Vestnik 2018.03.14 by SPJST

Volume 106 Number 10

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March 14, 2018

February 2018 Top 5 SPJST Sales Agents in Certificates Issued and Annualized Premium

1st - Certificates Issued 3rd- Annualized Premium $300 Award

1st - Annualized Premium 4th - Certificates Issued $300 Award

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

3rd - Certificates Issued 5th - Annualized Premium $100 Award

4th - Annualized Premium $50 Award

5th - Certificates Issued $50 Award

Roberta Amos Lodge 24 Cyclone District Two

Monica Barcenas Lodge 151 Wharton District Six

Julian Ramirez, LUTCF Lodge 157 Lubbock District Four

Carlos Eureste Lodge 171 Lockhart District One

Ananias Edwards, III Lodge 76 Wichita Falls District Four

Ryan Jansa Lodge 160 San Angelo District Four

Lodge 17, New Tabor member Betty Suehs located this photo from October 1969. The photo features Lodge 17 Youth Club members who performed a skit at the fall meeting. Pictured, front, left to right, are RayAnn Cedidla Ford, David Hildebrand, and Donna Trcalek Jones. Second row: Ted Dusek, Carol Trcalek Petty, Patsy Skrabanek Muzny, Susan Zavodny, Patsy Zavodny Story, Becky Spruill Gandy, Babs Vavra Miller, Harry Schielack, and Shirley Gloyna. Third row: Susan Trcalek Skrabanek, Ronnie Schielack, Alvin Vavra, George Henry, Leroy Zavodny, and Willie Gloyna. BACK: Vince Schielack, Duane Spruill, Dick Dusek, Edward Zavodny, Jerry Zavodny. —Photo submitted by Susan Skrabanek

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Helicopters for Heroes Held at Lodge 25, Ennis

Lodge 25, Ennis hosted Helicopters for Heroes on Friday, February 22 to Sunday, February 24. Performers included country music artists Thom Shepherd, Casey Donahew Band, and the Bellamy Brothers. More photos on page 6.

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Important Dates ...................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 Interest Rates ......................................3 From the SPJST Foundation .............3 Insurance Sales Report ......................4 District News........................................4

Camp Kubena Workday ......................4 Lodge Section .....................................5 Youth Section ......................................9 Czech Culture ....................................12 Advertisements .................................13 Lodge Calendar .................................14

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Lodge 48 Beyersville hosts domino tournament

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Lodge 142 Houston honors members with memorial service

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Lodge 160 San Angelo Youth Club paints rocks

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Editor’s Note

SPJST HERALD

SPJST HOME OFFICE PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 800-727-7578 • 254-773-1575 Fax: 254-774-7447 www.spjst.org

VĚSTNÍK EDITOR/ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC Office: 254-773-1575 • Mobile: 254-534-0807 VĚSTNÍK Fax: 254-773-8087 email: vestnik@spjst.org 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

Springtime is almost here!

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

DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS District One - Sharon Russell, 1292 CR 441, Dime Box, Texas 77853 • 979-884-0807 - sharon_russell28@ yahoo.com District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Road, Burlington, Texas 76519-3108 - 254-985-2396 - patsyk2011@yahoo.com District Three - Kay Weeks, 4203 Treehaven Ct, Arlington, Texas 76016 • 817-896-5277 - kgweeks@att.net District Four - Pam Lehmann, PO Box 637, Tahoka, Texas 79373-0637 - 806-561-5105 - plehmann@poka.com District Five - Barbara Linney-Gonzales - 6043 Pineway Blvd., Houston, Texas 77023-6510 713-649-6138 district5dyc@aol.com District Six - Lisa Bubela, 1405 Divide Street, El Campo, Texas 77437 - 979-543-7120 - lisa_bubela@yahoo.com District Seven - Lian Pruski, 418 West Hunt Street - Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - 830-480-2737 - lianpruski@gmail.com BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - 979-884-1451 - dimebox5@aol.com District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Texas 78615 - 512-365-2000 - 512-848-2416/cell - RonnieR1056@yahoo.com District Three - Kay Lynn Kovar, 3303 West Lake Bardwell Drive, Ennis, Texas 75119 - 972-875-6827 District Four - Beverly J. Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - 325-442-4841 - bjtep@verizon.net District Five - Dorothy Pflughaupt, 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, Texas 77008 - 713-859-8976 - dotpflugh@yahoo.com District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Texas 77414 - 979-244-4415; 979-479-0056 cell District Seven - Oscar Korus, 2565 Bruce Road, Poteet, Texas 78065 - 830-391-4169 - oscarkorus@gmail.com

FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Thomas Cannon, PO Box 372, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - 979-567-4264 - jtcannon60@hotmail.com District Two - Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Highway 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - 254-985-2282 - Edwin_Pechal@yahoo.com District Three - Michael Galler, 526 Karen, Waco, Texas 76706 - 254-744-8973 - mlgaller54@gmail.com District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Highway 765, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - 325-651-8550 - hdweise@zipnet.us District Five - Marceil Malak, 7444 Meiners Road, Ledbetter, Texas 78946-5118 - 979-249-5940 - marceil@cvctx.com District Six - Glenn Kaminsky, 902 River Oaks Court, East Bernard, Texas 77435 - 979-335-4461 - gkamink@live.com District Seven - James House, 146 Deer Run, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 830-570-7750 james.houseconstruction146@gmail.com

INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - 979-272-3440 District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Road, Burlington, Texas 76519-3108 - 254-985-2396 - patsyk2011@yahoo.com District Three - Robert Sill, 400 Westview Terrace, Arlington, Texas 76013 District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - 325-234-8117 District Five - Mark Childres, 14011 Laskey Manor Court, Cypress, Texas 77429 - 832-496-6646 - mark@childresinsurancegroup.com District Six - Elizabeth Holub, 4624 Freyburg Hall Road, Schulenburg, Texas 78956 - 979-561-8640 District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 3895 CR 430, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - 210-535-4916

PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, 1914 CR 403, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - 979-540-8531 District Two - Tammy Cannon, 305 Bluehaw Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78628-6367 512-948-5339 tcannon4715@yahoo.com District Three - Lynda Novak, 7153 Cornelia Ln, Dallas, Texas 75214 - 972-948-4456 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76903 - 325-651-5884 District Five - Vonda Smesny, 2607 Wolcik Road, Crosby, Texas 77532 - 832-694-8762 District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Avenue K, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 - 281-342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 447 Shady Hollow, New Braunfels, Texas 78132 - 830-964-5135

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pring is almost here, and I’m so excited to see the trees budding, flowers blooming, and more daylight in the evenings! It’s also the time for district spring meetings. The first one is this Sunday, March 18. District Two will host its meeting at Lodge 29, Taylor. Lodges are also planning Easter egg hunts and other spring activities. It’s a great time of year! I encourage you to save an important spring date on your calendar! Saturday, May 5 is the 13th Annual SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration at Lodge 47, Seaton. A full day of family fun for all ages is planned with beautiful vehicles to look at, food, music and entertainment, and arts/crafts/vendor booths. Plus, a super-looking, red 1966 Ford Mustang will be given away to a very lucky winner! Stay tuned for more event details - or visit spjstcarshow.org for all of the information. Czech Heritage Museum Board of Directors Elections The board of directors for the Czech Heritage Museum met recently to clarify the election process and terms for board members. Text from the meeting minutes appears on page 12 of this week’s Věstník. Members from Districts Two, Four, and Six will be elected at upcoming district spring meetings in 2018 (even-numbered years). Members from Districts One, Three, Five, and Seven will be elected at the 2019 district spring meetings (odd-numbered years).

Sincere Sympathy We extend heartfelt sympathy to Districts Four and Seven Fraternal Field Manager Bobby Davis and his family. Bobby’s brother Gary Wayne Davis, 63, passed away Friday, February 23. A service was held Monday, February 26 at Fairmount Cemetery in San Angelo. We extend heartfelt sympathy to Finance Committee Secretary Marceil Malak and her family. Sister Marceil’s husband William Michael Malak, 85, of Ledbetter, passed away Friday, March 2. Brother Malak was a 52-year member of Lodge 88, Houston. Funeral service was held at Carmine Lutheran Church on Tuesday, March 6, and burial was at Waldeck Cemetery in Waldeck. Our thoughts and prayers are with both Brother Davis and Sister Malak and their families.

Věstník Dates and Deadlines 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. April 18 Věstník deadline is Wed., April 11 —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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Family Fun 4 and Important Dates

March 16

March 17 March 18 March 18 March 18 March 24

March 24 March 24 March 25

March 30 April 7 April 7 April 8 April 8

April 8

April 8 April 15

Number in ( ) denotes district location. SPJST Finance Committee Meeting SPJST Home Office, Temple (2) Lodge 51, Ellinger Quarterly Dinner Social/Meeting Ellinger Fire Station (1) Lodge 80, Holland Easter Egg Hunt (2) District Two Spring Meeting • Lodge 29, Taylor (2) Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Honors Longtime Members (7) Lodge 133, San Antonio 101st Anniversary Luncheon Good Shepherd Lutheran Activity Center (7) 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) Camp Kubena Volunteer Work Day • Ledbetter (1) 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) Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club “After Easter Egg Hunt” (3) District Six Spring Meeting St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Hallettsville (6)

Readers Write

Christian Sisters’ Convention set for April 28 in Caldwell

The Executive Committee of the Christian Sisters’ Union cordially extends an invitation to all delegates, representatives of women’s work in the church, members of the local Christian Sisters’ societies, ministers of the Unity and all friends of the Christian Sisters’ Union to the 49th Biennial Convention

on Saturday, April 28, 2018, beginning at 9 a.m. at Caldwell Brethren Church, 401 South Main Street, Caldwell, Texas 77836. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by a morning worship service and communion beginning at 9 a.m. There will be a memorial service after the noon hour. Submitted by, Anna Wotipka Lodge 17, New Tabor —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%

Good Eats byjw

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wjyb Mama’s Oatmeal Crunchies Magdalene Iselt Lodge 13, Dime Box 1 cup flour 1/2 cup shortening 1 egg 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon soda 1/2 teaspon salt

1/2 baking powder 1 cup rolled oats

Cream shortening; add sugar, gradually. Add egg and beat until light. Sift flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Add oats and nuts. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. —SPJST— Send Us Your Recipes! Please send your favorite recipe email: melaniez@spjst.com mail: SPJST Věstník Editor Melanie PO Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

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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 - Sokol Hall

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

From the Insurance Department

S P J S T M o n t h ly I n s u r a n c e Rep o rt Through February: 184 Certificates Issued

MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS

FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND ANNUALIZED PREMIUM

Dist. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals

Apps. 18 18 6 25 16 16 17 0 116

Written $240,000.00 395,000.00 635,000.00 962,503.00 635,000.00 914,018.00 843,818.00 0 $4,625,339.00

