Vestnik 2018.05.30 by SPJST

Volume 106 Number 20

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May 30, 2018

SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration Saturday, May 5, 2018 • Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall

More on pages 14 to 22

Service with a Smile!

State Queen April Dvorak and State King Austen Holland, both of Lodge 25, Ennis, greet attendees as they assist in the lunch serving line at SPJST Founders Day held Saturday, May 19 at Lodge 1, Fayetteville. The day included music, dancing, food, a program, and cornhole tournament. More pictures coming soon.

We have a winner!

Congratulations to Dan Mohel, right, of Lodge 29, Taylor! Dan was the lucky winner of the 1966 Ford Mustang that was drawn in a raffle on May 5 that benefited the SPJST Foundation. SPJST Vice President and former Mustang owner Hiram Dixon is pictured presenting the keys to Dan. Thanks to Brother Dixon for all of his efforts with the project.

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Interest Rates .....................................2 Important Dates ...................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 SPJST Secretaries Listing..................4 Lodge Section......................................6 Reunions ............................................13

In Memoriam ......................................22 Youth Section ....................................22 Czech Culture ....................................27 Advertisements..................................29 Lodge Calendar .................................30 PerkSpot.............................................32

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Lodge 48 Beyersville members plant trees, shrubs for Earth Day

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Lodge 17 New Tabor Youth Club joins hands to beautify cemetery

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Lodge 20 Granger Youth Club hosts float in Lakefest Parade

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Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Editor’s Note

SPJSTHERALD

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/ MARKETING MANAGER RICHARD A. HRBACEK 254-773-1575 • richardh@spjst.com

FRATERNAL FIELD MANAGERS DISTRICTS ONE/TWO/SIX/SEVEN - 800-727-7578 DISTRICT THREE - Philip (Phil) McBee, FICF, CFFM Mobile: 325-647-1949 • Fax: 325-784-7448 email: mcbeephilip@gmail.com DISTRICT FOUR - Bobby Davis, FICF, CFFM Mobile: 325-450-3748 • Fax: 325-657-2003 email: bgdsr2428@aol.com DISTRICT FIVE - 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

Sun shines brightly on SPJST Car Show

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 - Mary Steinman, 500 W 13th St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102-4657 - 817-731-2580 - appamary@sbcglobal.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., 713-649-6138 77023-6510 Texas Houston, district5dyc@aol.com Campo, El Street, Divide 1405 District Six - Lisa Bubela, Texas 77437 - 979-543-7120 - lisa_bubela@yahoo.com District Seven - April Howard, 2908 Oakdell Trl, New Braunfels, Texas 78130 - 830-624-9242 - aprhoward@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 Street, 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, George512-948-5339 78628-6367 Texas town, 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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he 13th Annual SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration held Saturday, May 5, 2018, was a grand success - thanks to the sponsors, participants, and volunteers! Weather is always a concern when an outdoor event is planned. We have been extremely lucky in the past as it has rained on only one SPJST Car Show, but the weather cleared before noon that year. This year, the forecast showed 80 to 100 percent rain for the days leading up to the event. The weatherman’s 100 percent rain prediction for Friday, May 4 was accurate. It rained and rained and rained . . . all day long. We met with KCEN-TV at Star Hall at 5:30 a.m. to promote the car show during a couple of live segments. (Special thanks to KCEN, Donica Zabcik, Edwin Pechal, Jim Ansay, Tory Webster, and David Nauert.) We talked up the car show and Czech celebration underneath Star Hall’s nice covered pavilion while it thundered and rained. Despite the weather, we had faith that the rain and clouds would move out, and Saturday would be a beautiful, sunny day. We decided to continue on with the event as many

people were already planning to attend and vendors were starting to arrive. Thanks to the good members at Lodge 47 for their extra-early morning cleaning and blow-drying the parking lot. As the bright sun arose and the cars and people started pulling into the parking lot, we knew that the day would be a big success, and the right decision was made! Special appreciation to our sponsors, participants, and volunteers. It was a magnificent day!

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Readers Write

Westphalia KC annual community-wide garage sale set for June 2

Westphalia Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a community-wide garage sale at Westphalia Parish Hall Pavilion, State Highway 320, Westphalia on Saturday, June 2, 2018, from 7 a.m. to 12 noon. Booth space is free of charge. To obtain a booth space or be placed on a map, contact Ken or Teresa Jezicek at 254-584-5840 or 512-927-6581. Sausage wraps and drinks will be available for purchase from the Knights of Columbus. Donation of items for the KC booth will also be accepted. Submitted by, Ken Driska Lodge 177, Academy —SPJST—

Member shares thanks for benefit help

I would like to thank all of the Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point members for their time, effort, and donations for the benefit held for Ricky and Cindy Dixon on April 8, 2018. Also a big shout out to James Hosch of Lodge 200, BrucevilleEddy for his help and to Margaret Campbell of Lodge 24, Cyclone for the donation of the tee-shirt and cookbook from Shiner Bock. A big special thanks to Tarrant and Debbie Alexander and all the lodge helpers from Lodge 47, Seaton. Words cannot express how you made my family feel with all of your kindness and support. Cindy left us to be with the Lord on April 20, but she did know beforehand of all the love that everyone showed her at the benefit. Susan Dixon Hutton Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point —SPJST—

Member posts gratitude

Dear Supreme Lodge Members, Thank you for graciously choosing me to be an SPJST Scholarship recipient. I can guarantee that I will represent SPJST well through fraternalism and academics. The money from this scholarship will actually go towards a study abroad trip to London and Liverpool!

Words cannot express how grateful I am to SPJST and you, the Supreme Lodge members. Thank you again. Katie Wilganowski Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

Member relays thanks

To SPJST District One and Home Office, I want to thank you for the two scholarships I have been awarded this year. They will definitely help with my college expenses. I am fortunate to have been a part of a wonderful organization. SPJST has given me a life of memories and experiences that are positive and will be with me always. Sincerely, Brandon Powell Lodge 17, New Tabor —SPJST—

Member appreciates scholarship

Dear SPJST, Donnie Howard, president of Lodge 185, New Braunfels, presented me with a $1,000 SPJST Leadership Grant at the Navarro High School Senior Awards Banquet on Thursday, May 17, 2018. I’m very happy that he could be in attendance to present me with this special honor and also be present when I was named Valedictorian of my class. I would sincerely like to thank SPJST for this scholarship and the many opportunities I’ve been given through my membership in the youth club. I will always cherish my years and adventures in the SPJST Youth Club. I will be attending Texas Tech University in the fall majoring in environmental engineering to start the next adventure in my life. Sincerely, Leah McDonald Lodge 185, New Braunfels —SPJST—

Car show participants share thoughts

Just wanted to say that Saturday’s event was one of the best we have attended in a very long time. All the ones you have hosted in the past were great,

but this one has got to rank at the top. Participation was fantastic and extremely well organized getting everyone a great parking spot. The judging from my perspective was extremely efficient and smooth. Along with the vendors and food - hard to see that the event could have been much more enjoyable. We thank you and your team for a great Saturday event. I’m sure that I speak for everyone in attendance - “We had a fantastic time!” Looking forward to the next one. Thanks again for all you have done to make everything such a success. Harald Weldon Robert Hobby Joe Hogan •••

Well, you done it again . . . A good time was had by all at the 13th Annual SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration! H.G. “Butch” Doss Lodge 66, Waco •••

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I would like to thank Melanie and SPJST for a wonderful car show on Saturday, May 5. 237 cars showed up. It was a beautiful day with wonderful friends, and I met a few new ones, too! Robert Taylor •••

The SPJST Car Show on Saturday, May 5 was awesome! Thanks to you and David and all the folks who made it possible. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and visiting with so many folks I know whether they were a car person or a visitor. I tell everyone whatever SP does, it is done well! Thank you, Wayne Heugatter •••

We had an awesome time at the SPJST Car Show on May 5. You ordered perfect weather! All six of the cars that came with us took home gold. As usual, you did a tremendous job! Susan Zoch —SPJST—

Family Fun 4 and Important Dates

Number in ( ) denotes district location. Flag Day Essay Contest Deadline Lodge 54, West Longtime Member Recognition (3) Districts Five/Six Sales Agents’ Continuing Education Class • Lodge 81, Needville (5) June 2 Lodge 155, Austin Summer Social at Pok-e-jo’s (2) June 3 Lodge 47, Seaton Picnic (2) June 3 Lodge 63, Sweet Home Social • Tobola’s Party House (6) June 3 Lodge 88, Houston Homecoming (5) June 15-17 Leaders-In-Training Camp • Camp Kubena, Ledbetter June 20-24 Districts Two/Six Camp • Camp Kubena (2) (6) Ledbetter June 23 SPJST Float: Elgin Western Days Parade (2) June 23 District Three YAD • Lodge 183, Arlington (3) June 27July 1 Districts Three/Five Camp • Camp Kubena, Ledbetter (3) (5) July 1 District Seven YAD • Lodge 107, Floresville (7) July 8 District One YAD • Caldwell Civic Center (1) July 14 District Two YAD • Lodge 24, Cyclone (2) July 15 District Six YAD • Taiton Community Center (6) July 15 Lodge 24, Cyclone hosts Squeezebox featuring Mollie B and Ted Lange (2) July 18-22 Districts One/Seven • Camp Kubena, Ledbetter (1) (7) July 21 District Four YAD • Lodge 49, Rowena (4) July 22 District Five YAD • Lodge 88, Houston (5) August 4 State Youth Achievement Day • Temple Aug. 10-12 SPJST Corpus Christi Getaway Weekend May 31 June 1 June 2

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2018 Listing of SPJST District and Local Lodge Secretaries Section 62 under Article XI of the SPJST By-Laws reads as follows: In the month of May, the Vestnik shall publish the names and addresses of the district and local lodge secretaries. The following directory is printed in compliance with that by-law. In instances where a lodge did not submit a current roster of officers, the previous year’s secretary is listed. For updates, please contact SPJST Compliance Specialist Tamara Gettys at the Home Office 800-727-7578; or email tamarag@spjst.com.

DISTRICT ONE Sandra Stone PO Box 581 Snook, Texas 77878 979-820-3893 sandrakay0964@gmail.com

DISTRICT TWO Linda Johnson 1207 Canna Lily Lane Pflugerville, Texas 78660 512-775-7632 linda803@att.net

DISTRICT THREE Karen Hykel 9891 Heritage Parkway West, Texas 76691 254-495-5201 kakeh65@gmail.com

DISTRICT FOUR Janice Stevens PO Box 613 Hawley, Texas 79525 325-669-7904 janstevens1948@gmail.com

DISTRICT FIVE Mary Ann Kieschnick 6431 Kury Lane Houston, Texas 77008 713-862-5512 makieschnick@comcast.net

DISTRICT SIX Elizabeth Holub 4642 Freyburg Hall Road Schulenburg, Texas 78956 979-249-6816 mikelizh@cvctx.com

DISTRICT SEVEN Wendy Pruski 3895 County Road 430 Pleasanton, Texas 78064 210-535-4916 poohbear78064@hotmail.com

LOCAL LODGE SECRETARIES LISTING

Lodge 1, Fayetteville Debra Pflughaupt 310 West Bell Street Fayetteville, Texas 78940 979-249-6249

Lodge 4, Hallettsville Helen Zabransky 300 County Road 195 Hallettsville, Texas 77964 361-798-3347

Lodge 5, Pilot Point-Tioga Dean Carender 1735 Gunter Road Whitesboro, Texas 76273 903-564-7359 Lodge 6, Cottonwood Barbara Hykel 9935 Heritage Parkway West, Texas 76691 254-826-4677

Lodge 8, Weimar Carolyn M. Tobola 649 Swiss Alp Hall Road Schulenburg, Texas 78956

Lodge 9, Snook Sharon Kovar PO Box 28 Snook, Texas 77878 979-272-3732

Lodge 13, Dime Box Ladonna Jatzlau PO Box 128 Dime Box, Texas 77853 979-884-0561

Lodge 15, Buckholts Sandie Fischer 822 County Road 106 Buckholts, Texas 76518 254-593-4189

Lodge 17, New Tabor Betty Suehs 801 Dillard Street Caldwell, Texas 77836 979-567-3340

Lodge 18, Elgin Charles Wilson 704 Pleasant Grove Road Elgin, Texas 78621 512-285-4293

Lodge 20, Granger Jvonne Elwood 416 W Davilla Street Bartlett, Texas 76511 512-753-9119

Lodge 21, Engle James Kubecka 3655 Okruhlik Road Flatonia, Texas 78941 361-865-2677

Lodge 23, Moravia Kathleen Guenther 1103 County Road 248 Schulenburg, Texas 78956 979-562-2124

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Lodge 38, Kovar Dana D. Bunte 1411 E Whitehead Street Smithville, Texas 78957 512-237-2183

Lodge 66, Waco Dana McAdams 4218 Kendall Lane Waco, Texas 76705 254-799-4510

Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Inez Villarreal 1118 North Liberty Street El Campo, Texas 77437 979-543-9342

Lodge 73, Seymour Alice Orsak 580 County Road 411 Seymour, Texas 76380 940-889-2391

Lodge 39, Bryan Shirley Vytopil 2611 Stevens Drive Bryan, Texas 77803 979-324-2080

Lodge 67, Schulenburg Mary Ann Kutac 7043 Ehler Grasshoff Road Schulenburg, Texas 78956 979-561-8686

Lodge 41, Port Lavaca Mary Sitka 99 Pecan Drive Port Lavaca, Texas 77979 361-552-5170

Lodge 76, Wichita Falls Dianna Ibarra 2731 Red Oak Drive Wichita Falls, Texas 76308 940-224-7383

Lodge 48, Beyersville Alice Bracewell 825 County Road 347 Granger, Texas 76530 512-365-7330

Lodge 80, Holland Linda Hill 553 Starfire Lane Holland, Texas 76534 254-598-0284

Lodge 24, Cyclone Margaret Mikeska 3053 Hobby Creek Road Burlington, Texas 76519 254-985-2484

Lodge 47, Seaton Patsy Koslovsky 764 South Saint Joseph Road Burlington, Texas 76519 254-985-2396

Lodge 28, East Bernard Helen Kelner 911 Avenue K Rosenberg, Texas 77471 281-342-2624

Lodge 49, Rowena Becky Wood 13610 US Highway 67 Rowena, Texas 76875 325-442-3232

Lodge 81, Needville Willie Mae Kuykendall 4515 Lubojacky Road Richmond, Texas 77469 281-233-6539

Lodge 54, West Janice Kaluza 603 Mynar Road West, Texas 76691 254-826-3534

Lodge 84, Dallas Cheryl Petr 4435 Harvest Hill Road Dallas, Texas 75244 214-352-4397

