractors and spending time with his family, Joe Ben also
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farmed cotton and wheat, raised cattle, tended a vegetable garden, and repaired farm equipment in his shop. He was always just a phone call away for a needed part or to help a farmer out in the field with a piece of equipment. He also loved attending Ennis Lions football games. Joe Ben was a member of, and served in many capacities through the years with SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis, St. John’s Catholic Church, KJT, and Knights of Columbus. Joe Ben married Helen (Maliska) on August 17, 1957. The couple had children Gary Macalik and wife Valerie; daughter Sharon Kelly and friend Dwight Koch; and daughter Kathy and husband Mike Jaramillo. The greatest gifts to Joe Ben, aka PePaw, were his grandchildren Andrew Macalik and wife Erin, Erika Allen and husband Dylan, Jamey Nixon and husband Tim, Cody Bell, and Olivia Jaramillo. PePaw was also blessed with great-grandchildren Henry, Liam, Stanton, Thea, Samuel, and Abby. He is also survived by twin sister Josie Grmela; brother Gerald Macalik; sisters Mary Ella Gibson and Christine Mokry; and numerous nieces and nephews. Joe Ben was preceeded in death by his parents; grandchildren Christopher Kelly and Kady Marie Bell; and brothers Daniel and Anthony; and sister-inlaw Joanne Macalik. Life will never be the same without him, but we know he’s in heaven, smiling down on us all with his big laugh and his bright blue eyes. We are left with wonderful stories from family and friends of our husband, father, brother, and the best PePaw in the world. Visitation was Thursday, February 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. in J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis with rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of the Christian burial was
held on Friday, February 16 at 10 a.m. at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church of Ennis. Interment followed in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. Pallbearers were Anthony Macalik, Tim Macalik, and Gordon Macalik. Please visit Keever’s website to leave a favorite memory of Joe Ben. Submitted by, Betty Macalik Financial Secretary —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
We, the members of SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of CASEY RUSSELL MATULA. Casey Russell Matula, age 39, of College Station, Texas, formerly of Wharton passed away at his residence on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. He was born on June 16, 1978, to Mark Timothy and Connie Janet (Briggs) Matula Casey Matula in Wharton. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton. The family welcomed friends for a time of visitation on Tuesday, February 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. Casey will be laid to rest in a private graveside service at a later date. Funeral service was under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home. Fraternally, Janie Bucek, Secretary/FAC —SPJST—
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Resolution of Sympathy
Resolution of Sympathy
We the members of the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge Pokrok, No. 84, Dallas, Texas, on behalf of our membership wish to express our deepest sympathy of our dearly departed sister, PAULINE PRACHYL, age 86, of Southlake passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2018. She was born in Creechville to Frank and Emily (Svehlak) Patak on July 19, 1931. She met her lifelong love Raymond Prachyl at a high school Halloween dance in Ennis. They were married on her Pauline Prachyl birthday in 1952 and were married for 64 years. Pauline was the first married student to graduate from St. Paul School of Nursing in Dallas in 1953, and went on to work at St. Paul Hospital as a NICU nurse for 51 years. Pauline was a member of SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas. Pauline was preceded in death by her husband Raymond; and son Mark Prachyl. She is survived by daughter Annette Johnson (husband David); son Joe Prachyl (wife Carla); and daughter Janet Villasenor; grandchildren Brandon and Holly Johnson, Conner, Aniston, and Jaci Prachyl, and Zachary and Gregory Villasenor. Visitation was from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, January 12 with rosary starting at 7 p.m. Funeral mass was at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 13. All services were at Calvary Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery in Dallas. May our departed sister rest in peace. Resolution Committee Cherri Petr —SPJST—
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We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge 30, Taiton, on behalf of our officers and members, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of TERESA GONZALES PRADO. Teresa Prado, age 78, of El Campo, Texas, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017. She is survived by children Ricardo, Jr., James, Maria, and Elisa; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews as well as extended family and friends. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings Elisa, Ernestina, Eduvina, Beto, and Manuel; and son Hector Garcia. A prayer service was held on Thursday, January 4 at Good Shepherd Funeral Home. Funeral service was held on Friday, January 5 at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church in Sebastian. Burial followed at Sebastian Guadalupe Catholic Church. Pallbearers were Jose Andres Baray, Ricardo Garcia, III, Alexander Andrew Garcia, and Oscar Barrera, III. Fraternally yours, Marjorie Treumer Resolution Committee —SPJST—
