Vestnik 2019.02.13 by SPJST

ˇ ´ VESTNIK S P J S T Benevolence

Volume 107 Number 6

H E R A L D

★ Humanity

★ Brotherhood

February 13, 2019

ISSN —07458800

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s ’ e n i t n e Happy Val Day!

To: King/Daddy/Papaw Happy Heavenly Valentine’s Day! We love and miss you always. From: Your loving family § § § § § § § To: Martha Mahdak We love you! Have a Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Eric, Cindy, Cole, and Keely

Vestnik Valentines appear on pages 19 to 25.

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§ § § § § § § To: Gladys Hejl Happy Valentine’s Day to you, Mom. Love you. From: Betty § § § § § § § To: Jeanette Beseda Happy Valentine’s Day! The bees are a buzzing to let you know, “You’re my favorite cousin!” Love you lots. From: Vicki § § § § § § §

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To: All Grandparents You have ears that truly listen; arms that always hold; love that’s never-ending, and hearts made of gold. Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Anonymous

To: Mary Wunderlich Auntie, I pray for health and peace always for you. May God bless you today, tomorrow, and forever. Happy Valentine’s Day. I love you. From: Kenneth

To: Patsy and Helen Zabransky Happy Valentine’s Day to my wonderful sisters. I treasure you and love you so much! From: Annie your little sister

To: Carroll - my Honey Bear How special it has been to celebrate Valentine’s Day together with you for over 39 years. Love you more as each year goes by. Hugs to you, Honey. From: Faye your Sugar Bear

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January 2019 Top 5 SPJST Sales Agents in Certificates Issued and Annualized Premium 1st - Certificates Issued 1st - Annualized Premium $500 Award

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

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

4th - Certificates Issued 5th - Annualized Premium $100 Award

4th - Annualized Premium $50 Award

5th - Certificates Issued $50 Award

Albin Machu, CFFM Lodge 29 Taylor District Two

Susan Skrabanek, FIC Lodge 17 New Tabor District One

Linda Bratina Lodge 196 Houston-West District Five

Patsy Koslovsky, FIC Lodge 47 Seaton District Two

Julian Ramirez, LUTCF Lodge 157 Lubbock District Four

Arnoldo Lerma Lodge 183 Arlington District Three

( ( ( ( ( Inside This Week’s Věstník ( ( ( ( ( Readers Write ......................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 Insurance Update ................................3 Supreme Lodge Meeting Minutes ......4 District News......................................10

Lodge Section....................................11 In Memoriam ......................................17 Youth Section ....................................26 Czech Culture ...................................29 Advertisements .................................29 Lodge Calendar .................................30

Lodges 49, Rowena; 160, San Angelo youth enjoy bowling

Lodge 29 Taylor agent recognized for sales efforts Page 12

Pages 26-27

Lodge 185 New Braunfels youth wins first place in essay contest Page 28

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

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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 BOBBY DAVIS, FICF, CFFM 1886 Pecos Street, Suite 3, San Angelo, Texas 76901 Mobile: 325-450-3748 • Fax: 325-657-2003 email: bgdsr2428@aol.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 - Contact SPJST Home Office 800-727-7578 for assistance. DISTRICT THREE - Sabino Garcia 817-909-8899 • garciasabi@att.net DISTRICT FOUR - Philip (Phil) McBee, FICF, CFFM 325-647-1949 • Fax: 325-784-7448 mcbeephilip@gmail.com LODGE 219, EL PASO - Francisco Viniegra 915-203-3124 • fviniegra@vinquiz-insurance.com DISTRICT FIVE - Delisle Doherty 832-232-2049 • 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@campkubena.com HUMAN RESOURCES LYNETTE TALASEK 254-773-1575 (ext. 146) • email: lynettet@spjst.com

Editor’s Note

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

This week’s Vestnik features more

than 200 Valentine’s Day greetings. Special thanks to our readers for participating in this tribute and sharing their messages with us. Here’s a bit of history on this very early and famous Valentine’s Day message:

Our thoughts and prayers are with Mortgage Loan Specialist Carol Wolf and her family. Carol’s brother, Ronnie Wolf of Holland, Texas, passed away on Monday, February 4. Ronnie was also the brother-in-law to State Fraternal Director Frank Horak. We send heartfelt sympathy to Carol, Frank, and all of their family.

Roses are red, Violets are blue. Sugar is sweet, and so are you!

Three Věstníks Published Per Month

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

This famous Valentine’s Day poem has many versions and can be traced back as far as 1590 by Sir Edmund Spenser from his epic The Faerie Queene:

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

Gammer Gurton’s Garland, a 1784 collection of English nursery rhymes, contains a much closer version to the modern cliché Valentine’s Day poem:

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

Sincere Sympathy

She bath’d with roses red, and violets blew, And all the sweetest flowres, that in the forrest grew.

The rose is red, the violet’s blue, The honey’s sweet, and so are you. Victor Hugo was likely familiar with Spenser, but may not have known the English nursery rhyme when, in 1862, he published the novel Les Misérables. Hugo was a poet as well as a novelist, and within the text of the novel are many songs. One sung by the character Fantine contains this refrain, in the 1862 English translation:

We will publish three Věstníks per month in 2019. The publication dates and deadlines will be announced in advance in this column. If your lodge, youth club, or district has an event or activity to announce in the Věstník, please plan ahead and make a note of the upcoming dates and deadlines. Věstník Dates and Deadlines Please note that the Věstník deadline is at 12 noon on Wednesdays, unless otherwise noted. No February 20 Věstník February 27 Věstník deadline is Wed., Feb. 20 at 12 noon March 6 Věstník deadline is Wed., Feb. 27 at 12 noon March 13 Věstník deadline is Wed., March 6 at 12 noon No March 20 Věstník

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Violets are blue, roses are red, Violets are blue, I love my loves. 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.

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From the Insurance Department

SPJST Insurance Update

and Important Dates

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Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Number in ( ) denotes district location. Valentine’s Day Lodge 24, Cyclone Dance: Red Ravens (2) Lodge 25, Ennis Annual Fundraiser (3) Lodge 48, Beyersville Progressive Straight Domino Tournament (2) District Two Youth Development Workshop SPJST Home Office, Temple (2) District Two Skating Party Wheels Family Skating Center, Temple (2) SPJST Home Office Closed: Presidents’ Day Holiday SPJST State Straight Domino Tournament at SPJST Home Office, Temple Mardi Gras Ash Wednesday Daylight Savings Time Begins District Seven Spring Meeting • Lodge 107, Floresville (7) Lodge 88, Houston Dance: Squeezebox featuring Ted Lange and Mollie B (5) Lodge 24, Cyclone Dance: Squeezebox featuring Ted Lange and Mollie B (2) St. Patrick’s Day District Two Spring Meeting • Lodge 48, Beyersville (2) District Five Spring Meeting • Lodge 88, Houston (5) Spring Begins Youth Leaders Workshop/Camp Chaperone Training at SPJST Home Office, Temple District Six Spring Meeting • Lodge 23, Moravia (6) 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Ends District One Spring Meeting • Lodge 9, Snook (1)

SPJST STATE STRAIGHT DOMINO SPJST TOURNAMENT STATE STRAIGHT DOMINO TOURNAMENT Saturday, March 2, 2019

Saturday, March SPJST Home Office 2, 2019 520 North Main Street, Temple, TX 76501

SPJST Office Open Home to the public;

Ages Street, 16 and above! 520 North Main Temple, TX 76501 Check-in: 8 to 8:45 a.m. Play begins at 9 a.m.

