Vestnik 2018.07.18 by SPJST

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Volume 106 Number 27

Benevolence

H E R A L D

★ Humanity

★ Brotherhood

July 18, 2018

ISSN —07458800

Q 2018-2019 District One Royalty Q

Q 2018-2019 District Seven Royalty Q

Congratulations to 2018-2019 District Seven Queen Kelly House, left, and Duchess Jenna Fair, both of Lodge 202, Jourdanton! They won the titles at District Seven Youth Achievement Day held Sunday, July 1 at Lodge 107, Floresville. District Seven YAD photos and results appear on pages 16 to 18.

Congratulations to 2018-2019 District One Royalty. They are, left to right, Duchess Dakota Kienow and Queen Grace Lewis, both of Lodge 9, Snook, and King Tabor Dowell and Duke Bailen Kocurek, both of Lodge 17, New Tabor! They won the titles at District One Youth Achievement Day held Sunday, July 8 at Caldwell Civic Center. District One YAD photos and results appear on pages 12 to 15.

June 2018 Top 5 SPJST Sales Agents in Certificates Issued and Annualized Premium 1st - Certificates Issued 1st - Annualized Premium $500 Award

Clay Zapalac Lodge 232 Houston Midtown District Five

2nd - Certificates Issued 5th - Annualized Premium $100 Award

2nd - Annualized Premium 3rd - Certificates Issued $100 Award

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

4th - Certificates Issued $50 Award

Kerry Herrington Lodge 142 Houston District Five

Carlos Eureste Lodge 171 Lockhart District One

Janice Jahns Lodge 88 Houston District Five

Manuel Salazar Lodge 79 Corpus Christi District Seven

4th - Annualized Premium $50 Award

Robert Esquivel Lodge 178 Longview District Three

N N N N N N N N Inside This Week’s Věstník N N N N N N N N Interest Rates.......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 Recipe...................................................3 Membership Program Updates ..........4 Lodge Section......................................5

Word Search ........................................9 Corpus Christi Getaway Info.........9-10 Youth Section.....................................10 Czech Culture ....................................19 Advertisements .................................21 Lodge Calendar .................................22

District Seven youth participate in Youth Achievement Day

Lodge 79 Corpus Christi celebrates Father’s Day Page 6

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Peter Vodenka to speak at SPJST Home Office in Temple on July 24

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

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Editor’s Note

“Journey for Freedom” author to speak at SPJST Home Office

SPJST HERALD

SPJST HOME OFFICE PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 800-727-7578 • 254-773-1575 Fax: 254-774-7447 www.spjst.org VĚSTNÍK EDITOR/ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC Office: 254-773-1575 • Mobile: 254-534-0807 VĚSTNÍK Fax: 254-773-8087 email: vestnik@spjst.org or melaniez@usa.com SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC Office: 254-773-1575 • Mobile: 254-534-2902 email: vanicek@spjst.com VICE PRESIDENT HIRAM DIXON, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM Office: 254-773-1575 • Mobile: 254-231-7722 email: hiramd@spjst.com CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER LEONARD D. MIKESKA, FIC Office: 254-773-1575 Mobile: 254-721-4739 • Home: 254-778-3720 email: leonardm@spjst.com DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES ROY VAJDAK Office: 254-773-1575 • email: royv@spjst.com DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CFFM PO Box 85, Snook, Texas 77878-0085 Home: 979-272-3265 • Mobile: 979-224-3125 email: dv.aggie71@gmail.com DISTRICT TWO DIRECTOR JESSE POSPISIL 4710 FM 1331, Taylor, Texas 76574-2164 Home: 512-365-1110 • Mobile: 512-826-7371 email: jlpospisil@yahoo.com DISTRICT THREE DIRECTOR JOHN ENGELKE 6475 Gholson Road, Waco, Texas 76705-5330 254-799-4247 • email: john.engelke@hotmail.com DISTRICT FOUR DIRECTOR BILLY ROLLWITZ, FIC, CFFM PO Box 195, Rowena, Texas 76875-0195 Home: 325-442-3141 • Mobile: 325-277-5362 Office: 325-442-3038 • email: brollwitz@gmail.com DISTRICT FIVE DIRECTOR BRADLEY STAVINOHA, FIC 10522 Will Lehman Road, Needville, Texas 77461 Mobile: 979-739-2386 • Office: 979-793-7411 email: spjst@earthlink.net DISTRICT SIX DIRECTOR KAREN KASPAR, FIC, CFFM 8550 N. State Highway 71, El Campo, Texas 77437-9819 Home: 979-543-2532 • Mobile: 979-332-1616 email: k-kaspar@hotmail.com DISTRICT SEVEN DIRECTOR BOB J. BAYER, FIC 4188 FM 1303, Floresville, Texas 78114-6092 Mobile: 830-391-3375 OPERATIONS MANAGER/ MARKETING MANAGER RICHARD A. HRBACEK 254-773-1575 • richardh@spjst.com REGIONAL GENERAL AGENTS DISTRICT ONE - Jim Schroeder, LUTCF 936-661-2294 • jschroeder55@suddenlink.net DISTRICT TWO - SPJST Home Office - 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@sbcglobal.net DISTRICT SIX - Carolina Covarrubia 281-779-9956 • carroinpink@yahoo.com DISTRICT SEVEN - Armando Perez, LUTCF 361-425-5543 • asperez6040@hotmail.com

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

979-249-5674 • jebL@spjst.com

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

STATE FRATERNAL DIRECTOR FRANK HORAK Office: 254-773-1575 • Mobile: 254-534-0681 email: frankh@spjst.com DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS District One - Sharon Russell, 1292 CR 441, Dime Box, Texas 77853 • 979-884-0807 - sharon_russell28@ yahoo.com District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S St. Joseph Road, Burlington, Texas 76519-3108 - 254-985-2396 - patsyk2011@yahoo.com District Three - Mary Steinman, 1136 Westgrove Dr, Saginaw, Texas 76179-3463 - 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., Houston, Texas 77023-6510 713-649-6138 district5dyc@aol.com District Six - Lisa Bubela, 1405 Divide Street, El Campo, Texas 77437 - 979-543-7120 - lisa_bubela@yahoo.com District Seven - 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, Georgetown, Texas 78628-6367 512-948-5339 tcannon4715@yahoo.com District Three - Lynda Novak, 7153 Cornelia Ln, Dallas, Texas 75214 - 972-948-4456 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76903 - 325-651-5884 District Five - Vonda Smesny, 2607 Wolcik Road, Crosby, Texas 77532 - 832-694-8762 District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Avenue K, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 - 281-342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 447 Shady Hollow, New Braunfels, Texas 78132 - 830-964-5135

ationally acclaimed motivational speaker and author Peter Vodenka will describe his “Journey for Freedom” on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main Street in Temple. The evening will be hosted by Texas Czech Genealogical Society and Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center. Mr. Vodenka will share the story of how he spent many years planning and plotting his family’s escape from communist Czechoslovakia. When the time had come, he and his family ran for their lives across the border from communist Yugoslavia to western Austria. Mr. Vodenka’s best selling book, Journey for Freedom, will be available for purchase after his presentation. All are invited to attend the evening presentation to relive with Peter his escape from communist Czechoslovakia to freedom in America. In addition to the July 24 presentation at the SPJST Home Office in Temple, Mr. Vodenka will share his story in Caldwell on July 21; Taylor on July 22; Taiton on July 23; and West on July 25. For more information, see pages 20 and 21 in this week’s Vestnik. Fourth of July Parades SPJST was represented well on the Fourth of July at parades in Arlington (with State Queen April Dvorak, District Three Royalty, and Lodges 183, Arlington and 154, Fort Worth); Belton (District Two Royalty and Lodge 47, Seaton); and Wall (Lodge 160,

San Angelo). Thanks to these members for spreading the SPJST message in these cities/communities. Photos will appear in next week’s Vestnik. District YAD Results and Photos The Vestnik is proud to feature this summer’s District Youth Achievement Day results. Last week’s issue included District Three, and this week, we include Districts One and Seven. We will continue to include District YADs in the July 25 and August 1 Vestniks. The August 1 issue will also feature the district kings and queens who will be competing for the titles of 2018-2019 SPJST State King and Queen. Stay tuned! My thanks to District Three Publication Committee Member Lynda Novak for photographing District Three YAD.

Věstník Dates and Deadlines Please note that the Vestnik deadline is at 12 noon on Wednesdays, unless otherwise noted. July 25 Věstník deadline is Wed., July 18 at 12 noon August 1 Věstník deadline is Wed., July 25 at 12 noon *** No August 8 Věstník *** August 15 Věstník deadline is Wed., Aug. 8 at 12 noon August 22 Věstník deadline is Wed., Aug. 15 at 12 noon —SPJST—

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Family Fun 4 and Important Dates

Number in ( ) denotes district location. Districts One/Seven • Camp Kubena, Ledbetter (1) (7) Lodge 47, Seaton Barbecue Cookoff (2) Lodge 191, Lufkin Anniversary Dance (5) District Four YAD • Lodge 49, Rowena (4) District Five YAD • Lodge 88, Houston (5) District Two Swim Party • Walker Pool, Temple (2) SPJST Supreme Lodge Meeting SPJST Home Office, Temple State Youth Achievement Day • Temple Lodge 92, Fort Worth hosts Paprskar Memorial Tarok Tournament VII (3) Aug. 10-12 SPJST Corpus Christi Getaway Weekend Emerald Beach Hotel, Corpus Christi August 26 District Two Fall Fun Day • Lodge 47, Seaton August 19 Lodge 4, Hallettsville Family Day St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Hallettsville (6) Sept. 1 SPJST Float • Westfest Parade hosted by District Three (3) Sept. 1 SPJST Float • Westfest Parade hosted by Lodge 183, Arlington (3) Sept. 8 Lodge 48, Beyersville Fall Fundraiser (2) Sept. 21-22 DYC Fall Meeting • Location TBA July 18-22 July 20-21 July 20 July 21 July 22 July 27 July 31Aug. 1 August 4 August 11

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Readers Write Member appreciates scholarship program I would like to thank SPJST for offering a scholarship program to its members, and for recently selecting me as a recipient. My plans for the 2018-2019 school year are to attend the Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Blinn College in Brenham, Texas. l am very Justin Redding excited about starting college, and I am very grateful for

the support SPJ ST has given me. Justin Redding Lodge 4, Hallettsville —SPJST—

Reader appreciates Matejka story Thank you so much for running Karel Matejka’s story in the July 4, 2018, Vestnik on page 13. We should never take our freedom for granted. Thank you, Tom Marek Lodge 88, Houston —SPJST—