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Miss Texas CzechSlovak pageant seeks contestants
The Czech Heritage Society Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Pageant is searching for young women who love their heritage and want to promote Czech and Slovak culture for its 15 chapters across Texas. The deadline to enter is Thursday, March 15. Please contact Kathy Podsednik, director of the CHS Texas Pageant, at kathypods@gmail.com for more information or Jana Vaculik Riley at janamriley@gmail.com. The pageant is organized and sponsored by Czech Heritage of Society of Texas for the purpose of our younger generations to be more involved in their Texas Czech culture, and to learn about the customs and traditions to be passed down to future generations. Past state queens of the Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Pageant state it is a lifechanging experience and provides them opportunities to learn more about their family history, Czech culture, and meet people throughout the United States. It provides them many opportunities to meet dignitaries, attend other Czech organization events while earning the admiration of our younger generations. During their reign representing Texas Czech culture, they learn many life skills such as poise, public speaking, and greeting people of all ages. The future queen will be crowned at the 16th Annual Pageant and Spring Meeting of the CHS of Texas on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Queen of Peace Catholic Church Life Center, 1224 Cedar Drive, La Marque, Texas. The 2018 CHS Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Queen will advance to compete for cash, prizes, and a trip to Czech or Slovak Republics at the Miss Czech-Slovak US Pageant in Wilber, Nebraska, in Au-
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gust. Contestants must be between the ages of 16 and 26 years, a member of Czech Heritage Society (CHS) of Texas, willing to travel to Czech events and represent CHS across the state of Texas. She must be of partial Czech, Moravian, Slovak, Rusyn, or Silesian descent. The queen candidate must complete four categories of the pageant at the chapter and state levels: private interview, on-stage interview, talent, and kroj modeling, either Americanized or authentic. Texas is blessed to be a large state with many Czech festivals, events, and communities. Texas Czechs have not forgotten their ancestors’ journey by ship for a better life in America. The immigrants did not speak English and sold all of their worldly possessions to purchase their passage in hopes of a better life. They quickly proved their strong work ethic, faith, extreme pride in their heritage, and musical talents. They provided for their families by raising livestock, poultry, and boasted the best crops and fertile farmland. Their excellent sausage, kolaches, and pastries are now world renowned. Our rich history invites our prideful traditions to be passed down by these contestants through our pageant so others can honor their family history and uphold our deep cultural roots. Czech Heritage Society of Texas has 15 chapters including Bexar, Brazos Valley, Burleson, Concho Valley, Ellis, Fayette, Fort Bend, Galveston, Gonzales, Harris, Lavaca, McLennan-Hill, Travis-Williamson, Victoria, and Wharton. Please contact a representative from a local chapter or go to the website at www.czechheritage.org for more information about membership and representing a chapter for the Miss Texas Czech-Slovak pageant. Czech Heritage Society of Texas is a
non-profit organization founded in 1982, dedicated to preservation of Texas Czech heritage: genealogy, history, music, customs, food, costumes, and language.
Amanda Gajdosik Miss Texas Czech Slovak Queen 2004 McLennan-Hill County “I love sharing my experience of holding the Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Queen title with others, especially those who do not know much about the Czech culture. It brings joy to my heart to see the fascination people have with our ancestral kroje, handmade kolaches, and polka dance. I would never have guessed that after 14 years since I held the title the impact the journey continues to make on my daily life. I make a point every year to participate with the Czech friends I have made in my hometown festival displaying our costumes, attending local chapter meetings when visiting family, and reading the monthly newsletter from our state board. I encourage every girl of Czech descent to embrace your heritage, learn all you can, and cherish the memories of those you meet along the way. My experience has placed so many remarkable people in my path and I am who I am today because of their generosity and friendship.”
