VESTNIK 2018.08.22 by SPJST

ˇ ´ VESTNIK S P J S T

Volume 106 Number 31

Benevolence

H E R A L D

★ Humanity

★ Brotherhood

August 22, 2018

ISSN —07458800

2018 SPJST State Youth Achievement Day ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Summary on pages 4 to 15

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Six Mile VFD Fire Station constructed on land donated by SPJST Lodge 41, Port Lavaca Pictured inside the new fire station that was constructed on land donated by SPJST Lodge 41, Port Lavaca, District Six Director Karen Kaspar presents a $500 check from her discretionary fund to the Six Mile Volunteer Fire Department. Pictured are, left to right, representing the VFD are Secretary P.J. Wehmeyer, Vice President Chris Mabry, Assistant Fire Chief Ryan Gossett, President Eric Barrier accepting the donation from Director Kaspar, Fire Chief Jon Amiamo, Lodge 41 President/VFD Treasurer Franklin Jurek, Mary Allison, Lodge 41 Secretary Mary Sitka, Lorene and Jimmie Pustejovsky, Lodge 41 Vice President/FAC Larry Rokyta, and Carolyn Melnar Rokyta. See more on page 19.

Lodge 41 President Franklin Jurek and District Six Director Karen Kaspar, center, are pictured with Mary Allison, granddaughter of Josef and Emilie Marek, pictured above, who originally donated the two acres to Lodge 41 in the early 1900s.

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 2019 Calendar Dates Needed .............3 Recipe...................................................3 District News......................................16 Lodge Section....................................16

In Memoriam ......................................22 Youth Section.....................................23 Czech Culture ....................................25 Advertisements ............................28-29 Lodge Calendar .................................30 We’re Hiring! ......................................32

Lodge 187 Round Rock members enjoy summer swim fun

Lodge 48 Beyersville members volunteers at food pantry Page 21

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District Two youth attend swimming party Page 23

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

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ˇ ´ VESTNIK 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 254-773-1575 (ext. 122) • Mobile: 254-534-0807 VĚSTNÍK Fax: 254-773-8087 email: vestnik@spjst.org or melaniez@usa.com SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC 254-773-1575 (ext. 139) • Mobile: 254-534-2902 email: vanicek@spjst.com VICE PRESIDENT HIRAM DIXON, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM 254-773-1575 (ext. 240) • Mobile: 254-231-7722 email: hiramd@spjst.com CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER LEONARD D. MIKESKA, FIC 254-773-1575 (ext. 149) Mobile: 254-721-4739 • Home: 254-778-3720 email: leonardm@spjst.com DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES ROY VAJDAK 254-773-1575 (ext. 142) • 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 (ext. 246) • richardh@spjst.com REGIONAL GENERAL AGENTS DISTRICT ONE - Jim Schroeder, LUTCF 936-661-2294 • jschroeder55@suddenlink.net DISTRICT TWO - Chris Waggoner 512-431-8355 • cwaggoner01@outlook.com DISTRICT THREE - Philip (Phil) McBee, FICF, CFFM 325-647-1949 • Fax: 325-784-7448 mcbeephilip@gmail.com DISTRICT FOUR - Bobby Davis, FICF, CFFM 325-450-3748 • Fax: 325-657-2003 bgdsr2428@aol.com DISTRICT FIVE - Delisle Doherty 832-232-2049 • email: delisled@sbcglobal.net DISTRICT SIX - Carolina Covarrubia 281-779-9956 • covarrubia.carolina@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 (ext. 146) • email: lynettet@spjst.com

Editor’s Note

Coming soon . . . District Fall Fun Days! Plan to attend.

STATE FRATERNAL DIRECTOR FRANK HORAK Office: 254-773-1575 (ext. 177) • 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

istrict fall fun days begin this Sunday with District Two at Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall. Save the date for your district’s fall fun day: District One - Sunday, October 21 Lodge 17, New Tabor District Two - Sunday, August 26 Lodge 47, Seaton District Three - Sunday, October 28 Sokol Hall, Dallas District Four - Saturday, October 6 Location to be announced District Five - To be announced District Six - Sunday, October 14 Taiton Community Center District Seven - Sunday, October 21 Lodge 79, Corpus Christi SPJST Home Office Photo System Update The phone system at the SPJST Home Office has been updated. Callers are now greeted with an automated message. If you know the Home Office staff member’s extension that you are calling, you may dial it at any time during the greeting. If you do not know the extension but you do know the person’s name you are calling, you will press “1” for the directory. You will then enter the first three letters of the person’s name, and the call will ring at the person’s desk. You may press “0” at any time to speak to the receptionist, who will remain a real, live person and who will happily forward your call to the respective department or person that can help you. We look forward to serving you and hearing from you. As always, questions can also be emailed to info@spjst.org.

Send Us Your District/Lodge/ Youth Club Calendar Dates for 2019 Now is the time to submit important district, lodge, and youth club dates for the 2019 SPJST Calendar! We will list these dates on the calendar that will be sent to members upon request. These should be annual events, not monthly/quarterly events. Please submit your dates by October 1 by mail - SPJST Vestnik, PO Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503; by fax - 254773-8087; or by email vestnik@spjst.org. Corpus Christi Getaway Thanks to all members who attended the 12th Annual Corpus Christi Getaway Weekend! We plan to include a summary in the next Vestnik issue which will be September 5. In the meantime, photos from the weekend events are available on the SPJST Facebook page.

Věstník Dates and Deadlines Please note that the Vestnik deadline is at 12 noon on Wednesdays, unless otherwise noted. *** No August 29 Věstník *** September 5 Věstník deadline is Wed., Aug. 29 at 12 noon September 12 Věstník deadline is Wed., Sept. 5 at 12 noon September 19 Věstník deadline is Wed., Sept. 12 at 12 noon *** No September 26 Věstník *** —SPJST—

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

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

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Family Fun 4 and Important Dates

August 26 August 29 Sept. 1 Sept. 1

SPJST INTEREST RATES . . . 08/01/2018 - 10/31/2018 SPJST Commercial Property Information Call the SPJST Home Office 800-727-7578 for information.

Commercial Property Loans for 1 to 10 Years and 11 to 15 Years

Universal Life Universal Life 3 (plans 1203-1222 with a guaranteed rate of 2.50%) Credited Rate: 3.00%

Annuities Annuity 5 (plans 8032-8039 with a 1.50% guaranteed rate) Credited Rate: 3.00%

Whole Life/ Universal Life 3 (plans 1223-1232 with a guaranteed rate of 2.50%) Credited Rate: 3.50%

Annuity New 5 Year (plans 8040-8041 with a 1.50% guaranteed rate) Credited Rate: 3.00%

Now’s the time to submit important dates for the 2019 SPJST Calendar!

Sept. 2

Sept. 8 Sept. 10-12 Sept. 15 Sept. 16 Sept. 21-22 Sept. 22 Sept. 22 Sept. 26 Sept. 29 Sept. 28-29 October 6 October 14

Number in ( ) denotes district location. District Two Fall Fun Day • Lodge 47, Seaton (2) No Vestnik Published SPJST Float • Westfest Parade hosted by District Three (3) SPJST Float • Westfest Parade hosted by Lodge 183, Arlington (3) Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Splash into SPJST Youth Club End-of-Summer Party • Star Hall, Seaton (2) Lodge 48, Beyersville Fall Fundraiser (2) SPJST Supreme Lodge Strategic Planning Meeting SPJST Home Office, Temple (2) Lodge 92, Fort Worth Czech Heritage Day (3) Lodge 47, Seaton Outdoor Extravaganza (2) DYC Fall Meeting • Wixon Valley Community, Bryan (1) Lodge 13, Dime Box Casino Night (1) Lodge 48, Beyersville Turkey Shoot Membership Drive (2) No Vestnik Published Oral History Workshop • SPJST Home Office, Temple (2) presented by Texas Dance Hall Preservation Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cookoff (2) District Four Fall Fun Day • Location TBA (4) District Six Fall Fun Day • Taiton Community Center (6)

Attention, SPJST Districts, Lodges and Youth Clubs! Please send in your district/lodge/youth club important dates for the 2019 SPJSTCalendar.

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These should be annual events (not monthly/quarterly events).

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Deadline to submit dates is October 1 , 2018.

Carol Petty Lodge 17, New Tabor

Submit dates to: Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: 254-773-8087 email: vestnik@spjst.org

2 eggs 1/4 cup oil 1/2 onion, chopped 4 to 6 jalapenos, chopped 1 (16-oz.) can cream-style corn 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded 1 lb. frozen crawfish tails, thawed 1 pkg. cornbread mix

Mix together and bake in 9x13-inch pan at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or mini muffin pans 400 degrees for 22 minutes. ~From SPJST Tasty Traditions Cookbook

—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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Wednesday, August 22, 2018

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Cyclone, Snook, Seaton Youth Win State Crowns

SPJST Youth Showcase Talents at State Youth Achievement Day Approximately 200 SPJST youth from across Texas met at the Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center in Temple, Texas, on Saturday, August 4, 2018, to showcase their knowledge and skills at SPJST State Youth Achievement Day (YAD). The 2018 competition involved participants in grades kindergarten to high school senior. They competed in 15 events, testing their skills in areas such as paper construction, dessert (quick breads), handicraft, photography (bridges), sewing, public speaking, and talent. The event also featured a special category which is a surprise until the day of the competition. This year, participants were instructed to create a greeting card using an assortment of craft materials that were available to them. District and State YADs allow SPJST youth club members to demonstrate their knowledge and skills and gain recognition for their achievements. As the youth compete, they develop self-confidence and sharpen their decision-making abilities. They also have a chance to socialize with other youth club members. SPJST State YAD is the culmination of a year of hard work by some of the best and brightest SPJST youth club members. Winners of SPJST District YAD competitions across Texas qualified to compete at the state contest. Seven District YADs were held in June and July in Caldwell, Cyclone, Arlington, Rowena, Houston, Taiton, and Floresville. The grand finale of the 2018 State Youth Achievement Day was the presentation of the 2018-2019 State Royalty Court. Crowned to represent SPJST in

the coming year were 2018 - 2019 SPJST State Royalty King Nash Campbell of Lodge 24, Cyclone and Duke Tyson Bilbrey of Lodge 47, Seaton in District Two and Queen Grace Lewis and Duchess Dakota Kienow, both of Lodge 9, Snook in District One. State King Nash, 17, is the son of Derek and Kim Campbell of Burlington. Nash is a junior at Rogers High School. State Duke Tyson is 10 years old and the son of Chelsea and Darrell Bilbrey of Moody. State Queen Grace, 17, is the daughter of Justin and Loree Lewis of Snook. Grace is a senior at Snook High School. State Duchess Dakota is nine The 2018-2019 SPJST State Royalty are, from left to right, Duke Tyson Bilbrey of years old and the daugh- Lodge 47, Seaton and King Nash Campbell of Lodge 24, Cyclone in District Two and ter of Amy and Beau Queen Grace Lewis and Duchess Dakota Kienow, both of Lodge 9, Snook in District Gill and Sam and Vi- One. They were crowned on Saturday, August 4 at State Youth Achievement Day in vian Kienow, all of Temple. Caldwell. Merit Grant recipients were Colby See First runners-up were King Luc Mar- Ennis in District Three. The SPJST Top Junior Award went to of Lodge 9, Snook in District One; caurele and Duke Brett Bacak, both of Lodge 30, Taiton in District Six, and Tyson Bilbrey of Lodge 47, Seaton in Meghan Malcik of Lodge 24, Cyclone Queen Kelly House and Duchess Jenna District Two, and SPJST Top Teen in District Two; Addee Williams of Fair, both of Lodge 202, Jourdanton in Award went to (tie) Macy Narro of Lodge 215, South Plains in District Lodge 17, New Tabor in District One Four; Luc Marcaurele of Lodge 30, District Seven. Second runners-up were King Tabor and Kelly House of Lodge 202, Jourdan- Taiton in District Six; and Jordan Woodall of Lodge 185, New Braunfels Dowell and Duke Bailen Kocurek, both ton in District Seven. The winner of the $1,500 SPJST in District Seven. They each received of Lodge 17, New Tabor in District One, and Queen Misty Dvorak and Duchess State Merit Grant was Brittany Baker of $1,000 grants. • • • SPJST • • • Aubrey Roberts, both of Lodge 25, Lodge 30, Taiton in District Six. District

Lodge 30, Taiton teen receives $1,500 State Merit Grant Brittany Baker, age 15, a member of

Lodge 30, Taiton, is the recipient of the 2018 SPJST State Merit Grant. She is the daughter of Bubba and Patsy Baker of El Campo. Brittany is a sophomore at El Campo High School. She received the $1,500 grant during the SPJST State Youth Achievement Day awards ceremony in Temple. After high school, Brittany plans to attend Wharton County Junior College and major in the medical

field. Teens from each district with the most youth merit points over the last three years competed for the grant. As part of the competition, each teen submitted a 1,000-word essay on the topic “Out of this World with SPJST.” The winner was selected by a panel of judges using the following criteria: content (50 percent); mechanics (35 percent); and neatness (15 percent).

District Merit Grant Winners District Merit Grant winners each received a $1,000 grant. The 2018 District Merit Grant winners are: District One—Colby See Lodge 9, Snook District Two—Meghan Malcik Lodge 24, Cyclone District Four—Addee Williams Lodge 215, South Plains

District Six—Luc Marcaurele Lodge 30, Taiton District Seven—Jordan Woodall Lodge 185, New Braunfels See photos on Page 5.

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Congratulations to the 2018 SPJST District Merit Grant Winners. They are, left to right, Colby See of Lodge 9, Snook (District One); Addee Williams of Lodge 215, South Plains (District Four); Luc Marcaurele of Lodge 30, Taiton (District Six); Jordan Woodall of Lodge 185, New Braunfels (District Seven); and Meghan Malcik of Lodge 24, Cyclone (District Two).

Congratulations to 2018 Top Junior Tyson Bilbrey, center, of Lodge 47, Seaton in District Two and 2018 Top Teens (tie) Kelly House, left, of Lodge 202, Jourdanton in District Seven and Macy Narro of Lodge 17, New Tabor in District One. Tyson earned 170 merit points while Kelly and Macy both earned 166 merit points to achieve these honors. They were recognized for their achievements during opening ceremonies at State Youth Achievement Day.

State Merit Grant Essay: Out of this World with SPJST By Brittany Baker of Lodge 30, Taiton - District Six

ak se mas? Have you found an organization that really goes over and beyond to galaxies far, far away? I have, and I’m proud to call that organization SPJST (Slovanska Podporujici Jenota Statu Texas). I was born into Czech ancestry and my Czech heritage has been passed down from my ancestors that went out of this world and journeyed over from Czechoslovakia to America. Once they got to America, they started an organization called Cesko-Slovanska Podporujici Spolecnost (C.S.P.S.), but today, the name has changed to Slovanska Podporujici Jenota Statu Texas otherwise known as SPJST. With my family providing me with a life insurance plan as a baby, my life as an SPJST member began when I joined the youth program, and that is when I started having experiences that were out of this world. When I think of “out of this world,” it reminds me of all of the planets in our galaxy. As the old saying goes, “My very eager mother just served us nine pizzas,” which is an acronym I learned in elementary school about how to remember the order of the planets - Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto - and reminds me of the awesome experience I have had being a part of the SPJST organization and youth club. Mercury is magnificent because it is the planet nearest to the sun and is extremely hot. This makes me think of my time spent at Camp Kubena on those gloriously hot

summer days on the high ropes and then 2018 State Merit Grant Winner cooling off later at the pool where many memories were made with my friends. Venus is vivid and is the brightest object in the sky besides the sun and the moon. In SPJST, this makes me think of the extremely bright high school students who give their royalty speeches and shine brightly on stage during the State Youth Achievement Day (YAD) competition in Temple. Earth is exciting because as far as we know, it is the only planet that has huge bodies of water that are able to support the life that exists on the planet. Just like Earth, SPJST has proven to be exciting for my life. Earth’s name derives from Old English and Germanic language. This fact reminds me about the cultural experiences that I have had by being a part of SPJST. For example, during camp, a demonstration was taught to us all on how to make homemade kolaches (known as kolachkes), step by step, which is a cultural food of the Czech people that has now become widespread across the nation and world and is accepted by all cultures. Mars is marvelously red and is known as the “Red Planet” due to its red color. Mars is also named after the Greek God of War. This reminds me of the Kmen Soutez where the Kona and Medveti tribes, who in English are the horses and bears, came together as a team to support each other during the different Congratulations to 2018 SPJST State Merit Grant Winner events our teammates participated in. This Brittany Baker of Lodge 30, Taiton in District Six. Brittany reminds me of the benevolence and brother- received a $1,500 grant to the college of her choice dur-

ing State Youth Achievement Day. She is pictured with

Continued on Page 6. State Fraternal Director Frank Horak.