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wjyb Good Eats byjw Vegetarian Quesadillas Velma Marx Lodge 29, Taylor 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 cup zucchini squash, chopped 1/2 cup yellow squash, chopped 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup mushrooms, chopped 1 Tablespoon olive oil 6 (9-inch) whole wheat tortillas 1 1/4 cups cheese, shredded In a skillet, cook red pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, onion and mushrooms in olive oil about 7 minutes, just until tender. Remove vegetables from pan. Coat

the same pan with cooking spray. Place one tortilla in pan. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese evenly on tortilla, layer 1/3 of the vegetables over cheese. Sprinkle another 1/8 cup cheese on the vegetables, top with second tortilla. Cook until golden on both sides for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove quesadilla from pan. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut each quesadilla into 8 triangles with a pizza cutter. Serve hot. —SPJST— WANTED: Your Recipes! Please send your favorite recipe email: melaniez@spjst.com mail: SPJST Věstník Editor Melanie PO Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

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From the Insurance Department

S P J S T M o n t h ly I n s u r a n c e Re p o rt Through June

SPJST Insurance Update

MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS

Through June: 600 Certificates Issued

FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND ANNUALIZED PREMIUM

Dist. Apps. 1 8 2 7 3 15 4 14 5 21 6 5 7 14 9 0 Totals 84

SPJST Mission Statement Insuring and Enriching Lives.

SPJST Vision Statement

Our vision is to provide a wholesome family environment; to encourage cherished Czech traditions; and to provide high quality, competitive life insurance for our members.

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

Written $377,000.00 185,000.00 581,400.00 1,064,538.00 1,346,000.00 665,000.00 506,476.00 0 $4,725,414.00

Certs. Issued Annualized Prem. 8 $287,000.00 $4,065.00 3 60,000.00 854.20 10 132,391.00 3,830.37 10 497,500.00 5,144.04 24 1,301,000.00 16,515.24 1 10,000.00 918.55 10 126,476.00 3,698.72 0 0 0 66 $2,414,367.00 $35,026.12

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

Dist. Apps. 1 87 2 67 3 48 4 157 5 166 6 43 7 106 9 0 Totals 674

Laure Krajca Lodge 25, Ennis District Three

Lodge 25, Ennis District Three

SPJST Records Referrals Through the end of June 2018, the following individuals contributed 112 referrals. Lodge

0 0 0 24 24 25 25 25 25 29 29 29 30 30 30 47 47 47 47 47 48 48

Name

Dana Boyd Holly Knecht Edna Kana Margaret Campbell Lisa Kirby Denise Christian Laure Crow Laure Krajca Betty Macalik Steve Lopez Ruby Schroeder Connie Voigt Wanda Dorotik Luc Marcaurele Dennis McDonald Debbie Dohnalik Ruth Hanusch Terry Malina Tammy Martinez Donica Zabcik Brooke Newsom Makayla Newsom

Referrals

1 6 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 16 1 3 1 1

54 54 79 80 80 80 87 87 107 107 107 107 107 107 177 182 182 182 185 185 185 185 246 246 246

Jacob Kaluza Landon Kaluza Jacob Anes Linda Hill Molley Taisler Carol Wolf Sharon Ingram Billye Westlake Roxanne Bertrand Amy Lyssy Petett Lian Pruski Hoctavio Ruiz, Jr. Haleigh Singleton Jennifer Singleton Janie Coakley Bailee Beckendorf Paetyn Beckendorf Tynlee Beckendorf Michael Gribble Steel McCoy Leah McDonald Megan Ohnheiser Tamara Gettys Ann Paruzinski Marissa Salinas —SPJST—

4 1 2 4 1 1 6 3 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 5 6 3 1 1 1 1 6 2 8

Written $1,965,010.00 4,460,000.00 2,118,400.00 8,631,202.00 12,550,454.00 2,751,836.00 3,570,466.00 0 $36,047,368.00

Certs. Issued Annualized Prem. 84 $1,666,122.00 $42,861.67 55 3,645,000.00 31,058.04 35 824,162.00 19,395.51 147 7,612,852.00 87,682.03 137 7,791,307.00 120,891.40 39 2,057,625.00 25,517.81 103 3,019,013.00 46,594.21 0 0 0 600 $26,616,081.00 $374,000.67

Yo u t h C l u b s ’ U p d a t e DISTRICT FIVE YOUTH CLUBS

DISTRICT ONE YOUTH CLUBS Lodge No.

9 13

Youth Club Name

Certs. Issued

Snook Youth Club Dime Box Youth Club

3 3

Lodge No.

81 88 142

Youth Club Name

Referral cards are available from the Home Office or submit referrals online at spjst.org

Insuring and Enriching Lives

Youth Club Name

DISTRICT SIX YOUTH CLUBS

Certs. Issued

4 8 2 2 5 1

Lodge No.

DISTRICT THREE YOUTH CLUBS

Lodge No.

29 47 48 80 182 187

Taylor Youth Club Seaton Youth Club Beyersville Youth Club Holland Youth Club Falls County Youth Club Round Rock Youth Club

Lodge No.

25 84

Youth Club Name

Certs. Issued

Ennis Youth Club Dallas Youth Club

2 1

DISTRICT FOUR YOUTH CLUBS Lodge No.

49 160

Youth Club Name

Certs. Issued

Rowena Youth Club San Angelo Youth Club

Membership Campaign Insuring and Enriching Lives

I am proud to introduce

_____________________________

for membership in SPJST.

(name of prospective member)

2 2 6

DISTRICT TWO YOUTH CLUBS Lodge No.

10 18

30 40 148

Youth Club Name

(name of prospective member)

Information on Prospective Member

Parent/Guardian Name (if under age 18) ________________________________ Address _________________________ ________________________________ City ____________________________ State_____________ Zip___________ Phone (_______)__________________ Email ___________________________ Notes ___________________________ ________________________________ Preferred Sales Agent (optional) ________________________________

My Information

Name ___________________________ Address _________________________ City ______________ Zip___________ Phone (_______)__________________ Lodge No._____ Youth Club Member

Please return completed card to an SPJST Sales Agent or mail postage-paid card to SPJST Home Office (see reverse).

8 2 1

DISTRICT SEVEN YOUTH CLUBS 79 107 185 202

Youth Club Name

Certs. Issued

Corpus Christi Youth Club Floresville Youth Club New Braunfels Youth Club Jourdanton Youth Club

7 6 1 1

Listing reflects youth clubs whose quarterly reports were received as of June 30, 2018, and youth clubs that are active. —SPJST—

in the monthly referral contest!

(name of prospective member)

Information on Prospective Member

Certs. Issued

Taiton Youth Club El Campo-Hillje Youth Club El Maton Youth Club

Participate Membership Campaign

Certs. Issued

Needville Youth Club Houston Youth Club Houston Youth Club

Win! All referral cards received during a given month go into a drawing for

three $25 Walmart gift cards!

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SPJST Lodge Section The deadline for all Věstník items is 12 noon the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:

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

Questions? Call 800-727-7578

Lodge 6, Cottonwood reports on July meeting President Milton Peterson called the meeting of SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood to order on Sunday, July 1, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. Sister Peggy Dobecka led the Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST motto. Sister Georgie Soukup reported 15 members present. Sister Peggy Dobecka read the minutes for Sister Barbara Hykel since she was absent. Sister Evelyn Stuckly gave the FAC report. Sister Peggy Dobecka gave the treasurer’s and youth reports. The youth will have a raffle and bingo at the picnic. Brother Jerry Kucera had no report. Sympathy cards were sent to Bruce Gerik, Chris Klaus, Kevin Klaus, Robby Payne, Gary Enders, and Edwin Husak. Progressive door prize winner was

Email: vestnik@spjst.org absent. Birthdays for July were Peggy Dobecka and Henry Blahuta. Attendance door prize winners were Dorothy Kucera, Jerry Kucera, and Evelyn Stuckly. Don’t forget the potato peeling party on Friday, July 13 starting at 5 p.m. at the hall. All roads lead to Cottonwood for the picnic on Sunday, July 15. The meal was provided by Irene and Milton Peterson. Next Meeting—August 3 The next meeting will be on Friday, August 3 at 7 p.m.; meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. Dorothy Kucera, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 9, Snook Members Receive Scholarships

Lodge 18, Elgin presents scholarships We had two scholarship winners one was a member of Lodge 18, Elgin. She is Addison Denmore, daughter of William and Kimberly Denmore. The other is Emanuel Diaz Suatez, son of Pedro Diaz and Herminia Diaz. Both stayed and visited with the lodge members present at the June meeting. We really like to meet the youth and find out what they are planning for the future. June was a busy month with Western Days and school reunions. We want to thank HEB for the donations for the class reunions. Thank you for helping to make our guests welcome. Lodge 18 provided the band for the reunion classes at no charge to them. The cooler has been repaired so the refreshments will be good and cold for upcoming dances. Thanks to District Two Beseda Dancers for performing at The Moravians dance on June 10. It’s so good to see we are keeping Czech culture alive. It seems that the Czech, German, and Polish cultures are being forgotten. That is sad. The music, food, etc. is so good and unique; we must try not to lose that. Let’s teach our youth to bake, cook, sew, and all other things our parents and grandparents did. With the way the economy is going, they will need help. This month, the lodge sang “Happy Birthday” to me - thanks. We had no anniversaries. Hardening of the heart ages people more quickly than hardening of the arteries. Irene Vrabel, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 24, Cyclone hosts District Two YAD

Lodge 9, Snook Youth Leader Loree Lewis, far left, and District One Director Donnie Victorick, far right, congratulate the graduating seniors and scholarship winners from Lodge 9, Snook. They are, second from left to right, Michael Ramirez, Kaylea Walker, Natalee See, and Charles Ramirez.

SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone met Monday, July 9, 2018, at Flag Hall amid burned up corn and cotton that is holding on waiting for the Juneteenth to July 4 rains. The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by President Daniel Wilde. He led the Pledge of Allegiance and had a silent prayer for the deceased members and the military. Margaret Mikeska read the minutes, and Linda Wilde had the financial report. Patsy Koslovsky met for sometime about the details for District Two Youth

Achievement Day (YAD) on Saturday, July 14. Discussion followed about the meal for YAD. Discussion about the July 15 appearance of Squeezebox with Mollie B and Ted Lange held forth for a time. We were saddened by the deaths of Bernice Sebek, Joyce Powell, and Olga Lydia Christy. We appreciate the work Bernice did for our lodge. Our condolences are extended to the families. Shirley Hoelscher will have eye surgery on Tuesday, July 10. We extend our prayers. Barbara Macek had a birthday on July 3. For the Lodge, Bobby Hoelscher, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 25, Ennis welcomes new member Lodge 25, Ennis and Sales Agent Margaret Krajca are proud to welcome new member Tucker Cole Rudd. Tucker was born on June 16, 2017, at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in Waxahachie, Texas. He is the son of Randi and Earl Rudd of Chatfield. Welcoming Tucker are his big brothers Levi, who is five years old, and Ty, who is three years old. They are all members of Lodge 25. Proud grandparents are Tammy Jones of Ennis and Calvin Jones of Mabank; Roland and Denise (Skrivanek) Christian, and Rusty and Linda Rudd, all of Ennis. Tucker’s great-grandparents are Jimmy and Annie Allred of Ennis. —SPJST—

Tucker Cole Rudd

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Lodge 24, Cyclone appreciates Mother’s Day help Mother’s Day . . . a day in which we choose to truly let the women in our lives know how much we love and appreciate them. Once again, the annual Mother’s Day dinner at SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone Flag Hall has come and gone. Not unnoticeable are the sacrifices all have made to help celebrate other mothers and these families. So from all the members and families at Flag Hall - Lodge 24, we want to say thank you for the sacrifices you made to help celebrate every mother that has and will come in the future. Mark Maddux —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton barbecue cookoff this weekend SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall’s 26th Annual Barbecue Cookoff is this weekend - Friday, July 20 and Saturday, July 21, 2018. Star Hall is seven miles east of Temple on Highway 53. We will have a free dance on Friday night with burgers being sold. Billy Holt Band will be playing Friday night. We will have a bounce house for the kiddos. We will also have different vendors set up both Friday and Saturday selling all types of items. So make your plans. It will be fun for the entire family. We hope to see a great turn out this year! Cookoff Information Categories are brisket, chicken, pork

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Lodge 18, Elgin awards scholarships

Lodge 88, Houston swimming pool to return

Lodge 18, Elgin presented two scholarships at the June meeting. LEFT PHOTO: Addison Denmore, daughter of William and Kimberly Denmore, accepts the scholarship award from Lodge 18 President David Meyer. Addison is a member of Lodge 18. RIGHT PHOTO: Emanuel Diaz Suatez, son of Pedro Diaz and Herminia Diaz, is presented a scholarship award from President Meyer. Congratulations to both scholarship recipients. —Submitted by Irene Vrabal and David Meyer

ribs, beans, bloody mary, and margarita. Entry fees are $100 (regardless of number of barbecue categories - brisket, chicken, and pork ribs); $10 entry fee to participate in the bean cookoff; $10 entry fee to participate in the bloody mary contest; and $10 entry fee to participate in the margarita contest. Awards will be presented, and $2,500 is the guaranteed prize money. Awards will be presented for the first 10 places in each barbecue category (brisket, chicken, and pork ribs). Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three winners in each category. Beans: 40-30-20-split. Bloody Mary: 40-30-20-split. Margarita: 40-30-20-split. A “Best Pit” trophy will also be awarded. Electrical and water hook-ups are available. This is a C.T.B.A. (Central Texas Barbecue Association) quad-cities

cookoff. However, you do not have to be a C.T.B.A. member to participate. For more information about the cookoff or for an entry form, call E.J. Pechal at 254-654-5995 or email chickens4beer@gmail.com. Fraternally, E.J. Pechal, FAC —SPJST—

We are bringing the pool back to Lodge 88, Houston! Actually, it’s multiple pools this time. First, we need to complete our site plan and have our budgets approved. But in the interim, you can claim a spot in line on the wait list for when memberships are put up for sale. Rather than have Lodge 88 take on a significant amount of debt to build, Swim Club members will bear all costs directly. Here is how it will work: • Must be a member of Lodge 88, • Buy a refundable bond in the club for your entire household. • Expected cost of $5,000 each. Bonds funds will be used for construction. • Your bond is refunded at its original purchase price when you resign one day and a replacement bond is sold to another member. • Pay annual dues of $800 to $1,000 each year to cover the operating expenses. • Annual Dues = Annual Operating Budget / Number of Members If you are interested, you can check out all the details and/or sign up at www.lodge88.org/swimclub or email us at lodge88swimclub@gmail.com if you have questions. Aaron Rigamonti —SPJST—

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi shares June “Father’s Day” Meeting Scenes FAR LEFT PHOTO: Left to right, Happy anniversaries to Stephen and Laura Rebecek, left, who celebrated 11 years on June 30, and Becky and Michael Urbanovsky, who celebrated 27 years on June 29. LEFT PHOTO: Leona Grant won $100 in a special door prize drawing. RIGHT PHOTO: Happy Father’s Day to all fathers who attended Lodge 79’s meeting on June 17. Thanks to Laura Rebecek who created the beautiful display.

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Lodge 92, Fort Worth shares upcoming 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. Tuesday, July 24—Lodge 92 game night at 7 p.m. Sunday, August 5—Country/western dance with Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse playing from 2 to 6 p.m. Admission is $6 per person. Tuesday, August 7—Trustee meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 8—Sportsmens Club monthly meeting from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This meeting for hunting/fishing

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 enthusiasts with speakers and prize drawings is open to the public and free of charge. Friday, August 10—Tanglefoot ballroom dance from 8 to 11 p.m. Admission is $10 for members and $17 for non-members. Saturday, August 11—Annual Paprskar Memorial Tarok Tournament. For information or to register, call John Paprskar 817-480-3480. Sunday, August 12—Lodge 92 meeting at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 14—Ladies Circle meets at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 14—Lodge 92 game night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 28—Lodge 92 game night at 7 p.m. Upcoming event and rental information is available from Event Manager Jon Durham 817-624-1361 or online at

www.nationalhallfortworth.com. Fraternally, Angela Paprskar Casteel —SPJST—

Lodge 92, Fort Worth site of Paprskar Tarok Tournament Aug. 11 The Paprskar Memorial Tarok Tournament VII will be held Saturday, August 11, 2018, at Lodge 92, Fort Worth - National Hall, 3316 Roberts Cut Off, Fort Worth (Lake Worth). Registration is $25 per player. Registration and snacks is from 8 to 8:45 a.m. Six one-hour rounds will begin at 9 a.m. Meal is included at noon break. Trophies and cash will be awarded for the

Lodge 18, Elgin Shares Dance Scenes; Invites All to Attend

We have the youth who come with their parents or grandparents. You can count on the dancers to join the youth in “The Chicken Dance.” What fun to see the joy on the children’s faces. We hate to admit it, but the adults enjoyed it, too. RIGHT PHOTO: The

Moravians are a great group of young musicians. We really did enjoy the music. This was their first time at Lodge 18, Elgin. We hope to see them again. Next time, join us and help support these and all young bands!

District Two Beseda Dancers from Lodge 47, Seaton and Lodge 20, Granger were here to perform at The Moravians dance during the break. They did a great job. The problems we had with the PA system didn’t bother them at all. Thanks to The Moravians for helping with the music. RIGHT PHOTO: Pictured are Chris Rybak and his daughter. Chris was here in January, but he canceled his May dance. We just didn’t

have a good attendance in January. If we don’t get more people coming, this will happen more. Bands can’t play for free or little pay. We have seen many halls close due to poor attendance. The Czech Melody Masters filled in for Chris in May. They have great music, and everyone enjoyed dancing and listening to them. We hope to have them back. Come see for yourself. —Irene Vrabel, Reporter

top four scores. Late entries will be accepted if player slots are available. To register, mail your name, address, and phone number by August 3 to John Paprskar, 905 Venice Street, Hurst, Texas 76053. For more information or directions, contact John Paprskar 817-480-3480. —SPJST—

Lodge 191, Lufkin anniversary dance this Friday I hope everyone had a safe and happy Fourth of July! Remember, this Friday, July 20 is the anniversary dance, and all members of the lodge get in free of charge every year at this dance. So please make plans to attend! The lodge will be giving away two $500 scholarships during intermission to two well-deserving young ladies. They are both granddaughters of AC and Kathy Riley. They are Macy Nicole Riley and Abigail Lawren Riley. There will also be a silent auction. If you have something that you would like to donate to the lodge for this auction, please bring it to the dance on Friday, July 20. It will be greatly appreciated. The money from the auction will go to paying our insurance that has to be paid every year in order to operate the building. The band for this dance will be Johnny Tobias and the Solid Gold band. The dance is from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission for guests will be $8. If you were a member, you would be getting in free of charge! Free is always good! It is always at the same place - SPJST Lodge 191 Hall at 197 Hughes Road in Lufkin. Also, please bring a covered dish or snack food for the food table. Thanks for all of the prayers, cards, phone calls, and visits for Doyle Oliver who is doing much better. Some of our older members might remember a couple by the name of George and Josie Crowson who used to dance at the lodge in the early days. I received an email from Ann Richardson telling me that Josie passed away on Memorial Day this year. They had moved to Virginia. The next business meeting will be July 16; members, please attend these monthly meetings. Pat Scogin Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Lodge 219, El Paso plans July 28 Aloha Pool Party Dear Members, You are invited to the SPJST Lodge 219, El Paso Aloha Pool Party on Saturday, July 28, 2018, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Hawkins Indoor Pool, 1500 Hawkins Boulevard in El Paso, Texas 79925. Food and beverages will be provided, and door prizes will be awarded. Bring your family for an evening of fun! Please reserve in advance by calling 915-999-2062. We look forward to seeing you there! Francisco Viniegra Vice President —SPJST—

VĚSTNÍK will be provided. If you would like to bring a silent auction item or raffle item, it will be greatly appreciated, but not necessary. Family fee is $20 for ages up to 16 years old; for ages above 16, there will be an additional charge of $5 per person. Individual charge is $10. Please join us for reminiscing and festivities! Please RSVP today to Cindi at 361218-1234! Bring a lawn chair for outside time! Submitted by, Marylyn Kubecka Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje —SPJST—