Lodge 25, Ennis Patricia Fowler 700 Lone Oak Road Ennis, Texas 75119 972-878-2083

Lodge 29, Taylor Linda Pospisil 4710 FM 1331 Taylor, Texas 76574 512-365-1110

Lodge 30, Taiton Marjorie Treumer 1806 Laurel Street Bay City, Texas 77414 979-578-2752 Lodge 32, Victoria Linda Mozisek 406 Sequoia Drive Victoria, Texas 77904 361-220-7725 Lodge 35, Elk Carla Pavelka 115 Westchester Way Hewitt, Texas 76643 254-744-9654

Lodge 51, Ellinger Jo Ann Divin 6319 Baca Road Fayetteville, Texas 78940 979-249-3176

Lodge 57, Gonzales Tommy Wilson PO Box D Gonzales, Texas 78629 830-672-3614

Lodge 63, Sweet Home Ann Moseley 127 County Road 305 Shiner, Texas 77984 361-594-8429

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Virginia Rebecek 6325 Brianna Circle Corpus Christi, Texas 78414 361-816-3128

Lodge 82, Ennis Miles S. Strunc PO Box 133 Ennis, Texas 75120 972-875-6757

Lodge 87, Temple Dan Kacir 1304 North 1st Street Temple, Texas 76501 254-899-2332

Lodge 88, Houston Melissa Victorick Brown 2324 Lakeway Drive Friendswood, Texas 77546 832-549-4546

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Lodge 91, San Jacinto Vonda Smesny 2607 Wolcik Road Crosby, Texas 77532 713-870-7114

Lodge 135, Ennis Larry Valek PO Box 1194 Ennis, Texas 75120 214-794-7674

Lodge 169, Brenham Lenora Bliznak 2200 Gun and Rod Road Brenham, Texas 77833 979-277-8845

Lodge 94, Wheelock Lloyd Scasta 9221 Box S Ranch Road Bryan, Texas 77808 979-589-2328

Lodge 141, Sealy Bernice Stolarski 1315 Woody Lane Sealy, Texas 77474 979-885-6786

Lodge 177, Academy Joanne Hutka 2705 FM 215 Gatesville, Texas 76528 254-223-4480

Lodge 101, Gainesville Shirley Paclik 411 Holly Lane Gainesville, Texas 76240 940-665-0890

Lodge 148, El Maton Melissa Zielonka PO Box 475 Tilden, Texas 78072 979-618-1890

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Mary Ann Krivanek 4321 Boat Club Road Fort Worth, Texas 76135 817-237-4320

Lodge 97, Placedo Judith Bellanger 3302 Erwine Avenue Victoria, Texas 77901 361-576-2935

Lodge 106, La Grange Charlie Ripper 309 East Guadalupe Street La Grange, Texas 78945 979-968-5603

Lodge 107, Floresville Wendy Pruski 3895 County Road 430 Pleasanton, Texas 78064 210-535-4916

Lodge 117, Robstown Dianne Raska 1014 Wilshire Place Corpus Christi, Texas 78411 361-334-7222

Lodge 139, Danbury Lorenda Baldwin 219 County Road 47 Angleton, Texas 77515 979-922-1279

Lodge 142, Houston Elizabeth Hermis 8919 Scent Fern Street Houston, Texas 77064 713-826-2981

Lodge 151, Wharton Janie Bucek 324 Lazy Lane Wharton, Texas 77488 979-532-5884

Lodge 154, Fort Worth Mary Steinman 1136 Westgrove Drive Saginaw, Texas 76179 817-731-2580

Lodge 155, Austin Virginia R. Thomas 1001 Collinwood West Drive Apt 2114 Austin, Texas 78753 512-472-1721

Lodge 125, Westhoff Edwin A. Baros 107 Crockett Drive Cuero, Texas 77954 361-275-4572

Lodge 157, Lubbock Cynthia Kristinek 2512 Mesa Road Lubbock, Texas 79403 806-763-7245

Lodge 133, San Antonio Vicki Reese 25510 North Saddle Trail San Antonio, Texas 78255 210-698-1525

Lodge 162, Iowa Colony Geraldine Kucera Frank 401 Shady Oaks Harbor Alvin, Texas 77511 281-431-1474

Lodge 130, Dallas President John Vrla 101 Old Glory Lane Forney, Texas 75126 214-906-3385

Lodge 160, San Angelo Charlene Dusek 6421 FM 2334 San Angelo, Texas 76905 325-651-4977

Lodge 172, Pasadena Jerome C. Dressler, Jr. 9413 Grand Summit Boulevard Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 832-729-0118

Lodge 179, Warrenton Ricky Weyand PO Box 463 Burton, Texas 77835 979-249-5679 Lodge 180, Burleson Carmon Babina 736 Smith Road Maypearl, Texas 76064 972-435-6802

Lodge 182, Falls County Deann Beckendorf 257 County Road 104 Marlin, Texas 76661-6447 254-275-8028

Lodge 183, Arlington Ann Pustejovsky, President 2729 Anderson Irving, Texas 75062 214-876-9029

Lodge 184, Moulton Terry Stevenson 4911 East Old Hallettsville Road Flatonia, Texas 78941 361-772-0046 Lodge 185, New Braunfels Jennifer Jurica 1214 Desiree Street Canyon Lake, Texas 78133 830-935-4200 Lodge 186, Caldwell Michelle Mendez 530 County Road 102 Caldwell, Texas 77836 979-567-9144

Lodge 187, Round Rock Deborah Rohlack 514 Virginia Drive Round Rock, Texas 78664 512-255-4985

Lodge 189 Bryan-College Station Gerald Rieger, Sr. 4405 Sherwood Drive Bryan, Texas 77803 979-778-1592

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Lodge 191, Lufkin Patricia Scogin 931 Roper Road Lufkin, Texas 75904 936-875-2867

Lodge 196, Houston-West Cadance Wager 16315 Hayesford Lane Cypress, Texas 77429 713-515-2835

Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy Michael D. Hosch PO Box 246 Eddy, Texas 76524 254-859-3989 Lodge 201 Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Elaine Duron PO Box 113 Bleiblerville, Texas 78931 979-836-5446

Lodge 202, Jourdanton Bettie House 1721 Continental Drive W Pleasanton, Texas 78064 830-281-8246 Lodge 205, Terrell Debra Johnson 10411 County Road 2468 Terrell, Texas 75160 972-524-6918

Lodge 206, Tri-Counties Wilmer Herring 478 LCR 455 Mexia, Texas 76667 254-562-7508

Lodge 207, Iowa Park Joyce Kotulek 2302 FM 369 South Iowa Park, Texas 76367 940-855-0882

Lodge 215, South Plains Pam Lehmann PO Box 637 Tahoka, Texas 79373 806-561-5105 Lodge 219, El Paso Nirma Bustamante 2500 Richmond Avenue El Paso, Texas 79930

Lodge 229, Abilene Tammy Copeland PO Box 613 Hawley, Texas 79535 325-333-4089

Lodge 230, Midland Jessi Montez 4800 East County Road 71 Midland, Texas 79705 432-682-0191

Lodge 232 Houston Midtown Catherine Anderson 5814 Rutherglenn Drive Houston, Texas 77096 713-726-1928

Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Melanie Zavodny 2311 Allena Lane Temple, Texas 76502 254-534-0807 Lodge 258, Seguin Henrietta Lowak 5386 East FM 1518 North Saint Hedwig, Texas 78152 210-667-1435 —SPJST—

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Lodge 6, Cottonwood members enjoy Mother’s Day meal

President Milton Peterson called the meeting to order on May 6, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. Sisters Barbara Hykel and Peggy Dobecka were absent. Brother Don Urbanovsky led the Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST motto. Sister Georgie Soukup reported 13 members present. Sister Evelyn Stuckly read the minutes from the last meeting. Brother Don Urbanovsky gave the treasurer’s report. Sister Evelyn Stuckly gave the FAC report and mentioned May 19 Founders Day; May 25 to 27 - National Polka Festival in Ennis; and May 28 Memorial Day. Brother Don Urbanovsky gave the youth report. Sympathy cards were sent to Al and Georgie Soukup, Beverly Williams, and Jimmy Stuckly. In old business, tickets for the picnic are here. Repairs on the hall will start right away. Progressive door prize winner was

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absent. May birthday was Jeanette Beseda. Attendance door prize winners were Georgie Soukup, Jerry Kucera, and Mary Neckar. The men cooked a delicious meal for the mothers. Next Meeting—June 3 The next meeting will be June 3. Dorothy Kucera, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 24, Cyclone: All Around Czechs return to Flag Hall this Saturday, June 2

What a great time we all had at the Pre-New Year’s Eve Party dancing and listening to All Around Czechs Band on December 30, 2017, at Flag Hall. My cousin Debbie Vrazel and I tended bar that night and just about the time we were ready to close down, someone took up a collection and asked the band to

play another hour. You got no complaints from me or the band either (I think they were just getting warmed up to play some more). What fun and great music we had all night long! We have been lucky enough to get All Around Czechs to come back for another appearance at Flag Hall (SPJST Lodge 24) in Cyclone this Saturday, June 2 from 7 to 11 p.m. Band members are Brandon Hodde, Gary Greener, James Marek, Jerry Petter, and Chris Trojacek. We are lucky to get all this talent in one band. The last names you probably recognize because they are in families that have members in other bands so we are getting the best of the best. Put on your dancing shoes and come ready to polka, waltz, and even snuggle up to your favorite partner on those good old county songs with Brandon Hodde on the steel guitar and Chris Trojacek with his golden voice singing those beautiful vocals as well as all those good old Czech songs with James backing up Chris on vocals and Jerry “tickling those ivories” on the piano. Plenty of saxophones, trumpets, and of course, a lot of good accordion music. Don’t forget to come hungry as my husband Daniel will be grilling those delicious hamburgers, and you know the bar is always open serving your favorite beverages! We hope to see all of you come out for a night of fun this Saturday, June 2 at 7 p.m. at Flag Hall in Cyclone. Linda M. Wilde Treasurer —SPJST—

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Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard to honor longtime members this Sunday, June 3

Dear Members, SPJST Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard will meet this Sunday, June 3, 2018, at 12 noon at Wharton County Library, 746 Clubside Drive in East Bernard. Please note that this is a change from our usual second Sunday meeting date. We will honor our longtime members. The 50-year members are Patrick Allen Parma and Dwayne J. Schroeder, and the 75-year members are Willie Hanzelka, Jr. and Albina Mlcak. Congratulations to these members! A meal will be served. We hope to see you there. Sincerely, Helen Kelner Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 30, Taiton honors agents, 50-year members,

Dear Vestnik Readers, SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton’s meeting was called to order by President Yvonne Marcaurele on Sunday, May 6, 2018, at St. John’s Parish Center. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Leona Bubela. April meeting minutes were read and approved. Three officers, 15 adult members, 11 youth members, and five guests attended.

Lodge 29, Taylor member Dan Mohel wins 1966 Ford Mustang

Congratulations to Dan Mohel of Lodge 29, Taylor! His name was drawn from among 250 tickets on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at the conclusion of the SPJST Car Show. The $100 tickets were sold in a raffle benefitting the SPJST Foundation. Pictured beside the 1966 Ford Mustang are, from left, former owner SPJST Vice President Hiram Dixon; new owner Dan Mohel of

Lodge 29, Taylor; and District Two Director Jesse Pospisil. CENTER PHOTO: Vice President Dixon, left, presents the keys to winner and new owner Dan Mohel of Lodge 29, Taylor. RIGHT PHOTO: Vice President Dixon pauses a moment to reflect as he watches new owner Dan Mohel drive away in the Mustang. Special thanks to Vice President Dixon for his generosity.

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All Around Czechs Band returns to Flag Hall this Saturday

All Around Czechs Band will play at SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone this Saturday, June 2, 2018, from 7 to 11 p.m.

Treasurer Lisa Bubela gave her report on the financial standing of the lodge. A motion by Karen Zapalac, seconded by Angie Garner, was made to pay all outstanding bills. The motion carried. FAC Patsy Baker was unable to attend. Members then discussed the upcoming events around the state. Secretary Marjorie Treumer shared the new insurance issued and the reinstated policies with the members. Youth Leader Lisa Bubela informed the members of the upcoming important dates for the summer. She also reported on renaming Cooper Farm to Camp Kubena. District Six Director Karen Kaspar reported on her recent activities. She reported that she attended the Supreme Lodge meeting in Temple. She then

asked that if anyone ever has a concern or issue to please get with her. She also reported that she had attended the SPJST Car Show the previous day. The Fayetteville Founders Day celebration is coming up, and she will be attending. She thanked the sales agents for all that they do to keep our lodge growing, and she congratulated the 50-year members in attendance. The reinstatement of the calendar was then discussed. Being honored for 50 years of membership and in attendance were Anita Roye, Angie Garner, and Clare Beltrand. Honored for 50 years of membership, and unable to attend were Kristine Cochrum, Silvan Dluhos, Larry Krpec, Albert Krutilek, Daniel Kubecka, Marilyn Lutringer, Douglas Sellers, Patricia Valchar, and Paul Wasicek.