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Out of this World with SPJST

Royalty Speech By 2018-2019 State King Nash Campbell

Royalty Speech By 2018-2019 State Queen Grace Lewis

Good afternoon, Brothers, Sisters, and Judges. I have been involved with SPJST my entire life, as an infant, my parents purchased a life insurance policy for me. As a toddler, I attended SPJST events with my family and my older brother who was already a member of the SPJST youth organization. I had to be five years old before I could participate in the youth club. I could not wait to become a member and participate in all the “Out of this World” activities that SPJST provided. Since becoming an active youth club member, SPJST has bestowed upon me many adventures that I will never forget. I have learned many things by being part of SPJST. From participating in various shenanigans at camp to competing at Youth Achievement Day and from district outings to charity projects. The SPJST organization has impacted me in ways I could have never imagined. I remember one year at SPJST camp I had to climb up a tree that felt like it was as tall as a New York City skyscraper and walk a tight rope just to get to the zip-line to fly over all my friends and chaperones like an eagle. Although I was very scared climbing and walking the tight rope, I felt “out of this world” when I was zip-lining over the top of everyone. From this point on, I was hooked on SPJST and

State Nerit Essay Continued from page 5. hood that SPJST represents. Jupiter is jubilant with its great red spot, also known as the huge hurricane that never stops. This reminds me of the energy that is experienced by all during District and State YAD competitions. All of the youth club members across the state put in hours of hard work and dedication towards their craft projects and talent presentations. Saturn is sensational with its infamous ring system composed mostly of ice. Its is also surrounded by hun-

all the adventures it has provided me. Membership in the SPJST Youth Club provides endless learning opportunities. Leaders-in-Training camp is a great example. Attending LIT camp, has allowed me to make many friends and connections throughout the state. It has trained me to be a leader of the younger generation. It has taught me how to encourage others to come out of their shells and overcome their fears. Youth Achievement Day has taught me to compete in activities I would have never attempted like the talent and baking competitions. I have had the opportunity to serve in various office positions within my youth club. This provided me the chance to improve my public speaking skills and to serve in a position of leadership. These kinds of opportunities are what makes SPJST “Out of this World.” I’ve learned that “people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou For I am sure that through the years, I will forget what people in the SPJST may have said and what they did at various functions, but I will never forget how the people who make up the SPJST organization made me feel! Thank you! • • • SPJST • • •

dreds of moonlets in those rings. In SPJST, this reminds me of being a Leader-in-Training (LIT) and a role model surrounded by many moonlets, or younger campers, who look up to me as a leader and a role model. These qualities I have learned while serving as an officer in my local youth club as well as at LIT camp. Uranus is unusual because unlike all of the other planets, it does not have an equator and is tilted sideways in its rotation. In SPJST, this reminds me of all of the unusual and different qualities all of the youth at camp have. I remember how we utilized all of our differences and

“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” . . . the famous words of Neil Armstrong as he stepped foot on the moon and took our nation on a historic journey out of this world. Welcome, judges, family, friends, and fellow SPJST members. It is a pleasure to be here with you all. Star Trek actor William Shatner said, “A sense of the unknown has always lured mankind and the greatest of the unknowns is outer space. The terrors, the joys and the sense of accomplishment . . . ” While the heavens might intrigue us all, it was our Czech ancestors who were lured to the great unknown as they set out for America more than 150 years ago. Upon arriving in Texas and founding the SPJST, our ancestors had that sense of accomplishment in what they set out to find. This organization, the SPJST, is in many ways comparable to our solar system. In the same way the planets orbit around the Sun, the activities of the SPJST revolve around keeping our heritage and traditions alive. The Italian astronomer Galileo, in speaking about the Sun, once said, “With all those planets revolvuniqueness to come together during low ropes in order to accomplish one common goal as a team. This was an opportunity where all of our unique talents shined. Neptune is neighboring nearby to the nearest planet Pluto. In SPJST, this reminds me of how all of my friends and neighbors come together for our monthly youth club meeting. Pluto is panoramic in that the planet has blue skies, spinning moons, mountains, valleys, and red snow. The most amazing feature is that it has a heart-shaped glacier. In SPJST, this heart-shaped glacier reminds me of the love and fraternalism that the members show one another during times of despair, such

ing around and dependent upon it, it can still ripen a bunch of grapes, as if there were nothing else in the Universe to do.” The SPJST, though it has a number of fraternal and civic responsibilities, takes time to grow and ripen the precious fruits found in the youth program. This growth is promoted and stimulated through summer and Leaders-in-Training camps, cemetery clean-ups, nursing home visits, Grandparent’s Day gatherings, and numerous community service projects. Through these activities, the adult leaders volunteering their time not only teach us about our ancestors and traditions, but also about the morals and values they held dear. Those values, like gravity, are what hold this organization together. They include brotherhood, benevolence, hard work, honesty, and a genuine care for those around you. In keeping these values and continuously passing them on to all youth, we can ensure that the future of the SPJST will be bright . . . like a harvest moon in July, and the stars in a clear night’s sky. Thank you, and God bless. • • • SPJST • • • as the recent Hurricane Harvey flooding. Many of our members came together to assist those affected by this disaster. Also, love is shown year-round as we take care of each other and support one another as well as others in the community. SPJST is amazing to me and reminds me of the time during the astronomer’s visit at Camp Kubena. He said, “Just imagine, for every star you see out there in the universe scientists now believe that there is one planet for every star.” Therefore, the possibilities are endless just as they are in SPJST. S pánem bohem a děkuju. • • • SPJST • • •

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018

2018 State Junior Group Talent Winners

2018 State YAD Results Number in ( ) denotes district.

State Royalty State King Nash Campbell Lodge 24, Cyclone District Two State Duke Tyson Bilbrey Lodge 47, Seaton District Two State Queen Grace Lewis Lodge 9, Snook District One State Duchess Dakota Kienow Lodge 9, Snook District One

LODGE 154, FORT WORTH. Holly Jones, Miles Jones.

2018 State Senior Group Talent Winners

LODGE 30, TAITON. Front, left to right, Brooke Bacak, Abigail Garrett, Simone Riha, Emily Kresta, Brett Bacak. Back: Grant Bubela, Lauren Kresta, Brittany Baker, Faith Korenek, Bethany Baker, Luc Marcaurele.

2018 State Individual Talent Winners

King First Runner-Up Luc Marcaurele Lodge 30, Taiton District Six Duke First Runner-Up Brett Bacak Lodge 30, Taiton District Six Queen First Runner-Up Kelly House Lodge 202, Jourdanton District Seven Duchess First Runner-Up Jenna Fair Lodge 202, Jourdanton District Seven King Second Runner-Up Tabor Dowell Lodge 17, New Tabor District One Duke Second Runner-Up Bailen Kocurek Lodge 17, New Tabor District One Queen Second Runner-Up Misty Dvorak Lodge 25, Ennis District Three Duchess Second Runner-Up Aubrey Roberts Lodge 25, Ennis District Three Junior Group Talent 1st - Lodge 154, Fort Worth (3) “Aphrodite and Friends” - Dramatic Holly Jones Miles Jones

Left to right, Rylie Lloyd (17), Megan Ohnheiser (185), Holly Jones (154), Brittany Baker (30).

2nd - Lodge185, New Braunfels (7) “The Perfect Doll” - Dramatic Michael Gribble Lilyanna Howard Madeline Kitchen Rileigh Kitchen Skeet Kitchen Steel McCoy Megan Ohnheiser

3rd - Lodge 9, Snook (1) “SP King” - Dramatic J. Beaux Hruska Dakota Kienow Jade Lauderdale Charlee Sebesta Hagan Sebesta Kimber Sebesta McKenzie Sebesta Wesley See Brett Withem Kennedi Withem Senior Group Talent 1st - Lodge 30, Taiton (6) “Space Jam” - Dance Brett Bacak Brooke Bacak Bethany Baker Brittany Baker Grant Bubela Abigail Garrett Faith Korenek Emily Kresta Lauren Kresta Luc Marcaurele Simone Riha 2nd - Lodge 88, Houston (5) “It’s All in the Dirt” - Skit Addison Brown Anahi Guerrero Juan Guerrero Sergio Guerrero Hope Novark Cheyenne Parker Kinsley Parker Tyler Parker Megan Pflughaupt 3rd - Lodge 47, Seaton (2) “Synchronized Air Swimming” Skit Dannikka Bartek Everhett Bartek Ariana Federle Rebecca Federle Lydia Federle Emma Regan

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

2018 State YAD Results

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2018 State Poster Winner LODGE 17, NEW TABOR. Front, on floor, Brylee Chmelar. Second row: Abigail Lopez, Rylie Lloyd, Emma Loehr, Jaycee Parker, Maylee Dowell, Bailen Kocurek. Back: Cobey McCuller, Carson Parker, Chandler Sebesta, Ashlyn Kellum, Macey McCuller, Madison Kellum, Tabor Dowell, and Macy Narro.

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Individual Talent Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Rylie Lloyd Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) “Timber” - Dance 2nd - Tamryn Stock Lodge 47, Seaton (2) “Tumble Dance” - Gymnastics 3rd - Simone Riha Lodge 30, Taiton (6) “Cheer Dance” - Gymnastics Ages 9 to 11 1st - Megan Ohnheiser Lodge 185, New Braunfels (7) “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” Dance 2nd - Kimora Davis Lodge 47, Seaton (2) “Scars to Your Beautiful” - Dance 3rd - Miles Jones Lodge 154, Fort Worth (3) “Comedy” - Skit Ages 12 to 14 1st - Holly Jones Lodge 154, Fort Worth (3) “Rhythmics” - Dance 2nd - Macy Narro Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) “Shake the Room” - Dance 3rd - James Teague Lodge 20, Granger (2) “Dear Little Brother” - Poem Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Brittany Baker Lodge 30, Taiton (6) “Cloony the Clown” - Poem 2nd - Chase Alexander Lodge 47, Seaton (2) “Our Flag” - Poem Poster “SPJST Live the Adventure” 1st - Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) 2nd - Lodge 9, Snook (1) 3rd - Lodge 183, Arlington (3) Scrapbook “SPJST Live the Adventure” 1st - Lodge 30, Taiton (6) 2nd - Lodge 185, New Braunfels (7) 3rd - Lodge17, New Tabor (1)

Special Category - Greeting Card Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Tamryn Stock Lodge 47, Seaton (2) 2nd - Molley Taisler Lodge 80, Holland (2) 3rd - Rylie Lloyd Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Brooke Bacak Lodge 30, Taiton (6) 2nd - Megan Ohnheiser Lodge 185, New Braunfels (7) 3rd - Rileigh Kitchen Lodge 185, New Braunfels (7) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Addee Williams Lodge 215, South Plains (4) 2nd - Macy Narro Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) 3rd - Kendall Tucker Lodge 84, Dallas (3)

2018 State Scrapbook Winner

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Madelyn Rodriguez Lodge 9, Snook (1) 2nd - Katlyn Polasek Lodge 202, Jourdanton (7) 3rd - Sydney Faust Lodge 9, Snook (1) Constructed Items - Paper Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Megan Pflughaupt Lodge 88, Houston (5) Flower Wall Decor 2nd - Jade Lauderdale Lodge 9, Snook (1) Flowers 3rd - Tamryn Stock Lodge 47, Seaton (2) Paper Flower

LODGE 30, TAITON. Seated, left to right, Brett Bacak, Abigail Garrett, Emily Kresta, Simone Riha. Standing: Brooke Bacak, Grant Bubela, Lauren Kresta, Luc Marcaurele, Brittany Baker, Faith Korenek, Bethany Baker.

2018 State Special Category Winners

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Megan Ohnheiser Lodge 185, New Braunfels (7) The Magical Unicorn 2nd - Emma Loehr Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) Paper Succulents 3rd - Anahi Guerrero Lodge 88, Houston (5) Pentagon Lamp Ages 12 to 14 1st - Brooke Newsom Lodge 48, Beyersville (2) Paper Bowl 2nd - Macy Narro Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) Songbook Cross 3rd - Hunter Wood Lodge 49, Rowena (4) Log Church

Left to right, Tamryn Stock (47), Brooke Bacak (30), Addee Williams (215), Madelyn Rodriguez (9).

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018

2018 State Constructed Items Winners

2018 State YAD Results Number in ( ) denotes district.

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Macey McCuller Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) Book Sculpture 2nd - Caleb Ngo Lodge 142, Houston (5) 3D Maze 3rd - Katlyn Polasek Lodge 202, Jourdanton (7) Sunflower

Left to right, Megan Pflughaupt (88), Megan Ohnheiser (185), Brooke Newsom (48), Macey McCuller (17).

2018 State Dessert Winners

Dessert - Quick Bread Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Rebecca Federle Lodge 47, Seaton (2) Hawaiian Banana Nut Bread 2nd - Simone Riha Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Cream Cheese Filled Pumpkin Bread 3rd - Millison Dowell Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) Cranberry Orange Bread Ages 9 to 11 1st - Jennifer Hoelscher Lodge 24, Cyclone (2) Super Moist Chocolate Zucchini Bread 2nd - Wesley See Lodge 9, Snook (1) Banana Strawberry Bread 3rd - Camila Cabrera Lodge 185, New Braunfels (7) Texas Strawberry Nut Bread

Left to right, Rebecca Federle (47), Jennifer Hoelscher (24), Maylee Dowell (17), Jade Caffey (88).

2018 State Handicraft Winners

Ages 12 to 14 1st - Maylee Dowell Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) Blueberry Lemon Bread 2nd - Tanner Wood Lodge 49, Rowena (4) Banana Nut Bread 3rd - Grant Bubela Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Banana Bread Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Jade Caffey Lodge 88, Houston (5) Cream Cheese Banana Nut Bread 2nd - Tabor Dowell Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) Blueberry Lemon Bread 3rd - Chase Alexander Lodge 47, Seaton (2) Banana Split Bread

Left to right, Aubrianna Dobecka (6), Chad Jurik (25), J. Beaux Hruska (9), Kyleigh Hruska (9).