Check-in: 8 to 8:45 a.m. Registration Fee: $10 per player Play begins at lunch 9 a.m. Includes snacks and

SPJST INTEREST RATES . . . 02/01/2019 - 04/30/2019 Universal Life Universal Life 3 (plans 1203-1222 with a guaranteed rate of 2.50%) Credited Rate: 3.00% Whole Life/ Universal Life 3 (plans 1223-1232 with a guaranteed rate of 2.50%) Credited Rate: 3.50%

Annuities Annuity 6 Annuity 5 (plans 8032-8039, 8057 (plans 8058-8065 with with a 1.50% guaranteed a 1.65% guaranteed rate) rate) Credited Rate: 3.25% Credited Rate: 3.00% Annuity 5 Year (plans 8040-8041 with a 1.50% guaranteed rate) Credited Rate: 3.00%

Through December: 106 Certificates Issued

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

Shirley Flippin

Richard Delancy, Sr.

Steel McCoy

Lodge 29, Taylor District Two

Lodge 185, New Braunfels District Seven

SPJST Records Referrals

Youth Clubs’ Update DISTRICT ONE YOUTH CLUBS

Through the end of January 2019, the following individuals contributed 42 referrals. Lodge

29 29 29 29 47 47 47 54 80 154 177 185 246

Name

Referrals

Shirley Flippin Helmar Dahl Peggy Leshikar Vera Pavlik Emma Regan Terry Malina Terry Malina Jacob Kaluza Linda Hill Kyleigh Hernandez Janie Coakley Steel McCoy Tamara Gettys —SPJST—

1 16 1 1 1 7 1 2 1 1 1 2 6

Lodge No.

9 17

Youth Club Name

Certs. Issued

Snook Youth Club New Tabor Youth Club

1 1

DISTRICT TWO YOUTH CLUBS Lodge No.

29 47

Youth Club Name

Certs. Issued

Taylor Youth Club Seaton Youth Club

15 3

DISTRICT FIVE YOUTH CLUBS Lodge No.

88 142

Youth Club Name

Certs. Issued

Houston Youth Club Houston Youth Club

2 2

DISTRICT SIX YOUTH CLUBS Lodge No.

Youth Club Name

Certs. Issued

Taiton Youth Club

DISTRICT SEVEN YOUTH CLUBS Lodge No.

79 185

Youth Club Name

Certs. Issued

Corpus Christi Youth Club New Braunfels Youth Club

3 2

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SPJST Monthly Insurance Report Through January MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS

FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND ANNUALIZED PREMIUM

Dist. Apps. 1 23 2 28 3 18 4 21 5 31 6 5 7 13 9 0 Totals 139

Written $3,034,135.00 710,000.00 635,000.00 1,638,196.00 3,536,753.00 250,000.00 170,000.00 0 $9,974,084.00

Certs. Issued Annualized Prem. 14 $559,135.00 $8,949.53 21 460,000.00 4,416.31 17 670,000.00 5,397.26 18 614,805.00 13,826.80 23 2,044,875.00 11,083.99 5 275,000.00 3,386.28 8 160,000.00 2,530.92 0 0 0 106 $4,783,815.00 $49,591.09

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

Dist. Apps. 1 23 2 28 3 18 4 21 5 31 6 5 7 13 9 0 Totals 139

Written $3,034,135.00 710,000.00 635,000.00 1,638,196.00 3,536,753.00 250,000.00 170,000.00 0 $9,974,084.00

Certs. Issued Annualized Prem. 14 $559,135.00 $14,669.26 21 460,000.00 39,324.80 17 670,000.00 7,190.08 18 614,805.00 13,826.80 23 2,044,875.00 20,181.08 5 275,000.00 4,832.98 8 160,000.00 2,530.92 0 0 0 106 $4,783,815.00 $102,555.92

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Minutes of the January 21, 22, and 23, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Supreme Lodge SPJST held at the Home Office, Temple, Texas PRESIDING: The meeting was called to order by Supreme Lodge Chairman Donnie Victorick on Monday, January 21, 2019, at 1:06 p.m. ATTENDING: Supreme Lodge—Brian Vanicek, President; Hiram Dixon, Vice President; Leonard Mikeska, Chief Financial Officer; Roy Vajdak, Director of Accounting/ Information Technology Services; Donnie Victorick - District One/Chairman; Jesse Pospisil - District Two; John Engelke - District Three; Bobby Davis - District Four; Bradley Stavinoha - District Five; Karen Kaspar - District Six/Vice Chairman; Robert J. Bayer - District Seven. Other—Janie Coakley, Recording Secretary. OPENING OF MEETING The meeting was opened by Chairman Victorick with a welcome to all and a special welcome to new District Four Director Bobby Davis to his first meeting. Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence was observed in respect to our departed members and in honor of our government officials, military troops, law enforcement, firemen, and EMS workers. Chief Financial Officer Mikeska led the Supreme Lodge in an opening prayer. Director Bayer asked that this meeting be dedicated to the memory of the late District Four Director Billy Rollwitz and the late Honorary District Six Director Michael Ahlstrom. Chief Financial Officer Mikeska shared there is such an element of sadness in his request to move that we adopt a Resolution of Respect for District Four Director Billy Rollwitz. Director Bayer seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION OF RESPECT WHEREAS, the Supreme Lodge and the SPJST membership was saddened to learn of the death of William (Billy) Joseph Rollwitz; and,

VĚSTNÍK Chief Financial Officer Mikeska shared there is such an element of sadness in his request to move that we adopt a Resolution of Respect for Honorary District Six Director Michael Kocian Ahlstrom. Director Kaspar seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION OF RESPECT WHEREAS, the Supreme Lodge and the SPJST membership was saddened to learn of the death of Michael Kocian Ahlstrom; and, WHEREAS, Brother Ahlstrom left surviving him to mourn his departure, his wife Kathleen; two daughters Sheryl Goodson and Shanna Starkey and husband Joe; three grandchildren Caroline, Michael, and Christian: and a host of relatives, friends, and neighbors, all of whom, with all the members of the Supreme Lodge SPJST, mourn his departure; and, WHEREAS, the members of the Supreme Lodge SPJST desire to record their sorrow at the death on November 15, 2018, of Brother Ahlstrom, who had worked harmoniously and diligently for the good of the Society and served SPJST as Director and Supreme Lodge Vice Chairman and also in many capacities including on the State, District, and Lodge levels. Fraternalism was a way of life for Brother Ahlstrom, and he will be missed and remembered by his many friends mourning his passing. Brother Ahlstrom leaves an enduring legacy of his faithful and diligent devotion to support the work of his lodge - Lodge 32, Victoria. He was also a member of the Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church Council and previously First English Lutheran Church, and The Salvation Army where he also served as chairman of the Advisory Board. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Supreme Lodge of the SPJST meeting as a body in session on January 21, 2019, hereby gives its formal expression of sympathy and does hereby note in its records the passing from this life of a loyal member, who was respected by his associates and loved by his family and friends. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be tendered to the family as an expression of heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement. FOR THE SUPREME LODGE SPJST

WHEREAS, Brother Rollwitz left surviving him to mourn his departure, his wife Sylvia; three daughters Jackie and husband Jerry, Donna and husband Curtis, and Connie and husband Mac; one son Brennan and wife Lee Ann; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives, friends, and neighbors, all of whom, with all the members of the Supreme Lodge SPJST, mourn his departure; and, WHEREAS, the members of the Supreme Lodge SPJST desire to record their sorrow at the death on October 19, 2018, of Brother Rollwitz, who had worked harmoniously and diligently for the good of the Society and served SPJST as Director and State Field Representative and also in many capacities including on the State, District, and Lodge levels. Fraternalism was a way of life for Brother Rollwitz, and he will be missed and remembered by his many friends mourning his passing. Brother Rollwitz leaves an enduring legacy of his faithful and diligent devotion to support the work of his lodge - Lodge 49, Rowena. He served as treasurer on the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home Board. He also served in the United States Army and Reserves. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church Council, Knights of Columbus, and American Legion Post 8 where he served as Post Commander, District Zone Commander, District Finance Officer, and District 21 Commander. He was instrumental in getting the Runnels County Veterans Memorial Monument erected. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Supreme Lodge of the SPJST meeting as a body in session on January 21, 2019, hereby gives its formal expression of sympathy and does hereby note in its records the passing from this life of a loyal member, who was respected by his associates and loved by his family and friends. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be tendered to the family as an expression of heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement. FOR THE SUPREME LODGE SPJST Brian Vanicek, President Leonard Mikeska, Chief Financial Officer