President Yvonne Marcaurele then presented the following sales awards: Certificates Issued: 1st - Carolina Covarrubia 2nd - Karen Kaspar 3rd - Crystal Bacak Annualized Premium: 1st - Carolina Covarrubia 2nd - Crystal Bacak 3rd - Karen Kaspar

Insurance Issued 1st - Crystal Bacak 2nd - Carolina Covarrubia 3rd - Karen Kaspar

Happy birthday was wished to Grady Lange and Sarah Kresta. We wish them many more blessed years to come. Next Meeting—June 3 The next meeting will be Sunday, June 3. The time and place will be determined, and the members will be notified. Fraternally yours, Marjorie Treumer, Reporter —SPJST—

Scenes from SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration

Saturday, May 5, 2018 • SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall Submitted by Justin Everett of Lodge 24, Cyclone

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Lodge 47, Seaton celebrates Mother’s Day

Dear Vestnik Readers, SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton members met for their monthly meeting on Sunday, May 6, 2018. The meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. by President Edwin Pechal. Flags were presented by youth members Dannikka Bartek and Kyndall Carroll along with the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance. Please continue to keep the family of Gladys Ella Chupik in your prayers in the loss of their loved one earlier this year. Roll call showed all board members and officers present except Treasurer Becky Zavodny. Eighteen members and guest Michael Galler were present for the meeting. The April minutes were approved as read by Secretary Koslovsky. Board Secretary Patsy also read the unofficial April board minutes. Our lodge is very pleased to accept and welcome new member Zenia Ann Warren and members written by Patsy Koslovsky - Amelia Quinones and Heather Quinones. Please join us for our meetings and activities. We’d love to have you! President Edwin Pechal asked all mothers to stand and be recognized. He wished each one a happy Mother’s Day. He also thanked all who worked at the SPJST Car Show. There was a great

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turnout, and probably the best one. Vice President Brandon Bartek stated he has tickets for the picnic drawing and encouraged members to pick them up and sell to friends and family. Plans for the Outdoor Extravaganza are also in full swing. He is hoping to have all prizes picked up by the end of June. FAC EJ Pechal stated there were many activities going on around the state in May including SPJST Founders Day Celebration in Fayetteville on the 19th; National Polka Festival in Ennis on the 25th to the 27th; and Memorial Day on May 28. SPJST Lodge 47 Barbecue Cookoff will be held on July 20 to 21. Please mark your calendars. Member referrals are needed. Youth Leader Amber Bartek stated the youth had a good meeting with 39 members and two guests present. Youth members will be selling prize drawing tickets for the picnic. Members received their new youth club tee-shirts and are asked to wear them at all youth and lodge activities. Amber is also taking orders from adult members who would like a shirt with the “Lodge 47, Seaton” emblem. The shirt will be worn for all lodge activities. Please get in touch with Amber if you are interested in one. The youth will sponsor a kids’ zone at the picnic on June 3. Bar manager Danny Stepan gave his report. Hall Booking Manager Edwin Pechal gave a report on the lodge rentals. The lodge is rented on June 3 for the lodge picnic; 9th - East Bell Youth Boosters; 16th - annex rental; 17th - private; 23rd - reunion with a dance; 24th reunion, and 30th - graduation party. Anyone interested in a hall rental may reach Edwin Pechal at 254-721-2887 or 254-984-2255. Edwin Vasicek stated help is needed in judging for the barbecue cookoff on July 21. Members and non-members are welcome to judge. Lodge picnic details were discussed in detail. We are asking all members to please help on this day. Celebrating May birthdays are Marile Cook, Terry Festa, Tyler Grant, Patsy Koslovsky, Kyndall Carroll, Alyssa Ranly, Barry Meier, Donnie Pechal, Payton Porubsky, Ginger Ringwald, Theresa Staten, and Elaine Zavodny. We wish each of you a happy birthday with many more good years of health, fun, and happiness. Anniversary congratulations to Edwin and Judy Pechal - 43 years, Melanie and Chris Regan - 21 years, Joyce and Brad Kraatz - 20 years, and Kindra and David Koslovsky - 13 years. Much happiness to each of you and a long happy marriage. All mothers were asked to stand and

be recognized. All mothers were given the chance to win the lodge door prizes and were won by three wonderful moms - Youth Leader Amber Bartek and her assistants Sharla Pechal and Chelsea Bilbrey. Not only are they moms of their own children, but “moms” to many others. Congratulations to all mothers and grandmothers. Our regular board meeting held on the third Monday of each month will be changed to Tuesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. due to end of school year activities.

Next Meeting—Monday, June 4 Please note, the next lodge meeting will be held on Monday, June 4 at 7 p.m. The lodge’s 2018 senior graduates will be honored. Members are asked to bring cookies and ice cream for the celebration. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m. To those of you who can arrive at the hall prior to the meeting on June 4, you will be very much appreciated to help finalize the cleaning from the picnic! May you all have a wonderful, safe, and blessed summer. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton picnic this Sunday

SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton will have its annual picnic this Sunday, June 3, 2018. Fried chicken, sausage, homemade coleslaw, potato salad along with all the trimmings, and dessert will be served from 10:30 a.m. until sold out. Plates will be sold for $10. You can enjoy your meal in the comfort of the hall or outdoors under the pavilion. Plates-to-go will also be available for you to pick up from our drive-thru. Highlights of the day will be a polka jam from 1 to 4 p.m. Bingo will be held inside the air-conditioned hall. A kid’s zone for the youth to enjoy throughout the day will include a bouncy house, the favorite train ride, ring toss, golf, bean bag toss, and plinko from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Tickets are available for a prize drawing with the following prizes: Insigna 55-inch LED television, Poulan 18-inch chain saw, JobSmart 10-gallon portable air compressor, Amazon Fire 7-inch tablet, $75 Walmart gift card, and $50 Academy gift card. You may purchase your tickets in advance from any lodge member or on the day of the picnic. The drawing will be held at 7 p.m. You do not have to be present to win. District Two Youth Beseda Dancers will perform at 3:45 p.m. Youth members from Seaton and Granger Youth Clubs invite you to see their performance. We are so very proud of these youth. They have worked hard, and you

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won’t want to miss the joy they will bring to everyone! A live auction will be held at 4 p.m. It’s always a treat to see what items will be auctioned off. We would appreciate each lodge member’s family to donate an item for the auction. Homemade items or homemade sweets always seem to be good items. Members, we are in need of bingo and country store items, desserts for the meal, and desserts and crafts for the sweet booth. Donations for any of the above mentioned will be appreciated. Workers are needed in all areas. The kitchen is in need of many workers throughout the day. Please contact Patsy Koslovsky or Judy Pechal if you are willing to help. Members and friends, we’d love your help. Please remember your help is needed on Saturday, June 2 at 8 a.m. to help prepare and set up for the picnic. We thank everyone in advance for the support of our lodge which in turn helps us to give back to the community and other organizations. I have always heard one of the most enjoyable things about the Seaton Picnic is getting to see friends and visiting with one another. I truly believe this. What a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon. We hope to see you there —Sunday, June 3 at Seaton Star Hall! Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 48, Beyersville members plant trees, shrubs for Earth Day

Lodge 48, Beyersville members finally had a chance to plant their Earth Day project. Planters were members Becky Urbanek, Jennifer and Della Miksch, Laura and Tatiana Poldrack, and Shannon, Michelle, Brooke and Makayla Newsom. The lodge has decided to plant trees or shrubs every year for Earth Day. —Michelle Newsom, Reporter

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Lodge 63 Sweet Home sets June 3 social

Lodge 63, Sweet Home will hold its next meeting and semi-annual social on Sunday, June 3, 2018, beginning at 12 noon at Tobola’s Party House. A happy hour will be followed by a short meeting and a meal furnished by the lodge. Members are asked to bring a dessert. Someone with a birthday in the first six months of the year will win a birthday cake. Door prizes will be given out. Any member or guest that would like to donate to the door prize collection is welcome to do so. As per custom, our June meeting is when we honor our special 50- and 75year pin recipients. Those being honored this year will receive a special invitation by mail to attend. We would like to see as many of you who can make it. For those that have not been at the party house before, it is located close to the intersection of Highway 77A and FM 531 on the way to Sweet Home. We hope to see you there on June 3! Sincerely, Elaine Berkovsky FAC/Reporter —SPJST— On Sunday, May 6, 2018, SPJST Lodge 80, Holland held its bimonthly meeting and honored 50-year members. District Two Director Jesse Pospisil and Lodge 80 President Rita Spinn presented the honorees their 50-year membership pins along with congratulations. President Rita gave some interesting information about life and times in 1968. She also presented Frank Pajestka, Jr. with “The Dying Breed” award for his

Lodge 81, Needville reports on May meeting

The May 2018 meeting of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville was held Sunday, the 20th. At 12 noon, a prayer of thanks was given by President Vincent Newman, and everyone enjoyed a meal of chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, and salad from plates provided by the lodge. The plates were bought from the Columbus Hall in Needville for a fundraiser for a young lady who has Leukemia. A variety of desserts were provided by members. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Darlene Blinka and her kitchen committee for getting everything ready for us. President Vincent Newman called the business meeting to order at 1 p.m. Willie Mae Kuykendall led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers answered the roll except Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha. We had a moment of silence for departed member Debbie Sliva. We extend our sympathy to her family and friends. Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall read her report, and it was approved as read. She also read Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha’s report, and it was approved as read. Special Funds Chairman Dan Natho read his report, and it was ap-

proved as read. Under old business, Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall reported that Join Hands Day was a success. Also, under old business, Jeanette Newman reported that our scholarship winner Lindsay Norman will be presented her scholarship certificate at a special ceremony at Needville High School. We will present the check to her at the June meeting. Speaking of the June meeting, since it will fall on Father’s Day, it was decided to have our meeting on Sunday, June 10. Please mark your calendars! Under new business, Kitchen Chairperson Darlene Blinka said she would like to resign from her position. Emma Kujawa has stepped up to take over. Thank you, Darlene, for many years of getting everything in order for us. Door prize winners were John Pavlock, Emma Kujawa, Frances Pollack, Shirley Pavlock, Calvin Lamensky, and Joyce Lamensky. Congratulations to all the winners!

Next Meeting – June 10 For our next meeting on Sunday, June 10, it was decided to have fried chicken. Members, please remember to bring a side dish and a dessert. See you at the next meeting! Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 80, Holland recognizes longtime members many hours of selfless dedication to the success of Lodge 80. President Spinn said that there weren’t many like Frank; his kind of dedication is becoming more and more rare. Frank was also presented with some generous gifts to thank him for his service to the lodge.

TOP: The Happy 50th cake! LEFT PHOTO: Frank Pajestka, Jr. receives his award from Lodge 80, Holland President Rita Spinn. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 80 President Spinn and District Two Director Jesse Pospisil prepare to present the 50-year member pins while board member Dan Hen-

A delicious meal of barbecue brisket, potato salad, brown beans, cole slaw, fruit salad, bread, and tea was served. For dessert, there was the “Happy 50th” cake, assorted cookies, and delicious rosettes made by Bernice Hernandez. Many thanks to the kitchen crew for their outstanding culi-

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Lodge 84, Dallas meets Monday, June 18

Dear Readers, Due to the next monthly meeting falling on Father’s Day, the June monthly meeting of SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas will be held on Monday, June 18, 2018, starting at 6:30 p.m. We will be meeting at Barbec’s Restaurant, located at 8949 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218. Phone number 214-321-5597. Members will order from the menu for the Dutch treat meal. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Fraternal Activities Coordinator Vicki Sims at 214-763-0341. Fraternally, Anne Scott-Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—

nary service! Thanks to all who came to Lodge 80 to celebrate with us. Thanks also to District Two Director Jesse Pospisil and his lovely wife Linda for celebrating with us. It was great to see friends again— some of whom had not been back for many years. Come see us again as soon as you can! —Submitted by Risa Pajestka —SPJST—

dricks, back, left, and Vice President Joe Liles, back, right, look on. RIGHT PHOTO: Fifty-year members are, left to right, Eldon Lange, Lloyd Kurtz, Pete Martinka, Linda Martinka,Virginia Benner, Cedalia Kurtz, and Jeannette Wald, who accepted her sister Rebecca Hajda’s pin.

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Lodge 91, San Jacinto meets June 3

Lodge 91, San Jacinto will meet Sunday, June 3, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Crosby Dairy Queen. This will be our quarterly meeting, and we hope to see you there! Fraternally, Vonda Smesny Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 92, Fort Worth announces summer 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, June 8—Tanglefoot ballroom dance, 8 to 11 p.m. Tanglefoot members $8/non-members $17 Tuesday, June 12—Ladies Circle,10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 12—Lodge meeting at 5:30 p.m. Game night at Lodge 92 at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 13—Sportsmen’s Club, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.: Monthly meeting of hunting and fishing enthusiasts with speakers and door prizes. Free and open to the public.

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Tuesday, June 26—Game night at Lodge 92 at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 8—Lodge meeting, 1 p.m. Polka dance: Texas Dutchmen of Houston, 3 to 7 p.m. Admission $8. Barbecue plates available for $8.

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

Lodge 117, Robstown meets June 2

Dear Members, Lodge 117, Robstown will hold its quarterly meeting on Saturday, June 2, 2018. The location for the meeting is Hilltop Community Center at 11245 Leopard Street in Corpus Christi from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. After the meeting, there will be a social. Fraternally, Frances McDonald, President —SPJST—

Lodge 180, Burleson shares successful Join Hands Day

Lodge 151, Wharton meets June 11

SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton will hold its quarterly meeting on Monday, June 11, 2018, at Wharton Depot Museum, located at 100 Sunset Street in Wharton. A light meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Carolyn Bucek at 979-532-1910 before Thursday, June 7 if you plan to attend. We hope to see you. Fraternally, Janie Bucek, Secretary/FAC —SPJST—

Lodge 155, Austin summer social Saturday, June 2

Lodge 155, Austin will meet Saturday, June 2, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pok-e-jo’s Smokehouse on Parmer Lane. For directions, please call Albert Klinkovsky at 512-282-2525. Members and guests are encouraged to come enjoy the delicious barbecue meal at this popular restaurant. Virginia (Ginny) Prasatik Thomas, Secretary/FAC —SPJST—

2018 JOIN HANDS DAY

Lodge 180, Burleson did not have its usual monthly meeting for May as plans had been made to attend the annual SPJST Car Show in Seaton. We were all so excited and anxious for this event. Our excitement did not meet fruition as several folks had unexpected commitments and were unable to attend. Plus, we had torrential rain in our area as Mother Nature blessed us with much needed moisture. We had chosen a local nursing home facility for our Join Hands Day project this year and were very excited to have an opportunity to participate in the needs of our community. We met at Trinity Mission Health and Rehab Center in Burleson on Saturday, May 19, 2018. We met Rod Heptig, the activity director, and he guided us through the maze of halls to distribute the goodies to the residents. We were able to give each resident a small, colorful stuffed bear and a pair of non-skid socks. Each resident had a great big smile as they received their gifts. It was such a blessing that we were able to spend a few minutes with each person and brighten their day with the gifts as well as talking to each one. I had one lady that thanked me over and over for her gifts as well as talking with and coming to see her. I know that the other lodge members had the same feelings about our Join Hands Day project results as I did. We also made a monetary donation of $500 to be utilized for the residents that had no familial support.