Handicraft Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Aubrianna Dobecka Lodge 6, Cottonwood (3) Gem Cross 2nd - Skeet Kitchen Lodge 185, New Braunfels (7) Sock Bunny 3rd - Addison Brown Lodge 88, Houston (5) Good Morning, Farm Ages 9 to 11 1st - Chad Jurik Lodge 25, Ennis (3) Watermelon Bowl 2nd - Sebastian Goodman Lodge 20, Granger (2) Lego Coat Rack 3rd - Rileigh Kitchen Lodge 185, New Braunfels (7) Clay Monster Ages 12 to 14 1st - J. Beaux Hruska Lodge 9, Snook (1) Puppy Pal 2nd - Hunter Wood Lodge 49, Rowena (4) Deer Silhouette 3rd - Jaysen Cater Lodge 47, Seaton (2) Texas Longhorn String Art Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Kyleigh Hruska Lodge 9, Snook (1) Cacti 2nd - Rendon Dobecka Lodge 6, Cottonwood (3) Rat Rod 3rd - Meghan Malcik Lodge 24, Cyclone (2) Texas A&M String Art Hobby Kits Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Noah Garcia Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje (6) Master Fall - The Ninjago Movie 2nd - Addison Brown Lodge 88, Houston (5) Prairie Church Birdhouse 3rd - Nolan Jansa Lodge 160, San Angelo (4) Lego Creator Space Shuttle Explorer Ages 9 to 11 1st - Cobey McCuller Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) Ship in a Bottle 2nd - Colt Schwertner Lodge 49, Rowena (4) Lego City Fire Department 3rd - Sterling Marshall Lodge 20, Granger (2) Lord of the Rings: The Mines of Moria

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

2018 State YAD Results

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2018 State Hobby Kits Winners

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Ages 12 to 14 1st - Tanner Wood Lodge 49, Rowena (4) Black Pearl 2nd - J. Beaux Hruska Lodge 9, Snook (1) GraviTrack Marble Machine 3rd - Emily Kresta Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Hydraulic Arm Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Kyleigh Hruska Lodge 9, Snook (1) Electronic Marble Machine 2nd - Brittany Baker Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Dream Catcher 3rd - Davis Schwartz Lodge 160, San Angelo (4) U.S.S.R. T-55 Tank Needlework Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Simone Riha Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Floral Pillowcase 2nd - Morgan Oliver Lodge 183, Arlington (3) American Girl Doll Scarf 3rd - Jade Lauderdale Lodge 88, Houston (5) Queen Bee Ages 9 to 11 1st - Tyson Bilbrey Lodge 47, Seaton (2) Life is Good 2nd - Carisa Woodward Lodge 13, Dime Box (1) Bird on a Branch 3rd - Rileigh Kitchen Lodge 185, New Braunfels (7) Love U Ages 12 to 14 1st - Caleb See Lodge 9, Snook (1) White Tiger Latch Hook 2nd - Hunter Wood Lodge 49, Rowena (4) Deer Latch Hook 3rd - Lauren Kresta Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Crochet Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Madelyn Rodriguez Lodge 9, Snook (1) I Love Purses and Shoes 2nd - Luc Marcaurele Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Embroidered Pillowcase 3rd - Meghan Malcik Lodge 24, Cyclone (2) Joy

Photography - Bridge(s) Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Addison Brown Lodge 88, Houston (5) Going Places 2nd - Cotton Wood Lodge 49, Rowena (4) Bridge Picture 3rd - Brett Bacak Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Dinosaur Park Bridge Ages 9 to 11 1st - Megan Ohnheiser Lodge 185, New Braunfels (7) Dream Catcher 2nd - Clayton Taisler Lodge 80, Holland (2) Bridge 3rd - Miles Jones Lodge 154, Fort Worth (3) Bridge of Memory Ages 12 to 14 1st - Diego Valdez Lodge 202, Jourdanton (7) Bold Bridge 2nd - Caleb See Lodge 9, Snook (1) Railroad Bridge on Brazos River 3rd - Jayten Burt Lodge 47, Seaton (2) Billy Goat’s Gruff Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Meghan Malcik Lodge 24, Cyclone (2) The Bridge 2nd - Davis Schwartz Lodge 160, San Angelo (4) Train Bridge 3rd - Jade Caffey Lodge 88, Houston (5) Bridge of Love Pictorial Arts Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Aubrey Marshall Lodge 20, Granger (2) Moon Light 2nd - Rylie Lloyd Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) Sweet Summer Watermelon 3rd - Itzel Gonzalez Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje (6) Under the Sea

Left to right, Noah Garcia (40), Cobey McCuller (17), Tanner Wood (49), Kyleigh Hruska (9).

2018 State Needlework Winners

Left to right, Simone Riha (30), Tyson Bilbrey (47), Caleb See (9), Madelyn Rodriguez (9).

2018 State Photography Winners

Left to right, Addison Brown (88), Megan Ohnheiser (185), Diego Valdez (202), Meghan Malcik (24).

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018

2018 State Pictorial Arts Winners

2018 State YAD Results Number in ( ) denotes district.

Ages 9 to 11 Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Dawsen Carter Lodge 47, Seaton (2) African Sunrise 2nd - Megan Ohnheiser Lodge 185, New Braunfels (7) Profile Progression 3rd - Cobey McCuller Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) Abstract Art

Left to right, Aubrey Marshall (20), Dawsen Carter (47), Olivia Schwertner (49), Macey McCuller (17).

2018 State Science and Education Winners

Ages 12 to 14 1st - Olivia Schwertner Lodge 49, Rowena (4) Peacock Tree 2nd - Aiyana Gonzalez Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje (6) Self-Portrait 3rd - Tatian Tates Lodge 9, Snook (1) Colorful Trees Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Macey McCuller Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) Julia 2nd - Erin Perry Lodge 47, Seaton (2) Under the Sea 3rd - Alyssa Moyle Lodge 162, Iowa Colony (5) Sunset Beach

Left to right, Juan Guerrero (88), Chad Jurik (25), Tanner Wood (49), Kamree Walker (9).

2018 State Sewing Winners

Science and Education Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Juan Guerrero Lodge 88, Houston (5) Solar System Through a Kid’s Eyes 2nd - Madeline Kitchen Lodge 185, New Braunfels (7) Clouds 3rd - Abigail Garrett Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Sea Shell Collection Ages 9 to 11 1st - Chad Jurik Lodge 25, Ennis (3) How do the Seasons Change in Each Hemisphere? 2nd - Wesley See Lodge 9, Snook (1) Forest Food Chain 3rd - Colt Schwertner Lodge 49, Rowena (4) Volcano

Left to right, Simone Riha (30), Brooke Bacak (30), Macy Jones (154), Grace Lewis (9).

Ages 12 to 14 1st - Tanner Wood Lodge 49, Rowena (4) No Pain, Lots of Game 2nd - James Teague Lodge 20, Granger (2) Bean Composition

3rd - Lauren Kresta Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Animal Cell Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Kamree Walker Lodge 9, Snook (1) Stroke: Know the Signs Act in Time 2nd - Katlyn Polasek Lodge 202, Jourdanton (7) Sea Sale vs Table Salt 3rd - Reid Jones Lodge 154, Fort Worth (3) Desmos Functions Project Sewing Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Simone Riha Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Summer Dress 2nd - Brylee Chmelar Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) Placemats of Animals 3rd - Molley Taisler Lodge 80, Holland (2) Lap Quilt Ages 9 to 11 1st - Brooke Bacak Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Shirt Apron 2nd - Sebastian Goodman Lodge 20, Granger (2) Tooth Fairy Pillow 3rd - Emma Loehr Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) Quillow Ages 12 to 14 1st - Macy Jones Lodge 154, Fort Worth (3) Summer Shirt and Shorts 2nd - Addee Williams Lodge 215, South Plains (4) Butterfly Dress 3rd - Kayla Fair Lodge 202, Jourdanton (7) Country Baby Crib Quilt Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Grace Lewis Lodge 9, Snook (1) Printed Cotton Dress 2nd - Chase Alexander Lodge 47, Seaton (2) Pillow 3rd - Ethan Hilbig Lodge 185, New Braunfels (7) Pillow • • • SPJST • • •

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Flower Wall Décor Megan Pflughaupt Lodge 88, Houston (5)

The Magical Unicorn Megan Ohnheiser Lodge 185, New Braunfels (7)

Paper Bowl Brooke Newsom Lodge 48, Beyersville (2)

Book Sculpture Macey McCuller Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)

Hawaiian Banana Nut Bread Rebecca Federle Lodge 47, Seaton (2)

Super Moist Choc. Zucchini Bread Jennifer Hoelscher Lodge 24, Cyclone (2)

Blueberry Lemon Bread Maylee Dowell Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)

Cream Cheese Banana Nut Bread Jade Caffey Lodge 88, Houston (5)

Gem Cross Aubrianna Dobecka Lodge 6, Cottonwood (3)

Watermelon Bowl Chad Jurik Lodge 25, Ennis (3)

Puppy Pal J. Beaux Hruska Lodge 9, Snook (1)

Cacti Kyleigh Hruska Lodge 9, Snook (1)

Master Falls - The Ninjago Movie Noah Garcia Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje (6)

Ship in a Bottle Cobey McCuller Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)

Black Pearl Tanner Wood Lodge 49, Rowena (4)

Electronic Marble Machine Kyleigh Hruska Lodge 9, Snook (1)

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^ Dessert ^ Quick Bread

^ Constructed Items ^ Paper

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

2018 SPJST State Youth Achievement Day

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018

White Tiger Latch Hook Caleb See Lodge 9, Snook (1)

I Love Purses and Shoes Madelyn Rodriguez Lodge 9, Snook (1)

Going Places Addison Brown Lodge 88, Houston (5)

Dream Catcher Megan Ohnheiser Lodge 185, New Braunfels (7)

Bold Bridge Diego Valdez Lodge 202, Jourdanton (7)

The Bridge Meghan Malcik Lodge 24, Cyclone (2)

Moon Light Aubrey Marshall Lodge 20, Granger (2)

African Sunrise Dawsen Carter Lodge 47, Seaton (2)

Peacock Tree Olivia Schwertner Lodge 49, Rowena (4)

Julia Macey McCuller Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)

Solar System through a Kid’s Eyes Juan Guerrero Lodge 88, Houston (5)

How do the Seasons Change in each Hemisphere? Chad Jurik Lodge 25, Ennis (3)

No Pain, Lots of Game Tanner Wood Lodge 49, Rowena (4)

Stroke: Know the Signs Act in Time Kamree Walker Lodge 9, Snook (1)

^ Photography ^ Bridge(s)

Life is Good Tyson Bilbrey Lodge 47, Seaton (2)

^ Pictorial Arts ^ ^ Science and Education ^

2018 SPJST State Youth Achievement Day First Place Crafts

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Floral Pillowcase Simone Riha Lodge 30, Taiton (6)

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Summer Dress Simone Riha Lodge 30, Taiton (6)

Shirt Apron Brooke Bacak Lodge 30, Taiton (6)

Summer Shirt and Shorts Macy Jones Lodge 154, Fort Worth (3)

Printed Cotton Dress Grace Lewis Lodge 9, Snook (1)

Tamryn Stock Lodge 47, Seaton (2)

Brooke Bacak Lodge 30, Taiton (6)

Addee Williams Lodge 215, South Plains (4)

Madelyn Rodriguez Lodge 9, Snook (1)

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2018 SPJST State Youth Achievement Day

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2018 SPJST Youth Achievement Award Recipients • • • District One • • • Lodge 9, Snook Natalee See Kaylea Walker

Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)

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Lodge 17, New Tabor Dillon Narro Brandon Powell • • • District Two • • • Lodge 24, Cyclone Macey Malcik Seth Ray Lodge 47, Seaton Hunter Bartek Lodge 48, Beyersville Kayla Wuensche

Lodge 30, Taiton (6)

Lodge 80, Holland Shelby Horak

• • • District Three • • • Lodge 25, Ennis April Dvorak Makenzie Nelson Pierce Tignor Lodge 154, Fort Worth Sophie Milan Sydney Milan • • • District Five • • • Lodge 162, Iowa Colony MacKenzie Collins • • • District Seven • • • Lodge 185 New Braunfels Leah McDonald Jordan Woodall

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District Two Beseda Dancers

Front, left to right, Kimora Davis (47), Rebecca Federle (47), Aubrey Marshall (20), Lydia Federle (47). BACK: Brayden Gilliam (47), Sebastian Goodman (20), Collin Teague (20), Kingston Davis (47).

Front, left to right, Ariana Federle (47), Katelyn Erskine (47), Dannikka Bartek (47), Kyndall Carroll (47). BACK: James Teague (20), Sterling Marshall (20), Jaysen Carter (47), Tyson Bilbrey (47).

Lodge 9, Snook Beseda Dancers

Front, left to right, Riley Green, Sydney Faust, Kimber Sebesta, Madelyn Rodriguez, Grace Lewis. BACK: William See, Colby See, Caleb See.

Front, left to right, Dakota Kienow, Kamree Walker, Tatiana Tates, McKenzie Sebesta. BACK: Joshua Green, Brett Withem, J. Beaux Hruska, Kileigh Hruska.

Lodge 17, New Tabor Beseda Dancers

Front, left to right, Brylee Chmelar, Abigail Lopez, Jaycee Parker, Andrea Story. BACK: Bailen Kocurek, Cobey McCuller, Emma Loehr, Rylie Lloyd.

Front, left to right, Maylee Dowell, Macey McCuller, Ashlyn Kellum, Macy Narro. BACK: Tabor Dowell, Chandler Sebesta, Carson Parker, Madison Kellum.

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District One seeks “trunk-or-treat” hosts for fall fun day on October 21 in New Tabor Dear District One Members, Save the date . . . the District One Fall Fun Day is Sunday, October 21, 2018, at Lodge 17, New Tabor Hall at 3 p.m. Youth and adults are encouraged to dress in Halloween costumes. One of the fun activities that we are planning is “trunk-or-treat.” We are looking for volunteers to host the trunk games and candy stops. Volunteers will decorate their vehicle’s trunk and fill it with candy and treats - or play a game,

and youth will then walk by to receive the candy/treats. Volunteers are also encouraged to dress in costume. If you can help us out, please contact me as soon as possible at 979-884-0807 or email sharon_russell28@ yahoo.com. Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you. Fraternally, Sharon Russell District One Youth Counselor —SPJST—

District Two Fall Fun Day set for Sunday, August 26 at Lodge 47, Seaton Dear District Two Youth Members, The Annual District Two Fall Fun Day will be held at Lodge 47, Seaton on Sunday, August 26, 2018. Registration of the youth and adult Christmas ornaments will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Rules can be found on page 37 of the 2018-2019 SPJST Youth Club Handbook or online at www.spjst.org. I do hope each of you - youth and adults - will show your talent. First place ornaments in each age category will be displayed on the SPJST Youth Christmas Tree at the Home Office. All youth participating will receive participation money along with the top three winners in each age category winning a monetary prize. A short business meeting will be held at 2 p.m. A drink ticket and game tickets will also be given to all in attendance. Those in attendance will be honored to meet and greet our 2018-2019 District Two Royalty Court - State King Nash Campbell of Lodge 24, Cyclone; Queen Brooke Newsom of Lodge 48, Beyersville; State Duke Tyson Bilbrey of Lodge 47, Seaton; and Duchess Tynlee Beckendorf of Lodge 182, Falls County. We are very proud of our royalty court and look forward to their representation of our district. A lot of fun things will be taking place on this day including a “sweet walk” (cakes, cookies, brownies, pies), adult and youth spinning wheels, guessing games, and more. The District Two Youth Club will be

having a silent auction. We are asking each youth club to bring at least one item of $10 or more value. Each family or anyone interested in supporting the youth - we appreciate your support also. Homemade items and food items are always welcome. There were so many compliments on all the YAD crafts entered this year. If you are not sure where to put your item or whether to keep it or not, why not donate it to the silent auction? And, all those sweet breads looked delicious! Not everyone who bid on them got to take one home. Why not make another one? I know I didn’t get one, but sure wanted one. Your items and bids will be appreciated. Proceeds will go toward Camp Kubena and the district youth fund. We are looking forward to seeing all of you and your beautiful Christmas ornaments on Sunday, August 26. Join in for an afternoon of fun along with a great meal of pork loin, double baked potatoes, green beans, tea, and a piece of good tasting homemade cake by Judy Pechal. Not only will this day be a lot of fun and winning prizes, think of the merit points you can earn! These points will add to the sweet envelope you received and took home from YAD a few weeks ago. I hope you all had fun shopping. We hope to see you at Star Hall! Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST—

District Two members invited to fall fun day at Lodge 47, Seaton on Sunday, August 26 It is time again for a fun day at the District Two Fall Meeting on Sunday, August 26, 2018, at Lodge 47, Seaton. Come out and enjoy three spin wheels with food items and school supplies. We will have a dessert walk, 50/50 chance, jars of guessing games, and much more fun with 10 free tickets to start with. Registration will begin at 1 p.m. The

dinner meal will be $3 and will consist of pork loin, green beans, and double baked potatoes. The youth will have silent auction to raise money for their fund and for camp. The youth will also decorate a Christmas ornament. Thanks, Linda Johnson District Two Secretary —SPJST—

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:

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Lodge 6, Cottonwood sets August 31 potato peeling party SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood President Milton Peterson called the meeting to order on Friday, August 3, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. President Peterson led the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence for the sick and deceased of the lodge. Sister Peggy Dobecka and Brother Jerry Kucera were absent. Sister Georgie Soukup reported 12 members present. Sister Barbara Hykel read the minutes from the last meeting. Brother Don Urbanovsky gave the treasurer’s report and the youth report. The youth want to thank everyone for donations and help at the picnic. The bingo and raffle were a success. Sister Evelyn Stuckly had no FAC report. A sympathy card was sent to the Nelda Hlavaty family. A get-well card was sent to Robert Schimentz. Brother Don Urbanovsky gave the report on the picnic. It was a success. There were no birthdays for August. Progressive door winner for $10 and $1 were both absent. Attendance door prize winners were Irene Peterson, Jeanette Beseda, and Dorothy Kucera. Dates to Remember Friday, August 31—Potato Peeling Party starting at 4 p.m.; all help will be