Marianne Beran Terrell Miss Texas Czech Slovak 2007 Burleson County “I don’t think I could fit in a nutshell all that I’ve learned and grown from participating in the Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Queen competition. You learn how to effectively speak to individuals from all walks of life. It creates contacts and networks that have continued into my life today, I have a deeper appreciation and knowledge for my ancestral culture. My participation created a greater understanding for how and why the Czech culture has survived so strongly and is celebrated, I now know why my Grandpa always told me to be proud I was Mora-
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vian and I feel it too. Even today, 10 years after I won my title, the dedication and commitment expressed during my reign still impresses people I meet in my personal and professional life.”
Michelle Barak McGovern Miss Texas Czech Slovak Queen 2009 Ellis County “The pageant initially caught my attention as an opportunity to celebrate my ancestors and the adventurous lives they led, but I quickly became aware that competing for the title of Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Queen was a life-changing decision. I didn’t realize how important the title was until I was center-stage. I was getting invitations to festivals and dances all over the state! There was never a shortage of opportunities to show off my kroj! I’m grateful for those invitations because I wouldn’t have known had I not been personally invited. Remembering those dances are some of my best memories. I met people with similar values about our shared heritage, and it strengthened my own values. It is outstanding how supportive and friendly Czech people can be! Being a part of the Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Queen Pageant helped me not only celebrate and honor my ancestors in the most active and lively way, but it changed my life. I can now say that I truly know what an honor it is for me to be a CzechAmerican.”
Allison Sexton Miss Texas Czech Slovak 2015 McLennan-Hill County “When I first won Miss Texas CzechSlovak Queen in 2015, I was still a shy teenager trying to figure out high school. After attending a few events as queen, I learned to speak more eloquently and overcame my fear of public speaking, which has helped me immensely in college. I traveled to many different places across Texas, which also helped bring out my outgoing personality. Being involved in the Czech Heritage Society allowed me to meet more people and to establish
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friendships and acquaintances with those I have met. I was able to share the history of my great-great- grandparents and their journey from the Czech Republic to McLennan County. I believe that being Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Queen has been a rewarding experience that I will cherish forever.”
Caitlin Orsak Miss Texas Czech Slovak 2012 Lavaca County “Of all the activities I was involved in one of my favorite things to do while being Queen was going to the festivals. I tried to attend as many of them as I could. Every town is filled with amazing people, and each was welcoming and offered a great time for both myself and my family. One of the most heart warming events I attended was the Christmas Around the World Program at Humble Elementary in Houston. The students were so interested in the Czech culture and had a blast learning about our heritage, eating kolaches, and taking pictures with myself and St. Mikuláš. Taking the time to get to know the people around me and trying new traditions allowed me to grow into a more confident and happy woman. The individuals I met while going through this adventure have become a lifelong support system. This experience will help you embrace your Czech culture and who you are. The biggest lesson I have learned from my time as a Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Queen is to never forget where you come from because that is the knowledge that will lead you into your future.”
Sarah Middlebrook Armor Miss Texas Czech Slovak 2006 Miss Czech Slovak US Queen 2006 McLennan-Hill “The Miss Texas Czech Slovak Pageant provided me with opportunities I could have never imagined. Along with meeting esteemed dignitaries such as the President of the Czech Republic, Madeline Albright, Jim Lovell, and Eugene Cernan, I’ve established lifelong friendships with Czechs across the United States from Florida to Alaska. My fondest memories range from extravagant trips to places like the Czech Embassy in Washington D.C. to Czech Youth Day in La Grange, Texas.
Brianna Blattman Miss Texas Czech Slovak 2017 McLennan-Hill “I am beyond blessed to have had the opportunity to be the Miss McLennan-Hill County and Texas Czech-Slovak Queen. It has taught me to want to learn about something that is foreign to me—literally. I have found interest in immersing myself
into something that is out of my comfort zone of knowledge. In the process of these pageants, it has been an amazing learning experience of studying and familiarizing myself with new information and presenting it to others. It has truly given me a greater appreciation for my rich culture. It has also given me an immense appreciation for the people that have made it possible for me to do that and for the people who have continued those efforts.” Submitted by, Jana Riley Czech Heritage Society of Texas —SPJST—
Dallas Czech Culture Society reschedules dinner, meeting
Dear Readers, The Dallas Czech Culture Society had to cancel its annual February meeting and appreciation dinner due to the winter weather advisories. With schools closing and high water flooding, a massive last minute email and text went out the morning of February 21, 2018, regarding the cancellation of the dinner/meeting. With Mother Nature and us living in Texas, we just never know what she is up, too! But, the good news is that we have
Czech Cultural Calendar
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.