Shenkir-Dusek families All family members and friends of the late John and Frances Dusek Shenkir are invited to share in fun, games, and fellowship on Saturday, August 4, 2018, at Oscar Store, 8133 Oscar Spur, Temple, Texas 76501. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. with lunch to be served at 12 noon. Appetizers will be provided by reunion funds. Ordering any food, drinks, and/or alcohol, will be at your expense. We encourage all of us to support this venue as they are opening their doors to us. We

can bring our own desserts to share. Also, please bring items to be used for door prizes. We would like everyone to receive a door prize. Host for this reunion is Scott Shenkir Thompson. For information, you may call Scott Thompson at 817-808-8453. Submitted by, Ann Shenkir Thompson Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

2018 JOIN HANDS DAY

Lodge 24, Cyclone joins hands with local groups to create blessing bags for Feed My Sheep Lodge 24, Cyclone’s Join Hands Day project was held in conjunction with the June lodge meeting. We joined hands with Lodge 24 Youth Club, St. Mary’s Altar Society at St Joseph’s in Cyclone, Knights of Columbus from Cyclone/Marak, and Feed My Sheep in Temple. It always gives us such a special feeling to extend a little comfort to the less fortunate in the

Temple area. We created “blessing bags.” The bags each contained items such as wash clothes, soap, lip balm, bottled water, snacks, and many more items to add a little sunshine to someone’s day. —Submitted by Brenda Maddux, Vice President/FAC —SPJST—

Left to right, Theresa Klecka, Wilbert Mikeska, and Bobby Hoelscher assemble blessing bags. PHOTO 4: Members stuff blessing bags with various items. RIGHT PHOTO: Brenda Maddux takes a selfie with the stuffed blessing bags. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Bar-

bara Macek, left, and Linda Wilde adds items to the bags. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Brenda Maddux displays a stuffed blessing bag. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Members work on the bags after the June lodge meeting.

LEFT PHOTO: Pictured with the blessing bags are, left to right, Wilbert Mikeska, Bobby Hoelscher, Daniel Wilde, Linda Wilde, Margaret Mikeska, Theresa Klecka, and Barbara Macek. Not pictured is Brenda

Maddux. CENTER PHOTO: The bags were donated to Feed My Sheep in Temple. RIGHT PHOTO: Brenda Maddux, left, and Pauline Hoelscher deliver the bags to Feed My Sheep.

★ ★ 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. July 21 Ruzicka family: All descendants from the families of John Ruzicka (Mary), Rose (Ruzicka) Tomasek (Charlie), Sophie (Ruzicka) Jenkel (Conrad), and Julius Ruzicka (France)—at SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts Hall. For information, contact Robert Harris 972-746-7565; or 972899-4250. Submitted by Joseph J. Beran, Lodge 47, Seaton.

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Kresta Family The annual Kresta family reunion will be held Sunday, July 22, 2018, at Moravia Parish Hall, located north of Hallettsville, Texas. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. with the lunch being served around 12:30 p.m. Food and drinks, except beer, will be provided. Please feel free to bring your own. Catering is being provided again this year, and we need to have an accurate count. Feel free to bring a dessert. Raffle items, children’s gifts, and door items

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018

2018 JOIN HANDS DAY

Lodge 160, San Angelo adults, youth join hands to give to Concho Valley Home for Girls/Children’s Emergency Shelter Lodge 160, San Angelo joined hands with the newly formed Lodge 160, San Angelo Youth Club for a Join Hands Day project. The youth and adult members collected baskets of baby items to be donated to the Concho Valley Home for Girls/Chil-

LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 160, San Angelo President Sandra Jansa, back, center, presents a check to Lodge 160 Youth Club President Bree Gallant to be used for their activities. Youth club members also pictured are Brenson Craddock, Hayden Craddock, Nolan Jansa,

dren’s Emergency Shelter. Items such as diapers, baby powder, baby wipes, baby clothes, and baby toys were collected and delivered to the Emergency Shelter. —SPJST—

and Reese Gallant. RIGHT PHOTO: Left to right, Brenson Craddock, Hayden Craddock, Nolan Jansa, Bree Gallant, and Reese Gallant display baby items collected for the Concho Valley Home for Girls/Children’s Emergency Shelter.

Corpus Christi Getaway Prize Drawing to benefit Czech Heritage Museum, SPJST Education and Nature Center

Dear Members, It’s that time again! The End of Summer Getaway is right around the corner - August 10, 11, and 12, 2018, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Once again, we will be having the prize drawing at the Corpus Christi Getaway. At the District Seven Spring Meeting, the membership voted to donate the proceeds from the end of summer prize drawing to the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center and SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC). As your District Seven Czech Heritage Museum Director, I am asking for your support. I am asking each lodge and any individual person who wishes, to donate a prize. Please let myself or ENC Director Donnie Howard know if you want to donate. Roxanne Bertrand 4158 FM 1303 Floresville, Texas 78114 Call/Text - 830-391-0919 Donnie Howard 2908 Oakdell Trail New Braunfels, Texas 78130 Call/Text - 830-358-2262 Make sure you put your name on your donation so you will get proper recognition. I would appreciate it if you could call or text me and let me know in advance if you or your lodge will be making a donation so that I can list your donation on the prize boards at the getaway. Let’s see how many prizes we can get! Thank you in advance for your support! Roxanne Bertrand District Seven CHM Director End of Summer Raffle Chairperson —SPJST—

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Laughing Out Loud by d.knape To laugh is to open a window revive with fresh air the feel of a breeze a rolling wave rises up the ribs rattle the stomach rolls teeth shine in smiles as white as the moon the body loves it it feels so good much better after a good laugh we laugh because it makes us happy it makes us well again as medicine we crave its fix its side effects to not laugh would be disaster we would be exploding

VĚSTNÍK anger would overwhelm no pressure relief valve we all need a good laugh to cure ourselves of boredom of drudgery of knowing the joke is on us. —SPJST—

Signs of Old Age by d.knape When you cannot discern if it’s June or December When thoughts disappear as soon as they gather When your hair’s getting thinner and your eye’s growing dimmer The saddest sign of old age When you cannot remember. —SPJST—

GOOD TIMES AWAIT YOU AT THE TWELFTH ANNUAL

CORPUS CHRISTI GETAWAY WEEKEND AUGUST 10 - 12, 2018 Enjoy a fun-filled weekend with family and friends at the Emerald Beach Hotel in Corpus Christi. Located at 1102 South Shoreline Blvd., the Holiday Inn is Corpus Christi’s only downtown beachfront hotel!

Discount Rate: $119 Per Night Applicable Taxes Apply To make your reservations, please call the hotel directly at 361.883.5731 and refer to group code “SPJ” to assure that you receive the proper room rate.

The weekend kicks off with the Friday night Aloha Party, a family-oriented evening of fun, food and refreshments! Saturday’s activities include SPJST Summer Beach Olympics, and Horseshoe Tournament followed by the Noon Luncheon, “42” and Bunco Tournaments. Later, it’s dinner on your own followed by the Saturday night theme party, FIESTA!

SPJST Youth Section

The deadline for all Věstník items is 12 noon the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to: SPJST Věstník Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: 254-773-8087 Email: vestnik@spjst.org Questions? Call 800-727-7578

This section is dedicated to the youth of SPJST. As part of its membership benefits, SPJST offers a statewide youth program. If you or someone you know is interested in learning about opportunities offered to young members of SPJST, please contact your local lodge, District Youth Counselor, State Fraternal Director at 800-727-7578, or visit www.spjst.org.

District Two plans July 27 swim party Dear Youth Members, What an awesome camp! Watch the Vestnik soon for more details about camp. YAD is this weekend! We are finalizing things and excited for a great funfilled day with all our talented District Two youth! I am so proud of the many of you who are participating. Whether participating or not, please join us and cheer on your friends! Another big event is coming up soon. It will be Friday, July 27 at Walker Pool in Temple from 7 to 9 p.m. Bring your friends! I hope to see all of you to make this another great time together. Each family is asked to bring snacks to share. Drinks will be provided by the district. Let all your friends know what a good time we have and all the fun things we do. Hopefully, they will want to be a part of our youth clubs. I hope to see you and

your friends on Friday, July 27 at Walker Pool in Temple! See you soon, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST—

District Five YAD this Sunday, July 22 Lodge 88, Houston Dear District Five Members, District Five Youth Achievement Day (YAD) is this Sunday, July 22, 2018, at Lodge 88, Houston. Registration is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served in the kitchen from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and it will be pizza and salad for a small fee. The program will start at 12:45 p.m. in the ballroom. We hope to see you there! Fraternally, Keith Wockenfuss, age 13 Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi youth earns awards Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Youth Club member Sarah Urbanovsky displays awards she received at the end of school at St. Pius Catholic School. Awards are Presidents’ Award, Principal’s Award, Blue Jay For Life, Straight A’s for the year, and Outstanding Artist. Congratulations Sarah! She is the daughter of Michael and Becky Urbanovsky.