Lodge 141, Sealy members join hands with Hermann Sons, Woodmen Life, KJT, KC No. 3313, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts to place US flags on Veterans’ graves at local cemeteries

LEFT PHOTO: Volunteers from SPJST Lodge 141, Sealy, Hermann Sons, Woodmen Life, KJT, KC No. 3313, Girl Scouts, and Boy Scouts join hands to place 600 small United States flags on Veterans’ graves at seven local cemeteries in the Sealy area. The Join Hands Day project was completed on Saturday, May 19, 2018.CENTER PHOTO: Left

to right are Patrick R.Martinez, Fernando Mora, Brooklyn Reyes, Haley Martinez, and Joshua Galvan. RIGHT PHOTO: Youth are ready to place flags on the graves. Pictured are, left to right, Brooklyn Reyes, Haley Martinez, Joshua Galvan, Patrick Martinez, and Fernando Mora. —Submitted by Rick Martinez, President

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Rhonda and Joe Hurtik, Carmon and Joe Babina, Verna Mason, Dena and Dylan Bowden, and Ernest and Nancy Kelly all helped with the distribution. What an exciting day, and we are talking about a return visit soon. We all adjourned to Cotton Patch in Burleson for a delicious meal of each participant’s choosing and to celebrate Verna Mason’s birthday. She had a beautiful cake of strawberries and crème to celebrate with. Birthday greetings for May go out to Cathleen Kallus, Charles Faulder, Michael Psencik, Lisa Pustejovsky, James Johnson, Clint Dupew, William Standley, Doris Smajstrla, Regina Brown, Eleanor Sulak, and Verna Mason. Wishing all of you a happy birthday with many more in your future.

Next Meeting – June 5 The next lodge meeting will be the first Tuesday, June 5 at Burleson Police Department Community Room at 6:15 p.m. I look forward to seeing each of you there. Nancy Kelly President/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 189 Bryan-College Station meets June 10

Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station will hold its next meeting on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at C&J Barbeque, 1010 South Texas Avenue in Bryan. The lodge is not providing a meal at this meeting, 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 979-7771426 cell/text. —SPJST—

Lodge 202 Jourdanton offers scholarship to graduating seniors

Attention, Graduating Seniors of Lodge 202, Jourdanton: Lodge 202, Jourdanton is offering a scholarship at the local level for high school seniors. To apply, please contact Lodge 202 Jourdanton Youth Leader Regina House at spjst202youth@ gmail.com or 830-570-2046. —SPJST—

Proud Grandparents accept Scholarship for Lodge 88, Houston teen

The Lodge 88, Houston Scholarship Committee awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Ashlynn Fenn Whiteside at the May monthly meeting. Ashlynn is a senior at Vandegrift High School in Austin, Texas. She will attend Rider University in New Jersey, majoring in musical theatre. Her parents are Tiffaney and Stephen Whiteside. Accepting her scholarship were her proud grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Koteras, of Houston. They are pictured with Carol Havemann, right, from the Lodge 88 Scholarship Committee. Congratulations to Ashlynn. May we all one day see her name in lights! —Submitted by Carol Havemann, Nell Stautberg, Ashley Victorick

Lodge 202 Jourdanton plans June 3 meal, meeting

The next meeting of Lodge 202, Jourdanton will be Sunday, June 3, 2018, at 1 p.m. at Jourdanton Community Center. Cold cuts will be provided by the lodge; youth will furnish desserts, and adults will bring sides. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST—

Ennis Sewing Circle

Ennis Sewing Circle met on May 10, 2018, in the Sokol Club Room. Ann Clagett, Irene Prachyl, Dorothy Kucera, Pat Fowler, Georgia Holy, Dee Anderson, Maggie Holy, Lillie Macalik, Dorothy Prachyl, Vickie Vlk, and Georgie Morales all came fairly early. I hope I didn’t miss anyone. We stretched the Christmas quilt and had quilters all around. This quilt is a queen-size and is very pretty with lots of quilting. We didn’t get very far on it; we had to roll it up and will quilt on it again next month. So quilters, please come next month; we need you all.

As President Irene was the only officer present, she ran the whole show, and she did a super job. Treasurer Dolores Vrana had a doctor’s appointment, Ginny wasn’t feeling well, and Secretary Sandy has resigned. She will be doing a lot of traveling. We will miss you. Come visit when you happen to be in town on our meeting day. One of our new members Dee Anderson volunteered to take that position. We thank you for that. We know you will do a great job.

We had 15 members present. President Irene led us in grace, and we all enjoyed a delicious lunch. After lunch, President Irene called the meeting to order. We recited the Pledge of Allegiance and “Our Father” for Joe Marusak who passed away. We also said a special prayer for Dolores Vrana and Ginny Svehlak. We hope you both get well soon. We miss you. As Sandy Pochobradsky was absent and has resigned her position, we had no minutes to read. President Irene read the treasurer’s report for Dolores. It was announced, discussed, and voted on that we reimburse President Irene $40 for items she purchased for the quilt show. Sunshine Lady Dorothy Prachyl announced May birthday celebrants Lorene Marusak, Ginny Svehlak, Ann Clagett, and Dorothy Prachyl. “Happy Birthday” was sung to all but Ginny. We signed a card for Ginny and hope she had a great day on her birthday. President Irene announced that next month - June, we will have visitors from Ennis Now Magazine. Everyone, be sure to come as we want to have a good group. I think they are going to put an article in the magazine. They may take a picture of our group so we want to have as many members present as we can. That will be exciting. President Irene thanked, showed, and talked about the beautiful picture album of our quilt show that Janie Haskovec Matthews made for our Circle. We all thank her so much and will treasure it always. I have the album now as I promised two of our shut-in members I would bring it by for them to see. Quilt Scheduler Pat Fowler announced that next month, we will con-

Lodge 177, Academy member receives SPJST Scholarship

District Two Director Jesse Pospisil presents Kristopher James Zajicek of Lodge 177, Academy with an SPJST General Freshman Scholarship for $1,000 on . Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Academy High School. Congratulations, Kristopher!

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tinue quilting the Christmas quilt, and some members will start cutting squares for the 2019 Junior Sokol Traveling Fund Quilt. Members, please come; we need all of you. Kay Lynn Kovar read several funny jokes that we all enjoyed. Thank you, Kay Lynn! For show-and-tell, President Irene had several mug rugs that she has made. A mug rug is something you put under your cup of coffee or drink by your recliner. It is a square piece of quilted fabric of any size, any color, or just whatever you want. They were really pretty. Irene said she has one by her television chair, by her sewing machine, and can’t remember where else. Dorothy Kudrna announced on May 30, the Wednesday after National Polka Festival, we are having our Senior Fitness Day at Sokol gym at 10 a.m. Come a little before 10 a.m. as all have to sign in and get your name tag. It is free, lots of fun, and you get a free lunch. Everyone is invited. We all look forward to seeing you. Maggie Holy was the 50-50 dollar winner . . . happy for you. Martha won the beautiful covered Kleenex box donated by Lillie Macalik. President Irene thanked all for com-

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Lodge 187, Round Rock member wins first place at SPJST Car Show

Lodge 187, Round Rock member Jennifer McCarthy entered her 2008 Boss Hoss Trike in the SPJST Car Show on Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Seaton. Jennifer won first place “Best in Class” trophy. RIGHT PHOTO: Tom Etheredge of Lodge 187, Round Rock tries out the Boss Hoss after the May lodge meeting.

ing, quilting, the delicious lunch, and helping to set up and put away everything.

Other News Dorothy Prachyl told us her grandson Andrew Cole will be studying in Prague for his fall semester. Dorothy also said her other grandson Adam Cole is finishing his freshman year at UCLA where he was manager of the UCLA women’s water polo team. I know you are proud of them both, as we are for you. Georgie Morales, Reporter —SPJST—

Fort Worth Friendship Club

Lodge 185, New Braunfels youth receives SPJST Leadership Grant

Lodge 185, New Braunfels member Leah McDonald is presented a $1,000 SPJST Leadership Grant at the Navarro High School Senior Awards Banquet on Thursday, May 17, 2018, by Lodge 185 President Donnie Howard. Leah was also named Valedictorian of her class. Congratulations, Leah!

Members of Fort Worth Friendship Club met Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at St. Thomas Parish Hall for their monthly meeting and social. The meeting was called to order by President Barbara Becknell, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all. Everyone was welcomed and before the meeting started, everyone was busy displaying their items for the white elephant sale. Since everyone wanted enough time to “shop,” it was voted to dispense with the reading of the minutes from the previous meeting. Treasurer Margaret Sears presented the financial report which was approved as presented. Helen Skrasek reported her friend/neighbor and Friendship Club homebound member Paula Arsenault passed away on April 29. She had originally moved to Humble and was living with her daughter. On Easter, Paula fell and broke her hip. Our sympathy goes

out to Paula’s son who lives in Fort Worth and her daughter who lives in Humble. Paula always sat at our table, and the daughter mailed Helen a funeral home notice for each of us which had a lovely photo of Paula on the front. Paula was originally from Germany, loved sauerkraut, German potato salad, and dancing. She always went with Helen to SPJST Lodge 92. Thanks, Helen, for sending the notice of death to each of us. On the inside, one side was in English and other side was in German. Libbie reported that Tracy Horn called to say she is now living with her son and daughter-in-law, and her new address is 5724 Downs Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76179. The phone number is the same. The daughter-in-law told Tracy that when they bought this house, they had a room in mind for Tracy, and now Tracy is enjoying her new home and is most happy there. Isn’t this a sweet story. Tracy’s daughter Karen had her first grandchild so she is now up north (can’t recall the state) and doing some babysitting. Darlene Tompkins reported on sending get well cards to Jo Ann Wilcox, Sharron Connelly, and Betty Krenek. Jo Ann is having a hip replacement; Sharron had some breathing problems and spent a few days in the hospital; and Betty is undergoing some treatments. We hope all are doing better, and get well wishes go out to all of them. We had one door prize, and the winner was Pat McWilliams. Winners of the 50/50 dollar games were Margaret Koenig and Darlene Tompkins. We always have happy winners. The singing of “Happy Birthday” went out to May celebrants - Laurie

Dawson, Alma Feil, and Agnes Saldana. May you all have many more! The theme for June will be western so everyone get out your jeans, boots, and western hats to wear - it should be a fun time! Hostesses will be Darlene Tompkins, Jo Ann Wilcox, and Anna Marie Moncrief with Libbie picking up the chicken. May hostesses Debbie Skrasek and Libbie Vrla - plus all their many helpers - were thanked. The sale was open, and we did have lots of very nice items to purchase. It was a fun event. Lola Taylor did a great job in organizing everything. Following the meeting and elephant sale, a great lunch was enjoyed. Beverly, the business manager from the church, joined us for lunch. Games were then played.

Other Anna Marie, Margaret, and Libbie enjoyed attending the luncheon and Carmelite Nuns Auxiliary annual meeting at Colonial Country Club the other day. It is always nice to go some place special, and the service is always so beautiful. We enjoyed it. I stopped in to see Camille Bolcer the other day since I was in the area. Thank goodness that I did as she told me she was moving. She has moved to the Vantage at Cityview, 6301 Overton Ridge Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas 76132-3283. She said it is a fairly new place and is beautiful. I must stop in to see her as she

Happy Birthday, Verna of Lodge 180, Burleson!

Rhonda Hurtik, right, slices a piece of cake for Verna Mason’s birthday. Lodge 180, Burleson members celebrated Verna’s birthday following a meal at Cotton Patch in Burleson.

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is always so happy to have company. She always asks about Anne Whitsell as both of them used to attend St. Paul’s Church. I tried calling Annie, but did not get an answer. I have to brag a little . . . I am now a great-great aunt to a little boy Charlie Kosarek in Waco. I already have four great-great nieces, and this makes the second great-great nephew. His parents are Ben and Sarah Kosarek, grandparents are J.D. and Pam Kosarek, all of Waco, and great-grandmother Lil Kosarek is my sister. Lydia Alholm called the other day. She was 98 years young on April 30, and she wants to thank everyone that called or sent her a card on this special day. She said there are just too many to thank each person individually. So Until, Keep Smiling! Libbie Vrla, Reporter —SPJST—

Bartek family

The 55th annual Bartek family reunion will be Saturday, July 14, 2018, at Ratibor Country Grill, beginning around 10 a.m. Please notify your immediate family members with the details. Come, visit, share a meal, and get ready to have fun! Bring a dessert to share as well as items for the auction. Please RSVP to one of the following: Amy Pagel Devereaux at 254-913-9256 or Paula Pagel Faris at 512-818-0259. Paula P. Faris Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

June 2 Descendants of Anton and Alouise Jancak Kelner—at American Legion Hall, East Bernard. For information, contact President Donnie Kelner 979-282-1270; Vice President Louis Petrosky 281-389-4433; Treasurer Joey Pitman 281-236-7652; Secretary Helen Kelner 281-342-2624; or Historian Lillian Neeley 713-947-2472.

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June 3 Sefcik-Kubin families—at New Tabor Brethren Church Fellowship Building, Caldwell. For information, contact Ronny Herrmann 979-567-9360; Frances Hargrove 830-620-0080, fhargrove1@satx.rr.com; or Jennifer Beardmore 832-612-0519. Submitted by Frances Hargrove, Lodge 17, New Tabor. —SPJST—

2018 JOIN HANDS DAY

Lodge 180, Burleson joins hands at Trinity Mission Health and Rehab

★ ★ Reunions ★ ★

Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, until the week prior to the reunion date - as space permits - notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include your SPJST lodge number/name, and your contact phone number. Thank you.

Pavel-Rosina-KovarBelicek families

The Pavel-Rosina-Kovar families will hold their reunion on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at the Senior Activity Center, 210 East Salty Street in Thorndale. Family and friends are asked to bring a main dish - salad or vegetable - and dessert for your family. Tea, coffee, ice, and paper goods will be furnished. Bring an item for the silent auction, white elephant items, and past/present photos to share. For information, call Jeanette 512281-3776; or Kathy 512-840-8882. Jeanette Peterson Lodge 18, Elgin —SPJST—

LODGE 180, BURLESON PRESENTS $500 TO TRINITY MISSION. Left to right are Dylan and Dena Bowden, Joe Hurtik,Verna Mason, Rhonda Hurtik, Trinity Mission Activity Director Rod Heptig, Nancy Kelly, Joe Babina, Carmon Babina, and Ernest Kelly.