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 Wepaulinestphalia 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.
March 21 Dallas Czech Culture Society Meeting/Appreciation Dinner—at Sokol Dallas, 7448 Greenville Avenue in Dallas: 6 p.m. - dinner; 7 p.m. - meeting. Submitted by, Lynda Novak, Dallas Czech Culture Society Secretary. March 24 Easter Market/Day of Family Fun—at Vaclav Havel Czech School of Dallas/Česká škola Vá-
clava 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 information, email czechschoolofdallas @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.
April 8 Annual Czech SpringFest—at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street at 15th Street in the Heights, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Kovanda’s Czech Band -11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Texas Legacy Czech Band - 3 to 6 p.m.; guest artist Marcela Hrabovska - egg decorating demonstration; items for sale; traditional Czech Sunday dinner - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., adults $10; children ages 11 and under - $7; soup and sausage with sauerkraut - 1 p.m.; kolache eating contest; cultural exhibits; silent auction; country store, and vendors. Admission, adults $8; children under 11 years of age - free. For information, call 713349-0500; or email chsheritage20@att.net. Event is sponsored by Czech Heritage Society of Texas - Harris County Chapter and benefits CHSHCC Library and Archives. Submitted by Jean Rayhill.
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.
May 20 TCHCC Slavnost - May Fest and Tribute to the Immigrants—at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, LaGrange: Ceremony honors Czech immigrants to Texas of any year, 10:30 a.m. Contact TCHCC for immigrant recognition forms. Available for the first 25. Meal served at 11:30 a.m.; music on the deck - 12:30 to 5 p.m.; prize drawing, country store, May pole dance and village tours. For information, call 888-785-4500; 979-968-9399; email info@czechtexas.org; or visit www.czechtexas.org.
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rescheduled our annual appreciation dinner and meeting to Wednesday, March 21 at 6 p.m. for dinner and 7 p.m. for the meeting. We deeply apologize to those who did not receive the last minute email or text, and we hope you will be able to return in March. Your input about our event that was held in October 2017 is very important. Please re-mark your calendar to attend Wednesday, March 21 at Sokol Dallas for the appreciation dinner and meeting. And, we hope Mother Nature will give us some better weather. See you then! Fraternally, Lynda Novak Secretary Dallas Czech Culture Society —SPJST—
Czech Center Museum Houston shares latest news
A Little Love Goes a Long Way Tight funds put the museum in a serious situation We could not be more grateful for those who have supported our museum and allowed us to remain a cultural beacon for the Czech Republic and European history. Sadly, our museum has suffered from the devastating hurricane that hit Houston in 2017. We had to do a lot of maintenance on our first and third floors which have cost us quite a bit of money. The Czech Center is a vibrant cultural and educational center with a variety of artifacts and exhibits dedicated to Czech and European history, but compared to other museums around Houston, our resources are limited. We have two staff members who work around the clock to keep our museum up and running. Our collective group of volunteers give their time to giving tours and thinking of new ideas to better the Czech center. Our dedicated group of board members, including founders Bill and Effie Rosene, are the foundation that made this cultural and educational organization possible. The Czech Center cannot continue as a non-profit organization without the generosity of those who believe in our mission and the beauty of this palacelike building. We are in desperate need of funds to be able to give tours and host
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events. Any amount of money is appreciated. The money will be put into restoring parts of the museum, creating new exhibits about Czech history, and modernizing the museum as a whole. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all you have done for our beloved institution. Please call 713-5282060 for giving information,
Fashion Forward Thinking Here at the Czech Center, we had the pleasure of auctioning off one of Oscar de la Renta’s famous dresses at our 2017 annual gala. The dress went to Denise Mazal, the owner/chef of the Little Gretel restaurant in Boerne, Texas. Inspired by the exclusive dress she took home from the Czech Museum, Denise planned a trip to the Museum of Fine Arts to view the Oscar De La Renta exhibit. This trip took her months of meticulous effort to prepare. She purchased a ticket over the internet, expecting to explore the beautiful creations of the renowned fashion designer. However, Denise’s hopes were dashed when she saw the museum was closed to the public due to inclement weather. She persisted and convinced the guard and museum staff to open the museum just for her to see the dresses she was so fond of. The museum staff gave Denise a private tour of the De La Renta collection.