Certs. Issued Annualized Prem. 16 $310,509.00 $4,897.24 14 125,000.00 6,061.74 3 110,000.00 2,117.88 27 1,771,077.00 14,792.49 9 180,542.00 1,893.72 9 448,144.00 25,908.25 17 739,999.00 9,538.55 0 0 0 95 $3,685,271.00 $65,209.87

Dist. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals

Apps. Written 26 $465,000.00 31 1,550,,000.00 16 790,000.00 46 2,750,953.00 29 1,590,998.00 24 1,490,127.00 43 1,478,072.00 0 0 216 $10,115,150.00

Certs. Issued Annualized Prem. 23 $441,112.00 $9,432.76 25 1,045,000.00 16,650.03 14 494,771.00 8,520.05 49 3,226,921.00 28,518.06 17 415,542.00 5,031.12 17 903,734.00 33,694.85 39 1,242,770.00 19,186.64 0 0 0 184 $7,769,850.00 $121,033.51

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

Member Referral Incentive

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All referral cards received during a given month go into a drawing for three $25 Walmart gift cards.

Bailee Beckendorf Lodge 182, Falls County • District Two

Paetyn Beckendorf Lodge 182, Falls County • District Two Tynlee Beckendorf Lodge 182, Falls County • District Two

SPJST Records 49 Referrals

Through the end of February 2018 the following individuals contributed 49 referrals in the. Lodge

0 25 30 47 47 47 80 87 87 182 182 182 246 246 246

Name

Holly Knecht Laure Crow Dennis McDonald Debbie Dohnalik Terry Malina Donica Zabcik Linda Hill Sharon Ingram Billye Westlake Bailee Beckendorf Paetyn Beckendorf Tynlee Beckendorf Tamara Gettys Ann Paruzinski Marissa Salinas —SPJST—

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Referrals

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Youth Clubs’ Update DISTRICT ONE YOUTH CLUBS

Lodge No.

Youth Club Name

Certs. Issued

Lodge No.

Youth Club Name

Certs. Issued

Snook Youth Club

DISTRICT TWO YOUTH CLUBS 47 80

Seaton Youth Club Holland Youth Club

2 1

DISTRICT FOUR YOUTH CLUBS

Lodge No.

Youth Club Name

Certs. Issued

Lodge No.

Youth Club Name

Certs. Issued

Rowena Youth Club

DISTRICT FIVE YOUTH CLUBS

81 142

Needville Youth Club Houston Youth Club

DISTRICT SIX YOUTH CLUBS

Lodge No.

148

Youth Club Name

2 1

Certs. Issued

El Maton

Listing reflects youth clubs whose quarterly reports were received as of February 28, 2018, and youth clubs that are active. —SPJST—

District News

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District Two Spring Meeting

Sunday, March 18, 2018 • Lodge 29, Taylor 5025 FM 619 in Taylor

Just a quick note to remind you that it is time again for the District Two Spring Meeting! Lodge 29, Taylor will host the meeting on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at its hall - 5025 FM 619. The lodge will serve a great meal for everyone to enjoy - catfish, red beans, coleslaw, French fries, hush puppies, tea, and cake. All of this will only cost $3. We are asking that you paint a rock.

The rock can be the size of the palm of your hand. This contest is like when we did the egg decorating . . . decorate your rock anyway you like. DYC Patsy is having a silent auction, and she is asking that you please bring an item. Please come out and support your district. Ruth Hanusch District Two Vice President/FAC —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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Lodge 4, Hallettsville announces longtime members

Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville met Sunday, February 11, 2018, at the chamber meeting room at 3 p.m. with Vice President Annie Vahalik presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Resolution Committee Gayenell Chudej read a resolution of sympathy for Craig Joseph Mikush followed by a moment of silence. Secretary-Treasurer Helen Zabransky read the minutes to the last meeting and gave the financial report. Under correspondence, Secretary Helen read the names of our 50-year members for 2018 - Joseph Jonietz, Sylvia June Jurena, August A. Kalmus, Richard L. Koerth, Wanda Marie Mikush, Katherine R. Orsak, and Sharon S. Rogers. The 75-year members this year are Vivian A. Chudej, Anita Rosie Hagens, Evelyn M. Sklar, Leslie Woytek, Oscar Joe Woytek, Jr., and Josephine Annie Zapalac. A thank you note was read for our contribution to the Lavaca County St. Nicholas Ministry. FAC Annie Vahalik reported on upcoming SPJST tournaments and activities. Annie, accompanied by family friend LaVerne Townsend with Vlasta Bartos and Mary Ann Cerny, both of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje, participated in the State Progressive 42 Domino Tournament on January 13 in Temple. They had a good time and look forward to next year. Philip Vahalik reported that the Velehrad lodge hall has been moved to La Grange and that February 15 and 16

SPJST Věstník Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: 254-773-8087

Email: vestnik@spjst.org

would be workdays at the hall. Under old business, the District Six Spring Meeting was discussed. We will co-host it with Lodge 63, Sweet Home on April 15 at St. Mary’s Hall. Door prize winners were Marlyn Sevcik, Helen Zabransky, and Philip Vahalik. Meeting was then adjourned. FAC Annie led members in games, which was a lot of fun. Being close to Valentine’s Day, the prizes were red goodies or packaged with red. Afterward, a delicious lunch was enjoyed.