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Lodge 49, Rowena youth share summer activities Redoing Rooms For the Fourth of July, we are redoing our rooms for our birthdays, too. My room is going to be blue and gray, and I am so happy. Olivia Schwertner, age 14 ••• Basketball Games’ Victory I went and saw my cousins, and I had fun. My cousins are coming to my house. Also I won both my last basketball games. Tracy Schwertner, age 12 ••• New Kittens So my cats had kittens. They are big now. We are painting our rooms. My colors are purple and turquoise. Bella Schwertner, age 9

Six Flags Fiesta Texas Last weekend, we went to Six Flags Fiesta Texas. It was so fun. We went during summer celebration. We rode the biggest ride - Iron Rattler. At the end of the day, we watched the fireworks show. It was about 17 to 20 minutes. Tanner Wood, age 13

Lodge 202, Jourdanton youth: busy summer These past couple of weeks have been plenty busy for me. First, there was Leaders-in-Training (LIT) camp, which I had a blast seeing all my friends from all districts. The new blob was amazing. Then there was Youth Achievement Day (YAD). I received two first places so now, I will got to State YAD and will get to see all my friends from camp again. District camp is coming up, and we will be camping with District One. I’m getting excited to meet new people and hopefully make new friends. Fraternally, Katlyn Polasek, age 15 —SPJST—

••• Cousins’ Summer Visit So our cousins are down this summer. They have been down for a while. We are also redoing our rooms. My mom is off for the Fourth of July so she will help us paint them. Grace Schwertner, age 12 ••• Summer Job This week I was raking hay and earned $250, but now I am moving the hay with a tractor. Hunter Wood, age 12 —SPJST—

••• Scratching Kittens I went to Fiesta Texas, and had lots of fun. I got some new kittens. They scratch me. Cotton Wood, age 7

Lodge 107, Floresville youth looks forward to participating in YAD I just moved to Texas from Colorado. SPJST has always been a part of my life. I attended my first Youth Achievement Day (YAD). YAD was very fun. I liked all the crafts and the talents. The crafts were artistic. The talents looked like they were fun to do. I made lots of friends at YAD. I am excited to participate next year. Sincerely, Bohden Tholkes, age 10 —SPJST—

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Lodge 107, Floresville youth participates in first District YAD Hello, Everyone! I participated in my first District Youth Achievement Day (YAD)! I had lots of fun doing my talent! I entered five crafts including my first bug collection! I can’t wait for State YAD! Thank you, Colt Pruski, age 5 —SPJST—

Lodge 185, New Braunfels youth: fun at first YAD Hi! We are having a fun summer. We got to go to Vacation Bible School. We did District Seven Youth Achievement Day (YAD), and we love to ride the rides at Schlitterbahn. We had a lot of fun at our first YAD, but we are a little nervous about our first time at camp. Anabella and Shaylee Velasquez, age 6 —SPJST—

Lodge 185, New Braunfels youth: Fourth of July family fun Dear Readers, Did you have a good Fourth of July? We went to the lake with our family. The fireworks were rained out, but we still had fun tubing and skiing. Madeline Kitchen, age 8 —SPJST—

Lodge 185, New Braunfels youth shares summer activities Hi, Readers, I hope you are all have a fun summer! I had fun at Vacation Bible School, Schlitterbahn, and SPJST District Seven Youth Achievement Day (YAD)! At YAD, I won a first, two seconds, and a third place ribbons. Now I can’t wait for SPJST camp next week! Mallory Velasquez, age 9 —SPJST—

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

District One YAD Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Caldwell Civic Center Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Jade Lauderdale (9) 2nd - Andrea Story (17) 3rd - Kennedi Withem (9) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Emma Loehr (17) 2nd - Cobey McCuller (17) 3rd - Dakota Kienow (9)

Sunday, July 8, 2018 • Caldwell Civic Center in Caldwell, Texas

District One Youth Achievement Day

Constructed Items - Paper

Ages 12 to 14 1st - Macy Narro (17) 2nd - J. Beaux Hruska (9) 3rd - Joshua Green (9) Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Macey McCuller (17) 2nd - Elias Rose (186) 3rd - Kyleigh Hruska (9)

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Hobby Kits Constructed Items Left to right, Jade Lauderdale (9), Emma Loehr (17), Macy Narro (17), Macey McCuller (17).

Dessert Left to right, Millison Dowell (17), Wesley See (9), Maylee Dowell (17), Tabor Dowell (17).

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Wesley See (9) 2nd - Emma Loehr (17) 3rd - Hagan Sebesta (9) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Maylee Dowell (17) 2nd - Macy Narro (17) 3rd - Tatiana Tates (9)

Handicraft Left to right, Brylee Chmelar (17), Hagan Sebesta (9), J. Beaux Hruska (9), Kyleigh Hruska (9).

Hobby Kits

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Tabor Dowell (17) 2nd - Colby See (9) 3rd - Kamree Walker (9)

Handicraft Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Brylee Chmelar (17) 2nd - Millison Dowell (17) 3rd - Rylie Lloyd (17) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Hagan Sebesta (9) 2nd - Dakota Kienow (9) Ages 12 to 14 1st - J. Beaux Hruska (9) 2nd - William See (9) 3rd - Caleb See (9) Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Kyleigh Hruska (9) 2nd - Macey McCuller (17) 3rd - Riley Green (9)

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Cobey McCuller (17) 2nd - Emma Loehr (17) 3rd - Hagan Sebesta (9) Ages 12 to 14 1st - J. Beaux Hruska (9) 2nd - Macy Narro (17) 3rd - William See (9) Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Kyleigh Hruska (9) 2nd - Sydney Faust (9) 3rd - Macey McCuller (17)

Needlework Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Jade Lauderdale (9) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Carisa Woodward (13)

Dessert - Quick Bread Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Millison Dowell (17) 2nd - Jaycee Parker (17) 3rd - Lila Supak (17)

Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Brylee Chmelar (17) 2nd - Andrea Story (17) 3rd - Zane Lauderdale (9)

Left to right, Brylee Chmelar (17), Cobey McCuller (17), J. Beaux Hruska (9), Kyleigh Hruska (9).

Needlework Left to right, Jade Lauderdale (9), Carisa Woodward (13), Kadie Hartman (17), Madelyn Rodriguez (9).

Ages 12 to 14 1st - Kadie Hartman (17) 2nd - Caleb See (9) 3rd - Ciara Coker (186) Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Madelyn Rodriguez (9) 2nd - Jessica Enrique (186)

Photography - Bridge(s) Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Charlee Sebesta (9) 2nd - Lila Supak (17) 3rd - Patsy Pineda (186) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Hagan Sebesta (9) 2nd - Cobey McCuller (17) 3rd - Kimber Sebesta (9) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Caleb See (9) 2nd - J. Beaux Hruska (9) 3rd - Kadie Hartman (17) Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Madison Kellum (17) 2nd - Sierra Sebesta (9) 3rd - Grace Lewis (9)

Pictorial Arts Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Rylie Lloyd (17) 2nd - Lila Supak (17) 3rd - Jade Lauderdale (9) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Cobey McCuller (17) 2nd - Emma Loehr (17) 3rd - Dakota Kienow (9)

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Ages 12 to 14 1st - Kadie Hartman (17) 2nd - Tatiana Tates (9) 3rd - Joshua Green (9)

Science and Education

Photography Left to right, Charlee Sebesta (9), Hagan Sebesta (9), Caleb See (9), Madison Kellum (17).

Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Zane Lauderdale (9) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Wesley See (9)

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Kamree Walker (9) 2nd - Sydney Faust (9) 3rd - Elias Rose (186)

Sewing Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Brylee Chmelar (17) 2nd - Bailen Kocurek (17) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Emma Loehr (17) 2nd - Carisa Woodward (13) 3rd - Dakota Kienow (9) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Jessie Enrique (186) Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Grace Lewis (9) 2nd - Madison Kellum (17) 3rd - Riley Green (9)

Poster 1st - Lodge 9, Snook 2nd - Lodge 17, New Tabor

Scrapbook 1st - Lodge 17, New Tabor

Individual Talent Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Rylie Lloyd (17)

Left to right, Rylie Lloyd (17), Cobey McCuller (17), Kadie Hartman (17), Macey McCuller (17).

2nd - Lodge17, New Tabor Brylee Chmelar Bailen Kocurek Rylie Lloyd Emma Loehr Abigail Lopez Jaycee Parker Andrea Story Lila Supak

Science and Education

1st - Lodge 9, Snook Sydney Faust Riley Green Kyleigh Hruska Grace Lewis Madelyn Rodriguez Sierra Sebesta Caleb See Colby See Kamree Walker

Left to right, Zane Lauderdale (9), Wesley See (9), William See (9), Kamree Walker (9).

Sewing Left to right, Brylee Chmelar (17), Emma Loehr (17), Jessie Enrique (186), Grace Lewis (9).

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Emma Loehr (17) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Macy Narro (17)

Individual Talent Left to right, Rylie Lloyd (17), Emma Loehr (17). Macy Narro (17).

Senior Group Talent

2nd - Lodge 17, New Tabor Maylee Dowell Tabor Dowell Ashlyn Kellum Madi Kellum Cobey McCuller Macey McCuller Macy Narro Carson Parker Chandler Sebesta

Royalty District Queen Grace Lewis (9) District Duchess Dakota Kienow (9) First Runner-Up Queen Sydney Faust (9) First Runner-Up Duchess Charlee Sebesta (9) District King Tabor Dowell (17) District Duke Bailen Kocurek (17) —SPJST—

Sunday, July 8, 2018 • Caldwell Civic Center in Caldwell, Texas

Ages 12 to 14 1st - William See (9)

Pictorial Arts

District One Youth Achievement Day

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Macey McCuller (17) 2nd - Riley Green (9) 3rd -Madison Kellum (17)

Junior Group Talent 1st - Lodge 9, Snook Ryder Becka Joshua Green J. Beaux Hruska Dakota Kienow Jade Lauderdale Charlee Sebesta Hagan Sebesta Kimber Sebesta Makenzie Sebesta Wesley See William See Tatiana Tates Brett Withem Kennedi Withem

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Sunday, July 8, 2018 • Caldwell Civic Center in Caldwell, Texas

District One Youth Achievement Day

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JUNIOR GROUP TALENT - Lodge 9, Snook Front, left to right, Charlee Sebesta, Dakota Kienow, Kennedi Withem, and Jade Lauderdale. Second row: Hagan Sebesta, Wesley See, and Kimber Sebesta. Back: Makenzie Sebesta, William See, Joshua Green, Brett Withem, J. Beaux Hruska, Ryder Becka, Tatiana Tates.

SENIOR GROUP TALENT - Lodge 9, Snook Front, left to right, Kyleigh Hruska, Caleb See, Kamree Walker, Madelyn Rodriguez. Back: Colby See, Grace Lewis, Sierra Sebesta, Sidney Faust, Riley Green.

Scrapbook - Lodge 17, New Tabor

Poster - Lodge 9, Snook

MERIT POINTS - District One Top Teen Dillon Narro and District One Top Junior Chandler Sebesta, both of Lodge 17, New Tabor. CENTER PHOTO: Congratulations to Youth Achievement Award

recipients, left to right, Brandon Powell of Lodge 17, New Tabor; Natalee See of Lodge 9, Snook; and Dillon Narro of Lodge 17, New Tabor. RIGHT PHOTO: Beseda dancers perform.

LEFT PHOTO: Youth leaders, left to right, are District One Youth Counselor Sharon Russell (13), Assistant DYC Hannah Kovar (9), Assistant Youth Leader (AYL) Carol Coker (186), AYL Susan Skra-

banek (17), AYL Mabrey Dowell (17), ADYC/YL Holly Narro (17), AYL Laura Sebesta (9), and YL Loree Lewis (9). RIGHT PHOTO: Beseda dancers perform.