Lodge 180, Burleson members participated in a Join Hands Day project at Trinity Mission Health and Rehab Center in Burleson on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Activity Director Rod Heptig guided us through the maze of halls to distribute goodies to the residents. We gave each resident a small, colorful stuffed bear and a pair of non-skid socks. Each resident had a great big smile as they received their gifts. It was such a blessing that we were able to spend a few minutes with each person

and brighten their day with the gifts as well as talking to each one. We also presented a check for $500 to the facility to be utilized for residents that had no familial support. Rhonda and Joe Hurtik, Carmon and Joe Babina, Verna Mason, Dena and Dylan Bowden, and Ernest and Nancy Kelly all helped with the distribution of the goodies to the residents. —Submitted by Nancy Kelly, President/Reporter

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Lodge 47, Seaton joins hands to host SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration Saturday, May 5, 2018 • Seaton Star Hall • Submitted by Shannon White, Photographer

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13th Annual SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration Saturday, May 5, 2018 • SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club hosted the Kids’ Zone. Activities included hayrides provided by Jason Koliha, bounce house, planting in recyclable containers by Bell County Master Gardeners, dig pit and craft by Bell County Museum, crafts by Habitat for Humanity, carnival games by R&E Games, and meet-and-greet with the Texas Roadhouse mascot. A special thank you to our sponsors listed on page 19 for their generous contributions. Thanks to the businesses and individuals who donated items for the silent auction. Thanks to the buyers, too! And, a big thank you to the volunteers who helped make the day a success. Proceeds benefitted the SPJST Foundation which supports the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center in Temple and Camp Kubena in Ledbetter. And, thanks to Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall members for hosting the event. Visit spjstcarshow.org to view more photos. —SPJST—

We extend sincere thanks and appreciation to all of the 2018 SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration sponsors, participants, and volunteers. A total of 237 of the most amazing vehicles in the Central Texas area were displayed at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall on Saturday, May 5. It was a perfect day with lots of sun, and temperatures were in the low 80s. The hall and event grounds were filled with hundreds and hundreds of spectators. The attendance throughout the day was estimated between 4,000 to 5,000 people. The Czech Heritage Celebration included several folklife demonstrations hosted by the Czech Heritage Museum. These included sauerkraut making, noodlemaking, rope making, and lace making. Jerry Haisler, Billy Havlik, and Friends entertained for everyone’s listening and dancing pleasure. Vendors, raffles, silent auction, and District Two Beseda Dancers were also part of the afternoon of fun.

BEST OF SHOW - 1940 Ford Sedan Bob and Deborah Shafer of Belton, Texas SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Members

2018 SPJST Car Show Winners

SPJST STATE QUEEN’S CHOICE

BEST OF SHOW

BEST ENGINE GRAPHICS • PAINT • INTERIOR

SPJST MEMBER SPECIAL AWARDS

PEOPLES’ CHOICE

DISTANCE

CLUB PARTICIPATION

For more car show photos, visit SPJST’s Facebook page or spjstcarshow.org PRE-1948

RAT ROD

STREET ROD

1955-1957 CHEVY

CAMARO 1967-1981

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CAMARO 1982-2002

CAMARO - 2010-NEWER

CHEVELLE

CORVETTE C1/C2/C3

CORVETTE C4

CORVETTE C5

CORVETTE C6

CORVETTE C7

OTHER CHEVY

GM - NOT CHEVY

MUSTANG 1964-1978

MUSTANG 1979-2004

MUSTANG 2005-NEWER

THUNDERBIRD

OTHER FORD

CLASSIC MOPAR

MODERN MOPAR

PONTIAC

EL CAMINO

CHEVY TRUCK

TRIKES/SLINGSHOTS

FORD TRUCK

MOTORCYCLE

DODGE TRUCK

TRACTOR

FOREIGN/EXOTIC

TRUCK 2000-NEWER

IMPORT/COMPACT

OPEN CLASS - CAR

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

OPEN CLASS - TRUCK

UNRESTORED

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2018 SPJST Car Show Awards

Best of Show Award Bob and Deborah Shafer Belton, Texas 1940 Ford Sedan

People’s Choice Awards 1st - Archie Brooks Belton, Texas 1955 Chevy Belair 210 2nd - Cindy and Steve Blythe Temple, Texas 1959 Pontiac Safari 3rd - BJ and Kay Nan Ledger Temple, Texas 1970 Chevy Chevelle Coupe “Top 3” SPJST Member Awards Bob and Deborah Shafer SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton 1940 Ford Sedan Don Psencik SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton 1967 Chevy Chevy II

Connie Hoelscher SPJST Lodge 187, Round Rock 1955 Chevy 1st Series Pickup Club Participation Award HOT Old Car Club Waco, Texas 14 vehicles Best Interior Jerry and Betty Mars Mt. Calm, Texas 1955 Chevy Belair Best Graphics Jim Ansay Temple, Texas 2015 Chevy Camaro Best Paint Corky Lien Georgetown, Texas 1957 Chevy Pickup Best Engine Bryan Nors Waco, Texas 1969 Pontiac GTO

Distance Award Thomas Zedan Palm Harbor, Florida 1929 Ford Model A

SPJST State Queen’s Choice John Zubik Killeen, Texas 1962 Chevy C10

★ Car Show Classes ★ Pre-1948 1st - Jim Palmer Austin, Texas 1937 Ford Coupe 2nd - Gary Peebles Round Rock, Texas 1937 Ford Roadster 3rd - Hal Senkel Bryan, Texas 1930 Ford Model A

Rat Rod 1st - Butch Doss Axtell, Texas 1948 Ford Pickup 2nd - David Olivarez Belton, Texas 1966 Dodge D100 Sweptline 3rd - Cale Hall Hutto, Texas 1928 Ford A

Street Rod 1st - Bob and Deborah Shafer Belton, Texas 1940 Ford Sedan 2nd - David Babbitt Harker Heights, Texas 1934 Ford Coupe 3rd - Tom and Leigh Klesch Harker Heights, Texas 1930 Ford Highboy Coupe 1955–1957 Chevy 1st - Roger Daniel Temple, Texas 1955 Chevy Belair 2nd - John Martin Temple, Texas 1957 Chevy Sedan Delivery 3rd - Freddy Washburn Temple, Texas 1955 Chevy 2DHT Belair

Chevy Camaro (1967–1981) 1st - Scott Alexander Round Rock, Texas 1969 Chevy Camaro SS 396 2nd - Paul and Rhonda McCann Temple, Texas 1969 Chevy Camaro 3rd - Johnny Cheatham Harker Heights, Texas 1967 Chevy Camaro

Chevy Camaro (1982–2002) 1st - Jose Gandara Troy, Texas 1998 Chevy Camaro SS

Chevy Camaro (2010-newer) 1st - Jim Ansay Temple, Texas 2015 Chevy Camaro 2nd - Ron Grimwood Temple, Texas 2018 Chevy Camaro ZL1 3rd - Cody Moye Georgetown, Texas 2012 Chevy Camaro SS Chevy Chevelle 1st - Randal Schaeper Lorena, Texas 1969 Chevy Chevelle 2nd - Murphy Talley Belton, Texas 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 3rd - Kevin Chirafis Waco, Texas 1969 Chevy Chevelle

Chevy Corvette C1/C2/C3 (1952-1982) 1st - John Hughling Temple, Texas 1965 Chevy Corvette 2nd - Edwin Maas, Jr. Temple, Texas 1960 Chevy Corvette 3rd - Bill Phillips Temple, Texas 1968 Chevy Corvette Chevy Corvette C4 (1984–1996) 1st - Harald Weldon Copperas Cove, Texas 1993 Chevy Corvette 2nd - Earl Troutt Temple, Texas 1989 Chevy Corvette 3rd - Jennifer and Michael Zoch Temple, Texas 1996 Chevy Corvette Chevy Corvette C5 (1997-2004) 1st - Tyrone Willis Killeen, Texas 2003 Chevy Corvette Z06 2nd - Jose Torres Killeen, Texas 2004 Chevy Corvette Z06 3rd - Roy and Susan Zoch Belton, Texas 2000 Chevy Corvette Z51

Chevy Corvette C6 (2005–2013) 1st - Roy and Susan Zoch Belton, Texas 2012 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport 2nd - Rebecca Rucker Temple, Texas 2009 Chevy Corvette 3rd - Tim Milliken Belton, Texas 2008 Chevy Corvette Chevy Corvette C7 (2014-newer) 1st - Ismael Torres Temple, Texas 2015 Chevy Corvette Z06 2nd - Tony King Killeen, Texas 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray 3rd - Don Landry Georgetown, Texas 2015 Chevy Corvette Z51

Other Chevy 1st - Gary and Cathy Wright Marlin, Texas 1962 Chevy Impala SS 2nd - Don Psencik Temple, Texas 1967 Chevy Chevy II 3rd - Melvin Smith Temple, Texas 1956 Chevy Wagon GM (not Chevy) 1st - Darryl McKinley Hutto, Texas 1970 Buick Skylark 2nd - Lynne Harris Salado, Texas 1974 Buick Electra 225 3rd - Creed Cox Belton, Texas 1967 Oldsmobile 442

Ford Mustang (1964–1978) 1st - Mike Fentress Belton, Texas 1964.5 Ford Mustang 2nd - James Wilson Temple, Texas 1969 Ford Mustang Mach I 3rd - Billy Booth Joshua, Texas 1966 Ford Mustang Ford Mustang (1979-2004) 1st - John Sutton Temple, Texas 2001 Ford Mustang GT 2nd - Ronnie Smith Hewitt, Texas 2003 Ford Mustang Mach I

Ford Mustang (2005–newer) 1st - Eric VanPraag Holland, Texas 2015 Ford Mustang GT 2nd - Marc Luna Waco, Texas 2018 Ford Shelby GT 350 3rd - Herbert Brauchle Salado, Texas 2013 Ford Mustang Roush Ford Thunderbird 1st - David Kunze Hewitt, Texas 1957 Ford Thunderbird 2nd - Cathy Ormsby Rockdale, Texas 2005 Ford T-Bird 3rd - Donald and Kathy Sheppard Cameron, Texas 2002 Ford Thunderbird

Other Ford 1st - Richard Torres Killeen, Texas 2007 Ford Shelby GT 2nd - Wyatt Wetzel Harker Heights, Texas 1958 Edsel Pacer 3rd - Les Davis Waco, Texas 1964 Ford Falcon-Futura Classic Mopar 1st - Louie Jahn Taylor, Texas 1956 Plymouth Savoy 2nd - Mark Brians Belton, Texas 1976 Chrysler Cordoba 3rd - Troy Grones Waco, Texas 1969 Dodge Dart GT

Modern Mopar (2006-newer) 1st - Jean Bains Killeen, Texas 2007 Dodge Magnum 2nd - Kendall Heaton Belton, Texas 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T 3rd - Robert Taylor Temple, Texas 2015 Dodge Challenger Pontiac 1st - Amy Smith Temple, Texas 1967 Pontiac Firebird 2nd - Bryan Nors Waco, Texas 1969 Pontiac GTO 3rd - Bernie Herrera Belton, Texas 1969 Pontiac Firebird

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El Camino 1st - Paul Freitag Harker Heights, Texas 1986 GMC Caballero 2nd - David Blankemeier Temple, Texas 1986 Chevy El Camino 3rd - Allen Hejl Thorndale, Texas 1985 Chevy El Camino Foreign/Exotic 1st - Jim Weaver China Spring, Texas 1967 VW Beetle 2nd - Robert J. Hobby Harker Heights, Texas 2018 Alfa Romeo 4C 3rd - Chris Pecskovszky Belton, Texas 1958 Triumph Tr-3

Import/Compact 1st - Joe Hogan Harker Heights, Texas 2018 BMW M4 2nd - Curtis Strong Salado, Texas 1970 Karmann Ghia Convertible

Chevy Truck 1st - Hunter Wilsey Temple, Texas 1963 Chevy Fleetside 2nd - John Zubik Killeen, Texas 1962 Chevy C10 3rd - Connie Hoelscher Round Rock 1955 Chevy 1st Series Pickup Ford Truck 1st - Willie Snow Belton, Texas 1941 Ford Pickup 2nd - Tory Webster Temple, Texas 2001 Ford Lightning 3rd - Conner Copeland Groesbeck, Texas 1968 Ford F-100

Dodge Truck 1st - Walt Mackie Belton, Texas 1999 Plymouth Prowler 2nd - David Miller Temple, Texas 1999 Dodge Dakota SLT 3rd - Ken Janicek Cameron, Texas 1939 Dodge 1/2 Ton TC Truck Truck (2000-newer) 1st - James Fowler Temple, Texas 2012 GMC Sierra

Open Class-Car 1st - Ken Wahrmund Hutto, Texas 1930 Willys Sport Coupe 2nd - John Paysse Temple, Texas 1969 AMC AMX Open Class-Truck 1st - Corky Lien Georgetown, Texas 1957 Chevy Pickup

Trikes/Slingshots 1st - Chris Uptmore Kyle, Texas 2013 Harley Davidson Road King 2nd - Deb and Scott Justice Moody, Texas 1984 Honda Goldwing Motorcyle Motorcycle 1st - Jennifer McCarthy Hutto, Texas 2008 Boss Hoss BHC-9 2nd - Mark Insko Temple, Texas 2016 Polaris Slingshot SL LE Tractor 1st - Rocky Reed Robinson, Texas 1960 John Deere 730 2nd - Case Koliha Rogers, Texas 1951 Case CS 3rd - Amanda Koliha Rogers, Texas 1948 Minneapolis Moline UTS

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Under Construction 1st - Frank Woods Taylor, Texas 1930 Ford A 2nd - Bill Coffey Temple, Texas 1931 Ford 2 Door 3rd - Darren Knox Temple, Texas 1997 Chevy Blazer

Unrestored 1st - Carolyn Gallaway Gatesville, Texas 1966 Ford Mustang 2nd - Garry Hurta Pflugerville, Texas 1973 Plymouth Roadrunner 3rd - Al Schneider Temple, Texas 1956 Ford Victoria

Photos by Joshua Kirby of Lodge 24, Cyclone

For more car show photos, visit SPJST’s Facebook page or spjstcarshow.org

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Thank You, Auction/Special Donors. We Appreciate You! McLane Intelligent Solutions SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton

Boley’s Smart Foundation Repair Don Ringler Automotive

SPJST Lodge 180, Burleson

Farm Equipment Service, Inc. Garlyn Shelton

Amos Electric AutoDENTist

Breaking Light Photography

Jack Hilliard

SPJST Lodge 246 Morgan’s Point

United Systems and Software, Inc.

The Monkey Barrel Novasad Electric, LLC.

RVOS Insurance Sanders Paint & Body

Darrel Green’s Auto Clinic, Inc.