Next Meeting—April 15 The next meeting will be after the District Six Spring Meeting on Sunday, April 15 at St. Mary’s Hall. We hope to see you there! Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Easter celebration March 25

Easter Greetings! You’re invited to our lodge annual Easter party on Sunday, March 25, 2018, at SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood Hall, located at 700 South Czech Hall Road in West. The day begins at 2 p.m. with the SPJST Lodge 6, Inc. meeting followed by 50-year pin presentations and Easter egg hunt for all ages. A fried chicken dinner with all the trimmings will be served at 5 p.m. Members are asked to please bring desserts. We hope to see you there. Happy Easter from Lodge 6, Cottonwood! Barbara Jean Hykel, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 15, Buckholts plans hall updates

The February 12, 2018, meeting of SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts was held at 5:30 p.m. All officers were present. President Mary Helen Rodriguez called the meeting to order. Vice President Scott Brandon led the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence for our deceased members and military serving our country. Sandie Fischer gave the minutes and treasurer’s report. We discussed preparations for the upcoming pool night, and as soon as we can get the butane and our grill working together, we will serve burgers for fundraising for our ongoing restoration. We again want to thank Milam County Historical Society for the recent grant received. We really appreciate this generous grant for the restoration of our beloved hall. President Rodriguez has received one quote for refinishing the dance floor. We also will be contacting the Texas Dance Hall Preservation organization. I’ll have more info on that at the March meeting. A big thank you to Pete Rodriguez, Lupe Balderos, and Robert Ulicnik for crawling under the building and removing unwanted debris.

Next Meeting—March 12 The next meeting will be Monday, March 12. Fraternally yours, Sandie Fischer Secretary/Treasurer —SPJST—

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ing at Lodge 9, Snook; Join Hands Day after the May meeting; and the SPJST Car Show. She informed us that the youth club went door to door at the two local nursing homes handing out valentine cards and bananas. They also attended the district outing to the movies. Today’s youth charity was donating cereal for the local food bank. Bar manager Susan Skrabanek gave her report. Under old business, plans were discussed for the 50-year, 75-year, and Age 96 pin presentations. Purchasing a storage container was discussed, and we will be getting one this week. Under new business, the finishing of the hall improvements were discussed. Next Meeting—Monday, April 2 President Randy Gaas adjourned the meeting until our next meeting on Monday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m. with a potluck supper. This change is because of our meeting falling on Resurrection Sunday. Fraternally yours, Kyle Skrabanek, Reporter —SPJST—

Happy 80th Birthday, James Schoeneman!

Lodge 17, New Tabor discusses hall improvements

The March Lodge 17, New Tabor meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. by President Randy Gaas. Youth club member Brylee Chmelar led the Pledge of Allegiance. There was one resolution for fallen lodge brother Willie J. Matejka. Secretary Betty Suehs read the minutes of the February meeting, and they were approved as read. Treasurer Lillian Beasley gave her report. Secretary Betty Suehs read through the correspondence. FAC/Youth Leader Holly Narro gave her reports and informed us of the upcoming events such as the spring meet-

James Schoeneman of Lodge 9, Snook celebrated his 80th birthday on February 5, 2018. His family and friends honored him with a surprise birthday party on Saturday, February 10 at the SPJST hall in Snook. Congratulations, Mr. James!

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Lodge 47, Seaton to honor longtime members

Dear Members, Lodge 47, Seaton will meet Sunday, April 8, 2018, at 2 p.m. This is a very special meeting as those who have been members for 50 years and 75 years will be honored. Congratulations to 75-year members Jimmie Jonn Coufal, Mary Jo Jez Franklin, Janet Jean Mabry, and Douglas Wayne Sodek. Congratulations to 50-year members James E. Allen, Amy Diane Bowles, Paul Blake Chlapek, Marile Gena Cook, Cheryl Lee Ewing, Dorothy M. Gaines, Steven T. Gaines, James E. Hejl. Robert James Hejl, Betty J. Hoelscher, Doris M. Holtman, Johnnie J. Kopriva, Thomas J. Kopriva, Linda Lucchesi, Edwin J. Malcik, Johnnie Lorraine Matl, Carol Jean Motl, Dale Wayne Motl, Dolores A. Motl, Theodore F. Motl, Joyce M. Novak, Patrick Patterson, Mark Alan

Tepera, Jerry D. Trampota, Adolph Emil Vacha, Edwin Joseph Vasicek, and Joe J. Vrana. We look forward to celebrating your achievement of being an SPJST member. Following the 50- and 75-year pin ceremony, a meal will be served. Please make plans to stay and visit with friends, family, and former classmates. The main course will be furnished by the lodge. You may bring a side dish or dessert if you prefer. Each honoree will be receiving a letter by mail soon with other details. May all of our SPJST friends have a blessed Easter! Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 51, Ellinger meets this Friday

Lodge 51, Ellinger will meet this 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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Lodge 79 Corpus Christi gives to women’s shelter

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 79, Corpus Christi celebrated a belated Valentine’s Day on Sunday, February 18, 2018. Fried chicken and sides were served as the meal. Youth member Jacob Rebecek led us in prayer. President Mark Rebecek opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. We had a moment of silence for deceased member Raymond A. Kadlecek. On the sick list were Irene and Weaver Mitchell and Sonny Peters who is recovering from surgery. We wish them all good health. All officers were present, and we had 28 members and guests in attendance. Secretary Virginia Rebecek read the January minutes, and Treasurer Frank Sacky gave the January financial report. Both were approved. Under communications, Secretary Rebecek read a letter from District Seven Secretary Wendy Pruski about the district spring meeting to be held in

proached SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis one day prior to their planned weekend. 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. —Margaret Krajca, Reporter