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LODGE 17, NEW TABOR BESEDA DANCERS. Front, left to right, Cobey McCuller, Bailen Kocurek. Back: Jaycee Parker, Abigail Lopez, Emma Loehr, Rylie Lloyd, Brylee Chmelar, Andrea Story.

LODGE 17, NEW TABOR BESEDA DANCERS. Front, left to right, Chandler Sebesta, Carson Parker, Tabor Dowell. Back: Macy Narro, Madison Kellum, Macey McCuller, Ashlyn Kellum, Maylee Dowell. DISTRICT ONE ROYALTY CONTESTANTS. Front, left to right, are duchesses Patsy Pineda of Lodge 186, Caldwell; Abigail Lopez of Lodge 17, New Tabor; Charlee Sebesta of Lodge 9, Snook; Dakota Kienow of Lodge 9, Snook; and duke Bailen Kocurek of Lodge 17, New Tabor. BACK: Queens Jessica Enrique of Lodge 186, Caldwell; Madison Kellum of Lodge 17, New Tabor; Sydney Faust of Lodge 9, Snook; Grace Lewis of Lodge 9, Snook; and king Tabor Dowell of Lodge 17, New Tabor.

Family members congratulate District One Duchess Dakota Kienow, Queen Grace Lewis, King Tabor Dowell, and Duke Bailen Kocurek.

District One Youth Achievement Day

LODGE 9, SNOOK BESEDA DANCERS. Front, left to right, William See, Colby See, Caleb See. Back: Madelyn Rodriguez, Sydney Faust, Grace Lewis, Riley Green, Kimber Sebesta.

Sunday, July 8, 2018 • Caldwell Civic Center in Caldwell, Texas

LODGE 9, SNOOK BESEDA DANCERS. Front, left to right, J. Beaux Hruska, Brett Withem, Kileigh Hruska, Joshua Green. Back: Tatiana Tates, Kamree Walker, Makenzie Sebesta, Dakota Kienow.

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District Seven YAD Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Lodge 107, Floresville

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Megan Ohnheiser (185) 2nd - Gatlin Mills (185) 3rd - Katie Haag (185)

Sunday, July 1, 2018 • SPJST Lodge 107, Floresville

District Seven Youth Achievement Day

Constructed Items - Paper Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Sydney Haag (185) 2nd - Jenna Fair (202) 3rd - Steel McCoy (185)

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Katlyn Polasek (202) 2nd - Kelly House (202) 3rd - Zachary Howard (185)

Dessert - Quick Bread Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Skeet Kitchen (185) 2nd - Sydney Haag (185) 3rd - Makenna Poppe (202) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Madeline O’Gorman (185) 2nd - Gatlin Mills (185) 3rd - Camila Cabrera (185) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Kayla Fair (202) 2nd - Diego Valdez (202) Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Kelly House (202)

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Constructed Items Left to right, Sydney Haag (185), Megan Ohnheiser (185), Katlyn Polasek (202).

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Gatlin Mills (185) 2nd - Rileigh Kitchen (185) 3rd - Christian Lynn (107) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Kayla Fair (202) Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Ethan Hilbig (185) 2nd - Kelly House (202) 3rd - Zachary Howard (185)

Dessert Left to right, Skeet Kitchen (185), Madeline O’Gorman (185), Kayla Fair (202), Kelly House (202).

Handicraft Left to right, Skeet Kitchen (185), Gatlin Mills (185), Kayla Fair (202), Ethan Hilbig (185).

Hobby Kits

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Katie Haag (185) 2nd - Christian Lynn (107) 3rd - Gatlin Mills (185)

Needlework Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Lilyanna Howard (185) 2nd - Madeline Kitchen (185) 3rd - Makenna Poppe (202)

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Ethan Hilbig (185)

Photography - Bridge(s) Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Makenna Poppe (202) 2nd - Shaylee Velasquez (185) 3rd - Skeet Kitchen (185) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Megan Ohnheiser (185) 2nd - Mary O’Gorman (185) 3rd - Christian Lynn (107) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Diego Valdez (202) 2nd - Kayla Fair (202) Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Kelly House (202) 2nd - Ethan Hilbig (185) 3rd -Katlyn Polasek (202)

Pictorial Arts Hobby Kits Left to right, Jenna Fair (202), Katie Haag (185), Diego Valdez (202), Zachary Howard (185).

Needlework Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Jenna Fair (202) 2nd - Steel McCoy (185) 3rd - Sydney Haag (185)

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Zachary Howard (185)

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Rileigh Kitchen (185)

Handicraft Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Skeet Kitchen (185) 2nd - Steel McCoy (185) 3rd - Makenna Poppe (202)

Ages 12 to 14 1st - Diego Valdez (202)

Left to right, Lilyanna Howard (185), Rileigh Kitchen (185), Ethan Hilbig (185).

Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Garrett Mills (185) 2nd - Colt Pruski (107) 3rd - Madeline Kitchen (185) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Megan Ohnheiser (185) 2nd - Rileigh Kitchen (185) 3rd - Mary O’Gorman (185) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Diego Valdez (202) Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Kelly House (202) 2nd - Katlyn Polasek (202) 3rd - Ethan Hilbig (185)

Science and Education Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Madeline Kitchen (185) 2nd - Colt Pruski (107) 3rd - Garrett Mills (185) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Mallory Velasquez (185) 2nd - Megan Ohnheiser (185) 3rd - Rileigh Kitchen (185)

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Ages 12 to 14 1st - Kayla Fair (202) Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Katlyn Polasek (202)

Left to right, Makenna Poppe (202), Megan Ohnheiser (185), Diego Valdez (202), Kelly House (202).

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Rileigh Kitchen (185) 2nd - Camila Cabrera (185) Pictorial Arts

Ages 12 to 14 1st - Kayla Fair (202) 2nd - Diego Valdez (202)

Poster 1st - Lodge 107, Floresville 2nd - Lodge 185, New Braunfels

Scrapbook 1st - Lodge 185, New Braunfels

Individual Talent Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Lilyanna Howard (185) 2nd - Madeline Kitchen (185) 3rd - Sydney Haag (185) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Megan Ohnheiser (185) 2nd - Rileigh Kitchen (185) 3rd - Mallory Velasquez (185)

Junior Group Talent 1st - Lodge 185, New Braunfels Michael Gribble Lilyanna Howard Madeline Kitchen Rileigh Kitchen Skeet Kitchen Steel McCoy Megan Ohnheiser 2nd - Lodge 185, New Braunfels Katie Haag Sydney Haag Madeline O’Gorman Mary O’Gorman Addison Stroobandt Mallory Velasquez Shaylee Velasquez

Royalty District Queen Kelly House (202) District Duchess Jenna Fair (202) —SPJST—

Science and Education Left to right, Madeline Kitchen (185), Mallory Velasquez (185), Kayla Fair (202), Katlyn Polasek (202).

Sewing Left to right, Makenna Poppe (202), Rileigh Kitchen (185), Kayla Fair (202), Ethan Hilbig (185).

Individual Talent Left to right, Lilyanna Howard (185), Megan Ohnheiser (185).

Sunday, July 1, 2018 • SPJST Lodge 107, Floresville

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Ethan Hilbig (185)

Left to right, Garrett Mills (185), Megan Ohnheiser (185), Diego Valdez (202), Kelly House (202).

District Seven Youth Achievement Day

Sewing Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Makenna Poppe (202) 2nd - Lilyanna Howard (185) 3rd - Jenna Fair (202)

Photography

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018 Junior Group Talent

Left to right, Megan Ohnheiser, Lilyanna Howard, Rileigh Kitchen, Madeline Kitchen, Skeet Kitchen, Steel McCoy, and Michael Gribble.

Sunday, July 1, 2018 • SPJST Lodge 107, Floresville

District Seven Youth Achievement Day

Lodge 185 New Braunfels

Poster Lodge 107, Floresville Youth Club

LEFT PHOTO: Proud family members congratulate 2018-2019 District Seven Queen Kelly House and Duchess Jenna Fair, both of Lodge 202, Jourdanton. RIGHT PHOTO: District Seven Youth

Scrapbook Lodge 185, New Braunfels Youth Club

Merit Points Top Junior Christian Lynn, left, of Lodge 107, Floresville and Top Teen Kelly House of Lodge 202, Jourdanton.

Counselor April Howard, left, and Assistant DYC Lian Pruski, far right, congratulate District Seven Duchess Jenna Fair and Queen Kelly House.

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“Bohemians in America” book to be published; seeking sponsorships Dear Friends, As you all know, this October we will celebrate the centennial anniversary of Czechoslovak independence. The T. G. Masaryk School was approached by the publisher of the Great Czechs series including Antonín Dvořák, Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, Charles IV., and Comenius – which some of you already own – with a request for help with the distribution of a new volume in the United States. The author and award-winning illustrator Renáta Fučíková, has now been working on a bilingual (Czech and English) book about Czechs in the United States titled “Bohemians in America” scheduled to be published this fall to commemorate not only great individuals but also the important role the Czech community played in the founding of Czechoslovakia. This large format, fully illustrated book will be available on the Czech market for $35. However, the publisher is offering a special campaign for prescribers within our community who will be featured in the publication. As the book is still in pre-production, Czech organizations in the United States have the opportunity to be acknowledged in the publication with a special dedication or even a portrait illustrated by the artist, depending on the level of sponsorship. Please see the levels of sponsorship and preorder options below (shipping included): Individual Copies 1 copy – $25 / $30 signed by the author 2 copies – $45 / $50 signed by the author 3 copies – $65 / $75 signed by the author 5 copies – $100 / $120 signed by the author

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Tomáš Sponsorship 1 original print numbered and signed by the author – $100 (includes 1 signed book) 2 original prints numbered and signed by the author – $200 (includes 2 signed books) 3 original prints numbered and signed by the author – $300 (includes 3 signed books) Garrigue Sponsorship - $500 A special acknowledgment of individual or organization in the book - 1 original print numbered and signed by the author; 5 books signed by the author; $20 per any additional copy Masaryk Sponsorship - $1,000 A special acknowledgment in the book plus illustrated portrait (depiction of organization’s history and accomplishments or individual portrait) - 1 original print numbered and signed by the author; 5 books signed by the author; $20 per any additional copy.