Perry Office Plus

Ponders Auto & Fleet Service

SPJST Lodge 47 Seaton Youth

Jupe Feeds

Robert Hobby

Texas Roadhouse

SPJST Lodge 48 Beyersville Youth Ratibor Country Grill and Catering Green’s Sausage Texas Polka News House Polka on! Raymond James Doss Sales

Jesse and Linda Pospisil

Kolache Kitchen

Rabroker Westphalia Market Secrest Law Firm

SPJST Lodge 29 Taylor SPJST Lodge 30 Taiton

SPJST Lodge 30 TaitonYouth Club

SPJST Lodge 66 Waco

SPJST Lodge 80 Holland

SPJST Lodge 84 Dallas Youth Club

2nd Street Emporium 6th Street Antiques/ Laurie Oler - Vendor #KT Arusha’s Coffee & Tea Auto Zone Bargain Barn BJ’s Flower Shop, Inc. CineMark Temple & XD #1075 Clem Mikeska’s Pit Bar-B-Q Cochran, Blair & Potts Donica Zabcik El Chico Café Good Year Auto Service Grand Avenue Theaters Hampton Inn Hilton Garden Inn - Temple Holiday Inn Express - Temple Holly Knecht Jason Koliha Jazzercise Jennifer’s Nails & Jewelry Repair John and Diana Engelke John’s Jewelry & Repair KCEN-TV Channel 6 KXXV-TV Channel 25 La Quinta Inns & Suites Temple Lady Bug Plants & Country Store Leonard Kaderka Linda and Jesse Pospisil Lynda Novak Marie Wolf Marine Outlet

My Giving Tree Nancy Miller Napa Auto Parts/Temple Auto Parts Off the Cob Popcorn PaperGraphics Pechal Family - David, Donnie, Edwin, and Joyce Precious Memories Premiere Cinemas RockAuto.com RockReady Printing & Designs Scbfashions & More Scott Hudson Shar’s Spare Time SPJST Home Office Staff SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Susan Shofner Sweet Confections Café/ Christina Elser Temple Daily Telegram The Beltonian Theatre The Exchange Troy’s Auto Care All Service & Tires Wanda’s Uniquely Yours White Trash with a Splash/ Jennifer - Vendor #X Woods Flowers

Thank You, Businesses, Organizations, and Individuals for hosting booths and displays. We appreciate you! Annetta’s Paper Bead Creations Annetta Doggett Arbonne - Lorna Brockette BackPorch Outfitters - Brent Goates Becky’s Tupperware Treasure Becky Davis Camp Kubena Candy Crafts - Nick and Teresa Steward Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, Temple Pioneer Skills Demonstrations: Accordion - Ralph Milek Artist - Lisa Chase Lace - Karen Hickman Noodles - Evelyn Buchhorn Rope - Jim Hickman Sauerkraut - Joe Musil Don Ringler Chevrolet Farm Equipment Service, Inc. Garlyn Shelton His Jewels - Anita Unberhagen Holly Knecht JB Custom Airbrushing - Jean Bains Kerley’s Market - Lynette Talasek Liberty Mutual - Janie Valdez Love Unique Creations - Denese Sims McLane Intelligent Solutions Off the Cob Popcorn - Sherry Omberg Radiant Beauty By Sandy - Sandy Oehler

Scentsy Fragrance - Patricia Charles SeneGence LipSence - Robin Leach Sparkle By Tiffany - Tiffany Sammon SPJST District Two Beseda Dancers SPJST Life Insurance SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas - Lynda Novak Texas Sno Balls - Linda Hill The Cluttered Swan - Jessica Swan The Hunny Pot - Jennifer Bannert Wild Bill’s Beard Oil - Bill Keeney Wood Works - Jurgen Schmidt KIDS’ ZONE Bell County Master Gardeners planting in recyclable containers Bell County Museum dig pit and craft Habit for Humanity - craft Jason Koliha - hay rides SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club bounce house R&E Games - carnival games Texas Roadhouse - Armadillo mascot

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2018 SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration

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Lodge 47, Seaton members, volunteers assist at 13th Annual SPJST Car Show Thank you to these early risers who helped in the kitchen at the 2018 SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration on Saturday, May 5. Pictured, left to right, are Ginger Ringwald, Patsy Koslovsky, Roy Ringwald (in back), Becky Zavodny, Judy Pechal, and Amber Bartek. KOHL’S CARES! A very special thanks to Kohl’s Department Store in Temple for sharing three wonderful volunteers who assisted us in the kitchen at the SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration on Saturday, May 5 at Seaton Star Hall.

Expression of Sympathy

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 23, Moravia, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member, ARNOLD W. BRANECKY, age 80, who passed away Monday, March 5, 2018. He was born June 24, 1937, in Gonzales County, Texas. He was former owner and operator of Lone Oak Grocery and Market. He retired from Hermann Sons. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 23, Moravia and a member of Shiner Lutheran Church. Survivors are wife Delores Kuck Branecky; daughter Lynnette Rendon (Tony); son Steven Branecky (Annette); five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; sister Evelyn Thomas; and brother George Branecky. He was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers. Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 9 at the funeral home. Funeral service was at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral

SPJST Youth Section

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.

District Two Camp begins June 20

Home. Burial was in Shiner Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Moulton FFA. Online guest book may be signed at www.thielecooper.com. Arrangements were with Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home. —SPJST—

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Dear Members, The time all youth look forward to is almost here. . . a break from school, summer vacations, and SPJST Summer Camp! We are all looking forward to another fun-filled summer at Camp Kubena (formally Cooper Farm). Leaders-in-Training (LIT) Workshop will be Friday, June 15 with registration from 1 to 2 p.m. and the workshop ending on Sunday, June 17 at 10 a.m. District Two has 13 girls and seven boys registered. It will be a great experience for our teens to prepare for making a special im-

pact in the lives of younger campers at our Districts Two/Six summer camp the following week. Two days later, Wednesday, June 20 to Sunday, June 24, we begin our SPJST District Two Summer Camp with District Six. We are excited to have our friends from District Six with us again. Camp registration will be held on Wednesday, June 20 from 6 to 7 p.m. All medications, over-the-counter included, must be turned in to Nurse Patricia and Jan. Parents, all medication must be in the original bottle with only the amount of medication needed for the camping period. Medication in bags cannot be accepted. Parents are required to take home with

Lodge 29, Taylor youth achieves Top 10 Percent

In Memory of Timothy Moseley

Timothy Moseley, age 60, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018, after a long illness. He was born November 26, 1957, in Dallas, Texas. He graduated from Bryan Adams High School in Dallas. He was a longtime employee of Northpark Shopping Center as Director of Security for 26 years. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas. He is survived by mother Ann Fitzgerald; brother Thomas Moseley; stepmother Joan Finley; son Jonathan Cheatham and wife Rebecca; grandson Jonathan, Jr.; granddaughter Blakely; and many friends and cousins. —SPJST—

Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club member Hailey Girod was honored for being in the top 10 percent of her class. She received a blanket. Hailey is ranked number 13 out of 330 eighth graders with a 4.0 GPA. RIGHT PHOTO: Celebrating her achievement with her are grandparents Director Two Director Jesse Pospisil and Linda.

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them: all camper’s and LIT’s cell phones, SIM cards, and any electronic devices which include iPods, Nintendo DS, and MP3 players. If a camper has any of the above, parents will receive a phone call. Please do not bring any expensive clothing. SPJST will not be responsible for any lost or damaged items. All cameras must be marked and turned in to the chaperone. No food or drinks allowed in the cabins. Things To Bring r A marked water bottle. Each camper will refill their bottle during the day. r Recommend: a marked small backpack to carry shoes, towels, etc. r 4 towels and 4 washcloths r Twin sheet set and light cover, pillow r Toiletries: soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, etc. r 2 pair tennis shoes or closed toe shoes. Crocs are awesome. All campers, LITs, chaperones must wear these at all times. Flip flops are to wear only to the pool. r Beach towel r Non-menthol shaving cream – must be turned in at registration r Sunscreen

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Flashlight 5 changes of clothes 5 changes of undergarments Bag for dirty clothes 2 - Swim suits and cover-ups (1 for the pool and 1 for the pond/lake) For younger campers, please make a note which is to be for the pond/pool. The chaperone will make sure they are kept separate. We want to be sure to keep the pool clean and clear.

Girls: A tee-shirt or tank top must be worn over the swimsuit in and out of pool. You may want to bring an extra pair of shorts to wear if you plan on blobbing. Boys: A tee-shirt or tank top must be worn in and out of the pool. Please refer to page 35 of the handbook to determine your dress for camp. A suggestion for the younger campers: Place one days of clothing in a marked plastic bag. This helps getting ready in the early morning. Try to mark all clothing and belongings to be sure it comes home. Here are a few of the activities planned:

Crafts • Swimming • Canoeing High/Low Ropes Course Blobbing at the Pond BB Guns/Archery • Horseshoes Games by the LITs and Staff Music and Dancing

The only other thing I can think of to bring is a lot of energy and a great attitude for a lot of fun! One thing to hope for is enough time to do all the activities which are planned. Again, thank you, parents, for allowing us to spend quality time with your youth. Every SPJST youth is special in his or her own way, and many memories are made each year at camp, and this year will be no exception. A big thank you to all the chaperones who are taking time away from home and work to make sure our campers have a safe and a fun experience. I can’t wait to see you at Camp Kubena on June 20! If you have any questions or concerns, please give me a call at 254-718-1606 or an email to patsyk2011@yahoo.com. Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST—

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Lodge 47, Seaton youth enjoys SPJST Car Show

I really enjoyed the SPJST Car Show because I like looking at all the old style cars. I helped at the kids zone and voted for my favorite car. I thought the coolest cars were the old Mustangs and Camaro SS. I also liked all of the motorcycles. Tyson Bilbrey, age 10 —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth: painting, hayride, bounce house fun at car show

At the SPJST Car Show, I got to paint a tile, ride on the hayride, and play in the bounce house. The cars were really cool, too. Sydney Bilbrey, age 5 —SPJST—

Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club joins hands with CSA to beautify New Tabor Cemetery

On Sunday, April 29, 2018, Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club joined hands with members of CSA and the adult lodge to beautify New Tabor Cemetery. Trash and old flowers were picked up, and new flowers were

placed on graves. Thanks to all who participated in this Join Hands Day project. —Submitted by Holly Narro, Youth Leader

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Lodge 185, New Braunfels youth preps for YAD Dear Readers, Today, we spent time working on our YAD projects. We had a lot of fun planning and working together. Have you started your projects? Don’t wait too long! Your friend, Rileigh Kitchen, age 11 —SPJST—

Dear Vestnik Readers, I went to a birthday party at Powerhouse gym. I had fun. I had a great Mother’s Day because we went to Dime Box to visit grandma. I gave my mom hugs and made her a Mother’s Day card. I have been having fun at school. I’m excited I only have one week left, but I am a little bit sad because I am going to miss all my friends. Fraternally, Travis Ordogne, age 6 —SPJST—

Lodge 185 New Braunfels youth saves turtle

Dear Readers, I saved a turtle today! My dog found it in our back yard, and she had it in her mouth. I took it from her so she wouldn’t hurt it. We took it to our neighbor’s house and let it go in the lake. I am sure he was happy to be safe in the lake! Sincerely, Skeet Kitchen, age 7 —SPJST—

Lodge 29, Taylor youth inducted into National Honor Society

. . . Hey, Kids . . . Flag Day Essay Contest deadline is May 31

Hey, kids ages 5 to high school senior! Enter the 2018 SPJST Flag Day Essay Contest today! What is it? Each year, SPJST sponsors a Flag Day

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Contest to promote patriotism and creative writing.

Who Can Enter? All SPJST members who are entering kindergarten or age 5 to high school senior. Youth club membership is not required. The age group will be determined by the age of the current youth year.

2018 Theme “Standing Up for Our American Flag”

The Rules r Write a Flag Day essay or poem with the theme “Standing Up for Our American Flag” in mind. Essay length must be between 150 to 500 words.

the entry’s creativity, grammar, and neatness.

Awards All participants will receive a participation certificate. Youth club members will also receive two merit points in the Merit Point System. Winning entries will be published in the Vestnik. Grand Prize Winner $100 gift card and winning entry read at the SPJST Flag Day Ceremony on June 14 at a location to be announced. (Youth winning grand prize will not receive age category prize.) Age Category Prizes Ages Entering Kindergarten or Age 5 to 8 Years - $50 Gift Card Ages 9 to 11 Years - $50 Gift Card Ages 12 to 14 Years - $50 Gift Card Ages 15 Years to High School Senior $50 Gift Card —SPJST—

Congratulations, Kendall of Lodge 84, Dallas!

r Entries must be typed.

r Entries must be original and created by the youth member.

r Entries become the property of SPJST and will not be returned.

r Entries must include a cover sheet with participant’s name, address, phone number, and lodge number. r Entries must be received by May 31, 2018.

Sophomore Brandon Girod who is a member of Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club, was inducted into the National Honor Society at Elgin High School. We are proud of your achievements! Keep working hard and dreaming big! —Cristy Girod, Youth Leader

My fellow Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club members and I attended our eighth grade formal in Elgin on Saturday, April 28, 2018. The theme was “A sweet ending to a new beginning,” and it was a candy theme. We got all dressed up, went to dinner then to the dance. We had a great time. Pictured with me are Bailey Sumner, left, and Kylee Halbrook, right. —Hailey Girod, age 13

r Send entries to:

State Fraternal Director Frank Horak c/o SPJST Home Office PO Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503-0100 Email: frankh@spjst.com

Judging Entries will be judged by a panel of writing specialists. Judging is based on

We are so proud of our granddaughter, Kendall Tucker. She is now a member of the National Junior Honor Society. The organization was very impressed with the amount of community service hours she has completed. This is another way SPJST has helped round our children to be better citizens. We are very proud of you, Kendall, and we love you very much. Congratulations! Love, Granny and PaPa Vicki and Gene Sims Lodge 84, Dallas —SPJST—

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Top Dance Hits featured at Proms for the last 40 years

(MS) High school is a pivotal time in a teenager’s life that is marked by many academic and social experiences, including sports games, extracurricular clubs and school dances. School dances are so iconic and intertwined with student life that they have — together with their accompanying musical score — provided a setting for popular movies like “Pretty in Pink,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” and “Never Been Kissed.” Perhaps no dance is more widely associated with high school than prom. Soon-to-be graduates have been attending proms for many decades. Music and dancing is at the centerpiece of these celebrations. Many people look back fondly on their prom experiences and remember the hit songs of their heydays. The following are some of the chart-topping dance songs and popular hits were likely featured at proms over the last 40 years, courtesy of Billboard.