Lodge 66, Waco next meeting: Tuesday, March 20

More scenes from Helicopters for Heroes event at Lodge 25, Ennis

Helicopters for Heroes (H4H) was held at Lodge 25, Ennis due to rainy weather. The outdoor three-day weekend honors wounded veterans with activities at the

gun range, flying, and hunting. Wounded veterans and sponsors were supposed to gather, meet, socialize, eat, and enjoy live music. Board members of H4H ap-

RIGHT PHOTO: The Bellamy Brothers perform at Lodge 25, Ennis for Helicopters for Heroes. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: CMA of Texas Songwriter of the Year Thom Shepherd performs. PHOTO 2: Lodge 25 President JoAnn Needham helps serve the thirsty crowd. PHOTO 3: Wounded veterans look over auction items. One hundred percent of all proceeds went directly to charities to help wounded veterans. PHOTO 4: The reason for the H4H event - wounded veterans - our heroes! RIGHT PHOTO: Country music artist Casey Donahew, center, is pictured with Lodge 25 members Jeff and Julie Mraz.

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Jourdanton on Sunday, April 8. Also one death claim was announced. FAC report was given by Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky. He discussed different activities coming up. The 100 Pennies Drive is still going on. Six new certificates have been written for February, and the upcoming polka fest will be held at Sokol Hall on February 24. Under new business, Judy Majek made a motion that our monthly donation go towards The Women’s Shelter. Motion was approved. Youth Leader Marcia Rew gave the youth report. They had seven members and guests in attendance. The youth did the Vestnik Project and are planning an outing to Ci-Ci’s Pizza on Sunday, March 11. Birthdays for February were Lela Mae Hayek on the 1st, Anika Urbanovsky on the 4th, Dorothy McCoy on the 8th, and Christina Rew on the16th. “Happy Birthday” was sung to these members.

Next Meeting—March 18 The next meeting will be the awards banquet honoring 50- and 75-year members on Sunday, March 18. The lodge is having Luby’s cater chopped steak with sides. Virginia Rebecek, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 81, Needville meets this Sunday

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—

Happy Birthday, Frankie Svehlak!

The event is free of charge 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 this Thursday

Frankie Svehlak was the only birthday honoree to come in from the rain and floods to attend the February monthly potluck supper at Lodge 25, Ennis. Happy Birthday, Frankie! —Submitted by Margaret Krajca, Reporter

Lodge 84, Dallas meets this Sunday at American Legion

Dear Readers, Lodge 84, Dallas will meet at the American Legion Hall this 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 214-3414889. We hope to see you there! Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 92, Fort Worth hosts hunting, fishing enthusiasts event

Dear Readers, SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth - National Hall, located at 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road, will welcome the Sportsmens Club this Wednesday, March 14 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This monthly meeting of hunting and fishing enthusiasts will include speakers and prize drawings.

SPJST Lodge 97, Placedo will hold its quarterly meeting this Thursday March 15, 2018, at 6 p.m. in the Community Room at Victoria Mall. Please note the change of meeting day. Come join us for a meal and meeting. Fraternally, Judy Bellanger, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 133, San Antonio celebrates 101st anniversary this Sunday

Lodge 133, San Antonio will host its first quarterly meeting of 2018 on Sunday, March 18, 2018. 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—

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Lodge 142, Houston youth wins camp tee-shirt contest

Dear Readers, The monthly meeting of SPJST Lodge 142, Houston was held on Sunday, February 18, 2018. At 1 p.m., a social was held, and a delicious meal of chopped beef sandwiches, chips, and dessert was served. A prayer of thanks was led by Dennis Hermis. The meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. by President Keith Kieschnick, the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Karley Kieschnick in the absence of Flag Bearer Zoe Saxton. Roll call of officers showed all present except for Guide Carol LaPaglia. We had 33 members and eight guests in attendance. A moment of silence was observed for our departed member Nelson Jochen. FAC Pat Schleider, Youth Leader Catherine Manchack, and all youth members presented a memorial service for departed members Nelson Jochen, James Sturock, Donna Smikel, and Billie Erickson. A special presentation and certificate was presented by State Fraternal Director Frank Horak, District Five Youth Counselor Barbara Linney-Gonzalez, and District Five Director Bradley

Congratulations, Avery House!

Avery Michele House of Lodge 202, Jourdanton will celebrate her first birthday on March 13, 2018. Proud great-grandparents are Bettie and Lloyd House of Pleasanton.

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Stavinoha to our youth member Zac Coleman who won the 2018 SPJST Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest. Congratulations, Zac, on a great job well done! He received a $100 gift card. Frank Horak also spoke on several topics including chaperone training dates that are posted in the Vestnik. Barbara Linney-Gonzalez spoke on the youth leader retreat, counselor training, and needing chaperones for camp. Bradley Stavinoha spoke on updates. Secretary Elizabeth Hermis read the January 2018 minutes, and Financial Secretary/Treasurer Mary Ann Kieschnick gave the January financials. Both were approved as read. FAC Pat Schleider gave her report. Youth Leader Catherine Manchack reported 16 youth members present at the January 21 meeting. Correspondence was received from the State Fraternal Director on the upcoming district youth development workshop, camp tee-shirt contest, and Join Hands Day on May 5. All had a good time at the district activity at Houston Space Center on Sat-

urday, February 17. We had a new member - Amber Michelle Ross. Sales agent is Kerry Herrington. Welcome! Under new business, President Keith stated we will be in the dining room for our April meeting. All approved. Birthday for February was Jack Dowling on the 7th. Door prizes and capsule drawings were given out, and the meeting adjourned.