Email: vestnik@spjst.org appreciated. Sunday, September 9—SPJST Lodge 6 meeting. The youth will furnish the meal; serving begins at 12:30 p.m. followed by the meeting at 2 p.m. The youth will honor all grandparents. Monday, September 17—Social Friday, October 5—SPJST Lodge 6 meeting. Fraternally, Dorothy Kucera, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 8, Weimar meets August 27 SPJST Lodge 8, Weimar will meet Monday, August 27, 2018, at 6 p.m. at Oakridge Smokehouse in Schulenburg. for a complimentary dinner. We hope you will be able to join us! Fraternally, Carolyn M. Tobola Secretary/Treasurer —SPJST—

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Lodge 13, Dime Box sets September 22 casino night The officers and directors of Lodge 13, Dime Box invite you to our Seventh Annual Casino Night Fundraiser on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The past fundraisers have replenished the lodge’s funds allowing us to remodel the ceiling, repair the wooden dance floor, add additional lighting, update electric wiring, replace the walk-in cooler in the bar, and purchase a new cooler under the bar cabin. With the hall being more than 30 years old, the building and equipment are in need of many more improvements and repairs. If you would like to be a sponsor, purchase tickets, or even donate towards the silent auction, please contact Carla West at 979-255-2509. Plan to attend the casino night on Saturday, September 22 from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and include meal, drinks, 10,000 gaming tokens, and door prizes. The grand prize is a $1,000 travel voucher. For tickets or sponsorship, call 979-777-5458. You must be 21 or older to attend or purchase tickets. Fraternally, Susan Ford —SPJST—

Lodge 24, Cyclone hosts successful District YAD Lodge 24, Cyclone met on Monday night, August 13, 2018, at Flag Hall amid harvested cornfields that you can now see forever. The harvest was bitter as yields were low. The cotton has suffered, too. The bright spot for cotton is the chemical that cost $12 per acre and the cotton does not die from root rot. The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by President Daniel Wilde who had a silent prayer for our deceased members and military veterans. Margaret Mikeska read the minutes from the last meeting. They were accepted as read. Linda Wilde gave the treasurer’s report, and there were no questions. Brenda Maddux gave the FAC and youth reports. The District Two Fall Fun Day is Sunday, August 26 at Lodge 47, Seaton. Vrazels’ Polka Band will be honored on October 20 at Heritage Fest/Muziky in La Grange. Sadly, we lost Larry Green, Joyce Powell, Olga Lyda Christy, and Evelyn

Wednesday, August 22, 2018 Henson. We are in empathy. Larry James Hoelscher transferred from Lodge 47 to Lodge 24. Bonnie Carnegie and Richard Green sold insurance. Nash Campbell won SPJST State King and Jennifer Hoelscher won first place in desserts (quick breads) at State Youth Achievement Day. The lodge donated $100 to a church picnic. We discussed the successful District Two YAD that we hosted at Flag Hall. We further discussed New Year’s Eve with Jerry Haisler; Red Ravens on February 16, 2019; and Squeezebox featuring Ted Lange and Mollie B on March 16, 2019. More on New Year’s Eve later. Birthdays were Barbara Macek on August 3 with her children bringing breakfast at 7 a.m. and Petty Officer Third Class Jonathan Maddux on August 18, which will be his 21st birthday. For the lodge, Bobby Hoelscher Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 25, Ennis completes hall repairs Dear Readers, On Thursday August 9, our monthly members’ supper was served at 6:30 p.m. Betty Macalik, with the help of Margaret Krajca, prepared a delicious meal consisting of brisket, baked potatoes, and salad with strawberry cake and cherry cream cheese pie for dessert. The monthly lodge meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by President JoAnn Needham with Margaret Krajca

leading the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. On the sick list was social member Greg Crow who was recently hospitalized, and Rose Dlabaj who has a broken toe. Secretary Pat Fowler read the minutes to the July meeting. She then gave the treasury and financial reports. Laure Krajca gave the bar report. FAC Kay Lynn Kovar reported on the upcoming Westfest on Labor Day weekend; September 8 - Kolache Festival in Caldwell; September 30 - Houston Slavic Fest; and October 28 - District Three Fall Meeting, hosted by Lodge 6, Cottonwood at Sokol Dallas. Youth Leader Rita Holland reported that our youth member Misty Dvorak and her duchess Aubrey Roberts did well in the royalty competition at State YAD placing second runner-up. Misty, who was in attendance at the meeting, said she looks forward to competing for the title again next year. Outgoing State Queen April Dvorak reported that she will be moving to New York to attend Syracuse University. She also announced that she joined the ROTC, and upon graduation from Syracuse, will be an Air Force officer. Congratulations, April! Sales Agent Margaret Krajca reported one member pending. The Home Office sent a letter stating member James Janicek has requested a transfer of membership from Lodge 205, Terrell to our lodge. Request was granted. Welcome, Mr. Janicek! We look forward to having you join us at our monthly meetings and social activities. Under old business, it was reported that the dancehall ceiling painting and repairs have been completed. This project was completed ahead of schedule and under budget. During this project, many light bulbs were replaced, stage

Lodge 25, Ennis member proud of SPJST cap Lodge 25, Ennis member Tony Vitovsky is proud of his SPJST cap, thanks to District Three Director John Engelke! He is pictured with Rita Holland at a recent Lodge 25 event.

lights, exit lights, and several switched were also repaired. President Needham thanked members Betty Macalik, Margaret Krajca, Jeff and Julie Mraz and their sons Jacob and Justin who helped with the clean up after this major project. Good job! Under new business, Vice President Laure Krajca presented information on the flag program which is hosted by the local rotary club. For a small fee, on patriotic holidays, the Rotary Club of Ennis displays flags at homes and businesses around the community. After a short discussion, members voted to participate in the program with four flags two flags at each driveway, beginning Labor Day. Julie Mraz mentioned that her son Justin participated in the Rotary Club leadership camp and that he will be one of the volunteers to help with our flag display. Thank you, Justin! There was further discussion regarding the need to purchase a new flag for the main flag pole. Other new business discussed— Charlie Jurcik proposed a fun idea to raise money for our building fund with a 50/50 drawing. The drawing will be held every month in conjunction with “Birthday Wednesday” at 9 p.m. After a short discussion, it was decided to go forward with this idea beginning this month on August 29. With no other business to discuss, August birthdays were announced. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Adell Rejcek and Kay Lynn Kovar who were present. Anniversaries announced were Jeff and Julie Mraz celebrating 20 years and a recognized anniversary - Margaret and Johnnie I. Krajca who met at the old “National Hall” in 1955. The meeting adjourned, and social began with 25 members present. Please make plans to attend any of our future events. The next social opportunities and lodge meeting are: Wednesday, August 29 at 6:30 p.m. - potluck supper; 5 to 10 p.m. - August birthday celebration; 50/50 drawing at 9 p.m. Thursday, September 13 at 6:30 p.m. - members’ supper, 7 p.m. monthly meeting with social to follow. We look forward to seeing you soon. Fraternally, Margaret Krajca, Reporter —SPJST—

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Lodge 29, Taylor plans Sept. 28-29 barbecue cookoff Lodge 29, Taylor held its regular meeting on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. President Ronnie Rieger called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. We had a moment of silence for our departed. Officers absent were Mike Girod. The July minutes were read and approved. Tammy gave the treasurer’s report. Vice President/FAC Sharon Kaderka reported that on August 26, the District Two Fall Meeting will be held at Lodge 47, Seaton. Westfest will be September 1. On September 8, the annual Kolache Festival will be held in Caldwell. Tammy gave the youth club report for Cristy. District Two YAD was held at Lodge 24, Cyclone on July 14. At the July youth meeting, they met at Dairy Queen and had Blizzards during the meeting. The youth decided on August 8 to have a membership drive at the Taylor Pool. Future meetings of the youth club will be held on the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Taylor SPJST Hall. The youth club will sponsor the silent auction at the barbecue cookoff on September 29. Baked goods or any new item with a value of at least $10 will be appreciated. Proceeds are used to adopt needy families at Christmas. Jesse Pospisil reported the property committee is working with Oncor to get new, updated electric service that is compatible to our newest air conditioner unit. We had gravel put in the parking lot around the hall. We also had a new cooler box installed downstairs. We are working on getting an ATM machine placed in the hall. We look forward to the appreciation dinner to honor our sponsors from the barbecue cookoff and also all our workers and members who helped with the cookoff. When the property committee members moved out the old cooler box, they found $4.82 in coins. Frankie Pustejovsky took the coins home and cleaned them. He brought them back to the hall to give as a door prize, and Sharon Kaderka was the winner of the coins! Ronnie discussed the barbecue cookoff and asked if anyone could contact sponsors for the event. We need help selling tickets for our giveaway at the cookoff and also with various duties during the cookoff. We always need judges for the meat entries. Lodge 29 has a new transfer member, Kevin Carr. Leonard Kaderka made a motion to accept the new member, and Sharon Beran seconded. The motion passed. Welcome to Lodge 29, Kevin!

Members celebrating August birthdays include Kacie Leigh Tate, Kaden Kaderka, Greg Buzan, Anton Pokorny, Adam Mehevec, Dylan Mehevec, Mark Pasemann, Emilie Meiller, Zane Meiller, Kaylie Dewbre, T. J. Hajda, Alisha Raesz, Carol Pitts, and Bailey Sumner. Cindy and Greg Buzan, Jerry and Carol Tallas, and Peggy and Kevin Dewbre celebrate wedding anniversaries this month. Door prizes were donated by Mary Jane and Frankie Pustejovsky and Bobby Eulenfeld. Next month, Lyn and Ronnie Rieger volunteered to bring them. Next Meeting—September 12 The next meeting will be Wednesday, September 12 at 6:30 p.m. Fraternally submitted, Linda Pospisil Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 41, Port Lavaca meets August 28 The next quarterly business meeting for Lodge 41, Port Lavaca will be Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at 6 p.m. in the meeting room of the Six Mile Volunteer Fire Department. —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton congratulates State Duke Dear Vestnik Readers, SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton met for their monthly meeting on Sunday, August 5, 2018. The meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. by President Edwin Pechal. Flags were presented along with the reciting of The Pledge of Allegiance. The first order of business from President Pechal was congratulating youth member Tyson Bilbrey, who is the new 2018-2019 SPJST State Duke. He proudly wore his sash and joined us for the adult meeting also. We also congratulate State King Nash Campbell from Lodge 24, Cyclone, our neighbor lodge down the road. We are so proud of both of these two young gentlemen and wish them the best representing SPJST. All officers and board members were present except FAC EJ Pechal. Guest welcomed was Michael Galler of Lodge 66, Waco. Thank you for joining us,

Michael. Twenty members and five youth members were present. We were pleased to welcome lodge member Jim Lesikar from Maryland who was visiting with us. Welcome back to Texas, and may you have a safe trip back to Maryland! The July minutes were approved as read by Secretary Patsy Koslovsky. The unapproved July board minutes were also read. President Pechal gave an update on the barbecue cookoff in the absence of Chairman EJ Pechal. He stated Star Hall would have another cookoff in 2019. Thank you to Chairman EJ and all who helped to make it a successful event. Vice President/Extravaganza Chairman Brandon Bartek stated things are going very well for the big event to be held on Saturday, September 15. Tickets and sponsor packets were distributed to members. This event is a great evening of fun, great steaks, fellowship, and some fantastic prizes. I am especially excited about the chance of winning a cruise! Remember, it is for the entire family. All kids will walk out a winner. Please contact any lodge member for tickets or any questions you might have. Brandon Bartek 254-624-4119, Edwin Pechal 254-721-2887, or Patsy Koslovsky 254-718-1606. President Pechal gave the FAC report. Rooms are still available for the SPJST Corpus Christi Getaway. Several members from Lodge 47 will be attending. Secretary Patsy Koslovsky congratulated all those who participated in State YAD. She spoke on the District Two Fall Fun Day which will be held at our lodge on Sunday, August 26. Registration will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. All members - youth and adults - are reminded to enter the Christmas ornament contest. A silent auction will be sponsored by the district youth Club. Item donations and bids are welcome. A “dessert” cake walk, spinning wheels, door prizes, guessing games, kids’ games, and much more will keep everyone entertained for the afternoon. District Two/State King Nash Campbell and District Two Queen Brooke Newsom will give their royalty speeches. All state winners will also be recognized. The District Two Beseda Dancers will also perform. It will be a fun day filled with friends and family. Please make plans to attend, and bring a friend with you. Treasurer Becky Zavodny gave the treasurer’s report which was accepted. Bar Manager Danny Stepan gave his report. Entertainment Chairman Edwin Pechal gave updates on the booking of the hall. Youth Leader Amber Bartek stated

31 youth attended the meeting today. She also stated how proud she and the youth club were of those who participated at State YAD. Many came home with ribbons. All youth members were reminded to participate in the fall fun day Christmas ornament contest. Youth Club Membership Drive Sunday, September 2 The youth club will be having a membership drive/end of summer party on Sunday, September 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. The youth meeting will be held at 1 p.m. There will be a giant waterslide, hot dogs, and door prizes. Everyone is invited! We especially invite those members who have not been active. We’d love to have you join in on all the fun the youth have all year long. Celebrating August birthdays are Tyson Bilbrey, Joyce Skrabanek, Sharla Pechal, Brad Kraatz, Jerri Ann Pomykal, Ruth Hanusch, Tracy Klusacek, Edward Mares, Amber Ryan, Hunter Bartek, Chase Alexander, and Juanita Bartek. We wish each of you a happy birthday with many more good years of health, fun, and happiness. Happy anniversary to Brandon and Amber Bartek celebrating 10 years of marriage on August 2. Much happiness to the both of you. Thank you to Ginger and Roy Ringwald who brought delicious rolls from West as special door prizes. They were won by Patsy Koslovsky, Edwin Pechal, Edwin Marek, and Tessa Koslovsky. Lodge door prizes were won by R.J. Dolgener, Brandon Bartek, and Amber Bartek. Next Meeting—September 2 The next lodge meeting will be Sunday, September 2 at 2 p.m. Enjoy the beautiful weather and watch the Vestnik for the many activities held at Lodge 47. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky, Reporter —SPJST—

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

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Six Mile VFD Fire Station constructed on land donated by SPJST Lodge 41, Port Lavaca Giving is not only about making a donation; it’s about making a difference, And, that’s exactly what SPJST Lodge 41, Port Lavaca has made in the Six Mile Community. Thanks to the lodge’s past and present members, a fire station was constructed on two acres of land that Lodge 41 gave to Calhoun County for the Six Mile Volunteer Fire Department. The land was originally donated to Lodge 41 by Josef and Emilie Marek in 1906. “Our lodge is so small there’s no way we could possibly afford to build a new lodge hall and maintain it with insurance and utilities and everything we have,” Lodge 41 President Franklin Jurek said in August 2016, after the lodge turned the land over to the county. “The lodge members were very much in favor of this transaction so we decided that we’d donate it to the county to be utilized for the fire department. It was donated to us, so we figured that we, in turn, would donate it to the county.” The Six Mile Community Volunteer Fire Department recently celebrated the grand opening of its volunteer fire station, which located at 34 Royal Road in Port Lavaca, Texas. Held Saturday, April 7, 2018, many community members along with SPJST Lodge 41 members enjoyed a day of food and fellowship. District Six Director Karen Kaspar presented a donation from her discretionary fund to Six Mile Volunteer Fire Department. “At the 2016 SPJST Convention, Lodge 41 President Franklin Jurek announced that Lodge 41 would donate its two acres of land to Six Mile Volunteer Fire Department for the purpose to build a new fire station facility,” Director Kaspar said. “Less than two years later . . . with fundraisers and a lot of great teamwork throughout the county, com-

SPJST Lodge 41, Port Lavaca members are pictured in the early 1900s outside their hall on the two acres of land that was donated to Calhoun County to construct Six Mile VFD Fire Station. The hall was torn down in 1999. RIGHT PHOTO: Josef and Emilie Marek are pictured in 1886 with daughter Anna. The Mareks donated the land to Lodge 41 in 1906.

munity, and SPJST Lodge 41, the Six Mile VFD Fire Station is a reality!” The lodge, which has approximately 45 members with 10 to 15 of those still in the Port Lavaca area, was organized as SPJST Lodge 41, Nova Ratolest, Port Lavaca (Calhoun County) on May 25, 1902. Charter members were Josef Marek, Jan Liska, Josef Kabal, Edward See, Frank Kabela, Bohumil Charbula, Tomas Charbula, Charles Sturzenbeker, Richard Boehm, Jan F. Kovar, Frantisek Nedbalek, Otto L. See, Vinc S. Lesikar, Theodore Charbula, and Jan Drgac. In the 1940s, two lodge halls were built on the property, one in 1942 and the other, five years later after a hurricane destroyed the first one, Another hurricane wrecked the second hall, and it was finally torn down in 1999. Mary Allison wrote this historical information about her grandparents Josef and Emilie Marek, who originally donated the land to Lodge 41: When Josef and Emilie Marek came to Six Mile in 1884, it was a prairie without trees. For $10 an acre, they

LEFT PHOTO: Truett Villarreal steps up on the fire truck with help from Billy Faltesek. Truett is the son of Daniel and Candice Villarreal and grandson of Billy and Sylvia Faltesek. PHOTO 2: Larry and Carolyn Rokyta enjoy the celebration. PHOTO 3: Eric Barrier, president of Six

bought land from the Phillips Investment Company. They built their barns and lived in them until they could build their home. They plowed the land with mules and horses . . . not an easy job in the black gumbo soil. The Six Mile area was originally named Marekville, after Josef who was an important part of the community. The name was later changed to Royal, and later to Six Mile. (A spring on Ernest Kabela’s land was six miles from Port Lavaca.) Josef was very talented. Not only was he a farmer, he was a very good tailor and made suits for many people. One of his grandchildren stated that he was a perfectionist and would play the trumpet while his granddaughter pumped the treadle sewing machine, and they had to keep time to his playing. He was also an excellent carpenter. When their first daughter, Anna, married in 1904, there was a big celebration with a beer keg, as was the custom. Not only did the guests enjoy it, but the chickens drank from the dripping spout and began stumbling all over the

yard. In 1934, in honor of Josef and Emilie’s 50th anniversary, their children arranged a surprise party at the SPJST hall. The first SPJST hall was built on barrels of concrete that were salvaged from a barge that was sunk at Indianola. A number of people went there and somehow got the 600-pound barrels of cement and used them as blocks to build on. Unfortunately, there was no reinforcement in the cement and they did not last very long. The lumber from the barge was also salvaged and was very sturdy. The hall was a great community meeting place, holding dances and Easter egg hunts. “For it is in giving that we receive.” St. Francis of Assisi. Congratulations to SPJST Lodge 41, Port Lavaca and its members on this fraternal act of kindness and generosity that will benefit many generations to come in the Six Mile community. —SPJST—

Mile Volunteer Fire Department, shares a few words on the past year of making the new fire station a reality. Looking on are Lodge 41 President Franklin Jurek, second from right, and District Six Director Karen Kaspar. RIGHT PHOTO: Franklin Jurek welcomes all to the grand opening.