1978: “Last Dance,” Donna Summer 1979: “Le Freak,” Chic 1980: “A Lover’s Holiday,” Change 1981: “Try it Out,” Gino Soccio 1982: “Glad to Know You,” Chaz Jankel 1983: “Billie Jean,” Michael Jackson 1984: “When Doves Cry,” Prince 1985: “Neutron Dance,” The Pointer Sisters 1986: “Two of Hearts,” Stacey Q 1987: “Come Go With Me,” Exposé 1988: “Never Gonna Give You Up,” Rick Astley 1989: “Secret Rendezvous,” Karyn White 1990: “Groove Is in the Heart,” Deee-Lite 1991: “Gonna Make You Sweat,” C+C Music Factory

1992: “Rhythm Is a Dancer,” Snap! 1993: “Supermodel,” RuPaul 1994: “100% Pure Love,” Crystal Waters 1995: “Bedtime Story,” Madonna 1996: “Make the World Go Round,” Sandy B. 1997: “Discotheque,” U2 1998: “Ray of Light,” Madonna 1999: “Believe,” Cher 2000: “Your Child,” Mary J. Blige 2001: “Keep Control,” Sono 2002: “Escape,” Enrique Iglesias 2003: “Into the Sun,” The Weekend Players 2005: “Don’t Cha,” The Pussycat Dolls 2006: “House Is Not a Home,” Debora Cox 2007: “I Need Someone,” Ralph Falcon

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2008: “Together,” Bob Sinclar and Steve Edwards 2009: “Waking Up in Vegas,” Katy Perry 2010: “Bad Romance,” Lady Gaga 2011: “We Found Love,” Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris 2012: “How We Do (Party),” Rita Ora 2013: “Lose Yourself to Dance,” Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams 2014: “Chandelier,” Sia 2015: “Something New,” Axwell /\ Ingrosso 2016: “Closer,” The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey 2017: “Despacito,” Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee —SPJST—

Lodge 20, Granger Youth Club hosts SPJST Float in Lakefest Parade

Lodge 185, New Braunfels youth receives “Top Artist” award

Congratulations to Steel McCoy of Lodge 185, New Braunfels Youth Club! Steel was the only kindergarten student chosen from his elementary school for the “Top Artist” award. He was grinning from ear to ear as this award usually goes to students in the upper grade levels, his family says. Steel was so excited to not only be able to attend his first art show, but also to get the opportunity to see his work as one of the prime pieces displayed! His proud family says, “Congratulations, little man!”

Lodge 20, Granger Youth Club hosted the SPJST Float in the Granger Lakefest Parade on Saturday, May 12,

2018. Youth club members, leaders, and parents rode the float.

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2018 Youth Achievement Days District One District Two District Three District Four District Five District Six District Seven State YAD

Sunday, July 8 Saturday, July 14 Saturday, June 23 Saturday, June 30 Sunday, July 22 Sunday, July 15 Sunday, July 1 Saturday, August 4

Caldwell Civic Center Lodge 24, Cyclone Lodge 183, Arlington Lowake Community Center Lodge 88, Houston Taiton Community Center Lodge 107, Floresville Frank W. Mayborn Center, Temple

2018 SPJST Summer Camps Camp Kubena • 2001 Waldeck Road • Ledbetter, Texas Leaders-In-Training Workshop - Friday, June 15 to Sunday, June 17 Districts One/Seven - Wednesday, July 18 to Sunday, July 22 Districts Two/Six - Wednesday, June 20 to Sunday, June 24 Districts Three/Four/Five - Wednesday, June 27 to Sunday, July 1

State Royalty participate in SPJST Founders Day at Lodge 1, Fayetteville; Visit TCHCC in La Grange Saturday, May 19, 2018 • Lodge 1, Fayetteville and Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center • Submitted by Rita Holland, Youth Leader

TOP LEFT PHOTO: 2002 National Polka Festival Queen Bea Patek, left, and King Rudy Patek with Rita Holland, right, in the Migl House at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange. TOP PHOTO 2: Danny and Austen play cornhole. TOP PHOTO 3: Madison and April enjoy dancing “The Chicken Dance.” TOP RIGHT PHOTO: District Three Director John Engelke and Scooter Holland enjoy friendly competition. LEFT PHOTO: State Queen April and State Fraternal Director Frank pause for a moment during the cornhole competition for a photo op! RIGHT PHOTO: State King Austen “cuts a rug” with Lodge 1, Fayetteville President Sharon Fritsch.

LEFT PHOTO: Duchess Madison, Queen April, and King Austen do the “Cotton-Eyed Joe.” PHOTO 2: State Royalty lead the Pledge of Allegiance and sing the Czech and American National Anthems. PHOTO 3:

State Royalty met a sweet and extremely talented musician Jan Hrubes (Houbar) from the Czech Republic. RIGHT PHOTO: Chris Rybak’s “Chicken Dance” gets Lynette and Austen on the dance floor.

LEFT PHOTO: State Queen April and State King Austen enjoy dancing. PHOTO 2: Third place cornhole tournament winners! PHOTO 3: State Duke Maison and State Duchess Madison have a great time dancing.

PHOTO 4: We find Johnnie I. Krajca’s memorial brick at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange. RIGHT PHOTO: The Holland family in front of the historic SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville.

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Culture and Traditions in the Czech Republic By Justin Everett Lodge 24, Cyclone

Since the SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration was hosted at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall earlier this month, I thought it would be a nice idea to educate the Vestnik readers on some of the culture and traditions in the Czech Republic. There are many people here in the state of Texas who are Czech or of Czech descent. There are also quite a bit of towns in Texas that were discovered by Czech immigrants. Zabcikville, Ammannsville, and Praha - just to name a few. Did you know that the first Bohemian to arrive in Praha was Matej Novak in 1855? Lots of other Bohemian and Moravian families arrived in the town later on; especially after the Civil War. The town of Zabcikville was actually founded by Jan Zabcik, Sr. and his wife Anne Hruska in the 1800s. Both of them were from Ratibor, Moravia (in the Czech Republic) and came to Bell County because it was one of the few places in the world offering farm land at reasonable prices. With hard work and help from other Zabcik family members, the town of Zabcikville was born. Later descendants of the Zabcik’s family even helped build the well known Texas Highway 53 in 1932. Texas has tons of Czech culture and history. However, all of that culture and history was brought over here from natives of Czech Republic. Here are some interesting facts about the culture and

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traditions in the Czech Republic. One fact I found fascinating was about dining etiquette at a Czech person’s home. When dining at a person’s house in the Czech Republic, stay standing until you are invited to sit down and do not begin eating until the host or hostess starts eating. The oldest woman in the house is always served first, and make sure to refuse second helpings the first time they are offered; wait for the host or hostess to insist. It is also considered good manners to compliment the food while you are eating it. This will allow the host or hostess to discuss the preparation and history of the food. A Czech meal normally consists of either beef, chicken, or pork served with potatoes or cabbage. Czechs also love their sweets such as fruit dumplings, strudels, and of course, kolaches. The weather in the summer is usually around 70 to 80 degrees. However, in the winter, temperatures can get as low as 14 degrees. The cold fronts in Texas aren’t looking so bad now! Just like Texas, farming is also a very profitable profession in the Czech Republic. Some of the main crops are wheat, barley, and corn. The cows used for farming are dairy cows and a herd usually consists of 314 per farm. Classical symphony and Bohemian/Moravian-style polka are the two most popular types of music in the Czech Republic. Czechs also had a big influence in the development of Mexican cultural music. In the 1800s, immigrants from Moravia were settling in the gulf coast area of Texas, and many of

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them brought along polkas and waltzes from their homelands which began to become popular with the Mexican people who lived among them. Modern day pop, rock, bluegrass, and folk songs from America are even covered by some of the artists in the country and translated into Czech. For leisure and enjoyment, Czechs are all about the outdoor activities such as skiing, biking, hiking, and playing sports. The people also love to attend live plays and concerts. Most Czechs do not spend much time at home watching

television or relaxing on their days off. Those things are usually done at night or when the weather is bad outside. I decided to save the best part for last: Christmas traditions in the Czech Republic. If you love turkey and dressing for a Christmas meal, you might want to spend the holidays here in America. The Christmas meal in the Czech Republic usually consists of fish and potato salad with soup and dessert such as strudel. A pot of honey is also placed on the table as it is believed to guard against misery. There is also an old Christmas supersti-

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 512859-2543. Submitted by Alice Bracewell, Lodge 48, Beyersville.

2:30 p.m.; flag tribute to veterans, 3 p.m. followed by a grand march featuring Czech/festive costumes; three-band concert, 4:30 p.m. - Czech & Then Some, Dujka Bros., and Red Ravens; arts/crafts booths; cake walk; kid games, activities; Czech costumes welcomed; prize drawing. Massive water fans at the pavilion. Large mesh canopy area at pavilion. Festival admission $8 per person; children 12 and under, free. Free parking with handicapped parking spaces available. For drawing tickets by mail, contact Edwin C. Marik 979-335-6402. Game or arts/crafts booths, call 979-531-9747, or email srdujka@gmail.com. General information and band schedules, call 979-335-7907. Visit the festival website www.kkfest.com. East Bernard is located about 45 miles southwest of Houston on Highway 90-A. KJT Society No. 40 is the festival sponsor.

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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 254899-2935 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. Preregistration preferred. For information, call 888-785-4500; 979-968-9399; or email info@czechtexas.org.

June 9 28th Kolache Klobase Festival—at Riverside Hall in East Bernard, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. : plate lunch - 11 a.m. till sold out sausage, barbecue chicken, sauerkraut, and other trimmings; drive-thru plates-togo, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; hundreds of kolaches; hamburgers and sausage sandwiches in the afternoon; student dancers, 2 p.m.; music - Czech and Then Some, Dujka Bros., Ennis Czech Boys, The Moravians, Red Ravens, and The Road Company; kolache eating contest,

June 22 and 23 Annual Bremond Polish Festival Days Polski Dzien—on Main Street, downtown Bremond - the “Polish Capital of Texas”: Polish culture, music, dancing, food, and drinks all on Main Street in downtown Bremond. Friday night - beauty pageant, polka/waltz dance contest, music by the Praha Brothers. Saturday - Polish Pickle Run, parade, music, games, vendors, various activities. Brian Marshall and Friends at White Eagle Music Hall. Outdoor Main Street stage features Polish Wawel Dancers from Houston, and the Jagoda Polish Folk Dancers from Dallas, Dr. Jim Mazurkiewicz and Friends. Saturday night - street dance with the Gordon Collier Band. Visit www.BremondTexas.org.

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tion in the Czech Republic that if you throw your shoe over your shoulder and the toe points towards the door, you will be married soon. The Czechs also attend a midnight mass on Christmas Eve and the ones who choose not to go to mass, simply stay at home and sing carols around the tree. The children do not believe in Santa Clause, but instead have another gift receiving ritual. It is believed that Ježíšek which means “Little Jesus,” brings presents during the Christmas Eve dinner and leaves them under the Christmas tree. When the children hear the bell ring (usually after the children have finished eating their main meal), that means that Ježíšek has came and left their presents under the tree. The presents are normally opened right after dinner. Heritage pride is very good thing for the Czech people to have here in Texas. However, always remember where it all began, and keep the culture alive. I am very thankful that there are many bands, museums, and festivals here in the Lone Star State to do that very thing. —SPJST—

Kolache Klobase Festival June 9 in East Bernard

This is the 28th year for the annual Czech Kolache Klobase Festival set for Saturday, June 9, 2018, at Riverside Hall in East Bernard, Texas. This event brings people together to enjoy good music, good food, and to celebrate ethnic heritage and culture. Beginning at 10:30 a.m. and continuing nonstop until 8 p.m., this year’s festival again features a first-rate lineup of entertainers. This year’s entertainers include Ennis Czech Boys, Czech and Then Some, Dujka Bros., Red Ravens, The Moravians, and The Road Company. There will again be a three-band concert at 4:30 p.m. inside the hall featuring Czech & Then Some, Dujka Bros., and Red Ravens. Dancers are also on the program this year – students from A Time to Dance Studio. A plate lunch will be available for purchase again this year featuring sausage, barbecue chicken, sauerkraut, and other trimmings. The sausage and chicken will be prepared onsite the morning of the festival by society members assuring a fresh-cooked meal. Serving will begin at 11 a.m. Drive-thru plates-to-go will again be available

from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Festival admission will not be charged for drive-thru plate customers.) Of course, there will be hundreds of kolaches for sale throughout the day. As in prior years, hamburgers and sausage sandwiches will be available for purchase in the afternoon. Arts and crafts booths will be located both inside and outside the hall. Crafts and goods of every kind will be available for sale. This is a good opportunity to shop for all types of hand-crafted items, jewelry, and clothing. A cake walk will also be available. This year there will again be entertainment for the younger set. Kid games and activities will keep the youngsters occupied. They will also enjoy a performance at 2 p.m. by students from A Time To Dance studio. The studio is under the direction and choreography of Morgan Fritz. A kolache eating contest, sponsored by KJT State Office, is at 2:30 p.m. in the pavilion. This year will again feature a drawing of a number of great prizes including handmade beautiful quilts. Drawing tickets are available from each KJT Society member and from various local businesses. They are also available by mail if so desired – contact Edwin C. Marik at 979-335-6402. Festival admission is $8 per person children 12 and under free. The admission fee covers all entertainment and music provided by bands and entertainers in the hall and outdoors in the pavilion. Parking is free, and there are plenty of handicapped parking spaces. In its 28th year, Kolache Klobase

Festival provides fun and entertainment for the entire family. The Festival Committee welcomes and encourages the wearing of Czech costumes to add a festive atmosphere and to further promote the preservation and celebration of ethnic heritage. The P.O.L.K. of A. are also urged to attend in their “red and whites” and to join in the spirit of fun and appreciation of the happy sounds of polka and waltz music. A moving flag tribute is scheduled at 3 p.m. and will recognize attending armed services veterans. This will be followed by a grand march featuring the Czech and festive costumes on parade. Massive water fans will cool the pavilion to provide a more comfortable setting for dancers and spectators. A large mesh canopy will cover a large area in front of the pavilion to protect festival visitors from the heat of the sun. For information about game or arts and crafts booths, call 979-531-9747 or srdujka@gmail.com. For general information and band schedules, call 979335-7907. Visit the festival website at www.kkfest.com for further information. Festival sponsor KJT Society No. 40 is a non-profit organization and has been in existence in East Bernard since 1905. The society participates in a program of charitable works including scholarships, social welfare, and civic support. KJT Society No. 40 would like to extend a special invitation to everyone to come out and enjoy the festival. East Bernard is located about 45 miles southwest of Houston on Highway 90-A. —SPJST—

Megan Hlavinka, left, and Martha Viktorin display kolaches at the Kolache Klobase Festival. The festival will be Saturday, June 9 at Riverside Hall in East Bernard.