Brian Vanicek, President Leonard Mikeska, Chief Financial Officer ANNOUNCEMENTS President Vanicek announced that he added two items to his agenda; Media Relations Policy and Procedures and literature information available for officer and director continuing education. President Vanicek announced that Glen Tobleman with Lewis and Ellis will be present on Tuesday at 1 p.m. We will have two visitors on Wednesday - Consultant Buddie Ballard of Alpha Capital Management will present a report on investment performance on January 23 at 9:30 a.m., and at 1 p.m., a group from Lodge 88, Houston will be present. Chairman Victorick shared this article with the Supreme Lodge. How to Fix a Failing Business Excerpts from Adam C. Uzialko Every failing business has a failing owner or management. Management is making poor decisions and remain unwilling to change their pattern of thinking. Common to encounter “every excuse in the world” from those failing. Eliminate excuses—costs too high, the economy is poor (This is the first step in repairing a struggling business.) Accept responsibility for poor decisions. Be open to change the old habits. When a business is struggling, it is easy to become obsessed with expenses and try to cut all spending. This is the wrong approach! Next step is to boost revenue rather than cut costs.

VĚSTNÍK Get new customers. Keep them as repeat customers. Incorporate new spend enhancements like rebranding and capturing more customers. Owners/management who are open to learning and rectifying past mistakes generally survive. Most failures are driven by simple outlooks or deep-seated emotions. Such as fear, ego, scarcity, time, circumstance. Biggest indication of failure by far is resistance to change. Let go of resistance and listen to the advice of others. This is the prerequisite to turn things around. The ultimate responsibility for success or failure lies with the owner/management and their ability to adapt to the needs of the business setting aside ego and challenge assumptions. Admit you are failing is the first step! BUDGET Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak proceeded to review the 2020-2023 budget. There was a lengthy discussion as we went line by line of the budget. Director Bayer moved to lower the payment refund to lodges from 2.0 percent to 1.50 percent for 2019, payable in 2020. Director Stavinoha seconded the motion. Discussion called. Director Pospisil moved to amend the motion to lowering the payment refund to lodges from 2.0 percent to 1.8 percent. The amendment died for lack of a second. The original motion passed with 10 in favor and one opposed. Voting in favor: Director Victorick, Vice President Dixon, Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak, Director Engelke, Director Davis, President Vanicek, Director Stavinoha, Director Kaspar, Chief Financial Officer Mikeska, and Director Bayer. Opposed: Director Pospisil. Director Stavinoha moved to cut the hosting of the National Polka Festival in Ennis to $0 of the budget. Director Bayer seconded the motion. The motion failed with six opposed and five in favor. In favor: Director Davis, Director Stavinoha, Chief Financial Officer Mikeska, Director Pospisil, and Director Bayer. Opposed: President Vanicek, Director Victorick, Vice President Dixon, Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak, Director Engelke, and Director Kaspar. Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak moved to cut the hosting of the kolache festival and only have a $500 budget to provide kolaches at the National Polka Festival kolache eating contest. Director Kaspar seconded the motion, and the motion passed with eight in favor and three opposed. Voting in favor: Vice President Dixon, Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak, Director Pospisil, Director Engelke, Director Davis, Director Stavinoha, Director Kaspar, and Chief Financial Officer Mikeska. Opposed: Director Bayer, Director Victorick, President Vanicek. Director Stavinoha moved we cut the Corpus Christi Getaway out of the budget. The motion failed for lack of a second. Director Victorick recommended a salary freeze and a hiring freeze; no increase on salary, bonuses only awarded for exceptional staff performance. Director Stavinoha moved to accept the recommendations of Director Victorick; to be reviewed on an annual basis. Director Engelke seconded the motion, and the motion failed with four in favor and seven opposed. Voting in favor: Director Victorick, Director Engelke, Director Davis, and Director Stavinoha. Opposed: Vice President Dixon, Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak, Director Pospisil, President Vanicek, Director Kaspar, Director Bayer, and Chief Financial Officer Mikeska. Director Stavinoha moved to discontinue the consultant relationship with Parkway Advisors as of March 1, 2019. Director Engelke seconded the motion, and the motion passed with nine in favor and two opposed. Voting in favor: Director Victorick, Vice President Dixon, Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak, Director Pospisil, Director Engelke, Director Davis, Director Stavinoha, Director Bayer, and Chief Financial Officer Mikeska. Opposed: President Vanicek and Director Kaspar. Director Stavinoha moved to discontinue the contract with the rating agency A.M. Best. The motion died for lack of a second.

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Director Stavinoha moved to eliminate the company contribution for the employee health insurance deductible, effective June 1, 2019. Director Kaspar seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting went into executive session from 4:03 until 4:15 p.m. Recess for the day was taken at 4:35 p.m. until 8:10 a.m. on January 22, 2019. The meeting opened with a welcome to everyone, and Chief Financial Officer Mikeska led the Supreme Lodge in an opening prayer. President Vanicek was in West, attending the funeral service for past SPJST State Field Representative Jerry Kucera. Chief Financial Officer Mikeska read a resignation letter from Consultant Buddie Ballard of Alpha Capital Management stating his resignation would be effective February 28, 2019. He stated the Supreme Lodge will need to act on naming a new investment manager, and he will have a recommendation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 16 AND 17, 2018 REGULAR MEETING The minutes were considered page by page. After review, Director Pospisil moved the minutes be approved as presented. Director Kaspar seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 5, 2018 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING The minutes were considered page by page. After review, Director Bayer moved the minutes be approved as presented. Director Kaspar seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting went into executive session from 8:15 until 8:19 a.m. MANAGEMENT TEAM MEETING NOTES The management team meeting notes were acknowledged on motion by Director Kaspar, seconded by Director Engelke, and the motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT Director Pospisil moved that we forgo the complete reading of the written reports and concentrate on highlights only. Director Stavinoha seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. Vice President Dixon presented the following: • Insurance written; 1,300 applications issued. • Certificates issued had a 26.13 percent increase from 2017 to 2018. • Persistency report per districts. Director Pospisil acknowledged and congratulated District Two sales agents for all having a 100 percent persistency. • Trained sales agents report. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER’S REPORT Chief Financial Officer Mikeska presented the following: • Report on lodge IRS filing of 990s and a list of lodges not in compliance of filing their report of lodge officers. • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Policy; CFO Mikeska stated he is working on incorporating changes and will be getting a report out shortly. • Social Security Building - working on day-to-day issues and taxation of building. • Report on the status of the Education and Nature Center; plan and updates on the living quarters and various maintenance issues are currently on hold. Chairman Victorick asked Vice Chairman Kaspar to assume the chair. AUDIT REPORT Director Pospisil reported that the audit committee meeting was very successful. He discussed in detail the areas of operation that were the focus of the audit. There were three areas audited by the audit committee;

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1. Editor/Director of Communication Zavodny was interviewed and shared with the audit committee the cost savings she has incorporated in the printing of the Věstník. She shared the many tasks that her department performs for the insurance and fraternal departments. She shared the importance of the float appearances in many parades and costs associated per parade. She shared the number of people that see the floats and the exposure SPJST gets across the state. The Věstník/Communication Department is instrumental in the annual car show that send all profits to the SPJST Foundation which sends funds to the museum and the youth camp.

4. We recommend sending two issues of the Věstník to each household annually to be determined by the Editor/Director of Communication, or designee.

2. State Fraternal Director Horak was interviewed and asked if combining the job of State Fraternal Activities Coordinator and State Youth Director was positive, and the response was yes. He said the events around the state hinder him from attending lodge meetings. His position is valued to the membership to keep the youth and adults engaged in activities. He had a suggestion that the convention be on a weekend schedule so that the younger members could have the ability to attend. He reported the domino tournaments, floats, and Corpus Christi Getaway are all great fraternal activities.