Taylor Czech Chorus presents scholarship The Taylor Czech Chorus is pleased to announce the 2018 scholarship recipient is Colton Machu. He is a recent graduate of Georgetown High School and the son of the late Greg Machu and Dawn (Mynar) Pehl and stepson of Michael Pehl. Colton was presented a $500 check from Taylor Czech Chorus Director Diane Volek on Monday, July 2 during the monthly practice. Taylor Czech Chorus members enjoyed hearing Colton explain what his Czech heritage means to him and how it has influenced his life. He told of a family trip to the Czech Republic where he had the opportunity to visit a school and talk with students and compare their different lifestyles. When Colton was five years old he lost his dad Greg to cancer. He said, “It’s been hard at times and a real struggle, but my family stepped in and gave me

All orders must be submitted by July 31, 2018. Make your checks payable to the T. G. Masaryk School and write “Bohemians in America” on the memo line. Please send them to: Masaryk School 5701 W 22nd Place Cicero, Illinois 60804 If you chose the Garrigue or Masaryk levels of sponsorship, please provide a brief biography or description of your organization. Best regards, Klára Moldová Vice President T. G. Masaryk Czech School www.czechschoolchicago.org info@czechschoolchicago.org —SPJST—

Congratulations to Colton Machu! He received a $500 scholarship from Taylor Czech Chorus. Director Diane Volek is pictured presenting him the check. Colton is the son of the late Greg Machu and Dawn (Mynar) Pehl and stepson of Michael Pehl.

18.červenec.2018 the encouragement and support that I needed. They stood by me during the tough times and today, along with my dad, I know they are all proud of me”. Colton plans to attend Texas A&M University in College Station this fall where he will major in agriculture science. Taylor Czech Chorus is a non-profit organization with the purpose and goals of promoting and preserving Czech culture and heritage. Chorus members are very proud to have the opportunity to offer a $500 scholarship for the eighth year in a row to a qualified graduating senior of Czech decent. Taylor Czech Chorus wishes the best of luck to Colton in his future studies and endeavors. Submitted by, Monica Stojaník Lodge 20, Granger —SPJST—

Czech Culture of Dallas meets July 18 at Sokol Hall Dear Readers, It’s time to get prepared for Heritage Day (since we cannot have our event at the State Fair of Texas) that is set for Sunday, October 28, 2018, at Sokol Hall, 7448 Greenville Avenue in Dallas. A meeting to begin preparations for Heritage Day is set for Wednesday, July 18 at Sokol Hall Dallas at 7 p.m. So if you can, please bring your ideas for the festivities, and let’s discuss our plans and start early! Early bird gets the worm so we will not be stressed in getting everything together. We are depending on all committee members to be present at this meeting on Wednesday, July 18 at Sokol Hall at 7 p.m. Fraternally yours, Lynda Novak, Secretary Czech Culture of Dallas Lodge 84, Dallas —SPJST—

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From Communism to Freedom . . . a true story July 21 to July 25 Imagine life without the right to travel, without freedom of speech, or without the ability of choosing your occupation. Peter Vodenka lived that life for many years before escaping communism, with his young family, to find a new home in America. This escape had been planned and plotted for many years. Finally the time had come. Despite extreme obstacles, there was no turn- Peter Vodenka ing back. The balance of their lives was at stake as they ran across the communist border to Austria. Mr. Vodenka, nationally acclaimed inspirational speaker and author, will be making his first trip to Texas to relate the story of his life, his escape from communism to freedom in America, and his reason for imploring Americans to respect and honor our country because it is the only country on earth with so much freedom. Saturday, July 21 - Caldwell Mr. Vodenka will be the keynote speaker on Saturday, July 21 at Texas Czech Genealogical Society’s summer conference at Caldwell Civic/Visitors’ Center, located at 103 Texas Highway 21 West in Caldwell, Texas. Other speakers will be Gladys Valchar, whom many members have been anxiously waiting to hear, describe her “Moravian Odyssey” which consisted of an extended stay in the land of her ancestors, due to a fall resulting in a broken leg, and Clint Williams, who will be helping folks break through their brick walls of genealogy. This will be a full day event which includes a catered lunch, silent auction, sales table, music, and fellowship time. Doors open at 8 a.m. Registration at the door will be $55 per person. Contact Carolyn Holub for further information by email cholub1088@gmail.com or call her at 214-577-0029. Sunday, July 22 - Taylor On Sunday, July 22, Mr. Vodenka will speak at Taylor Brethren Church, 700 Sloan Street, Taylor, Texas. Time is 1 to 3 p.m.

VĚSTNÍK Monday, July 23 - Taiton On Monday, July 23, he will be at Taiton Community Center, which is near El Campo on FM 961, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 24 - Temple On Tuesday, July 24, he will speak at the SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main in Temple, Texas, which is cosponsored by the Czech Heritage Museum, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 25 - West On Wednesday, July 25, Mr. Vodenka will appear at his last event in Central Texas at VFW Post 4819 Hall, 715 South Reagan in West from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. After each presentation, his book, Journey for Freedom, will be available for purchase. Texas Czech Genealogical Society invites everyone to come out to hear this

remarkable presentation. You will be glad you did. For further information, please contact Nancy Machu at nbmachu@gmail.com or call 512-2181559. Submitted by, Nancy Machu Lodge 29, Taylor —SPJST—

Czech Cultural Calendar Wednesdays Taylor Czech Speaking Class meets every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living, 505 East Lake Drive in Taylor. This is an informal class setting for learning to speak, write, and read Czech. For information, contact Instructor Lydia Kurtin 512859-2543. Submitted by Alice Bracewell, Lodge 48, Beyersville. First/Third Tuesdays Tarok Lessons with Tarok Champion Jimmie Coufal—at Czech Heritage Museum, 119 West French Avenue, Temple, 7 p.m.: All skill levels; beginners always welcome! Free and open to everyone. For information, call 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. Pre-registration preferred. For information, call 888-785-4500; 979-968-9399; or email info@czechtexas.org. July 21 TCGS Conference—Caldwell Civic Center, Caldwell. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (three speakers, full day agenda). Registration form can be found at www.txczgs.org. For information, email cholub1088@gmail.com. See page 21 for details. July 22 Peter Vodenka, nationally acclaimed inspirational speaker/author will recount the true story of his family’s escape from Communist Czechoslovakia as told in his best-selling book “Journey for Freedom”—Taylor Brethren Church, 700 Sloan Street, Taylor, 1 to 3 p.m. Visit petervodenka.com for book reviews, book purchase, etc. July 23 Peter Vodenka, nationally acclaimed inspirational speaker/author will recount the true story of his family’s escape from Communist Czechoslovakia as told in his best-selling book “Jour-

ney for Freedom”—at Taiton Community Center, FM Road 961, El Campo, 6:30 to - 8:30 p.m. Visit petervodenka.com for book reviews, book purchase, etc.

August 11 Fort Worth Paprskar Memorial Tarok Tournament—at SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth. Contact John Paprskar 817-480-3480.

July 24 Peter Vodenka, nationally acclaimed inspirational speaker/author will recount the true story of his family’s escape from Communist Czechoslovakia as told in his best-selling book “Journey for Freedom”—at SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main, Temple, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Visit petervodenka.com for book reviews, book purchase, etc.

September 1 Westfest Tarok Tournament—in West. Contact Brian Sykora 254-826-5314.

July 25 Peter Vodenka, nationally acclaimed inspirational speaker/author will recount the true story of his family’s escape from Communist Czechoslovakia as told in his best-selling book “Journey for Freedom”—at VFW Post 4819, 715 North Reagan, West. For information on these events, please email nbmachu@gmail.com. Visit petervodenka.com for book reviews, book purchase, etc. July 28 CHS Summer State Meeting, Genealogy Conference—at St. Joseph Parish Activity Center, 507 East 26th Street, Bryan, Texas (behind the church). All activities are free of charge. Registration is at 8 a.m.; opening ceremonies at 8:30 a.m. Genealogy conference/ state meeting held in the morning. Day includes youth activities (parents must pre-register youth and provide their age for activity-planning purposes); Czech Traveling Library; silent auction; vendor booths. Dance - 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. with music by the Praha Brothers. Catered lunch served for a cost. Lunch cost at the door, adults are $12 and children (ages 12 and under) are $7. Membership drive special cash prizes totaling $900 will be awarded. For information, call Jo Ann Zaeske 979224-4434. Submitted by CHS Vice President Jo Ann Zaeske, Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station.

September 11 - December 4 Czech Intermediate Language Online Class—offered by Blinn College, Schulenburg Campus. Learn Czech from home via synchronous learning in a live, online classroom. Elements of Moravian dialects will also be covered. Instructor Thadious Polasek. Please let your friends know. For more information, visit http://www.blinn.edu/ schulenburg/czech.html. To register, call Loraine Orellana, Coordinator of Distance and Community Education, Blinn College, Schulenburg 979-7435237. September 12 - December 5 Czech Beginner Language Online Class—offered by Blinn College, Schulenburg Campus. Learn Czech from home via synchronous learning in a live, online classroom. Elements of Moravian dialects will also be covered. Instructor Thadious Polasek. Please let your friends know. For more information, visit http://www.blinn.edu/ schulenburg/czech.html. To register, call Loraine Orellana, Coordinator of Distance and Community Education, Blinn College, Schulenburg 979-7435237. October 2 - November 20 Czech Advanced Language Online Class—offered by Blinn College, Schulenburg Campus. Learn Czech from home via synchronous learning in a live, online classroom. Elements of Moravian dialects will also be covered. Instructor Thadious Polasek. Please let your friends know. For more information, visit http://www.blinn.edu/ schulenburg/czech.html. To register, call Loraine Orellana, Coordinator of Distance and Community Education, Blinn College, Schulenburg 979-7435237. —SPJST—

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Bexar Czech/Slovak Festival set for October 28 Bexar Czech/Slovak Festival is Sunday, October 28, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mikulski Hall, located at 509 Schertz Parkway in Schertz, Texas. Join us for our annual Bexar County Czech Heritage Day Celebration. Dance to the Music of Fritz Hodde and Fabulous Six. Enjoy a traditional Czech dinner of sausage, Czech potatoes, green beans, sauerkraut, and peaches. Czech kolaches and desserts will also be for sale. Visit the culture/genealogy displays. For admission/meal costs and more information, call 210-420-2792 or visit www.bexarczechheritagesociety.com Submitted by, Ray Twardowski BCCHS Publicity —SPJST—

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TCGS, Czech Heritage Museum to host Peter Vodenka at SPJST Home Office on Tuesday, July 24 Texas Czech Genealogical Society and Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Society in Temple invite you to hear nationally acclaimed motivational speaker and author Peter Vodenka describe his “Journey for Freedom” on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main Street in Temple. Hear the amazing true story of how Peter Vodenka planned and executed his family’s escape from communist Czechoslovakia. After years of planning and plotting the escape, the time had come. In the middle of a cold, rainy night, while being chased by soldiers with AK-47s, dogs, and heavy duty spotlights, they ran for their lives across the border from communist Yugoslavia to western Austria.