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Czech Youth, Family Day set for June 23 at TCHCC

Czech Youth and Family Day will be held Saturday June 23, 2018, at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, Texas 78945. The event is sponsored by Czech Heritage Society and Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center. Registration is at 9:30 a.m. in the TCHCC Lobby. Lunch will be $5 each. The day will begin with a tour of the village. The 2018-2019 Miss Czech Slovak, CHS Chapter Queens, Little Sisters and other guests will be introduced in Hanslik Hall. Activities planned are pernicky, rock painting, Czech bingo, art of rosette making, taroks, and Czech slime making. For more information, call Vlasta Vitek 512-836-0383 or 512-496-3432 or email valvitek29@gmail.com or contact Eileen Rosipal 512-452-3292 or email ERosipal@aol.com Registration and money ($5 each lunch) to Vlasta Vitek, 11502 North Oaks Drive, Austin, Texas 78753-2846. Please include your family and children’s names; ages address of parent, grandparent, or sponsor; and phone number. Please send in no later than June 16 for an accurate lunch count. Bring the youth/family out for a fun day to connect with your Czech heritage. Janie Zbranek, Reporter TWCCHS —SPJST—

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Bremond Polish fest set for June 22, 23

Witamy (Vee-Tom-ee) - Welcome, y’all! Come to Bremond - the “Polish Capital of Texas” - on Friday and Saturday, June 22 and 23! We’ve been celebrating Polish heritage for over 30 years at the annual Bremond Polish Festival Days - Polski Dzien - hosted by Bremond Chamber of Commerce. So much fun for the whole family with lots of Polish culture, music, dancing, food, and drinks all on Main Street in downtown Bremond. Friday night kicks off with a beauty pageant, polka and waltz dance contest, live music with the Praha Brothers, and much more.

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Saturday starts with the famous Polish Pickle Run followed by the parade. The rest of the day is filled with more music, games, vendors, and various activities for everyone. Brian Marshall and Friends will play inside the White Eagle Music Hall. The outdoor Main Street stage will feature performances by the amazing Polish Wawel Dancers from Houston, and the Jagoda Polish Folk Dancers from Dallas, Dr. Jim Mazurkiewicz and Friends. Don’t forget to bring your cowboy hats and boots for the Saturday night street dance featuring the Gordon Collier Band. More information can be found on our website www.BremondTexas.org. —SPJST—

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Celebrating

11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Hall 1435 Beall St, Houston, TX 77008 with all the trimmings

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

ONLY $5 a plate FREE for Dues Paid Lodge Members

Desserts by Birthday Club Sisters ALL refreshments must be purchased from the lodge

Bingo

2 to 6 p.m.

with Mr. Bingo Lingo our designated caller

Lodge 88 Orchestra

playing polkas and waltzes during lunch

Bring the Family!

Food Truck 1:30 to 5 p.m. Kona Ice Truck Prize Drawings • Games Junior Magician Show Petting Zoo • Water Slide Obstacle Course

Wednesday, May 30, 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 12 noon, 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 non-profit 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: Remaining meetings for 2018 will be held 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!

Sunday, June 3—Lodge 6 meeting, 2 p.m. Saturday, June 9—Petter reunion Sunday, June 10—RVOS Love 46 Meeting/Family Day Friday, June 15—Social Saturday, June 16—Gerik wedding Sunday, June 17—Soukup reunion Friday, June 22—Malone coop Meeting Saturday, June 23—Girard family reunion Saturday, June 30—Tichavosky family 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: Peggy Dobecka 254-717-0383 or Jeanette Beseda 254-717-7840. 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 254-717-0383; 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: 979884-1451. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS (2) Lodge Hall: 600 State Hwy 190/Hwy 36, Buckholts (historic hexagon-shaped building with a stone entrance. Directions: Hall is located on Hwy 36, east of Buckholts, 1/4 mile east of downtown Buckholts. Hall Rental Information: 254-217-2863. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 4 p.m. at the hall. Refreshments served after meeting, and door prizes awarded. LODGE 17, NEW TABOR (1) Lodge Hall: 2674 CR 225, Caldwell. Directions: From Caldwell, turn from Hwy 36 east onto FM 166. Proceed 2.1 miles and turn left on CR 225. Go 1 mile, veering to the right. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 979-272-3440. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) Sunday, June 3—Glen Collins Sunday, June 10—The Moravians Sunday, June 23—Glen Collins, 2 to 5 p.m.: All Elgin High School class reunions are invited.

Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rentals/Band Bookings: David Meyer 512-217-0162. Hall phone: 512-285-3100. 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) Saturday, June 2—All Around Czechs

Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, Burlington. Directions: Hall is 12 miles east of Temple, past Zabcikville. Exit Hwy 53 at blinking light to FM 485; go 1 mile to FM 964. Hall Rental Information: Mark or Brenda Maddux 254985-0002. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Wednesday, May 30—Birthday potluck, 6:30 p.m.

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

LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 12 noon at Wharton County Library - East Bernard Branch, 746 Clubside Drive, East Bernard. For information, contact Secretary Helen Kelner 281-342-2624. LODGE 29, TAYLOR (2) • All Wednesday, Friday night dances - free admission • Old-fashioned hamburgers served Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday, June 1—Sterling Country Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 6—Taylor Made Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 8—Second Hand Rose, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m.; covered dish meal follows. Friday, June 15—Old Friends Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Monday, June 18—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club Meeting, 7 p.m. at Taylor SPJST Hall. For more information, call Youth Leader Cristy Girod 512-4681347. Wednesday, June 20—Taylor Made Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 22—Battle Dance with Fritz Hodde Band and Sterling Country Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, June 29—Last Call Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Lodge Hall: 5025 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: In Taylor, at intersection of State Hwy 95 and US 79 Business (4th Street), turn east on Hwy 79. Proceed to FM 619, turn north (left) and go about .8 mile to the large, 2-story hall. Hall Rental Information: 512-352-9139; Hall Phone: 512-352-9139. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: 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, June 23—Huser Brothers 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 254-715-0275 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: Held quarterly - watch for date in Vestnik, 1 p.m. at the hall. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. For information, call President Wade O’Shields 979-218-3527; or FAC Ronnie Roesler 979406-0158. LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE (6) Lodge Hall: 30420 Loop 524 US Hwy 59, Hillje. Directions: Hall is just off US 59 in Hillje. Hall Rental Information: Cathy Garcia 979-332-1614; Hall Phone: 979-648-2317. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 11:30 a.m. at the hall.

LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November, 6 p.m. at Six Mile Presbyterian Church, Royal Road, Port Lavaca. For information, call lodge Secretary Mary Sitka 361-552-5170; or email danmarysitka@yahoo.com.

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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 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 49, ROWENA (4) Attention: Beginning in August 2018, meetings will be held at 6 p.m.

Lodge Hall: 706 FM 2133, Rowena. Hall Rental Information: 325-262-3377 - Butch Wood. Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of February, May, August, and November, 6 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 51, ELLINGER (1) Lodge Meetings: Third Friday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Ellinger Fire Department, West Main Street in Ellinger.

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

LODGE 63, SWEET HOME (6) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. For meeting location, call Lodge Secretary Ann Moseley 361-594-8429. LODGE 66, WACO (3) Lodge Meetings: Date, time, location TBA in the lodge’s monthly meeting minutes that appear in the Věstník. For information, call 254-799-4247.

LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG (1) Lodge Meetings: Third or fourth Sunday of March, June, September, and December (Christmas) at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant in Schulenburg, 2 p.m. To confirm meeting date/s, call Ernest Kutac 979561-7190. 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: 254657-2485. Lodge Meetings: Held bi-monthly. Youth Club Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Youth Leader Connie Horak’s home; call 254541-9165 for address. Board of Directors’ Meetings: Watch the Věstník for dates/times. Bingo: Every Thursday, 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355. LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5) Lodge Hall: 13609 Hwy 36, Needville. Directions: Hall is located at the corner of Hwy 36 and FM 361, 1 mile from the traffic light in Needville. Hall Manager/Bookings: Dan Natho 979-618-1426. Hall Phone: 361-7934742. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Contact Youth Leader Madeline Gadway 979-900-9566; or madeline.gadway@gmail.com.

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LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. Meeting location will be posted in the Věstník. Youth Club Meetings: Held one hour before the adult lodge meeting - unless otherwise noted. Contact Youth Leader Lynda Novak 972-948-4456.

LODGE 87, TEMPLE (2) Lodge Hall: 320 North 50th Street, Temple. Directions: From East Adams Avenue, turn north onto 50th Street; go 2/10 mile. Hall is on the left. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) Sunday, June 24—Al Sulak and the Country Sounds, country/western. 2 to 6 p.m. $10 per person. Saturday, June 29—Driftwood, country/western. $15 per person

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) Friday, June 8—Tanglefoot ballroom dance, 8 to 11 p.m. Tanglefoot members $8/non-members $17 Tuesday, June 12—Ladies Circle, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 12—Lodge meeting at 5:30 p.m. Game night at Lodge 92 at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 13—Sportsmen's Club, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.: Monthly meeting of hunting and fishing enthusiasts with speakers and door prizes. Free and open to the public. Tuesday, June 26—Game night at Lodge 92 at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 8—Lodge meeting, 1 p.m. Polka dance: Texas Dutchmen of Houston, 3 to 7 p.m. Admission $8. Barbecue plates available for $8.

Lodge Hall: 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road, Fort Worth 76114. Directions: From IH-35 West in Fort Worth, take IH-30 West to the Henderson exit. Take Henderson North; it becomes Jacksboro Hwy (TX 199). Stay on this road north until Roberts Cut Off, which is a right off of Jacksboro Hwy. Hall - also known as National Hall - is on the right about 2 or 3 blocks down the road. Great Western Inn Motel is on the corner. Hall Event/Rental Information: Call National Hall Events Manager Jon Durham 817-624-1361. Visit Lodge 92 website www.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) Lodge Meetings: For 2018, meetings will be held the third Thursday in March, June, and September: Dates are March 15, June 21, and September 20. For 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 214906-3385 or email jvrla@cebridge.net.

LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO (7) 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 979922-1553. LODGE 141, SEALY (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle Drive, Sealy.

LODGE 142, HOUSTON (5) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month 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 832-6272842; 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 325-6518045 or sandra.jansa@hotmail.com.

LODGE 162, IOWA COLONY (5) 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, 5 p.m. at Iowa Colony Community Center, 12003 CR 65, Iowa Colony.

LODGE 169, BRENHAM (1) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Thursday in February, April, June, August, October, 6:30 p.m. at Texas Seafood and Steakhouse, 2209 South Market Street, Brenham. (December meeting/social information will be announced at a later date.) Lodge Information: Call Stephen Bliznak 979-251-4150; or Lenora Bliznak 979-277-8845.

LODGE 172, PASADENA (5) Note: Lodge 172 has closed its doors, and the building has gone up for sale. Until further notice, we only open the doors for our monthly lodge meetings, held the fourth Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. For information, contact Jo 713-628-3007.

Lodge Hall: 3609 Preston Road, Pasadena. Hall Phone: 713-487-3297. Regular Lodge/Covered Dish Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month, meal, 1 p.m. followed by meeting, 2 p.m. with the exception of November and December, as noted.

LODGE 177, ACADEMY (2) Attention: Remaining 2018 lodge meetings will be held the second Wednesday of every other month in 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: 254-982-4434. 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.

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Lodge Hall: 197 Hughes Road, Lufkin. Hall Rental Information/Dance Reservations: George Scogin 936875-2867. Lodge Meetings: Monday night before the third Friday night of the month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Regular Dances: Third Friday night of each month, 7 to 10 p.m. Please continue to bring finger foods for the snack table. LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST (5) Attention: The May meeting date for Lodge 196, Houston-West has been moved to Sunday, May 6, 2018. Potluck lunch begins at 1 p.m.; meeting starts at 2 p.m. Please make a note of this change so that you do not miss out on the fun, food, and fellowship.

LODGE 179, WARRENTON (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 11 a.m. Location will be announced in the Vestnik prior to the meeting each month. For information, contact Ricky Weyand 979-966-7138.

Lodge Hall: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress. Directions: Off Hwy 290 West at Skinner. Hall Phone: 281373-9482; email spjstlodge196@gmail.com. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month - potluck served at 1 p,mn,; meeting begins at 2 p.m. - unless otherwise noted. For information, call Cadance Wager 713-515-2835. Youth Club Meetings: Contact Youth Leader Cadance Wager 713-515-2835.

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 281-362-9062; email cdtiii@toney.us; or Treasurer Patsy McClelland 936-788-5714; or email pmcclelland@consolidated.

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 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 182, FALLS COUNTY (2) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at The Chicken Place, 504 Bridge Street, Marlin. Youth Club Meetings: Same time and place as adult lodge meeting.

LODGE 183, ARLINGTON (3) Lodge Hall: 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington. Directions: Take IH-35 West to Fort Worth. Take IH-20 East exit and proceed on IH-20 East until you come to Cooper Street exit. Take Cooper Street exit to the North. Stay on Cooper Street until you come to Mayfield Street. Turn right on Mayfield; go down and turn left on Pleasant Valley Lane. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: 817-465-8538; 214-876-9029. Lodge Meetings and Family Night: Third Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Last Friday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Game Nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506

LODGE 184, MOULTON (6) Lodge Hall: FM 532 West, Moulton. Directions: From Texas 9—-5 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. 1-74-20733095-41002.

LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK (2) Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place, Round Rock. Directions: From Taylor, take Hwy 79 into Round Rock until you get to Sunrise. There will be a 7-11 store on the right. Turn right and proceed past Hopewell School. Continue through the four-way stop. Luther Peterson Boulevard is the first street on the left. From Temple, take IH-35 South. Just past Georgetown, exit on University Boulevard. Proceed to stop sign. Take left on University Boulevard. The third street is Sunrise. Turn right onto Sunrise. The second street to the right will be Luther Peterson Boulevard. Hall Rental Information: 512-255-1554; 512-771-4948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 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 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY (2) Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month on even months - February, April, June, August, October, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Taylor Hall, 100 4th Street, Eddy. For information, contact President Allen Trigg, Sr. 254-624-5152.

LODGE 202, JOURDANTON (7) Attention: The time of the meeting of Lodge 202, Jourdanton will be at 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 6. Please note the change of time and make plans to attend.

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 806-990-3351.

LODGE 219, EL PASO (4) Lodge Meetings: First Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. at 521 Texas Avenue 79901 (Use the Florence St. entrance). For questions, call Secretary Nirma Bustamante 915-726-4485. Youth Club Meetings: Third Saturday of every month. For time and location, call Youth Leader Aracely quiz 915-999-2062.

LODGE 229, ABILENE (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November, 6 p.m. at Rosa’s Cafe and Tortilla Factory, 1026 North Judge Ely Boulevard, Abilene. For information, contact Secretary Tammy Copeland 325-672-0577 or 325-721-5127.

LODGE 232, HOUSTON MIDTOWN (5) Lodge Meetings: Meetings are held the third Tuesday of every other month for January, March, May, July, September, and November, 6:30 pm. at Czech Cultural Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto, Houston. For information, contact Secretary Catherine Anderson 713726-1928.

LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT (2) 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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