DIRECTOR’S OLD BUSINESS DISTRICT TWO Director Pospisil reported he attended the following functions:

3. Auditor Diana Ward of Jaynes, Reitmeier, Boyd & Therrell, P.C. was interviewed and asked questions of the external audit process. She stated there had not been any issues. The firm will be starting its audit in April and will give a report in the July Supreme Lodge meeting. DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES REPORT Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak presented the following: • Věstník subscription stands at 4,552 with the weekly publishing cost averaging $1,341.93 and the weekly postage cost averaging $1,084.65. • Lodge membership - 39,851 • Certificate count - 47,090 • Unknown addresses - 3,211 • Admin system; Power 9 of the USSI system is up and operating. • Privacy notice; possibly first quarter mailout. • Scanning; continuing to make good progress on scanning membership files to digital. Recess taken from 9:35 until 9:50 a.m. EDITOR/DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION REPORT Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny presented the following: • Report of travel and meetings. • Věstník circulation summary details, emailed to 823 subscribers, savings of $170,632.82 over the cost of the Věstník from 2016 to 2018. Director Kaspar congratulated Editor/Director of Communication Zavodny on the cost savings but not sacrificing reader content or quality. • Website/Social Media; updates and new information is added on a continual basis. • SPJST Float/parade appearances; were present in every district during the fall/Christmas season. • Annual lodge mailouts; 24 lodges. • Communication department activities; list presented. • Publication Committee Annual Meeting; the committee submitted the following 4 recommendations: 1. We recommend that all communications from SPJST include a request for the member’s email address. 2. For the Operations Manual: We recommend that the Editor/Director of Communication serve as co-administrator for all new and pre-existing websites including but not limited to SPJST websites and all forms of social media. This applies to all SPJST Home Office, district, and local lodge communications. Any television, radio, print, or internet ad placed on behalf of a local lodge or sales agent must be approved by the office of the Vice President before placement. The advertisement must be for business development purposes and/or activities where member recruitment will be a key component of the activity that is taking place. 3. We recommend publishing the Věstník three issues per month, to be determined by the Editor/Director of Communication or designee.

Director Stavinoha moved that we take and approve all four recommendations of the Publication Committee immediately; Director Pospisil seconded the motion. Director Victorick amended the motion to be effective February 1, 2019. Director Davis seconded the amendment. Vote was taken to accept the amendment and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on the amended motion and the motion passed unanimously.

In October, AQS Presentation; Lodge 29, Taylor monthly meeting; Parkway presentation; visitation for Ron Dixon, brother of Hiram Dixon; Lodge 87, Temple monthly meeting; visitation and funeral for Billy Rollwitz; funeral for Jerome Dorotik, father of Karen Kaspar. In November, Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point bi-monthly meeting and installed 2019 officers; Lodge 177, Academy monthly meeting and installed 2019 officers; Lodge 187, Round Rock monthly meeting; Lodge 29, Taylor monthly meeting. In December, installed 2019 officers at Lodge 155, Austin and their annual Christmas meeting; Lodge 29, Taylor Christmas meeting; Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy Christmas meeting; presented discretionary check to Lions Club Leader Dog Program; Lodge 182, Falls County Christmas meeting and installed 2019 officers; Lodge 24, Cyclone Christmas meeting; Lodge 177, Academy Christmas meeting; presented discretionary check to Granger United Methodist Church Food Pantry; SPJST Home Office Staff Christmas luncheon. DISTRICT THREE Director Engelke reported he attended the following functions: In October, visitation and funeral for Billy Rollwitz; District Three Fall Fun Day at Dallas Sokol Hall; funeral for Jerome Dorotik. In November, funeral for Doug Yeager; Lodge 54, West meeting and elections; Fort Worth Parade of Lights; Lodge 66, Waco meeting and elections. In December, Lodge 54, West party and installed officers; Temple Christmas Parade; Lodge 180, Burleson Christmas party; Lodge 84, Dallas Christmas party and installed officers; rest home meeting in Hillje; Lodge 66, Waco meeting; History of West Museum party and check distributions; Home Office Staff Christmas luncheon. In January, visitation for Leo Dennis in Bellmead; Lodge 35, Elk meeting and officer installation; funeral for “Sissy” Engelke in Waco; Lodge 66, Waco meeting; Lodge 6, Cottonwood board meeting; audit and Supreme Lodge meeting. DISTRICT FOUR Director Davis reported he attended the following functions: In November, Lodge 49, Rowena meeting; Lodge 219, El Paso meeting; Lodge 230, Midland meeting; meeting at the Home Office with the Supreme Lodge officers; Lodge 160, San Angelo annual meeting. In December, Lodge 49, Rowena Christmas party; Lodge 157, Lubbock meeting with Phil McBee also attending; Lodge 76, Wichita Falls meeting and Christmas party; Lodge 219, El Paso meeting and Christmas party; Lodge 229, Abilene Christmas party; and Lodge 230, Midland Christmas party. DISTRICT FIVE Director Stavinoha reported he attended the following functions: In October, District Five Fall Fun Day at Czech Fest in the Heights; Needville, Lodge 88 meeting; Phil Stephenson Texas District 28 meeting; conference call with the Home Office on District Seven and Věstník letters. In November, conference call District Seven director; webinar with Wellington on investments; conference call with Wellington on SPJST RFP; Lodge 81, Needville; Lodge 88, Houston.

VĚSTNÍK In December, Czech Heritage Society Christmas party; Sage/UBS investment conference call; Lodge 91, San Jacinto Christmas party; Czech Museum Christmas; Lodge 88, Houston meeting; Lodge 142, Houston Christmas party; Lodge 139, Danbury Christmas party; Iowa Colony Foundation presentation to fire department; Chamber Christmas; S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home Christmas party; Lodge 81, Needville Christmas party; Lodge172, Pasadena Christmas party; Lodge 142, Houston committee meeting; Home Office Staff Christmas luncheon. In January, conference call on Lodge 88, Houston pool; Lodge 196, Houston-West; Lodge 81, Needville Christmas party. DISTRICT SIX Director Kaspar reported she attended the following functions:

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NEW BUSINESS VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT Vice President Dixon presented the following: • District objectives for 2019. • Marketing Annuities. • USSI agent website; making progress, presentation was made and is currently in the testing phase. • Online application; gathering extensive information in order to make an informed decision. • RGA system; working well, still in the process of adding new sales agents. Recess taken from 11:09 to 11:20 a.m.

In October, District Six discretionary donation to Taiton Community Center; Lodge 30, Taiton monthly meeting; District Six Fall Fun Day with Czech Heritage Dozinky in Taiton; Supreme Lodge quarterly meeting in Temple; funeral service for Billy Rollwitz.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER’S REPORT Chief Financial Officer Mikeska presented the following:

In November, Lodge 30, Taiton monthly meeting; Supreme Lodge conference call; Lodge 32, Victoria quarterly meeting; Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje monthly meeting; Lodge 4, Hallettsville meeting/social; Lodge 184, Moulton quarterly meeting/social; funeral service for Mike Ahlstrom; Lodge 8, Weimar meeting/social; Lodge 41, Port Lavaca quarterly meeting/social.

Chief Financial Officer Mikeska moved to accept the recommendations as presented, Director Victorick seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously.

• Delinquency report; A listing of 10 delinquent loans with recommendations for each loan was presented.