Next Meeting—March 18 The next Lodge 142 meeting will be Sunday, March 18 at 2 p.m. with a meal at 1 p.m. in the Annex Building at Lodge 88, Houston. Fraternally, Elizabeth Hermis, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 183, Arlington meets this Sunday

The next meeting is Sunday, March 18, 2018, at 4 p.m. at the lodge hall, 3100 Pleasant Valley Drive in Arlington. The lodge will supply the meat. Everyone, please bring your favorite side dish and/or a dessert, and come on out and enjoy the meeting and hospitality! Respectfully submitted, Darlene Hollingsworth Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 187, Round Rock meets this Sunday at Lodge 29, Taylor

The next gathering for Lodge 187, Round Rock will be at Lodge 29, Taylor for the District Two Spring Meeting this Sunday, March 18, 2018. Please remem-

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ber to bring your painted rocks for the contest and auction items for the fundraiser! Blessings to all, Jennifer McCarthy, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 196 Houston-West egg hunt is March 24

Lodge 196, Houston-West will host its annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 24, 2018, from 1 to 4 p.m. We will have some sweet treats and games, and everyone can work on the 2018 Easter egg hunt banner. We have a commitment from the Easter Bunny, and he will be bringing lots of eggs for the children to hunt. So mark your calendars, and come have a great time. Fraternally Don Fruin, Event Coordinator —SPJST—

Lodge 48, Beyersville hosts Progressive Straight Domino Tournament

It was another enjoyable day of dominoes for the 36 participants in the Lodge 48, Beyersville Progressive Straight Domino Tournament held on Saturday, February 24, 2018. A total of nine games were played. First place went to Bobby Beran with nine wins. Second place went to Steve Lopez with eight wins. Third place went to Jason Beran with seven wins. There

were four players with six wins who were tied for fourth place: Ernest Dietrich with 4,845 points; Harvey Patschke with 3,520 points; Nancy Leshikar with 3,495 points; and Mark Brezina with 3,270 points. Ernest Dietrich took fourth place with the most points and received a set of SPJST dominoes. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed a delicious noon meal of roast

LEFT PHOTO: Congratulations to the Lodge 48, Beyersville Progressive Straight Domino Tournament winners! They are, left to right, first place

beef, gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, and green beans. The meal was prepared by Robert Leshikar, and helping in the kitchen were Alice Bracewell and Donna Vanecek. Robert also made some breakfast tacos for all to enjoy. A big thanks to all of you and to Trent Wuensche for tabulating the scores. We would also like to thank the SPJST Home Office for the nice door prizes. Also thanks

to Howard and Nancy Leshikar who stayed and helped clean up. And a big thanks for all of you who came and supported our tournament. May the good Lord bless you through the year, and we hope to see you next year! Fraternally, Bobby L. Wuensche —SPJST—

- Bobby Beran, second - Steve Lopez, third - Jason Beran, and fourth Ernest Dietrich. RIGHT and BELOW PHOTOS: Tournament scenes.

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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 sets camp chaperone training dates

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 Registra-

tion.” 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/30E0 945AEA62CA7FC1-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

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Sunday, April 22 Camp Kubena at 2 p.m. Jeb Lapeyrolerie/Whitten Shappell

Saturday, April 28 SPJST Home Office at 10 a.m. Frank Horak Sunday, April 29 Lodge 88, Houston at 10 a.m. Frank Horak/Whitten Shappell Fraternally, Frank Horak State Fraternal Director —SPJST—

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

Lodge 25, Ennis hosts successful annual fundraiser in February

Lodge 25, Ennis held its annual fundraiser on Saturday, February 17, 2018, which was a huge success! Thanks to all who support and love SPJST 25! TOP LEFT PHOTO: State King Austen and State Queen April help in the kitchen. TOP PHOTO 2: Cornhole tournament winners. TOP PHOTO 3: SPJST State Royalty Queen April, Duchess Madison, King Austen, and Queen Maison are pictured with Texas Czech Slovak Queen Anna and her Little Sis Gracie. They led the Pledge of Alle-

giance, sang the National Anthem and Kde Domuj Muj?, and led the meal prayer. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Margaret serves Misty a delicious plate of barbecue (made by Frankie Svehlak). BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Na zdravi! BELOW PHOTO 2: State King Austen and State Queen April help serve tea. BELOW PHOTO 4: James and David sell raffle tickets. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Pat sells lunch tickets. —Submitted by Rita Holland, Youth Leader

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District Two youth to participate in spring meeting this Sunday

Dear Members, I hope you are making plans to attend the District Two Spring Meeting which will be held on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at Lodge 29, Taylor. Of course, this is the yearly business meeting. Any youth members interested in being a District Two Flag Bearer, please let me know prior to the Saturday before. Flag bearers need to be able to attend both district meetings and District and State YADs. Registration of your decorated rock contest entry will be from 1 to 2 p.m. All entries must be registered prior to 2 p.m. Please check your youth handbook, page 38, for the criteria. Remember, you can use more than paints to decorate. Get creative! If you have any questions, please give me a call. All youth will receive participation money and first, second, and third places in each age category will be awarded. Get your parents to also enter. Let’s make this a fun contest! The District Two Youth Club will have a silent auction to help defray camp

expenses and district activities. We will appreciate any items brought and bid on. Each youth club is encouraged to bring an item. Your support is very much appreciated! A fantastic meal of fried fish will be served by Lodge 29. We look forward to seeing you on March 18! Patsy Koslovsky, District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST—