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Lodge 47, Seaton invites all to Sept. 15 Outdoor Extravaganza Dear Věstník Readers, We are looking forward to seeing members, friends, and family at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall on Saturday, September 15, 2018, for our annual fundraiser - Outdoor Extravaganza. Social hour will begin at 5 p.m. with the meal served at 6:30 p.m. The event is for the entire family. Children are welcome. Tickets are available from any lodge member, or you may contact Edwin Pechal 254-721-2887/edwinpechal @yahoo.com or Brandon Bartek 254624-4119/bbartek001@yahoo.com. Tickets which are $40 in advance and $50 at the door includes a steak dinner, beverages (must be over 21 years of age), and snacks. Children of ticket holders can attend for $5 each and will be eligible for a separate prize drawing. Activities include live and silent auctions, bucket drawings, games, and top prize drawings. Multiple guns will be given away including shotguns, pistols, rifles, and kids’ guns. Top prizes are: First Drawing - Two person guided Blackbuck hunt with HH Whitetail Ranch in Gatesville. Lodging, meals, and processing are included. (www.facebook.com/HH-whitetailranch) Second Drawing - Cruise for up to four people through Mega Travel-Temple (valued at $2,000). (www.megatravels.com) Third Drawing - Three person guided bay fishing trip with Backlash Fishing Charters in Corpus Christi, Texas. Valid from October to May and includes bait and tackle. (www.backlashcharters.com) Fourth Drawing - Three person, onehalf day pheasant and one-half day quail guided combination hunt in Santa Anna, Texas, which is west of Brownwood. Guide and dog are included. (www.sahainc.com) Fifth Drawing - Four person nighttime bowfishing trip with Take Em Out Bowfishing Charters. Captain Seth Skinner will provide all gear needed for the trip. (www.takemoutbowfishing.com) Only 400 admission tickets will be sold for the five top prize drawings. So get yours fast! Contact Edwin, Brandon, or any lodge member for questions or to purchase your tickets. Please join in the fun, and hopefully, walk away with a nice prize. You do not have to be present

VĚSTNÍK to win. See the advertisement on page 29 of this week’s Věstník for more information. Fraternally, Brandon Bartek Vice President —SPJST—

Lodge 66, Waco meets August 20 The next Lodge 66, Waco meeting will be Monday, August 20 at St. Paul’s Church at 6 p.m. We hope to see you there! Fraternally, Dorothy Veselka, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 80, Holland meets September 11 SPJST Lodge 80, Holland will hold its bimonthly meeting on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. Social time will follow the meeting. Please mark the date on your calendar. We hope to see you at the meeting. Fraternally, Rita Spinn, President —SPJST—

Lodge 91, San Jacinto meets September 8 Lodge 91, San Jacinto will hold its third quarterly meeting of 2018 on Saturday, September 8 at Crosby Dairy Queen at 11 a.m. We encourage all to attend. Fraternally, Vonda Smesny, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Czech Heritage Day September 15 Dear Members and Friends, We cordially invite you to celebrate Czech Heritage Day at Lodge 92, Fort Worth on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at National Hall, located at 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road in Fort Worth. Doors open at 1 p.m.

Admission is $8 (no charge for children ages 15 and younger). Traditional Czech dinner will be served from 1 to 4 p.m., and the cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 15 and under. The dinner will include pork loin, sauerkraut, green beans, and parsley potatoes. The Jodie Mikula Orchestra will play from 4 to 8 p.m. The Grand March begins at 4 p.m. The Ladies Circle will host the cake walk, which is a favorite activity at Czech Heritage Day! We encourage everyone to attend this special event at the historic National Hall, which is celebrating its 80th year. Fraternally, Jeanette Tesar, Treasurer —SPJST—

Lodge 92, Fort Worth plans August 28 game night 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.

Happy Birthday, Della!

Della Miksch celebrated her third birthday with friends and family at Catch Air with a unicorn-themed party on Saturday, August 4, 2018. She is a member of Lodge 48, Beyersville. —Michelle Newsom, Reporter

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 117, Robstown meets September 22 Dear Members. Lodge 117, Robstown has changed its September 8 meeting date to Saturday, September 22, 2018. The meeting location is Hilltop Community Center at 11425 Leopard Street in Corpus Christi, Texas. The time is from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. After the meeting, we will have our social. We hope to see more members at this meeting. Fraternally, Frances McDonald, President —SPJST—

Lodge 151, Wharton meets September 10 SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton will hold its quarterly meeting on Monday, September 10, 2018, at Wharton Depot Museum, located at 100 Sunset Street in Wharton. A light meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Carolyn Bucek at 979-532-1910 before Thursday, September 6 if you plan to attend. A memorial service will be held for deceased Lodge 151 members: Diann Gail Sabrsula, Joyce M. Randolph, Timmie E. Naiser, Henry R. Kubosh, Leroy Grigar, Sr., Alfred Martin Sabrsula, Gladys Elaine Holly, William Alexander “Willie” Harrison, Casey Russell Matula, Edmund J. “Ed” Sabrsula, Jr., Herman Ray Pilgrim, and Robert Edward Kallas. Family members are invited to attend the memorial service and light a candle in remembrance of their loved one. Members with birthdays in July, August, and September will be honored. We hope to see you. Fraternally, Janie Bucek Secretary/FAC —SPJST—

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Lodge 48, Beyersville members volunteer at Shepherds Heart Food Pantry Submitted by Michelle Newsom, Reporter/Youth Leader

Lodge 177, Academy reports on August meeting The regular meeting of SPJST Lodge 177, Academy was called to order at 5:27 p.m. on Wednesday, August 8, 2018, by President Bill Hutka. All officers were present. Everyone stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved as presented. Committee reports were presented. New Business Shirley and Don McCrea told members about going to the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center in Temple to hear the Czech author who recently visited Temple. It was an outstanding presentation, and they learned so much about how World War II impacted Czech people. It was also discussed that there will be Czech language mini workshops on Wednesday, August 15 and Wednesday, August 22 at the Czech Heritage Museum. What an opportunity to learn more about Czech heritage! FAC Bill Hutka reported on the upcoming Corpus Christi Getaway on the August 10 weekend. He also reminded everyone about the District Two Fall Fun Day at Lodge 47, Seaton as well as the upcoming Westfest in September in West. Bill further discussed the Rules of Decorum for a lodge meeting, which was very informative. After a motion by Josie Mitchell, seconded by George Tomastik, the meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m. Joanne Hutka Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Fort Worth Friendship Club The members of the Friendship Club met Wednesday, August 1, 2018, for their monthly meeting and social. The meeting was called to order by President Barbara Becknell. Our guest was Betty Carter. Everyone was welcomed, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all. Since we were having a guest speaker and the fact that some members arrived a few minutes late due to road construction on both sides of the church, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the minutes from the last meeting. (I, myself drove around and saw lots of new scenery before finding the church.) Treasurer Margaret Sears presented the financial report which was approved as presented. Margaret reported a memorial donation was made to St. Thomas Church for masses for Aggie Reznicek. A donation to the Alzheimer’s Association will be made in memory of Paula Arsenault, and a donation will be made to have masses said for Pauline Walker. Lola Taylor had resigned as vice president since she will be unable to attend the meetings in the coming months, and the president asked for a volunteer to fill the position. (Okay, ladies, someone needs to volunteer.) Rose Ann Spann also sent word that since she has not been able to attend recent meetings, she was resigning as historian. Both Barbara and Margaret suggested keeping a notebook of the articles Libbie writes each month for the Vestnik. Libbie will prepare a notebook of all the 2018 articles. Sunshine Person Darlene Tompkins reported sending get well cards to Rose Ann and Jimmy Spann, and Bill Moncrief. A card will be sent to Marilynn Llewellyn who is having knee surgery. Get well wishes go out to all of you.

President Barbara reported the St. Thomas Food Pantry which was an “emergency food pantry” has closed, and we no longer will support this cause. The singing of “Happy Birthday” went out to August celebrants Betty Krenek, Pat McWilliams, and Margaret Sears. May you all have many more! We had one door prize which was won by Lupe Esparza. The first 50/50 dollar game was won by Margaret Laymance with Helen Skrasek being the winner of the second game. Congratulations to all the lucky winners. Adele and Harold Strand were missed at the meeting, but at a past meeting, Adele brought a sauerkraut salad for lunch which so many members enjoyed and wanted the recipe. Adele called me that she wrote out the recipe, made copies, and asked me to stop by to pick them up to give out. Everyone sends their thanks to you, Adele. We hope to see you and Harold at the next

meeting! Helen Skrasek announced that her son Gary and daughter-in-law Debbie will be celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary on August 11. They will celebrate with a gathering of family members on the 18th. Congratulations, Gary and Debbie! August hostesses Margaret Laymance and Sherrill Gustavson were thanked for their splendid job, and they also picked up the chicken. Tables were decorated in bright colors with various sea objects. Our theme was a beach scene, and we did have several to wear their tropical shirts. The September meeting was discussed with Lupe Esparza and Marie Keller being the designated hostesses with Alma Feil picking up the chicken. The theme will be sports so wear your favorite team’s shirt, and everyone will decorate their own table in whatever you desire.

Lodge 187, Round Rock members enjoy summer swim fun

Lodge 187, Round Rock members enjoy a fun, summertime swim in Hutto recently. Pictured are Linda Johnson, center, in tube, Kember, Kadnce and Karter Meyer, and Alexandria Johnson, in back.

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Our sympathies go out to Betty and Stanley Krenek and to our homebound member Betty Landsfeld on the death of Joe Rogers, brother-in-law to Betty Krenek and son-in-law to Betty Landsfeld. Betty Landsfeld’s sister-in-law, Agnes Landsfeld, also passed away recently in Ennis. May their souls rest in peace. Speaker Mattie Gibbs from the Fort Worth City Water Department spoke to us about recycling. She was most informative and entertaining. She said there are four types of items that should go into the recycle containers - paper, metal, glass, and plastic. The glass can be of any color, and if plastic, it must have the small triangle on the bottom with numbers only of one through seven. Mattie dumped a bunch of items on each table, and we were asked to say if each item went into the recycle or trash containers. Some of the items were tricky. We all received a prize - a pencil with the label “this pencil is made from paper.” She encouraged all that if an item is not for recycle, try to “repurpose” or “reuse” for something else. All enjoyed this presentation. Since Betty Landsfeld was having so much sadness recently, I drove over to Willow Park where she lives for a visit. We had the best time talking. There were some tears which I can certainly understand. Someone in Ennis keeps Betty informed on what is going on with the family. Betty sends her best wishes to everyone at the Friendship Club; she asked about the ones she knows. She still likes where she is now living and said she gets three meals each day which are always good. I asked her if she ever gets any klobases, sauerkraut, and dumplings, and she said, “I wish!” I am sad to report that my friend Joe Ehrenberger passed away on August 5, just two days after having his 94th birthday. He and Joyce, originally from Dallas, moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, to be close to their daughter. My sister Lil and I made lots of vacation trips together with them. I also traveled to lots of Sokol Slets with them in the United States and abroad, and we also did the Czech language classes in Prague a couple of times. I shall miss him. I am so glad that Joyce was able to come to Texas for a visit in June. The next meeting will be Wednesday, September 5. Don’t forget to dress in your favorite sports outfit, bring a side dish for lunch, and bring some sort of decorations for your table - anything goes! So Until, Keep Smiling! Libbie Vrla, Reporter —SPJST—

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Marak homecoming church picnic set for September 9 SS Cyril and Methodius Church in Marak will hold its annual homecoming picnic on Sunday, September 9, 2018. The church is located seven miles northwest of Cameron on FM 2269. Mass begins at 10:15 a.m. followed by dinner at 11 a.m. Home-fried chicken and sausage plates with all the trimmings will be served for $10 each. Drive-thru plates-to-go will also be available. Plates will continue to be served while they last. Games will begin at 12 noon. The Praha Brothers will entertain from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. An auction begins at 3:30 p.m. inside the air-conditioned hall. Signup begins at 10:30 a.m. for the horseshoe tournament. Play starts at 1 p.m. Cash will be awarded to first to third places. The day includes entertainment for the entire family, games, and refreshments. Come on out for a great time! See advertisement on page 28. Debbie Dohnalik Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

By d.knape Two boys two backpacks there they go down the sidewalk going back to school again the boys a bit anxious a little nervous yet looking forward to a new routine from a long lazy summer their friends will be there and familiar faces new subjects and new ideas and of course recess things to talk about with other kids comparing notes on Spider-man Lego sets videos things they saw and did on summer vacation

all packed and ready to go with the approved supplies then to find their room to choose a desk to reacquaint hopefully to learn new subjects and new ideas mom watches them walk away sadly waves goodbye the mother as nervous as they and with a trace of melancholy a tear in her eye for they have grown another year it won’t be long before . . . two brothers true friends on their way back to school remember? —SPJST—

★ ★ 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.