The Story Behind the Designer Oscar de la Renta was a DominicanAmerican fashion designer that became well-known in the 1960s for dressing Jacqueline Kennedy. He was regarded as an unofficial ambassador of the Dominican Republic and had a diplomatic passport, along with homes in Casa de Campo and Punta Cana in addition to his residence in Kent, Connecticut. At age 18, De la Renta went to Spain to study painting at the Academy of San Fernando in Madrid. He began to sketch for Spanish fashion houses, growing in reputation. In 1961, he joined Antonio del Castillo as a couture assistant at Lanvin in Paris. De la Renta worked for Arden in New York City for two years before leaving to work for Jane Derby, an American fashion house. De la Renta took over the label when Derby died in 1965. De La Renta designed the haute couture collection for the house of Balmain. This made history as he was the first Dominican to design for a French couture house. De la Renta specialized in ready-to-wear designs that were embraced by many celebrities including
Scarlett Johannsen, Katy Perry, and Oprah Winfrey.
A Magical Night of Music The Houston Grand Opera Studio comes to the Czech Center With commanding performances that enraptured the audience, two singers from the Houston Grand Opera Studio performed at the Czech Center on the night of February 17. The Soprano Mane Galoyan and Baritone Thomas Glass were selected specifically by the HGO Studio to sing a repertoire of works by renowned composers. People began arriving around 6:30 p.m. to be seated. Drinks and snacks were served as people anticipated for the upcoming performance. By 7 p.m., all the seats were filled, and the opera singers accompanied by pianist Blair Slater charmed the audience with their captivating voices and animated gestures. This was truly an enchanting night of fine arts.
A Colorful Addition to the Museum The Charalampous Exhibition We opened an exhibit which featured art from the collection of Dr. Kanellos Charalampous. He collected artwork from Caribbean countries which stood out with strong colors, native scenes and subtle humor. Dr. Charalampous was first inspired to collect Caribbean artwork when he visited Puerto Rico and observed the abject poverty in that country. He bought artwork from Haiti, Cuba, Mexico, and Texas. The Czech Center happily accepted his proposition to host his art as Dr. Charalampous is both a member of the museum and is good friends with founder Bill Rosene.
The Fine Artistry of Romance The Hunter George Exhibit on display Beginning on January 13, the Czech Center Museum is exhibiting the paintings of watercolorist Hunter George.
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The collection, called “Reflections of the Past,” features imagery of Europe’s romantic landscape and historical architecture. The collection shows a wide variety of the colorful European countryside, from scenic paintings of the hillside to more intimate representation of rustic life. The Hunter George exhibit will be on display to the public all the way through March 30.
Artist Spotlight on Hunter George by Sandra Samolik A Virginia transplant to the state of Texas, Hunter studied art, design, and photography at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. As a graphic artist, he has been honored with numerous design awards from Art Directors’ Clubs of New York, Los Angeles, Denver, Tulsa, and Houston; Communication Arts Magazine; Print Magazine; Ad Week Magazine;
Texas Polka News features Jimmy Heap; Spring/Summer Fest Guide
In the March issue: Editor Gary McKee fulfills reader requests to do a story on country music legend Jimmy Heap from Taylor, Texas. He also offers part two about train songs; this time Texas specific. Justin Everett reviews the new Czech & Then Some CD, a great collection of polka, waltz, and country tunes to celebrate the band’s 20th anniversary. The Polka DJ profile features Nonito Martinez of KMIL in Cameron. And photos! See the fun times at Ennis Czech Music Festival, National Polka Month Dance, and Chris Rybak’s World Series Party. Of course, we have your listings of dances, festivals, and live music events. The Third Annual Spring and Summer Fest Guide features Texas Folklife’s celebration of the accordion, “the national instrument of Texas.” Read about the Big Squeeze finals in April in Austin, and the Accordion Kings and Queens in June in Houston. Find out more about festivals in Houston, Tomball, An-
halt, Ennis, Hallettsville, Kyle, Brenham, Burton, East Bernard, Schulenburg, Bremond, La Grange, and Amana, Iowa. The guide gives you all the info you need to plan your spring and summer travel calendar. Texas Polka News is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2018. The paper has launched a subscription drive to increase readership, giving back to its supporters. For every new subscription or renewal from now through May 2018, TPN will donate $5 of the subscription price to SPJST Youth Programs. Not only will SPJST youth benefit from the donated subscription money, $3,000 in prizes will be awarded to the club or organization that brings in the most new and renewed subscriptions at the 30th Birthday Bash on Saturday, June 30 at the KC Hall in Schulenburg. See the ad in this issue with information on how to subscribe. —SPJST—
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The Printing Industries of America; and the Dallas/Fort Worth Society of Communication Arts. He is a past president of The Art Directors’ Club of Houston and has served on the Texas State Board of the American Institute of Graphic Artists. Hunter has always hungered to capture the natural, as well as, the historical in watercolor. He would like to help preserve a cultural history that is quickly fading from our midst. His love of old buildings and landscapes dominate his portfolio, called “Reflections of the Past.” He is a current member of CASETA - Center for the Advancement and Study of Early Texas Art. Hunter has had paintings accepted in the Houston International Watercolor Show in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2013 which grant him Elite Status in WAS-H, the Watercolor Art Society of Houston.