Be prepared to laugh, cry, and sit on the edge of your seat as you relive with Peter his escape from communist Czechoslovakia to freedom in America. This is not mere entertainment. This is real, with incredible significance for Americans today. Learn firsthand why freedom matters and why it should not be taken for granted. Peter’s best selling book, Journey for Freedom, will be available for purchase after his presentation. While there is no charge to attend, we invite you to give a donation to offset

travel expenses and show gratitude to Peter for his meaningful presentation. TCGS and CHM are both 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Susan Chandler Executive Director Czech Heritage Museum —SPJST—

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SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Post your lodge’s upcoming SPJST fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is Wednesday at 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) Saturday, July 21—Kocian reunion Sunday, July 22—Hoover reunion Sunday, July 29—Filer/Pustejovsky reunion Friday, August 3—Meeting, 7 p.m. Sunday, August 5—Peterson reunion Sunday, August 12—Hegar reunion Friday, August 17—Social 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 254-7177840. 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: 979-884-1451. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS (2) Lodge Hall: 600 State Hwy 190/Hwy 36, Buckholts (historic hexagon-shaped building with a stone entrance. Directions: Hall is located on Hwy 36, east of

Buckholts, 1/4 mile east of downtown Buckholts. Hall Rental Information: 254-217-2863. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 4 p.m. at the hall. Refreshments served after meeting, and door prizes awarded. LODGE 17, NEW TABOR (1) Lodge Hall: 2674 CR 225, Caldwell. Directions: From Caldwell, turn from Hwy 36 east onto FM 166. Proceed 2.1 miles and turn left on CR 225. Go 1 mile, veering to the right. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 979-272-3440. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) Sunday, July 22—Sterling Country, country/western Sunday, August 19—Mark Halata, polka/waltz Sunday, August 26—Glen Collins, country/western Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rentals/Band Bookings: David Meyer 512-217-0162. Hall phone: 512-2853100. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Lodge Meetings: Youth club meetings are held with the adult meetings, which are the third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Youth Leader David Meyer 512-2170162. LODGE 20, GRANGER (2) Lodge Hall: 114 West Davila, Granger. Hall Rental Information: Brenna Bohac 512-859-2584. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the hall. A light meal is served before each meeting. All members are invited. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 23, MORAVIA (6) Lodge Hall: FM 957 North, Schulenburg. Located 12 miles south of Schulenburg, in Moravia. Directions: From Hwy 77 between Hallettsville and Schulenburg, take FM 532 West for 4 miles to Moravia. Turn right on FM 957 North; go 1 mile. Hall is on the right. Lodge Meetings: Tuesday after the second Sunday in March, June, and September, 7:30 p.m.; and the first Sunday of December, 3 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 24, CYCLONE (2) Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, Burlington. Directions: Hall is 12 miles east of Temple, past Zabcikville. Exit Hwy 53 at blinking light to FM 485; go 1 mile to FM 964. Hall Rental Information: Mark Maddux 254-721-1774; or Brenda Maddux 254-721-1682. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Lodge Hall: 1901 East Hwy 34, Ennis. 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. Saturday, July 21—Dining room rental - baby shower Wednesday, July 25—Potluck supper 6:30 p.m., July birthday celebration Saturday, July 28—Private rental - birthday party Sunday, July 29—Dining room rental - bridal shower

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. Wednesday, July 18—Taylor Made Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 20—Craig Howell Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, July 27—Texas Neon Ramblers, 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, July 21—Nolan Pick 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 254-7493326; Hall Phone: 254-863-9320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Sales Agents: James (Dude) Mann 254-7150275 and Gene E. Pavelka 254-749-3326. LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: 512-237-9099/day; 830-8394353/night. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 39, BRYAN (1) Attention: Quarterly meetings will be held in March, May (Join Hands Day), September, and December (nursing home visit/Christmas party). March and September meetings will be on the second Sunday at 12:30 p.m. with a lunch and meeting to follow. 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.

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 254-7212887; 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 at 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 254-541-9165 for address. Board of Directors’ Meetings: Watch the Věstník for dates/times. Bingo: Every Thursday, 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355. LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5) Lodge Hall: 13609 Hwy 36, Needville. Directions: Hall is located at the corner of Hwy 36 and FM 361, 1 mile from the traffic light in Needville. Hall Manager/Bookings: Dan Natho 979-618-1426. Hall Phone: 361-793-4742. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Contact Youth Leader Madeline Gadway 979-900-9566; or madeline.gadway@gmail.com.

VĚSTNÍK LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. Meeting location will be posted in the Věstník. Youth Club Meetings: Held one hour before the adult lodge meeting - unless otherwise noted. Contact Youth Leader Lynda Novak 972-948-4456. LODGE 87, TEMPLE (2) Lodge Hall: 320 North 50th Street, Temple. Directions: From East Adams Avenue, turn north onto 50th Street; go 2/10 mile. Hall is on the left. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) Saturday, July 21—Al White and the Chaparral Band, country/western. $10 per person. Friday, July 27—Joe Valentino Sock Hop, 50s and 60s music. $10 per person. Sunday, July 29—Red Ravens, polka/variety. $10 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) Tuesday, July 24—Game night at Lodge 92 at 7 p.m. Sunday, August 5—Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse, country/western. 2 to 6 p.m. $6 per person Tuesday, August 7—Trustee meeting, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 8—Sportsmens Club, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monthly meeting of hunting/fishing enthusiasts with speakers and prize drawings is open to the public and free of charge. Friday, August 10—Tanglefoot ballroom dance, 8 to 11 p.m. $10 - members/$17 - non-members. Saturday, August 11—Annual Paprskar Memorial Tarok Tournament. For information or to register, call John Paprskar 817-480-3480. Sunday, August 12—Lodge 92 meeting, 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 14—Ladies Circle, 10:30 a.m.; Tuesday, August 14—Game night at Lodge 92, 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 28—Game night at Lodge 92, 7 p.m. Lodge Hall: 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road, Fort Worth 76114. Directions: From IH-35 West in Fort Worth, take 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.

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO (7) 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 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 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 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 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 177, ACADEMY (2) Attention: Remaining 2018 lodge meetings will be held the second Wednesday of every other month of August, October, and December at the lodge hall. Board of Trustees meet at 6 p.m.; regular lodge meeting follows at 6:30 p.m.

LODGE 139, DANBURY (5) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. at The Smith Group Building, 1718 Main Street, Danbury. For information, call 979-922-1279; or 979-922-1553. LODGE 141, SEALY (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle Drive, Sealy. LODGE 142, HOUSTON (5) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month except in December which is the second Sunday at 2 p.m. unless otherwise noted; meal served at 1 p.m. Meetings are held at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights) in the annex building - unless otherwise noted. For information, contact Lodge142 President Keith Kieschnick 832-627-2842; or Secretary Elizabeth Hermis 281787-8717. 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 325651-8045 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 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. Board of Trustee/Lodge Meetings: 2018 remaining meetings will be held the Wednesday of every other month - August, October, and December - at the hall. Board of Trustees meet at 6 p.m.; lodge meeting follows at 6:30 p.m. Bingo: Every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; kitchen is open. LODGE 179, WARRENTON (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 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 180, BURLESON (3) Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month at the Burleson Police Department Building - Community Room, 1161 S. W. Wilshire, Burleson, 6:15 p.m. For information, call 817-905-2097 or 972-268-0022. LODGE 181, CONROE (5) Lodge Meetings: Lodge meeting location/time will be announced in the Věstník. For further information, contact President Barbara Williams-Rash 936-295-7778; email b.d.willrash@att.net; Vice President Chuck Toney 281-362-9062; email cdtiii@toney.us; or Treasurer Patsy McClelland 936-788-5714; or email pmcclelland@consolidated. LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY (2) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at The Chicken Place, 504 Bridge Street, Marlin. Youth Club Meetings: Same time and place as adult lodge meeting. LODGE 183, ARLINGTON (3) Lodge Hall: 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington. Directions: Take IH-35 West to Fort Worth. Take IH-20 East exit and proceed on IH-20 East until you come to Cooper Street exit. Take Cooper Street exit to the North. Stay on Cooper Street until you come to Mayfield Street. Turn right on Mayfield; go down and turn left on Pleasant Valley Lane. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: 682-800-3485. Lodge Meetings and Family Night: Third Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Last Friday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Game Nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506 LODGE 184, MOULTON (6) Lodge Hall: FM 532 West, Moulton. Directions: From Texas 95 in Moulton, take FM 532 West for 4 miles. Hall is located on the right. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS (7) Lodge Meetings: Every other month - February, April, June, August, October, and December. Call for meeting date, time, and location. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Theresa Haag 830-625-8262 for meeting date, time, and location. LODGE 186, CALDWELL (1) Lodge Hall: 937 State Hwy 36, Caldwell. Directions: Hall is just off Hwy 36 on the south side of Caldwell, next to Burleson County Fairgrounds. Hall Rental Information: 979-567-4264. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the hall. Social games: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002. 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 191, LUFKIN (5) Friday, July 20—Anniversary Dance with Johnny Tobias and the Solid Gold Band, 7 to 10 p.m. All SPJST members get in free of charge. (This is one perk of being a member of the lodge). There will be a silent auction. If you have something you would like to donate, please bring it to the dance. 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) 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.m.; 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 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 201 BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 3948 FM 2502, Bleiblerville. Directions: Hall is across the street from the post office in Bleiblerville. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 202, JOURDANTON (7) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month 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 of each month at 1:15 p.m. except in September and December, meetings are held on the second Sunday at 1 p.m. at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. LODGE 207, IOWA PARK (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. For meeting location, call Secretary Mary Hatter 940-322-8503. LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Saturday of January, March, May, July, and September, 6:30 p.m. at Tahoka Housing Authority (small room - 1400 Ave K). For any questions, call Secretary Pam Lehmann 806-5358356. Youth Club Meetings: For location/time, contact Youth Leader Janeece Williams 806-990-3351. LODGE 219, EL PASO (4) Lodge Meetings: 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 Ingrid Petrik 254-760-1831; 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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