• Investment purchase and sales; a listing of 41 transactions was presented. In December, Lodge 23, Moravia quarterly meeting, Christmas social, and 75-year pin recognition; Supreme Lodge conference call; Lodge 63, Sweet Home monthly meeting/social; Lodge 30, Taiton monthly meeting and Christmas social; District Six Discretionary Fund donation to Elks Lodge for veterans’ needs; Lodge 151, Wharton quarterly meeting, Christmas social, and 75-year pin recognition; presented Foundation donation for Wharton Volunteer Fire Department; Home Office Staff Christmas luncheon. DISTRICT SEVEN Director Bayer reported he attended the following functions: In October, Supreme Lodge meeting; District Seven meeting at Lodge 79, Corpus Christi; funeral service for Billy Rollwitz. In November, Lodge 107, Floresville meeting. In December, Lodge 107, Floresville meeting and Christmas party; Lodge 79, Corpus Christi meeting, Christmas party, and installed officers; reached out to Lodge 258, Seguin several times, no response. In January, Lodge 107, Floresville meeting. DISTRICT ONE Director Victorick reported he attended the following functions: In October, Lodge 9, Snook monthly meeting; Czech Fest in the Heights at Lodge 88, Houston; District One Fall Fun Day at Lodge 17, New Tabor; rosary and funeral service for Billy Rollwitz in Rowena; Brazos County Czech Heritage Society program featuring Taylor Czech Chorus; rosary for Jerome Dorotik in Taiton; visitation for Lloyd Russell, father-in-law of District One Youth Counselor Sharon Russell, in Giddings. In November, Lodge 9, Snook monthly meeting; Lodge 13, Dime Box meeting; funeral service of Honorary District Six Director Michael Ahlstrom in Victoria; meeting at the Home Office with officers. In December, Country Christmas celebration at Lodge 88, Houston; Lodge 17, New Tabor memorial service and youth program; Temple Christmas parade, Lodge 9, Snook meeting; Lodge 88, Houston annual meeting; Lodge 169, Brenham meeting; Lodge 141, Sealy meeting and Christmas social; Home Office Staff Christmas luncheon; funeral service for Leroy Muhlstein, former president of Herman Sons; funeral service for Jim Bratina, husband of sales agent Linda Bratina in Needville. In January, Lodge 9, Snook monthly meeting; Lodge 38, Kovar meeting; Supreme Lodge audit with audit committee; rosary for Jerry Kucera in West; Supreme Lodge quarterly meeting.

• The minutes of eight officers’ meetings concerning investments were presented. They were: October – 19 November – 13, 15, 16, 21, 26 December – 4, 14 After review, Chief Financial Officer Mikeska moved to ratify and approve the eight officers’ meetings, seconded by Director Victorick, and the motion carried unanimously. • Investment Policy Statement; no changes at this time. • Investor Loan Source Program; extensive research is done on prospective loans: have closed one loan and another is pending. ANNUITY PAYOUT RATES Chief Financial Officer Mikeska referred to a report on annuity plans and rates which included recommended payout rates. The recommendation for annuity payout rates for the period from January 1, 2019, through March 31, 2019, are as follows: Product ID #1 Guaranteed rate 5.0% #2 Guaranteed rate 3.0% #3 Guaranteed rate 2.55% #4 Guaranteed rate 2.50% #5 Guaranteed rate 1.50% * #6 Guaranteed rate 2.00% #O5 Guaranteed rate 2.00% #A5 Guaranteed rate 1.50% * #A10 Guaranteed rate 1.00% * Minors’ Claim Settlement Option rate Single Premium Immediate

Recommended Payout Rate 5.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 2.50% 1.50% 3.00%

Chief Financial Officer Mikeska moved approval of the recommended rates, Director Victorick seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. All rates remain unchanged from the previous quarter. Chief Financial Officer Mikeska presented eight new annuity plan codes that have a 1.65 percent guaranteed rate and a recommended pay out rate of 3.25 percent only on these new plan codes. Chief Financial Officer Mikeska moved that we approve the eight new plan codes on annuities that will pay 3.25 percent only on new money, effective February 1, 2019. Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.

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UNIVERSAL LIFE PAYOUT RATES Chief Financial Officer Mikeska referred to a report on Universal Life plans and rates which included recommended payout rates. The recommended payout rates for the period of January 1, 2019, through March 31, 2019, are as follows: Product ID UL1 Guaranteed rate 4.50% UL2 Guaranteed rate 3.0% UL3 Guaranteed rate 2.50% * WLUL1 Guaranteed rate 3.00% WLUL3 Guaranteed rate 2.50% Lodge Management Fund Settlement Option

Recommended Payout Rate 4.50% 3.00% 3.00% 3.50% 3.50% 3.00% 1.50%

*denotes plans currently marketed Chief Financial Officer Mikeska moved approval of the recommended rates. Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. All rates remain unchanged from the previous quarter. • TCGS; Agreement between the Texas Czech Genealogy Society and SPJST, use of space in the SPJST building. Director Victorick moved allowing the officers to move forward to negotiate an agreement with TCGS. Director Pospisil seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously.

VĚSTNÍK Chairman Victorick resumed the chair. OLD BUSINESS PRESIDENT’S REPORT President Vanicek and staff presented the following: • State Fraternal Director Frank Horak was present to give a detailed report of lodge support and SPJST events hosted during the previous quarter. • He discussed the recent attendance of an American Camp Association conference. • Discussion of District Youth Achievement Days. • Discussion of youth camp dates. President Vanicek presented information related to the Lodge 88, Houston pool project. This was followed by discussion. Recess was taken for the day from 5:10 p.m. until 8:03 a.m. on Wednesday, January 23. Chairman Victorick welcomed everyone back to the meeting and congratulated Director Bayer on his 30th anniversary on the Supreme Lodge. Director Bayer thanked everyone for attending his celebration and thanked the Supreme Lodge for allowing his family to be present to be a part of it. He stated he is thankful for the Supreme Lodge and its involvement and thorough work dedicated to the business of SPJST.

Recess for lunch at 12 until 12:58 p.m.

President Vanicek asked permission for his report to be audio recorded. He shared a letter from Todd Martin, attorney for the Lodge 88, Houston pool project.

Vice Chairman Kaspar welcomed Glen Tobleman of Lewis and Ellis Actuarial Firm to the meeting.

• Human Resource Administrator Lynette Talasek reported on day-to-day duties, W2 distributions, and presented recommended employee handbook updates.

Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak presented the following:

Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak moved to accept the following recommendations of the employee handbook updates: not hiring of relatives, family medical leave, eliminate the limitation of Christmas Eve holiday if it falls on a weekend, and safe driving. Chief Financial Officer Mikeska seconded the motion. Amendment on the floor to leave the daily log activities in the handbook of State Fraternal Activities Coordinator and the Marketing Manager. Vote was taken on the amendment and passed unanimously. The motion to approve four of the five recommendations from Human Resource Administrator Talasek was approved with 10 in favor and one in opposition. Voting in favor: President Vanicek, Vice President Dixon, Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak, Director Pospisil, Director Engelke, Director Davis, Director Stavinoha, Director Kaspar, Director Bayer, and Chief Financial Officer Mikeska. Opposed: Director Victorick.

• Quarterly review; reviewed the quarterly statement and pointed out changes. Vice Chairman Kaspar welcomed President Vanicek to the meeting. Mr. Tobleman presented a detailed report of historical data from 2007 to 2017. The information provided shows comparisons of life reserves, deposits, total liabilities, capital and surplus, income, and expenses. He explained the required reserves are monies set aside to pay future claims to be paid out by SPJST. He mentioned several times we need to reduce fraternal and overall expenses. He also recommended looking at the big-ticket items. He compared our non-contractual benefit items to paying out dividends. He suggested you pay dividends or host costly fraternal activities when you are making profits but cut back on these expenses/dividends when you are not. He said it may be painful to cut expenses but very much needed. Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak continued with his report: • Summary of Statement of Operations as of December 31, 2018; investment income, bond ratings, death claims, gain/ loss. • Summary of Annuities; report of amount in each plan code. • Lodge Management Fund; can other entities contribute? After discussion of lodge management possible contributions, Director Victorick moved that the officers look into this practice and be granted the authority to move forward. Director Stavinoha seconded the motion, and the motion passed with 10 in favor and one abstention. Voting in favor: Director Victorick, Vice President Dixon, Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak, Director Pospisil, Director Engelke, Director Davis, Director Stavinoha, Director Kaspar, Director Bayer, and Chief Financial Officer Mikeska. Abstained: President Vanicek. • Top 15 Lodges; report number of certificates, amount of insurance in force, amount of premium paying insurance in force, and average insurance in force per member. • Texas Department of Insurance; report of audit. • 2019 department strategic planning handout. • General operating expenses.