Friends and Family Dinner A celebration of our supportive members The Czech Center is blessed to have such a wonderful group of members who help support our mission of sharing the joys of the Czech culture and heritage with the public. We would not be here today without the generosity and effort of those who care deeply about our museum from our members to our determined group of volunteers. On March 24, we want to invite you to come enjoy a special evening dedicated to our family and friends. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with dinner being served around 7 p.m. Lively music and Czech folk dancing is guaranteed. We’ll be offering a variety of wine and Czech beers while you can peruse around the silent auction. Please contact Sandra Samolik at 713-528-2060 for more information. If you are not available to attend on this Saturday but would still like to make a
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A Winter Wonder of Wins Czech Republic scores five medals at 2018 Winter Olympics Gold Medals - Ester Ledecká, only 22 years old, is a Czech snowboarder and Alpine skier. She competed in the women’s Super-G alpine skiing event. Ledecká came into the event never medaling in an international skiing event, but she ended up upsetting the defending Olympic medalist from the 2014 Sochi games. She won by .01 second in a historic upset which resulted in a gold medal for her home country of the Czech Republic.
Silver Medals - Michal Krcmar is a 27-year-old Czech biathlete whose own Slovak father competed in the 1994 winter Olympics. Krcmar won silver in the men’s 10 kilometer sprint in the biathlon event. Martina Sáblíková is no stranger to the Olympics. At 30 years old, she has two gold medals from previous Olympics. Sáblíková specializes in long distance speed skating. She won silver in South Korea for the women’s 5000 meter speed staking event.
Bronze Medals - Veronika Vítková won a bronze medal for the Czech Republic in women’s spring in the biathlon event. Eva Samková won a bronze medal for the Czech Republic in the snowboarding cross event. Karolína Erbanová won a bronze in the women’s 500 meter speed skating event.
out the USA men’s hockey team with an end score of 3-2. The game was close, but at the end, the Czech goalie remained solid and blocked all of the USA’s attempt to score in the shootout. The Czechs were sadly knocked out in the semi-finals by the Russians.
About Czech Center Museum Houston (CCMH) The Czech Center Museum Houston is proud to be one of Houston’s 18 fine museums, dedicated to the exploration and preservation of Czech and Slovak heritage. There are estimated 1 million persons of that descent living in the state of Texas who have contributed significantly to the development of Texas and most certainly to our nation. Not only do we further the public’s knowledge of Czech and Slovak culture, but we also serve as a catalyst for discussion of all heritages, as we become a citizen of the world when we know our hosts; at the same time this lends to a more civil society. Furthermore, our beautiful Baroque Palace is the perfect venue for almost any kind of event. We have hosted an array of events including concerts, seminars, CCMH Mapperfor-
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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, March 16—Social Sunday, March 25—Lodge 6 meeting, 2 p.m./Annual Easter Party Sunday, April 1—Marek family day Sunday, April 15—RVOS 46 Planning Meeting Friday, April 20—Social Saturday, April 21—Rural school reunion Saturday, April 28—Knapek reunion
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) Sunday, March 11—Fritz Hodde Sunday, March 18—Second Hand Rose Sunday, April 8—Red Ravens Sunday, April 15—Glen Collins Sunday, May 6—Lost Cause Band
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) Thursday, March 8—Lodge supper, meeting, social Saturday, March 10—RVOS Picnic Saturday, March 17—Rental, wedding Wednesday, March 28—Birthday potluck Saturday, March 31—Rental, birthday party
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.