Lodge 142, Houston youth participate in camp tee-shirt design contest

Lodge 142, Houston youth who entered the 2018 SPJST Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest were recognized at the February meeting. Youth are, front, left to right, Ryder Coleman, Kadence Miller, and Zachary Coleman. Zachary was selected at the contest grand prize winner, and his design will appear on the 2018 SPJST summer camp tee-shirts. Recognizing the youth are, from left, District Five Director Bradley Stavinoha, Lodge 142 Youth Leader Catherine Manchack, State Fraternal Director Frank Horak, and District Five Youth Counselor Barbara Linney-Gonzales. —Submitted by Patricia Schleider, Lodge 142 FAC

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Lodge 142, Houston Youth Club honors deceased members with memorial service

Lodge 142, Houston Youth Club members are pictured at the February 2018 meeting with Youth Leader Catherine Manchack, back, second from left, and Lodge 142 Fraternal Activities Coordinator Patricia Schleider, back, far right. They all presented a memorial service for Lodge 142 members who passed away in 2017. Deceased members honored were James T. Sturrock, Donna Sue Smikal, and Billie L. Erickson. The memorial also honored Nelson Jochen who passed away in January 2018. —Submitted by Patricia Schleider, Lodge 142 FAC

Lodge 80, Holland Youth Club hosts Easter Egg Hunt

Lodge 80, Holland invites all to an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 17 at 2 p.m. at the lodge hall in Holland. Children ages 10 and under are invited to bring their basket to hunt eggs. The event includes prizes, crafts, Easter Bunny visit, and refreshments. All children who bring a box of cereal will be entered to win $50. The youth club will also hold a membership drive.

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Lodge 30, Taiton Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club helps clean Youth Club reports community center on March meeting Lodge 30 Taiton Youth Club met on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at 11 a.m. We went over some important dates coming up. We discussed filling out camp registration for campers and LITs. After the meeting, we cleaned the inside of the Taiton Community Center and pressure washed the outside. We helped clean the hall to get ready for the upcoming chicken dinner. Mrs. Bubela even served us pizza for our hard work cleaning the hall. Grant Bubela, age 12 —SPJST—

The meeting of SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club was held on Sunday, March 4, 2018, and called to order by Yvonne Marcaurele. Mrs. Bacak led the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of prayer and silence was held for the sick and injured members. Kalynn did roll call for the youth and read the minutes from last meeting. There were no changes or corrections. Today, there were 13 youth club members and three visitors in attendance. Treasurer’s report was read by Lisa Bubela. The youth club cleaned and pressure washed the Taiton Community Center inside and outside, and new flowers were planted in the planter boxes by the sign. Under new business, all youth and LITs were advised that applications are now being accepted for summer camp. On March 11, Taiton Spring Festival will

be held at Taiton Community Center, and the youth club will be working the cake walk. We agreed to donate to the SPJST Car Show in May to be held at Lodge 47, Seaton. We discussed the banquet on May 6 and will discuss it in detail at the next meeting. We also discussed the Easter egg hunt which is Sunday, March 25 at St. John Hall in Taiton. All youth were advised about painted rock contest. The District Six Spring Meeting will be Sunday, April 15 at St. Mary’s hall in Hallettsville. The meeting was adjourned, and the adult and youth club were served pizza and salad for cleaning Taiton Hall. Kalynn Perry, age 13 —SPJST—

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Lodge 160 San Angelo youth paints rocks

Dear SPJST, At our monthly youth club meeting, we did a lot of fun activities. We painted rocks and ate some snacks. My favorite part was when we got to paint cool colors and faces on our rocks. Parker Schwartz, age 12 —SPJST—

Lodge 160, San Angelo Youth Club paints rocks at February meeting

Lodge 160, San Angelo Youth Club meet Sunday, February 25, 2018, in Wall. The youth painted rocks at the meeting. TOP PHOTOS - Left: Nolan Jansa. Photo 2: Davis Schwartz. Photo 3: Hannah Wilde show her dad Blake Wilde her creation. Photo 4: Sterling Schwartz. RIGHT

PHOTO: Rylee Wilde. BELOW PHOTOS: Left: Jake Jansa. Photo 2: Future youth club member Caitlynn Jansa. Photo 3: Bree Gallant with guest Channing Zesch. Photo 4: Reese Gallant. Right photo: Parker Schwartz.

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Czech Heritage Museum Board of Directors elections coming soon

The board of directors for the Czech Heritage Museum met recently to clarify the election process and terms for board members. Following is the text from the minutes of the last quarterly meeting. Please note that this year, members from Districts Two, Four, and Six will be elected. (These elections may be conducted in conjunction with the district spring meetings.)

Meeting in Temple on December 4, 2017, the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center Board of Directors discussed the need to clarify and communicate the election process and terms for directors of the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center. As a result of that discussion, the following rules and guidelines for were adopted:

1. The Board of Directors of the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center is comprised of up to 12 individuals. Acknowledging SPJST’s longstanding support of the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, seven of these board members shall be SPJST members, elected from the seven districts. The president of SPJST shall serve as the eighth member of the Board and four more persons may be elected as board members. A call for Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center candidates is made in the Vestnik at least two weeks in advance of the District Spring Meetings. In the event that there is more than one candidate, voting will be by secret ballot. Two people, who must not be Museum directors, will act as tellers.

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The following election schedule will apply:

Districts One, Three, Five, and Seven: Elections will be held in 2019, 2021, 2023, and so on. Districts Two, Four, and Six: Elections will be held in 2018, 2020, 2022, and so on.

2. The Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center Board of Directors reserves the right to elect an additional four at-large directors. These are two-year term voting positions. To be elected, a candidate must receive votes marked with his or her name from a majority of the Board Members then in office. Terms of office for at-large directors coincide with their designation to the Board. At-large directors will be considered for reelection on the anniversary date of their designation to the Board of Directors.