Recess was taken from 9:56 until 10:10 a.m. INVESTMENT REPORT Chief Financial Officer Mikeska brought up the quarterly report of investments and asked Buddie Ballard, CFA to present a report. Mr. Ballard referred to a detailed report on our portfolio performance and discussed the fact an insurance company does not have to report the bonds at market value pricing because as interest rates go lower, it affects the book value temporarily. The firm continues to closely monitor NAIC rating changes on all bonds that we are notified about from the NAIC AVS System as well as Mr. Ballard’s resources. The portfolio is conservatively structured to preserve assets. The higher the bond rating, the lower risk which directly translates to a lower coupon percent paid on the bond. The projected income of the interest and dividend payments are $11,650,405 for 2019. He discussed the average rating of our portfolio is an A-; there was a discussion on the ratings of the current portfolio. Chief Financial Officer Mikeska thanked Mr. Ballard for all that he has done the past 10 years helping us manage our portfolio of investments and wished him well on his future endeavors. He thanked Mr. Ballard for helping us recover much of our surplus since the low of $13 million in 2008. Recess was taken from 11:20 until 11:30 a.m.

VĚSTNÍK President Vanicek continued with his report • Presented a document Media Relations Policy and Procedures. Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak moved that we adopt the Media Relations Policy and Procedures as presented. President Vanicek seconded the motion. The motion passed with seven in favor and four opposed. Voting in favor: Vice President Dixon, Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak, Director Pospisil, President Vanicek, Director Kaspar, Director Bayer, and Chief Financial Officer Mikeska. Opposed: Director Victorick, Director Engelke, Director Davis, and Director Stavinoha. EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting went into executive session from 11:50 a.m. until 12 p.m. Recess was taken for lunch from 12 until 1 p.m. Aaron Rigamonti, Janice Jahns, Carol Havemann, and Carol Globke, members of Lodge 88, Houston, visited the Supreme Lodge to present an update of the Swim Club plans and projected costs.

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Chief Financial Officer Mikeska further moved that the target transition date be March 1, 2019. Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak seconded the motion, and the motion passed with 10 in favor and one opposition. Voting in favor: President Vanicek, Vice President Dixon, Chief Financial Officer Mikeska, Director Pospisil, Director Engelke, Director Stavinoha, Director Kaspar, Director Victorick, Director Davis, and Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak. Opposed: Director Bayer. Chief Financial Officer Mikeska moved that if acceptable arrangements and transition cannot be made to continue to use Fidelity as our custodian of our portfolio, the officers with the input of Wellington be authorized to select a custodian and execute necessary resolutions and documents. Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously. President Vanicek presented the following: • Best Practices Guide. • SPJST attending Awareness Day at the State Capital. • He reported the scholarship program mandates that a recipient use the funds within a three-year period of receiving the scholarship. This would preclude a recipient that chooses to enlist in one of the armed forces.

Director Stavinoha moved that upon the approval of Lodge 88 membership, to move forward with the Swim Club proposal. Director Engelke seconded, and the motion passed with five in favor, four opposed, and two abstentions. Voting in favor: Director Pospisil, Director Engelke, Director Kaspar, Director Victorick, and Director Stavinoha. Opposed: Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak, President Vanicek, Director Bayer, and Chief Financial Officer Mikeska. Abstained: Vice President Dixon and Director Davis.

President Vanicek moved to extend the Scholarship Program for armed service enlistments; to eliminate the three-year period. Vice President Dixon seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.

As recommended by counsel, it was determined that President Vanicek would send a description of the Swim Club proposal to all of the adult members of the lodge. Additionally, the letter would request feedback and constructive recommendations for the Swim Club Committee and serve as notice of the February 2019 meeting of Lodge 88, Houston at which members would have the opportunity to vote on whether or not to proceed with the project.

He congratulated Director Bayer for his 30 years and Vice President Dixon for his 10 years of service with SPJST.

Director Kaspar wanted it to be on record that in her opinion this was a very good discussion and the Swim Club members have done great research. She thought the presentation was great. She said, “We are all here for the best interest of SPJST.”

Director Engelke thanked the officers for diligence in bringing information to the meeting. He thanked the Home Office staff for all their hard work and dedication.

Recess was taken from 3:30 until 3:39 p.m. Director Victorick asked Vice Chairman Kaspar to assume the chair. EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting went into executive session from 3:40 until 4:36 p.m. to consider an executive matter. Recess was taken from 4:45 until 4:55 p.m. Director Victorick resumed the chair. NEW BUSINESS Chief Financial Officer Mikeska brought up consideration of an asset management firm. Chief Financial Officer Mikeska recommends Wellington Management Company of Boston, Massachusetts. He stated that Wellington comes highly recommended, and they have a branch devoted to management of fraternal benefit society assets. He believed Wellington would be a good match for SPJST. Director Stavinoha moved that we accept the resignation from Alpha Capital Management as our financial advisor, seconded by Director Engelke. The motion passed with 10 in favor and one abstention. Voting in favor: President Vanicek, Vice President Dixon, Chief Financial Officer Mikeska, Director Pospisil, Director Engelke, Director Stavinoha, Director Kaspar, Director Victorick, Director Davis and Director Bayer. Abstained: Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Vajdak. Chief Financial Officer Mikeska moved that we select Wellington Management Company as our investment manager with full discretion for portfolio decisions and authorize the officers to enter into necessary agreements and set initial investment guidelines.

DIRECTOR’S NEW BUSINESS DIRECTOR POSPISIL Director Pospisil thanked all directors and officers for the information provided to help make important decisions needed at this meeting.

DIRECTOR ENGELKE Director Engelke congratulated Director Bayer for his 30 years and Vice President Dixon for his 10 years of service with SPJST.

DIRECTOR DAVIS Director Davis thanked everyone for their patience and guidance through the first meeting for him as it was a teaching experience. Director Davis congratulated Director Bayer for his 30 years and Vice President Dixon for his 10 years of service with SPJST. DIRECTOR STAVINOHA Director Stavinoha shared in 2007, we had a surplus of $24 million. “In 2008, the surplus dropped to $13 million. We have gained our surplus back halfway in 10 years. Mr. Tobleman of our actuarial firm made a good explanation; we need to look at youth camp and youth achievement day. We should charge kids for one of those two events to keep the costs down. How important are these youth activities? They are costing SPJST $1,000 per kid. Director Rollwitz told us these are areas we need to cut. I really miss him.” DIRECTOR KASPAR Director Kaspar shared the last three months since the last Supreme Lodge meeting have been very different for her personally. She would like to extend sympathy to the families of Director Rollwitz and past Director Ahlstrom and also past State Field Representative Jerry Kucera. She sincerely thanked all for the kind words of sympathy, all who attended visitation, the rosary, and funeral service for her dad, Jerome Dorotik. She said her dad truly appreciated SPJST and loved going to State Youth Achievement Day for many summers. He was one of her biggest cheerleaders when she made her decision to run for district director. She appreciates everyone’s support and to keep in mind each and every day is a blessing and valuable. Director Kaspar welcomed Director Davis and offered congratulations to Director Bayer for 30 years of service and to Vice President Dixon for 10 years of service. Director Kaspar expressed sincere thankfulness that through the SPJST Foundation, it was tremendously rewarding for her to award $1,000 donations to each of the following

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five volunteer fire departments in her district area for the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts—Blessing, East Bernard, Bay City, Wharton, and Placedo. The Věstník articles were heartwarming. Each and every unit had a special story, and they were all so appreciative of the contribution to their units. Director Kaspar thanked the Supreme Lodge members for their hard work and advised to stay focused for a successful 2019. DIRECTOR BAYER Director Bayer thanked everyone for the wonderful 30-year celebration that he was given, and he congratulated Vice President Dixon for his 10 years of service. Director Bayer said he is thankful for the officers’ detailed reports and the input from the directors for this meeting.