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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 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.
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 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 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.
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, 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 47, SEATON (2) Lodge Hall: 10842 State Hwy 53, Temple. Directions: Seaton Star Hall is 7 miles east of Temple on Hwy 53 (Adams Avenue). Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information: 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5) Lodge Hall: 13609 Hwy 36, Needville. Directions: Hall is located at the corner of Hwy 36 and FM 361, 1 mile from the traffic light in Needville. Hall Manager/Bookings: Dan Natho 979-618-1426. Hall Phone: 361-793-4742. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Contact Youth Leader Madeline Gadway 979-900-9566 or madeline.gadway@gmail.com.
LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge 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) 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) Sunday, March 11—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Lunch will be served. Tuesday, March 13—Ladies Circle, 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, March 14—Sportsmens Club, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.: Monthly meeting of hunting and fishing enthusiasts with speakers and prize drawings; open to the public
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: For 2018, Lodge 97, Placedo, quarterly meetings will change to the third Thursday; the dates are March 15, June 21, and September 20. 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.
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) Attention: Beginning in 2018, lodge meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of every other month. Meetings will be in February, April, June, August, October, and December at 5:30 p.m.
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 every other 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.
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 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 182, FALLS COUNTY (2) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at The Chicken Place, 504 Bridge Street, Marlin. Youth Club Meetings: Same time and place as adult lodge meeting.
LODGE 183, ARLINGTON (3) Lodge Hall: 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington. Directions: Take IH-35 West to Fort Worth. Take IH-20 East exit and proceed on IH-20 East until you come to Cooper Street exit. Take Cooper Street exit to the North. Stay on Cooper Street until you come to Mayfield Street. Turn right on Mayfield; go down and turn left on Pleasant Valley Lane. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: 817-465-8538; 214-8769029. 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.
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LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK (2) Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place, Round Rock. Directions: From Taylor, take Hwy 79 into Round Rock until you get to Sunrise. There will be a 7-11 store on the right. Turn right and proceed past Hopewell School. Continue through the four-way stop. Luther Peterson Boulevard is the first street on the left. From Temple, take IH-35 South. Just past Georgetown, exit on University Boulevard. Proceed to stop sign. Take left on University Boulevard. The third street is Sunrise. Turn right onto Sunrise. The second street to the right will be Luther Peterson Boulevard. Hall Rental Information: 512-255-1554; 512-771-4948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, beginning at 2 p.m. at the hall, followed by entertainment and potluck meal.
LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. at (unless otherwise noted) C and J Barbecue, 1010 South Texas Avenue in Bryan.
LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) 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: 281-373-9482; email spjstlodge196@gmail.com. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall; covered dish meal served - unless otherwise noted. For information, call Cadance Wager 713-515-2835. Youth Club Meetings: Contact Youth Leader Cadance Wager 713-515-2835.
LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY (2) Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Taylor Hall, 100 4th Street, Eddy. For information, contact President Allen Trigg, Sr. 254-624-5152.
LODGE 201 BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 3948 FM 2502, Bleiblerville. Directions: Hall is across the street from the post office in Bleiblerville. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 202, JOURDANTON (7) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday at 2 p.m.; except in September and December, meetings are held on the second Sunday at 1 p.m. at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday at 1:15 p.m. except in September and December, meetings are held on the second Sunday at 1 p.m. at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton.
LODGE 207, IOWA PARK (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. For meeting location, call Secretary Mary Hatter 940-322-8503.
LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Saturday of January, March, May, July, and September, 6:30 p.m. at Tahoka Housing Authority (small room - 1400 Ave K). For any questions, call Secretary Pam Lehmann 806-535-8356. Youth Club Meetings: For location/time, contact Youth Leader Janeece Williams 806990-3351. 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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