September 6 Pavelka family (all descendants of Joseph and Marie Pavelka)—at SPJST Lodge 35, Elk Hall. Submitted by Janie Brewer, Lodge 35, Elk. —SPJST—

Expression of Sympathy We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge 30, Taiton, on behalf of our officers and members, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of JUAN “JOHNNY” PEREZ, SR. Juan “Johnny” Perez, Sr., of El Campo, Texas, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018. Juan was born on October 2, 1951, in Edna to Adan, Sr. and Crisanta Perez. He was a member of SPJST Johnny Perez Lodge 30, Taiton. He is survived by wife Lidia Perez; sons Johnny Perez, Jr. and wife Patricia, Anthony Perez, Sr., and Bobby Perez, Sr. and wife Zerlina; daughter Linda Perez; grandchildren Anthony Perez, Jr., Jonathan Perez, Sr., Christian Perez, Richard Montalvo,

Zachary Montalvo, Nathaniel Montalvo, Bobby Perez, Jr., Megan Perez, Bethany Perez, Johnny Perez, III, Brenton Meyers, and Isabella Perez; great-grandchildren Jonathan Perez, Jr. and Andrew Perez; brother Robert Perez, Sr.; sister Rebecca Vega; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Adan Perez, Jr. and Luis Perez, Sr.; and nephew Joshua John Rodriguez. Visitation was Monday, April 16 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Triska Funeral Home. Funeral service was Tuesday, April 17 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church of El Campo with Reverend Rick DuBroc officiating. Burial followed at La Colonia Mexicana Cemetery. Pallbearers were Anthony Perez, Jr., Jonathan Perez, Sr., Christian Perez, Richard Montalvo, Zachary Montalvo, and Nathaniel Montalvo. Fraternally yours, Marjorie Treumer Resolution Committee —SPJST—

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SPJST Youth Section

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

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

District One seeks “trunk-or-treat” hosts for October 21 fall fun day Dear District One Members, Save the date . . . the District One Fall Fun Day is Sunday, October 21, 2018, at Lodge 17, New Tabor Hall at 3 p.m. Youth and adults are encouraged to dress in Halloween costumes. One of the fun activities that we are planning is “trunk-or-treat.” We are looking for volunteers to host the trunk games and candy stops. Volunteers will decorate their vehicle’s trunk and fill it with candy and treats - or play a game, and youth will then walk by to receive

the candy/treats. Volunteers are also encouraged to dress in costume. If you can help us out, please contact me as soon as possible at 979-884-0807 or email sharon_russell28@ yahoo.com. Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you. Fraternally, Sharon Russell District One Youth Counselor —SPJST—

District Two youth attend swim party

We had a great turnout at the District Two Youth Swim Party on Friday, July 27, 2018, at Walker Pool in Temple. Thank you to all of those who joined us, and we missed those who could not attend. —Submitted by Amber Bartek, Assistant District Two Youth Counselor

District Two Fall Fun Day this Sunday at Lodge 47, Seaton Dear District Two Youth Members, The Annual District Two Fall Fun Day will be held at Lodge 47, Seaton this Sunday, August 26, 2018. Registration of the youth and adult Christmas ornaments will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Rules can be found on page 37 of the 2018-2019 SPJST Youth Club Handbook or online at www.spjst.org. I do hope each of you - youth and adults - will show your talent. First place ornaments in each age category will be displayed on the SPJST Youth Christmas Tree at the Home Office. All youth participating will receive participation money along with the top three winners in each age category winning a monetary prize. A short business meeting will be held at 2 p.m. A drink ticket and game tickets will also be given to all in attendance. Those in attendance will be honored to meet and greet our 2018-2019 District Two Royalty Court - State King Nash Campbell of Lodge 24, Cyclone; Queen Brooke Newsom of Lodge 48, Beyersville; State Duke Tyson Bilbrey of Lodge 47, Seaton; and Duchess Tynlee Beckendorf of Lodge 182, Falls County. We are very proud of our royalty court and look forward to their representation of our district. A lot of fun things will be taking place on this day including a “sweet walk” (cakes, cookies, brownies, pies), adult and youth spinning wheels, guessing games, and more. The District Two Youth Club will be having a silent auction. We are asking each youth club to bring at least one item of $10 or more value. Each family or anyone interested in supporting the youth - we appreciate your support, also. Homemade items and food items are always welcome. There were so many compliments on all the YAD crafts entered this year. If you are not sure where to put your item or whether to keep it or not, why not donate it to the silent auction? And, all those sweet breads looked delicious! Not everyone who bid on them got to take one home. Why not make another one? I know I didn’t get one, but sure wanted one. Your items and bids will be appreciated. Proceeds will go toward Camp Kubena and the district youth fund. We are looking forward to seeing all of you and your beautiful Christmas ornaments this Sunday, August 26. Join in for an afternoon of fun along with a

great meal of pork loin, double baked potatoes, green beans, tea, and a piece of good tasting homemade cake by Judy Pechal. Not only will this day be a lot of fun and winning prizes, think of the merit points you can earn! These points will add to the sweet envelope you received and took home from YAD a few weeks ago. I hope you all had fun shopping. We hope to see you at Star Hall! Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST—

Lodge 30, Taiton youth places first at District Six YAD

District Six Director Karen Kaspar and Lodge 30, Taiton youth Faith Korenek at Youth Achievement Day.

I participated in District Six Youth Achievement Day (YAD). I placed first in sewing and photography. Our group talent also placed first. I enjoyed the day with my friends and participating in the various categories. I can’t wait to participate at State YAD in Temple. Faith Korenek, age 14 —SPJST—

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Lodge 30, Taiton youth wins first at State YAD I recently participated at State Youth Achievement Day (YAD) held in Temple. Although I did not place in sewing or photography, I enjoyed seeing my friends from camp and the festivities. I also participated in the special category competition in which we had to decorate a “thinking of you” card, and our group performed in group talent. Our group ended up receiving first place. I had so much fun! Faith Korenek, age 14 —SPJST—

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Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club plans end-of-summer party

Lodge 47, Seaton youth places in entries at State YAD

Dear Members and Friends, SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club invites you to “Splash in SPJST Youth Club!” with an end-of-summer party on Sunday, September 2, 2018, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Star Hall in Seaton. This membership drive will include a short, informative meeting for parents at 3 p.m. to hear about all the benefits that the youth club has to offer. Come join us for a giant water slide, hot dogs and drinks, and door prizes. Please RSVP to Amber Bartek call/text 254-931-0295 or email abartek002@yahoo.com. We look forward to seeing you - and your friends - on Sunday, September 2! Fraternally, Amber Bartek, Youth Leader —SPJST—

Dear Readers, I had a great time at State Youth Achievement Day (YAD) on Saturday, August 4, 2018. I placed with all of my entries that I had entered. It was very entertaining watching our royalty competition this year. Sincerely, Chase Alexander, age 17 —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth excited about new school year Dear Vestnik Readers, I had fun this summer. I went to State YAD and did special category. I made a thank you card for my daddy for special category. I saw my camp friend at State YAD. I’m excited for school to start back. First grade is going to be exciting. This summer, I learned how to ride my bike without training wheels. It’s fun! Fraternally, Travis Ordogne, age 6 —SPJST—

Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club Well Represented at State Youth Achievement Day Dear Readers, SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club was represented well at State Youth Achievement Day (YAD) this year. We had many craft entries, talent, as well as royalty representatives at the competition in Temple.

Great Job, 2017 SPJST State Royalty April, Austen, Madison, and Maison! April, Austen, Madison, and Maison gave up their State Royalty titles ending their 2017-2018 reign. They expressed their gratitude to the many SPJST members who supported them along the way.

LEFT PHOTO: Maison, Misty, and Madison sing “Kde Domov Muj?” CENTER PHOTO: Pierce, right, has been working at Camp Kubena all summer. He saw his mom Lisa and brother Preston for the first time in several weeks at State YAD. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 25, Ennis Royalty

Next Meeting—September 9 Our next meeting will be held Sunday, September 9 at 2 p.m. See you all then! Fraternally yours, Rita Holland, Youth Leader —SPJST—

at SPJST State Youth Achievement Day! Front, left to right, are District Three Duchess Aubrey, State Duchess Madison, and State Duke Maison. Back - District Three Queen Misty, State Queen April, and State King Austen.

FAR LEFT PHOTO: District Three Queen Misty presents her speech at State Youth Achievement Day in Temple. Looking on is her sister and State Queen April. LEFT PHOTO: 2017-2018 State Royalty Queen April, King Austen, Duchess Madison, and Duke Austen share a moment onstage before the 2018 State Royalty announcement. RIGHT PHOTO: State Queen April interviews Duchess Aubrey. FAR RIGHT PHOTO: Chad wins first place.

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018

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Call for music essays and performances by Texas students 3rd International Festival of Czech Music College of Music, University of North Texas, Denton The 3rd University of North Texas International Festival of Czech Music, cosponsored by the Janáček Academy of Music (Brno) and Palacký University (Olomouc), will be held on the UNT campus during the last week of November 2018. The keynote speakers of the academic conference are expected to be Prof. Mgr. Jaroslav Miller, Rector of Palacký University and Farář Mgr. Jaroslav Křivánek of the Hussite Church, both in Olomouc, Czech Republic. Prof. Miller will speak on the events of 1918 and the formation of Czechoslovakia; Fr. Křivánek will speak on the formation of the Czechoslovak Hussite Church. Presentations by all speakers and performers, including those by Texas students, will be live-broadcast worldwide over the Internet. Paper and Music Competition As the home of the CEFT Dr. Frank J. and Hermine Hurta Kostohryz Residency in Czech Music and Culture and the Dr. Jim and Rose Bezdek Endowment Fund Celebrating Czech Music and Culture, the UNT College of Music is calling for Texas students to submit an essay on the topic of Czech music or a video (phone video OK) of their performance of a piece of music written by a Czech composer. UNT will provide the opportunity for Texas students – one in each of the categories below – to read their papers at the academic conference on Saturday, December 1; likewise, we will provide the opportunity for Texas students – one in each of these same categories – to perform a musical work written by a Czech composer.

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Music Essay (one winner selected in each category) Level 1: 1st to 4th grade. Essay 2 page in length (hand-written, with optional handdrawings on page 2) on what it means to preserve one’s ethnic culture. Level 2: 5th to 8th grade. Essay 4 pages in length (double-spaced, typed, 12-point font with 1-inch margins) on the life and contributions of a particular Czech classical composer. Level 3: 9th to 12th grade. Essay 8 pages in length (double-spaced, typed, 12-point font with 1-inch margins) on a particular piece of music written by a Czech classical composer. Level 4: Undergraduate College. 8 pages in length (double-spaced, typed, 12-point font with 1-inch margins) on how a particular historical event – the Battle of White Mountain in 1620, the rise of “nationalism” in the 19th century, the formation of “Czechoslovakia” in 1918, WW2, the 1968 invasion, etc. – impacted a particular Czech classical composer’s life and work. Music Performance (one winner selected in each category) The work may be for solo piano, for piano four-hands, for solo instrument or voice accompanied by piano, or for small ensemble. The work must have been written by a Czech composer. Recognition Banquet and Opera Performance In addition to reading their essay or performing at the conference, each winner and one parent will be guests of the university to be recognized at the festival banquet on Saturday evening and then to attend that evening’s performance of Janáček’s Cunning Little Vixen by the UNT opera and orchestra; additional tickets to the banquet and opera performance will be available for purchase. A special rate for lodging at the Denton Conference Center will be available for our out-of-town visitors.

Judging Once received, all essays and videos will have identifying information removed before being forwarded to a panel of judges. Judges will see only the category for each entry (e.g., 1st to 4th grade). Deadline and Submission Submission deadline as a scanned paper or video file, sent as an attachment, is September 15, 2018. Winners will be notified no later than October 1. Please also forward a half-page bio of the student that includes the age, city, and contact information. For additional information and submission address, please contact Dr. Thomas Sovik at thomas.sovik@unt.edu or 817287-9644. Information about the festival, and about the essay and performance competition in particular, is posted on the festival website https://czech.music.unt.edu/home Please forward to your local organization and school; please copy and distribute! —SPJST—

Czech choir seeks performance venues I’m writing on behalf of group of a singing man choir from Valtice, Czech Republic. Because we know very well Mr. Bill and Mrs. Effie Rosene from Czech Cultural Center Houston, we have come up with an idea of a trip to the United States - Texas. Our dear friends Rosene are organizing for our American compatriots various performances of Czech musicians and groups. With our choir accompanied by cymbal music, we would like to contribute to enjoy cultural activities in Texas. We would like to ask you for help to arrange performances in such Czech communities in Texas as Czech Cultural Center Houston is. We know there is many of them all around Texas as Frýdek, Praha, Sokol Texas, we can have one performance per day nearby Houston during one week stay.

22.srpen.2018 What we need from you is an invitation so we can obtain a grant from Czech government and EU which we would use for fly tickets, accommodation, bus transport during our stay, and travel guide. Our performances would be for free. Our plans for the trip are during winter months November, December, January, February. Many thanks in advance for your opinion and help with the organization. For the whole choir with grateful thanks. Jaroslav Šlichta Hlohovec, Czech Republic —SPJST—

SS Cyril and Methodius Church Bazaar Sept. 2 in Granger SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church will hold its annual parish bazaar on Sunday, September 2, 2018, at SSCM Parish Hall, 500 West Davilla in Granger, Texas. Everyone is cordially invited to begin the day with 10 a.m. mass. Barbecue to-go will be available at the pit beginning at 7 a.m. Dine in/takeout meal begins at 11 a.m. with barbecue, sausage, dressing, and the trimmings. Adult plates are $10; children’s plates are $5. Drive-thru plates are available 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or until sold out. Pre-made take-out plates can be purchased inside at the kitchen counter for $10. Activities include prize bingo, cake walk, toy booth, ring toss, and fish pond. Live auction starts at 1:30 p.m. with Auctioneer Buddy Johnson. Continue the fun with friends with an evening dance with music by Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six from 7 to 11 p.m. See advertisement on page 28. Paula Marak Lodge 29, Taylor —SPJST—

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Letní schůze nadace byla užitečná Česky píšící dopisovatel Jan Vaculík Pravidelná ětvrtletní schůze České vzdělávací nadace státu Texasu se konala dne 4. srpna 2018 v budově musea manželů Bushových starších v College Station, Tx. v jedné z učeben. Museum je uspořádáno tak, že vchod tvoří rozsáhlá rotunda a k ní je přilehlá další budova, kde jsou umístěny památky na život manželů Bushových a ostatní maličkosti, které obyčejně v museu bývají. Manželka Barbara nedávno zemřela. Předseda Sboru ředitelů James Sassín zahájil schůzi, vedl nás k přísaze vlajce a republice, pro kteru stojí. V úvodu naší schůze se předseda Sassín pomodlil za úspěch schůze. Přivítal všechny přítomné ředitele a vyzval profesorku Theresu Mazákovou, aby pronesla několik slov o jejím nedávném zájezdu do Jihoafrické republiky. Pak předseda Sassín věnoval veškerou pozornost pořadu schůze. Přečetl za nepřítomného tajemníka Paula Hlavinky zápis z dubnové schůze a s malými opravami byl přijat tak, jak byl čten. Tajemník Paul Hlavinka byl na zájezdě v Čechii a poslal stručný popis konference SVU a dobrý dojem na něj učinil referát Davida Chrousta, člena a ředitele naší nadace, který promluvil o ohlasu ruských učenců, kteří psali o České republice a popsal elektronickou činnost ruské inteligence. David upozornil na zdroje informací nejen v ruštině, ale i v angličtině, němčině a jiných jazycích a jeho výklad přinesl mnoho zajímavých a užitečných zdrojů pro odborníky a také pro obyčejného člověka. Následovala finanční zpráva naší finanční tajemnice Cindy Belknap a nadace je ochotna přijat jakoukoli podporu pro naši činnost. Nadace jako organisace pracuje na nových pravidlech přijímání příspěvků a naše nadace přijme s vděčností každý příspěvek v jakékoliv podobě. Po schválení nových pravidel budou mít naši dárci lepší přehled a možnosti využití příspěvků jako daňové úlevy, jak jsme činili dosud. Pište na její adresu: Cindy Belknap, 2520 Willing Ave., Ft. Worth, TX. 76110. Až budou pravidla schválena, pokusím se jejich význam vysvětlit pokud možno co nejsrozumitělněji. Základem je zákon, který uznává naši organisaci jako nevýdělečnou nadaci a proto veškeré příspěvky zaslané do naší pokladny jsou považovány za daňovou úlevu. Nyní se snažíme uvést i další podrobnosti do souladu s vládními