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District Five sets March 17 spring meeting Dear Members, Save the date! The District Five Spring Meeting is Sunday, March 17, 2019, at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street in Houston, Texas 77008. The meeting will be hosted by Lodge 142, Houston. Registration is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A meal will be served from 12 noon to 1 p.m. An agenda with more details will be published in the Věstník closer to the meeting date. Fraternally, Ashley Victorick District Five President —SPJST—

Director Bayer invited everyone to attend the District Seven Spring Meeting on March 10, 2019, at Lodge 107, Floresville. DIRECTOR VICTORICK Director Victorick expressed he would like to echo the others about the losses we have had in the last quarter. It is very tough to lose valuable Supreme Lodge and SPJST members. Director Victorick congratulated Director Bayer on 30 years of service and Vice President Dixon on 10 years of service. Director Victorick welcomed Director Davis and said he was glad to have him. Director Victorick asked everyone to stay focused and do the right thing. “God bless each of you in 2019.” ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Director Davis moved for adjournment. Director Kaspar seconded, and the motion to adjourn carried unanimously. Chairman Victorick adjourned the meeting at 5:40 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Supreme Lodge will begin at 8 a.m. on April 16, 2019, and continue through April 17, 2019. Fraternally submitted, Janie Coakley, Recording Secretary Leonard Mikeska, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary —SPJST—

District Two Sales Agents meet in Temple

District Seven Spring Meeting Sunday, March 10, 2019 • Lodge 107, Floresville 1156 FM 1303, Floresville, Texas 78114 SPJST District Seven Spring Meeting, hosted by Lodge 107, Floresville, will be Sunday, March 10, 2019, at the lodge hall, located at 1156 FM 1303 in Floresville, Texas 78114. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Doughnuts and kolaches will be provided, and drinks will be furnished by Lodge 107 throughout the day. The lunch served at 12:15 p.m. will consist of a pork roast plate with mashed potatoes and gravy and green beans for $4. The youth will be having a painted rock contest; see youth handbook for details. A bounce house will be available for the youth to enjoy. Each youth club is asked to bring an item for the district youth prize drawing.

Members are asked to report the number of plates needed to your lodge secretary by Friday, March 1. The meeting begins at 10:30 a.m. Members are asked to bring items for the silent auction. The money raised will stay in the district fund. The district is still collecting eyeglasses and cases, hearing aids, and aluminum can tabs. These may be brought to the district meeting. Your attendance and support will be appreciated. Bring a friend. Fraternally, Wendy Pruski District Seven Secretary —SPJST—

District Seven Spring Meeting Agenda 9:30 a.m. — Registration Refreshments provided by Lodge 107, Floresville Decorated Rock Contest (youth) 10:15 a.m. General Discussion SPJST Education and Nature Center.........................Director Donnie Howard Czech Heritage Museum .......................................Director Roxanne Bertrand Senior Living Centers (Rest Homes)....................................Director Val Barta

Sales agents in District Two met on Friday, February 1, 2019, at the Home Office in Temple for a presentation on sales ideas, including insurance solutions for business owners and ways to help grow SPJST membership. Updates within the Insurance Department were shared, and the 2019 GRAND SLAM incentive program was unveiled. Pictured are, front, left to right, Robert Amos (24), Deanna Beckendorf (182), Rubie Volek (187), Patsy Koslovsky (47), and Dorthelia Williams (24). BACK: Operations/Marketing Manager Rick Hrbacek, District Two Director Jesse Pospisil, Albin Machu (29), Karin Bryant (87), Joe Liles (80), SPJST Vice President Hiram Dixon, Bonnie Carnegie (24), and Sandra Garrett (200).

Meeting Begins.............................................................President Donnie Howard Presentation of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance...................District Youth Members Welcome.........................................................Lodge 107 President Trey Bielefeld Memorial Ceremony.......................................................................Frank Sijansky Introduction of Guests ..................................................................Donnie Howard Announce Committees..................................................................Donnie Howard Roll Call of District Officers/Lodges...............................Secretary Wendy Pruski Minutes.............................................................................................Wendy Pruski Correspondence................................................................................Wendy Pruski Financial Report...........................................................Treasurer Sandra Hoggard Recognition of 50-Year, 75-Year, Age 96, Age 100 Honorees ..................................................FAC James House

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District Youth Counselor.....................................................................April Howard Standing Committee Reports Publication..................................................................................Kathryn Marek Finance ..........................................................................................James House Insurance .....................................................................................Wendy Pruski By-Law ..........................................................................................Oscar Korus Prayer...............................................................Lodge 79 President Mark Rebecek 12:15 p.m. — Meal - Pork Roast Plate - $4 1 p.m. District Director....................................................................................Bob Bayer Supreme Lodge Officer.........................Chief Financial Officer Leonard Mikeska District Awards Recognition........................President Vanicek and Director Bayer District Fraternalist Nominees Recognized.......................................James House Lifetime Achiever Honorees Recognized..........................................James House Audit Committee Report Old Business New Business Nominating Committee Report/Election of Officers Installation of Officers Site of Fall Fun Day — to be announced Youth Contest Winners.......................................................................April Howard Youth Raffle Winners Announced Split-the-Pot winners Silent Auction results Door Prizes Adjourn Fraternally, Wendy Pruski District Seven Secretary —SPJST—

District Six Sales Agents meet in Victoria

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Lodge 6, Cottonwood hosts Sunday, Feb. 24 appreciation meal

Lodge 17, New Tabor members prepare valentine bags

Dear Members and Friends, Lodge 6, Cottonwood will host an appreciation meal on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at 12 noon at the lodge hall. If you helped with the lodge picnic, fundraiser, and/or booth at Westfest, please come out and enjoy this meal. It’s our way of saying thank you for your help! Fraternally, Milton Peterson, President —SPJST—

Dear Readers, Lodge 17, New Tabor members met for their monthly meeting on Sunday, February 3, 2019, at 2 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Randy Gaas. Holly Narro led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers were present. We all stood as the Resolution Committee read resolutions of sympathy for departed lodge members Irene Marek, Vlasta Surovik, and Damon Erpelding. Minutes of the January meeting were read and approved. Treasurer Kyle Skrabanek gave his report. Correspondence included reading a list of our 50- and 75year members for 2019. Our 50-year members are Angela Burlin, Dene Kay Burttschell, Cindy Chafin, Steven Charanza, Fred Havel, Ruth Kazmir, John Landolt, Jr., Geraldine Lindeman, Connie Paul, and Anna Wotipka. The 75-year members are Doris Mae Beseda, Lamar Drgac, Henrietta Hyvl, Charles Kornegay, Dorothy France Magebroff, Gladys Beseda Manning, Mary Ann Novosad, Thomas Payne, James Daniel Skrabanek, and Janet Lois Valigura. These members will be invited to our May meeting for a pin presentation and cake and punch reception. A letter with the details will be mailed closer to the event. Holly Narro gave her FAC and youth leader reports. She reported that the lodge’s annual FAC report has been turned in. Randy Gaas participated in the state tarok tournament. The youth will be making valentine cards after their meeting to include with the gift bags to be delivered to the nursing homes in Caldwell on Valentine’s Day. She also reported that the youth would be participating in the District One outing to be held Sunday, February 10 at

Lodge 8, Weimar meets Monday, Feb. 25 Here’s a reminder to all members of Lodge 8, Weimar We will be having our first meeting of the new year on Monday, February 25, 2019, at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant in Schulenburg, Texas. Dinner, which will be Dutch treat, will begin at 6 p.m followed by the meeting. All are invited. We hope you can attend. Thank you, Carolyn M. Tobola Secretary/Treasurer —SPJST—

Sales agents in District Six met on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, for a presentation on sales ideas, including insurance solutions for business owners and ways to help grow SPJST membership. Updates within the Insurance Department were shared, and the 2019 GRAND SLAM incentive program was unveiled. Pictured are, front, left to right, District Six Director Karen Kaspar, Gay Revel (97), Karen Schulz (151), District Six Regional General Agent Carolina Covarrubia (30), and Carol Lynch (151). BACK: SPJST Vice President Hiram Dixon, Glenn Kaminsky (28), Silvia Rangel (32), Sheldon Holub (40), Mark Lester (32), and SPJST Operations/Marketing Manager Richard Hrbacek.