3. Meeting to Conduct Election of Officers. On an annual basis, the Czech Heritage Museum Board of Directors shall have an annual meeting in the month of July to elect officers. The SPJST President shall preside over the initial part of the meeting to elect the President. The President shall then assume office and preside over the remainder of the meeting. The remaining statutory officer positions are then elected. All voting Board Members in office who are present at the meeting may vote in officer elections.

Statutory Officers to be Elected The following statutory positions shall be elected, in the following order: President (also serves as Chairman of the Board) Vice President Secretary Treasurer

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4. Board meetings are held monthly on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Board Members who participate remotely via electronic means such that they can contemporaneously hear all other Board Members at the meeting, and be heard by all

other Board Members at the meeting, shall be deemed to be present at the meeting. Pre-voting and voting by proxy are not permitted for election of officers. Quarterly board meetings are held in April, July, October, and December.

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.

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

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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.

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

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. Saturday, April 14 (tentative date) Granger Tarok Tournament—at SSCM Recreation Center in Granger. Contact Willie Cervenka. 979-824-9330.

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

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5. These rules and regulations supersede any pre-existing procedures.

6. The Board of Directors may appoint – on an as-needed basis – advisory committee members. —SPJST—

Travis-Williamson Counties CHS meets March 18

Each year, Travis- Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society members attend seven meetings in the Pflugerville/Austin area and two in Taylor. The Sunday, March 18, 2018, meeting will be held at Taylor Seafood and Steak Restaurant, 200 West Lake Drive, Taylor, Texas at 1 p.m. Following the meeting and lunch, the group will tour the boyhood home of former Governor Dan Moody. Persons actively involved and interested in their heritage, history, culture, or language and can trace their ancestors

to the Czechs who emigrated from the Austro-Hungarian Empire (including but not limited to Bohemia, Moravia, Slovakia, Silesia, and Poland) and Czechoslovakia may become members. Visitors are always welcome at the meetings. For further information, contact Julia Johnson at 512-836-1726. Submitted by, Janie Zbranek, Reporter —SPJST—

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Wednesday, March 14, 2018

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 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) Saturday, March 17—Rental, wedding Wednesday, March 28—Birthday potluck Saturday, March 31—Rental, birthday party Saturday, April 7—Private rental, wedding Sunday, April 8—Youth meeting, and "After" Easter Egg hunt Thursday, April 12—Lodge supper, meeting, social Saturday, April 14—Private rental, retirement party Saturday, April 21—Rummage sale Wednesday, April 25—Monthly birthday potluck supper

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.

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 17—Nolan Pick Band Saturday, March 31—Midnight Mustangs Saturday, April 14—Huser Brothers Saturday, April 28—Gordon Collier Band

Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From Interstate 35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy 84 East through Bellmead; go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road; go approximately 1 mile; the road will dead end. Turn right at the dead end; go approximately 1/2 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Gene Pavelka 254-749-3326; Hall Phone: 254-863-9320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Sales Agents: James (Dude) Mann 254715-0275 and Gene E. Pavelka 254-749-3326. LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: 512-237-9099/day; 830-8394353/night. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 39, BRYAN (1) Lodge Hall: Cherry Bend Circle, Lot 12, Bryan. Directions: From Hwy 6, turn west on OSR. Go 2 miles to Mumford Road; turn left. Go 1.1 mile and turn left on Magnolia. Take the first right turn on Cherry Bend Circle. Hall (white building) is at the bend of the road. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. For information, call President Wade O’Shields 979-218-3527; or FAC Ronnie Roesler 979-4060158. LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE (6) Lodge Hall: 30420 Loop 524 US Hwy 59, Hillje. Directions: Hall is just off US 59 in Hillje. Hall Rental Information: Cathy Garcia 979-332-1614; Hall Phone: 979-648-2317. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 11:30 a.m. at the hall.

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

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

LODGE 80, HOLLAND (2) Note: Meetings are held bi-monthlty. Watch the Věstník for dates/times of lodge and board meetings. Lodge Hall: 12141 East FM 2268, Holland. Directions: On Hwy 95, south of Holland, turn east on FM 2268. Go 1/2 mile to hall, which is on the right. Hall Phone: 254-657-2485. Lodge Meetings: Held bimonthly. Youth Club Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Youth Leader Connie Horak’s home; call 254-541-9165 for address. Board of Directors’ Meetings: Watch the Věstník for dates/times. Bingo: Every Thursday, 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355.

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

LODGE 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 940-3228503.

LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Saturday of January, March, May, July, and September, 6:30 p.m. at Tahoka Housing Authority (small room - 1400 Ave K). For any questions, call Secretary Pam Lehmann 806-535-8356. Youth Club Meetings: For location/time, contact Youth Leader Janeece Williams 806-990-3351. LODGE 219, EL PASO (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m. For meeting location, call Secretary Edna Rivas 915727-2048.

LODGE 229, ABILENE (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November, 6 p.m. at Rosa’s Cafe and Tortilla Factory, 1026 North Judge Ely Boulevard, Abilene. For information, contact Secretary Tammy Copeland 325-6720577 or 325-721-5127.

LODGE 232, HOUSTON MIDTOWN (5) Attention: Meetings are now held the third Tuesday of every other month for January, March, May, July, September, and November at Czech Center Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto, Houston.

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

LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT (2) Saturday, May 5—Meeting/Volunteer Day at SPJST Car Show at Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall

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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