VĚSTNÍK nařízeními, abchom mohli kdykoliv uplatnit zákonné právo. Dnes jsou lidé opatrní a požadují dostatek právní záruky při předávání příspěvků nadaci. Předseda Sboru ředitelů James Sassín promluvil o budoucnosti naší nadace. Jmenoval několik ředitelů do strategického výboru, který by měl naplánovat budoucí činnost nadace. Členy a členkami výboru je Ray Lenárt, Roger Kolář, Lynette Urbanovská, John Šefčík, Woody Smith, Brian Vaníček, Amy Juřica Hinnant a Donnie Viktorík, kteří po dvě soboty věnovali čas a energii k vytvoření nové strategie. Jim patří také náš dík za oběti, které věnovali této práci. Výbor vypracoval několik významných bodů ke zlepšení naší činnosti a nadace by měla jejich uskutečnění schválit. V této souvilosti výbor přednesl první návrh, kterým je další pokračování podpory dosavadních programů na Texaské universitě v Austinu, Tx., Severotexaské universitě v Dentonu, Tx., Texaské A and M universitě v College Station, Tx. s důrazem na jejich nejlepší využití a zasloužerný úspěch. Druhý návrh souvisí s větší známostí naší nadace v naší krajanské veřejnosti v Texasu a i po celém světě. Máme rozšířit znalost nadace v elektronickém světě, podporovat činnost příbuzných organisací a rozvíjet vztahy mezi Texasem a Českou republikou. Třetím bodem je rozšíření naší činnosti v oblasi kultury, dědictví, jazyka a jídla, podporovat zakládání museí v Texasu, které by potvrzovaly naši historii v Texasu a letní kursy v České republice o naší historii a kultuře. Čtvrtým bodem je vytvoření nového užitečného programu pro nižší university, podobně jako nyní pracuje jazykový kurs na Blinn College v Schulenburgu, Tx. Je nutno podotknout, že původní stanovy nadace ukazují, že nadace má

podporovat kohokoliv a jakoukoliv školu, která vytvoří program, který zachovává naši hitorii, jazyk a bohatou česko-texaskou kulturu. V této oblasti může nadace vykonat mnoho užitečného díla v Texasu. Tyto čtyři body byly schváleny řediteli a měly by být vodítkem pro další naši činnost. President nadace Woody Smith poznamenal, že je velmi spokojen a nadšen prací strategického výboru a je rád, že naše nadace se konečně dostává do správných kolejí. Jenom společnou prací dosáhne me významných úspěchů. Profesor Tom Sovík poslal písemnou zprávu o akcích na Severotexaské universitě a mimo jiné uvedl, že v listopadu bude představení Janáčkovy opery Příhody lišky Bystroušky. Děti z Dallaské české školy by měly účinkovat ve čtyřech představeních opery. Další akce jsou uvedeny na website university. Některé změny mohou nastat později a proto je nutno častěji sledovat tuto website. Pro naše krajany zařídil zlevněnou cenu v hotelích a proto je nutno si zamluvit pokoj ještě dnes. Dne 1. prosince promluví president Palackého university z Olomouce na Moravě ke stému výročí založení Československa. Kazatel husitské církve promluví o vytvoření husitské církve po První světové válce. Odpoledne bude banket v Convention center a ve půl osmé bude představení opery Příhody lišky Bystroušky Leoše Janáčka. V neděli 2. prosince profesor Sovík pojede se dvěma zpěváky a hráčem na čelo do kostela v Praze na odpolední představení Stabat Mater Antonína Dvořáka a společný zpěv vánočních koled může následat. A pak v úterý odpoledne odjede z Dentonu ve dvou osobních autech, s menším nákladním autem s kulisami a kostými a pianem a 8 zpěváky a zastaví se v College Station dne 4. prosince, v Ennisu 5. prosince, v

Pohled na museum manželů Bushových s vchodem a přilehlou budovou musea.

Austinu 6. prosince, v Templu/Belton 7. prosince a v Dallasu v sobotu 8. prosince s představeními opery Příhody lišky Bystroušky. Program je to velmi bohatý a rozmanitý a naše krajanská veřejnost si užije pěknou moravskou hudbu Leoše Janáčka a ocení hodnotu jeho tvorby. John Šefčík se stará o website naší nadace a během tohoto čtvrtletí přidal několik stránek se zprávou o možnostech se učit češtinu, na příklad na Blinn College anebo v České škole v Dallasu. Pak je možno se učit česky elektronicky na jejich website. Dalším přídavkem je výva dětem, aby napsaly eseje k nastávajícímu festivalu naší hudby v listopadu a prosinci na UNT. Website bude nutno neustále zlepšovat a měnit, aby všechny informace byly platné v daném čase a místě. Americky píšící dopisovatelka Lynette Urbanovský oznámila, že připravuje další číslo oběžníku k výroční schůzi v lednu 2019. Ředitel Clinton Machánn oznámil, že pracuje na řešení problémů se stipendiem pro Texaskou A and M universitu, aby příjezd nových kandidátů z moravských universit byl plynulý a bez obtíží. Návrh university o změně charakteru stipendia na studenta na návštěvě je pro universitu a pro naši nadaci stejně tak i pro rodinu Hlavinkovu přijatelnější, než se zprvu očekávalo. Po dokončení vyjednávání pak nadace oznámí universitám na Moravě změnu a vysvětlí výhody, které nové uspořádání poskytne studentům z Moravy. Theresie Waldsbergerová je kandidátkou na letošní termín na oddělení anglistiky na universitě. Nejdůležitějšími body naší schůze bylo schválení čtyř bodů týkajících se naší nasdace. Je nutno začít pracovat na universitách, kde poradci mnohdy nesprávně radí studentům, které předměty vybírat, musíme se spojit s jinými organisacemi, které mají stejné nebo podobné zájmy. Potřebujeme také pracovníky, kteří povedou nadaci do příštích let. Musíme najít schopné lidi, kteří pomohou uskutečnit plány a naděje nadace. Příští schůze má být 1. prosince 2018 v Dentonu,Tx. v novém středisku a další schůze bude 22. ledna 2019 jako výroční schůze na místě určeném později. Nadace se těší na hojnou účast, protože jsme dali do pořádku postup práce a nyní hodláme úspěšně pracovat pro blaho naší krajanské veřejnosti. —SPJST—

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Dallas Czech Culture Society shares July meeting minutes The Dallas Czech Culture Society held its meeting on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at 7 p.m. at Sokol Hall in Dallas. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Lynda Novak with a moment of silence for our departed members from the last meeting. Minutes were read by Lynda Novak from the last meeting. Correspondence was from Susan McKee. President James Macik was not present so the meeting was turned over to Vice President Bob Podhrasky. We started off with electing the 2018 officers. President James Macik,Vice President Bob Podhrasky, Secretary Lynda Novak, and Sarah Martin, and Treasurer Ray Lenart. Sarah made a motion to accept officers by acclamation, seconded by Nina Marcussen, and all members were all in favor. We stated planning for Heritage Day 2018 that is set for Sunday, October 28 to be held again at Sokol Dallas. There were lots of good ideas on how we can make the celebration a little more exciting than last year. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Czech history. On October 28, 1918, Czechs regained their independence. Looking over the Sokol schedule, we can or could decorate the day before as nothing is rented the night before. Nina had asked if everyone would try to see if they could find some old pictures back in the years for her to use as decorations. The sooner she gets them, the sooner she can have them enlarged and ready to hang along the walls. Beseda dancers were discussed. Lynda Novak said her circles of dancers are getting smaller, and she would get with David and Diane Liska from Ennis for they had four circles at National Polka Festival. They are continuing to teach beseda to more adults and children in the Ennis area. Lynda also said she would call Steffanie Becan about the little dancers, and see if they could perform again. A suggestion of having a slide show of the past celebrations and highlights of the 100 years would be our theme. Also having Maggie from West was a big hit last year, and we will check to see if she would do it again. It seemed like everyone enjoyed the Dallas Czech Orchestra, and we can have them play while everyone is entering in the morning as well as during the opening ceremony of flags and beseda. Another suggestion was to see if Laddie could get a few of his musical group bands together and have a jam session for 15 to 30 minutes . . . something like what he did back at the

Wednesday, August 22, 2018 State Fair inside the museum. Bob mentioned that the University of North Texas is having a music essay and performance contest by Texas-Czech students, and they needed our help in getting the word out. At the sequential, a yearbook was produced, and we all agreed that maybe we should do one for the centennial year celebration. It would be the size of an 8.5 by 11 book, and a full page was set for $125, half-page is $75, quarter page - $40, business card size - $25, and any well wishers are $10 per line. A live band was discussed, and Ray Lenart will see if he can get the Mikula band to play from 3 to 6 p.m. We also talked about the entrance fee and to keep it $5 per person, or if wearing your kroj, it would be free; also children ages 16 and under would be free of charge. Last year, our Society joined in with SPJST District Three’s fundraiser they had for Hurricanes Harvey/Irma Relief Fund. This year, we discussed having a silent auction to help fund our Society. We will have the 50/50 available at the door. Chuck and Jane displayed a possible ribbon that we discussed that maybe the wording could be a little different. They will have something ready to approve at the August meeting. Bob asked if Bessie’s Catering can do the food again. He also asked Nina if she could have her activities for the children as well. Nina stated that once she knows what all the activities will be and the time, she will have something printed to hand out at the door when people enter to give them the schedule of activities for the day. We felt like we made such good progress for our first meeting, and we can continue making more progress at the next meeting set for Wednesday, August 8 at 7 p.m. at Sokol. Everyone was all in favor to adjourn. Fraternally, Lynda Novak, Secretary Dallas Czech Culture Society Lodge 84, Dallas —SPJST—

Victoria County CHS plans Sept. 23 festival Festival Features Czech Accordion, Tarok, and Youth Czech Sing-Along Lessons! When the Victoria Czechs say they are celebrating all things Czech, they mean it! From accordion music to singing, to tarok playing, polka, food, and history, you can find it all at the 32nd Annual Victoria Czech Heritage Festival on Sunday, September 23, 2018, at Victoria Community Center, 2905 East North Street. The festival,

sponsored by Victoria County Czech Heritage Society (VCCHS), has consistently drawn about a thousand people each year. Unfortunately, last year, the fest was canceled because of the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey so the Victoria Czechs are ready to party this year! The festival begins promptly at 10 a.m. with five musical events held throughout the day. Shelia Lee, internationally known accordionist, arranger, composer, and teacher from Alto, Texas, will perform first engaging the crowd in traditional Czech entertainment. The Shiner Hobo Band takes over at 11 a.m. and entertains until 1 p.m., followed by

Czech Cultural Calendar Wednesdays Taylor Czech Speaking Class meets every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living, 505 East Lake Drive in Taylor. This is an informal class setting for learning to speak, write, and read Czech. For information, contact Instructor Lydia Kurtin 512-859-2543. Submitted by Alice Bracewell, Lodge 48, Beyersville. First/Third Tuesdays Tarok Lessons with Tarok Champion Jimmie Coufal—at Czech Heritage Museum, 119 West French Avenue, Temple, 7 p.m.: All skill levels; beginners always welcome! Free and open to everyone. For information, call 254-899-2935 or email czechheritagemuseum@gmail.com. Second Sundays Czech Language Class—at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road on US Highway 77, La Grange, 1 to 4 p.m. Fee is $10 per person per class. Call or email to verify classes. Pre-registration preferred. For information, call 888-785-4500; 979968-9399; or email info@czechtexas.org. Through November 26 World War I and the Birth of Czechoslovakia 100 Years of Czech Independence Exhibit—at TCHCC, 250 Fairgrounds Road, La Grange. Exhibit details efforts of Czechs on the battlefield and Czech Americans on the home front during WWI. For information, visit www.czechtexas.org or email info@czechtexas.org. August 22 Czech Language Mini Workshop—at Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, 119 West French Avenue in Temple, at 6:30 p.m.: Taught by Lieutenant Ethan Gleue, an Attack Platoon Leader and Apache Pilot with Charlie Company, 1-227th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division assigned to Fort Hood, Texas. Workshop is free. For information, contact Susan Chandler at CzechHeritageMuseum@gmail.com; or call 254-899-2935. September 1 Westfest Tarok Tournament—in West. Contact Brian Sykora 254-826-5314. September 2 Annual Parish Bazaar—at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church Parish Hall, 500 West Davilla in Granger. Barbecue to-go will be available at the pit beginning at 7 a.m. Dine in/take-out meal begins at 11 a.m. with barbecue, sausage, dressing, and the trimmings. Adult plates $10; children’s plates $5. Drive-thru plates available 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or till sold out. Pre-made take-out plates inside at the kitchen counter $10. Activities - prize bingo,

cake walk, toy booth, ring toss, fish pond. Live auction at 1:30 p.m. Evening dance - Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, 7 to 11 p.m. - $8. See advertisement on page 28. Submitted by Paula Marak, Lodge 29, Taylor. September 9 Annual Homecoming Church Picnic—at SS Cyril and Methodius Church in Marak, seven miles northwest of Cameron on FM 2269.Mass - 10:15 a.m. Dinner - 11 a.m. and includews home-fried chicken and sausage plates with all the trimmings $10 each. Drive-thru plates-to-go. Plates served while they last. Games - 12 noon.Praha Brothers - 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Auction - 3:30 p.m. in air-conditioned hall. See advertisement on page 28. Submitted by Debbie Dohnalik, Lodge 47, Seaton. 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 979-743-5237. 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 979-743-5237. September 30 Houston Slavic Heritage Festival—at North Side Columbus Club/KC Hall, 607 East Whitney, Houston, 12 noon to 6 p.m.: Event celebrates Croations, Czechs, Poles, and Ukrainians of Houston with ethnic foods, singing, dancing, cultural booths, vendors, and more! Slavic mass will be the Divine Liturgy of the Eastern Rite (fulfills the Sunday obligation) to be celebrated on Saturday, September 29 at 5 p.m. at Protection of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church, 9102 Meadowshire in Houston. Event presented by Slavic Alliance of Houston. Visit www.houstonslavicheritagefestival.com. Submitted by Jean Rayhill.

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

the Leo Majek Orchestra from Corpus Christi. Then the Red Ravens will join the Majeks at 4 p.m. for a 30-minute jam session. The Red Ravens continue with good dancing music until 7:30 p.m. And for the first time ever, a fourth band will be added to the festival lineup for your entertainment! It will be held concurrently so you can go back and forth just across the hallway between bands gleaning the various styles of polkas, waltzes, country, and even “Czech-Mex” that makes Texas polka so great! To fulfill this, performing various genres of music for the listening and dancing pleasure of young or matured, Texas Polka News is proud to sponsor the Los Kolaches Band from Shiner performing from 2 to 6 p.m. in the Community Center Annex. Learn to Play and Sing The festival organizers not only want you to enjoy all that’s Czech, but learn the traditions as well. Attendees can learn the art of playing the accordion and tarok card game. Shelia will teach piano and diatonic, or button, accordion lessons in the Annex Foyer from 11:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. She encourages you to bring your accordion or try one of the extras she’ll have on hand. Learn to play A Ja Sam, Julida Polka, “Prune Song”, and more. This class is for ages 8 to 100 at all levels – beginner to timid! Even intermediate players will learn a few tricks. Joe Pustka of Victoria, one of the founding members of this festival, will be teaching how to play the Czech card game known as tarok or taroky in Annex 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Due to tremendous success teaching youth to sing Czech songs at a recent Victoria Czech Society event, a youth Czech sing-along will again be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Youth ages 4 to 18 will learn to sing A Já Sam, “Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie,” and Nemelem - all traditional Czech folk songs. Texas Polka News is proudly sponsoring this.

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VĚSTNÍK Spaces are limited for all the lessons so be sure to call 361-649-2243 by September 21 to reserve your seat! Czech Out the Museum The Czech Heritage Museum will again be available at the festival in Annex 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come see numerous old Czech items your great-grandparents used in their daily lives as well as many historic Czech artifacts. And back by popular demand is the State Czech Heritage Traveling Genealogy Library with loads of books and research files to trace your family history onsite. Anyone can search for ancestors or relatives free using all the genealogical books the library has on hand. Let’s Eat! The festival once again features its famous Czech stew and sausage lunch plate for $10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also enjoy Czech fruit-filled and poppyseed kolaches and klobasniky, or pig-in-a-blanket, along with homemade chicken noodle soup throughout the day. Sausage wraps will be available after lunch. Enjoy Shiner and Coors on tap, along with imported Czech wine to compliment all that great food! Other activities include children’s games, pastry wheel, arts and crafts, country store, live and silent auctions, prize drawing, face painting, and numerous exhibit booths for all to view. Come join in the fun! There is something for everyone, and, you don’t have to be Czech to attend. Admission is only $8 per person for all four bands and activities with youth under 15 years old are always free. For information, visit victoriaczechs.org; or facebook.com/victoriaczechsociety; or call Donald Dusek 361-578-6730. See advertisement on page 29 of this week’s Vestnik. Submitted by, Joe Janak —SPJST—

Houston Slavic Heritage Festival Sept. 30 Sunday, September 30, 2018, is Sts. Cyril and Methodius Slavic Heritage Festival presented by the Slavic Alliance of Houston. Slavic communities gather annually to honor Sts. Cyril and Methodius and to share in the celebration of their Slavic heritage with ethnic foods, singing, and dancing. The general public is invited to join in this celebration and to learn about the wonderful histories and culture of the Czech, Croatian, Polish, and Ukrainian people. The festival will be held at North Side Columbus Club/KC Hall, 607 East Whitney, in Houston from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Visit www.houstonslavicheritagefestival.com or www.facebook.com/HoustonSlavicHeritageFestival for more information. Submitted by, Jean Rayhill Slavic Alliance of Houston —SPJST—

Annual Homecoming

PICNIC Sunday, Sept. 9

Marak, Texas SS Cyril and Methodius Church 7 miles northwest of Cameron on FM 2269

Mass 10:15 a.m. • Dinner 11 a.m. Games 12 noon • Refreshments

Home-Fried Chicken and Sausage Plates served with all the trimmings Meal Tickets - $10 each Drive-Thru Line for Plates-to-Go Serving begins at 11 a.m. Continuous serving while food lasts. Horseshoe Tournament Cash payout for 1st to 3rd places. Signup begins at 10:30 a.m. • Play starts at 1 p.m.

Praha Brothers - 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Auction 3:30 p.m. inside the air-conditioned hall Entertainment for the entire family!

Everyone is cordially invited!

Annual Parish Bazaar Sunday, September 2, 2018 SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church SSCM Parish Hall - 500 W. Davilla Granger, Texas Everyone is cordially invited to begin the day with 10 a.m. Mass or stop by during the day to see our newly-remodeled Church!

Barbecue-To-Go at pit at 7 a.m. Dine In/Take Out begins at 11 a.m.

Texas Czech Genealogical Society

Barbecue, Sausage, Dressing, and Trimmings Adult’s Plate - $10 • Children’s Plate - $5 Drive-Thru - Open 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or until sold out Pre-made take-out plates available inside at kitchen counter - $10

Website: txczgs.org

Sandwiches, Chili Dogs, Nachos available 2 to 10 p.m.

Promoting the study of the genealogy of the particular group of people known as “Texas Czechs.” For membership: Merlene Bravenec 254-778-7285

Prize Bingo, Cake Walk, Toy Booth, Ring Toss, Fish Pond Live Auction Starting at 1:30 p.m. Buddy Johnson, Auctioneer TX License TXS-6520 Dance at Night 7 to 11 p.m. - $8 Music by Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six

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Texas Dance Hall Preservation to host oral history workshop for SPJST halls Sept. 29 in Temple Oral histories are a great way to capture your members’ recollections of people and events that made your lodge what it is today! We hope you’ll join us for this workshop or future workshops. An oral history workshop for SPJST lodges, with Texas historian Dan K. Utley, will be Saturday, September 29, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main Street in Temple. The workshop will be followed by lunch and Q&A (questions and answers session). Texas Dance Hall Preservation and SPJST are working together to help lodges document their history and become eligible for the state historic tax credit program, which is open to all 501(c) nonprofit organizations, including fraternal lodge halls.

Buildings that are designated as Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks or listed on the National Register of Historic Places are eligible for the Texas State Historic Tax Credit Program, which can return up to 25 percent of qualifying rehabilitation expenses to lodges that spend at least $5,000 on hall renovation projects. Register Today! Workshop limited to 16 people Registration for the workshop is free of charge but required, as the workshop is limited to 16 people. To allow as many lodges to take part as possible, registration is limited to two people per lodge. Register online at https://texasdancehall.org/spjst-oh/. More information also appears on page 3 of this week’s Vestnik. For more information, contact Steph McDougal at 281-7552144. —SPJST—

SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Annual Fundraiser

Outdoor Extravaganza Saturday September 15, 2018 Seaton Star Hall

10842 State Highway 53 • Temple • 5 Miles East of Temple

Social Hour - 5 p.m. • Meal - 6:30 p.m. Live and Silent Auctions • Bucket Drawings Games • Top Prize Drawings Donation: $40 per person in advance $50 per person at the door (Meal, beverages, and snacks provided.) Children of ticket holders can attend for $5 each.

Top Prizes

GGG GGG • 2-Person Guided Blackbuck Hunt in Gatesville Lodging/meals/processing included. www.facebook.com/HH-whitetail-ranch

• Cruise for up to 4 people Valued at $2,000 (www.megatravels.com)

Czech Stew & Sausage Lunch $10/plate • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 4 Bands/Only $8! 10 to 11 a.m. 11 to 1 p.m. 1 to 4 p.m. 4 to 4:30 p.m. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

MUSIC BY Admission SHELIA LEE, Accordionist $8 per person SHINER HOBO BAND Free if under MAJEK’S POLKA BAND 15 years old! POLKA JAM SESSION RED RAVENS BAND

Youth Czech Sing-Along 1-2 p.m., Ages 4-18

ALL FREE! Must call to register!

Accordion Lessons, Ages 8-100 11:15 a.m. - Button accordion 1:15 p.m. - Piano accordion

Tarok Card Game Lessons 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon 1 - 2:30 p.m.

LOS KOLACHES BAND 2-6 p.m. in the Annex

Keg Beer and Czech Wine Exhibits • Pastry Wheel Country Store • Arts/Crafts Czech Heritage Museum Live/Silent Auction Genealogy Library

For info, visit www.victoriaczechs.org or facebook.com/victoriaczechsociety To register, call Donald Dusek at 361-571-4777 or email at ddusek@suddenlink.net

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• 3-Person 1/2 Day Pheasant, 1/2 Day Quail Guided Combination Hunt in Santa Anna Guide and dog included. www.sahainc.com

• 4-Person Nighttime Bowfishing Trip All gear provided. www.takemoutbowfishing.com

Tickets or More Info: Edwin Pechal 254-721-2887 email - edwinpechal@yahoo.com Brandon Bartek 254-624-4119 email - bbartek001@yahoo.com

Multiple guns to be given away - shotguns, pistols, rifles, kids’ guns

Get your Admission tickets today. Only 400 will be sold.

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

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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, 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 903564-7359. LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Lodge Hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West. Directions: From Interstate 35, take the West exit and stop at the blinking light. Go east at the blinking light and stay on Oak Street through downtown West. Take Farm Road 2114 East for 3 miles. Turn right on Czech Hall Road. Lodge hall is on the right about 1/2 mile down the road. Hall Rental Information: Peggy Dobecka 254-717-0383 or Jeanette Beseda 254-717-7840. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, contact Youth Leader Peggy 254-717-0383; or dataped@sbcglobal.net. LODGE 8, WEIMAR (6) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of February, April, June, August, October, and November, 6 p.m. at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant, Schulenburg. LODGE 9, SNOOK (1) Lodge Hall: 457 CR 269, Snook. Directions: From Snook, turn on FM 2155 to downtown. At Snook School, stay right on Spur 2155. At “T”, turn right on CR 269. Go 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: 979-272-3732. Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 13, DIME BOX (1) Lodge Hall: 1081 County Road 425, Dime Box. Directions: In Dime Box, turn left from FM 141 on CR 424. Go east on CR 425 for 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: 979-884-1451; Hall Phone: 979884-1451. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS (2) Lodge Hall: 600 State Hwy 190/Hwy 36, Buckholts (historic hexagon-shaped building with a stone entrance. Directions: Hall is located on Hwy 36, east of Buckholts, 1/4 mile east of downtown Buckholts. Hall Rental Information: 254-217-2863. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 4 p.m. at the hall. Refreshments served after meeting, and door prizes awarded. LODGE 17, NEW TABOR (1) Lodge Hall: 2674 CR 225, Caldwell. Directions: From Caldwell, turn from Hwy 36 east onto FM 166. Proceed 2.1 miles and turn left on CR 225. Go 1 mile, veering to the right. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 979-272-3440. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) Sunday, August 26—Glen Collins, country/western Sunday, September 9—Ennis Czech Boys, polka/waltz Sunday, September 30—The Lost Cause Band, country/western Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a nonsmoking facility. Hall Rentals/Band Bookings: David Meyer 512-217-0162. Hall phone: 512-285-3100. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Lodge Meetings: Youth club meetings are held with the adult meetings, which are the third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Youth Leader David Meyer 512-217-0162. LODGE 20, GRANGER (2) Lodge Hall: 114 West Davila, Granger. Hall Rental Information: Brenna Bohac 512-859-2584. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the hall. A light meal is served before each meeting. All members are invited. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 23, MORAVIA (6) Lodge Hall: FM 957 North, Schulenburg. Located 12 miles south of Schulenburg, in Moravia. Directions: From Hwy 77 between Hallettsville and Schulenburg, take FM 532 West for 4 miles to Moravia. Turn right on FM 957 North; go 1 mile. Hall is on the right. Lodge Meetings: Tuesday after the second Sunday in March, June, and September, 7:30 p.m.; and the first Sunday of December, 3 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 24, CYCLONE (2) Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, Burlington. Directions: Hall is 12 miles east of Temple, past Zabcikville. Exit Hwy 53 at blinking light to FM 485; go 1 mile to FM 964. Hall Rental Information: Mark 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) Wednesday, August 29—Potluck supper 6:30 p.m, August birthday celebration Saturday, September 8—Wedding rental. Thursday, September 13—6:30 p.m. Members’ supper; 7 p.m. lodge meeting; social to follow. Saturday, September 15— Wedding rental. Wednesday, September 26—6:30 p.m. Potluck supper, September birthday celebration, 5 to 10 p.m. Come-andgo. Saturday, September 29—Rental EHS 10-year class reunion. Lodge Hall: 1901 East Hwy 34, Ennis. Hall Rental Information: 972-875-8381. Mail: PO Box 129, Ennis, Texas 75120. Email: SPJSTennis@yahoo.com. Game Room: Open every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the lodge dining room with supper at 6:30 p.m. followed by a complimentary social in the game room. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 12 noon at Wharton County Library - East Bernard Branch, 746 Clubside Drive, East Bernard. For information, contact Secretary Helen Kelner 281-342-2624.

LODGE 29, TAYLOR (2) • All Wednesday, Friday night dances - free admission • Old-fashioned hamburgers served Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, August 24—Last Call Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, August 31—Rian C. Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 5—Taylor Made Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, September 7—Old Friends, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Monday, September 10—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club monthly meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Taylor SPJST Hall. Any youth entering kindergarten through High School Senior is eligible to attend. For information, contact Cristy Girod 512-468-1347. Wednesday, September 12—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor members’ monthly meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Covered dish meal follows the meeting. Friday, September 14—Second Hand Rose Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 19—Taylor Made Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, September 21—Texas Neon Ramblers Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, September 28—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor BBQ Cook-Off Dance—Second Hand Rose Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Old-fashioned hamburgers beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, September 29—18th Annual SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor BBQ Cook-Off. Judges are needed for all meat categories. 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) Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From Interstate 35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy 84 East through Bellmead; go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road; go approximately 1 mile; the road will dead end. Turn right at the dead end; go approximately 1/2 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Gene Pavelka 254-749-3326; Hall Phone: 254-863-9320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Sales Agents: James (Dude) Mann 254-715-0275 and Gene E. Pavelka 254-749-3326. LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: 512-237-9099/day; 830-8394353/night. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 39, BRYAN (1) 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 979-2183527; or FAC Ronnie Roesler 979-406-0158.

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 254-721-2887; Hall Phone: 254-985-2548. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Visit www.seatonstarhall.com. LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE (2) Lodge Hall: 10450 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: From Taylor, take the South Loop. Turn right on FM 112 and go about 0.8 mile. Turn right on FM 619; continue on FM 619 for approximately 4 miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 512-739-9324. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at the hall except May, June, July and August the meetings will be held on the second Monday of each of these months at 6:30 p.m. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 49, ROWENA (4) Attention: Beginning in August 2018, meetings will be held at 6 p.m. Lodge Hall: 706 FM 2133, Rowena. Hall Rental Information: 325-262-3377 - Butch Wood. Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of February, May, August, and November 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 254541-9165 for address. Board of Directors’ Meetings: Watch the Věstník for dates/times. Bingo: Every Thursday, 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355.

VĚSTNÍK LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5) Lodge Hall: 13609 Hwy 36, Needville. Directions: Hall is located at the corner of Hwy 36 and FM 361, 1 mile from the traffic light in Needville. Hall Manager/Bookings: Dan Natho 979-618-1426. Hall Phone: 361-7934742. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Contact Youth Leader Madeline Gadway 979-900-9566; or madeline.gadway@gmail.com. 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) Lodge Hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). Directions: Hwy 290—Take Mangum Dacoma exit; stay on frontage road. At third traffic light, turn left onto 18th Street. Go under freeway at third traffic light, turn on Beall Street. Hall Rental Information: Hall: 713-869-5767; or visit www.lodge88.org. Lodge Meetings: Third Monday, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Bingo: Every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7 p.m. Regular games start at 7:30 p.m. License No. 17407503501. All dances are held from 8 to 11:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Reservations suggested, but not required, unless otherwise noted. Reservations held only 30 minutes past start of dance. For reservations, call 713-869-5767, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beer, set-ups, soda, and ice sold at bar. Please do not bring from outside. *Dress Code dances: evening attire for ladies and gentlemen. LODGE 91, SAN JACINTO (5) Lodge Meetings: Quarterly meetings - TBA in the Věstník. For information, contact Lodge Secretary Vonda Smesny 832-694-8762. LODGE 92, FORT WORTH (3) Lodge Hall: 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road, Fort Worth 76114. Directions: From IH-35 West in Fort Worth, take 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 817624-1361. 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 361-576-2935. 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) Saturday, September 22—Lodge meeting, 1:30 p.m. 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, August 22, 2018 LODGE 135, ENNIS (3) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of January, April, July, and October, 7 p.m. at Sokol hall, 2622 East Hwy 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy 287 East exit. Stay Hwy 287 on until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and under the overpass at IH-45. Then go approximately 1 3/4 miles on Hwy 34. Sokol Hall is on the left. LODGE 139, DANBURY (5) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. at The Smith Group Building, 1718 Main Street, Danbury. For information, call 979-922-1279; or 979922-1553. LODGE 141, SEALY (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle Drive, Sealy. LODGE 142, HOUSTON (5) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month except in December which is the second Sunday at 2 p.m. - unless otherwise noted; meal served at 1 p.m. Meetings are held at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights) in the annex building - unless otherwise noted. For information, contact Lodge142 President Keith Kieschnick 832-627-2842; or Secretary Elizabeth Hermis 281-787-8717. Youth Club Meetings: Held the same date, time, and location as the adult lodge meetings - unless otherwise noted. For information, call Youth Leader Catherine Manchack 832-4430469.

LODGE 177, ACADEMY (2) Attention: Remaining 2018 lodge meetings will be held the second Wednesday of every other month of 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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: 682800-3485. 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 155, AUSTIN (2) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of March, June, September, and December. For meeting time/location, call Secretary Ginny Prasatik 512-472-1721. LODGE 157, LUBBOCK (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of every other month, 1 p.m. For meeting location, contact Secretary Cynthia Kristinek 806-763-7245; or via cjkristinek@yahoo.com. LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Wednesday of February, May, and August. The November meeting is held the third Sunday. Watch the Věstník for meeting time/location. For information, contact President Sandra Jansa 325-651-8045 or sandra.jansa@hotmail.com. LODGE 162, IOWA COLONY (5) 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 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: 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.

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) 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 713515-2835. 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 940322-8503. LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Saturday of January, March, May, July, and September, 6:30 p.m. at Tahoka Housing Authority (small room - 1400 Ave K). For any questions, call Secretary Pam Lehmann 806-535-8356. Youth Club Meetings: For location/time, contact Youth Leader Janeece Williams 806-990-3351. LODGE 219, EL PASO (4) Lodge Meetings: First Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. at 521 Texas Avenue 79901 (Use the Florence St. entrance). For questions, call Secretary Nirma Bustamante 915-726-4485. Youth Club Meetings: Third Saturday of every month. For time and location, call Youth Leader Aracely Quiz 915-999-2062. LODGE 229, ABILENE (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November, 6 p.m. at Rosa’s Cafe and Tortilla Factory, 1026 North Judge Ely Boulevard, Abilene. For information, contact Secretary Tammy Copeland 325-672-0577 or 325-721-5127. LODGE 232, HOUSTON MIDTOWN (5) Lodge Meetings: Meetings are held the third Tuesday of every other month for January, March, May, July, September, and November, 6:30 pm. at Czech Cultural Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto, Houston. For information, contact Secretary Catherine Anderson 713726-1928. LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT (2) Lodge Meetings: Unless otherwise announced, second Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September, and November, 11:30 a.m. For meeting location, call President 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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