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Silver Wings in Brenham. They will be skating and sharing a meal at Whataburger. Susan Skrabanek gave the hall report. We held another successful teen night with 123 teenagers attending. Under old business, the audit committee reported that all books, treasurer, youth club, and hall concession account were in order. We also finalized plans for the banana/raisin bags to be delivered on February 14. There was no new business, and the meeting was adjourned at 2:55 p.m. until our next meeting to be held on the first Sunday of March, which is March 3 at 2 p.m. Fraternally submitted, Susan Skrabanek, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 18, Elgin: a good place to celebrate Yes! Lodge 18, Elgin is a good place to celebrate . . . and that is just what we did! Johnny and I planned to celebrate our 60th anniversary at the January dance. We made chicken salad, pickles, and cookies. Little did we know that our children planned to surprise us! They came early and decorated our tables, brought a cake, and invited family and friends to join us. How wonderful it is to have family and

VĚSTNÍK friends to help us celebrate! That is how the Elgin SPJST likes to see families and friends come and have a great time. The Czech Melody Masters provided great dancing music, and everyone there had a great time! Needed: Youth Leader We are still looking for a youth leader to help start our youth program again. We see other lodges with all the activity with the youth, and that is what Elgin needs. We need to keep this great hall going. We are told that we have the best dance floor in the state. Come check us out! We will need help in the next few months. Charles Wilson will have surgery, and we wish him the best. Johnny is unable to help as he has health issues himself, and at 83, it’s getting a little harder to do things that he did before. These golden years are not so golden. We have the Valentine dance on Sunday, February 10 with Dujka Brothers. On Sunday, February 17, we have a country band - One Ton Country. Bring your friends and have a great time! “Keep life moving forward, looking backward is only for time travelers.” —Rachel O. Washington Irene Vrabel, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 25, Ennis celebrates January birthdays

District Two Sales Agents receive awards

SPJST Vice President Hiram Dixon, pictured right in the above photos, congratulates sales agents Albin Machu of Lodge 29, Taylor and Patsy Koslovsky of Lodge 47, Seaton for their efforts in January. Albin earned a $500 award for achieving first place in certificates issued and annualized premium. Patsy earned a $100 award for achieving fourth place in certificates issued and fifth place in annualized premium. Congratulations to both Albin and Patsy! They are also pictured on page 1 of this week’s Věstník.

Lodge 24, Cyclone welcomes Red Ravens this Saturday Come on out to Flag Hall this Saturday, February 16, 2019, to enjoy music by the Red Ravens band. Flag Hall hamburgers will be available, beginning at 6 p.m. The dance is from 7 to 11 p.m. Flag Hall is located at 411 FM 964 Rd in Cyclone, Texas 76519. See you there! For the Lodge, Bobby Hoelscher, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 25, Ennis: Show Your Love fundraiser this Saturday Dear Members and Friends, Show your love for SPJST! Lodge 25, Ennis will host its fundraiser this Saturday, February 16, 2019, at the lodge hall, located at 1901 East Ennis Avenue in Ennis.

Lodge 25, Ennis’ monthly birthday celebration was held Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Honorees in attendance were, left to right, Milton Slovak, Liz Slovak, Lydia Sulak, Bernie Martinek, Wesley Honza, and Charlie Patak. Happy birthday! The next birthday celebration will be Wednesday, February 27. The evening is come-and-go from 5 to 10 p.m. with a potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. and 50/50 drawing at 9 p.m. Each honoree in attendance receives a complimentary beverage of choice. Come join the fun! —Submitted by Margaret Krajca, Reporter

Cornhole Tournament The day begins with a cornhole tournament inside the hall. Registration is at 2 p.m., and participants must check in by 2:30 p.m. Game start time is 3 p.m. Tournament entry fee is $25 per person and includes fundraiser event admission. Participants will draw for partners, and number of teams will be limited. Trophy and prizes will be awarded. Call 214-

403-6611 for more information about the tournament. Barbecue Dinner Music, Auction, Prizes The fundraiser is from 6 p.m. to 12 midnight. Admission is $10 per person. Ages 12 and under will be admitted free of charge. A barbecue dinner will be served from 6 to 8 p.m. Lost Money will provide music. The evening will include an auction, prize drawings, door prizes, and more. Tickets are $25 each or five for $100. Prizes are first - Side by Side UTV, or $5,000 cash option - plus bonus $500 for first prize winner, if present; second prize (donated by David Nevitt) - trip to Broken Bow, Oklahoma - escape for three days and two nights for you and six friends to a secluded cabin; third prize - $500 cash; and fourth prize $300 cash (donated by Frankie and Evelyn Svehlak). For more information or to make a donation, call 214-837-9490. We look forward to seeing you at our “Show Your Love For SPJST” fundraiser at Lodge 25, Ennis on Saturday, February 16! Fraternally, Arlene Honza, Vice President —SPJST—

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Lodge 30, Taiton gives to Elks Lodge Dear Věstník Readers, SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton’s meeting was called to order on Sunday, December 9, 2018, at Taiton Community Center by President Yvonne Marcaurele. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Hudson Riha, and a moment of silence was observed for any sick or departed members. President Marcaurele then recognized State Fraternal Director Frank Horak. Minutes for the November meeting were then read and approved. Treasurer Lisa Bubela reported on the financial standing of the lodge. Karen Kaspar made a motion to pay all bills associated with the Christmas social. It was seconded by Sarah Kresta, and the motion carried. FAC Patsy Baker informed the members of upcoming events around the state. District Six Director Karen Kaspar reported that she has had a very busy last few months. She expressed thanks to all for assisting with the fall festival, Dozinky, and family fall fun day to make District Six shine. She shared well wishes from the Supreme Lodge officers for Christmas. She thanked Frank for coming. She then informed the members that she would be traveling to the Home Office for the staff Christmas luncheon on December 21. She then wished everyone a merry Christmas. Youth Leader Lisa Bubela informed the members of upcoming important dates. She thanked all members for supporting Lodge 30 at all of the recent events. She thanked Brother Horak for joining us and invited him to share his thoughts. Frank thanked the members for the invitation to join us and wished everyone a merry Christmas. We then made our charitable contribution to the Elks Lodge of El Campo representative Donnie Roddy. Mr. Roddy explained that the money they receive is used to assist community members in need. Donation of $250 from the adult lodge, $250 from the youth club, and $250 from Director Kaspar’s discretionary fund were presented to him. The District Six spring business meeting will be hosted by Lodge 23, Moravia on Sunday, March 24. President Marcaurele then presented Youth Leader Lisa Bubela and Assistant Youth Leader Kirby Lange with their Christmas gifts in appreciation for all that they do for the youth. Happy birthday was wished to Ed

Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Zapalac, Grant Bubela, and Crystal Bacak. Happy anniversary was wished to Debbie and Raymond Krpec for their November anniversary. Door prizes were then presented. The next meeting will be Sunday, January 6, 2019, at Taiton Community Center with the adult meeting at 9:45 a.m. and the youth to follow. Fraternally yours, Marjorie Treumer, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 30, Taiton members welcome new year Dear Věstník Readers, The SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton meeting was called to order on Sunday, January 6, 2019, at Taiton Community Center by Vice President Debbie Krpec. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Crystal Bacak, and a moment of silence was observed for any sick or departed members.

The minutes from the December meeting were then read and approved. Treasurer Lisa Bubela reported on the financial standings of the lodge. There were no outstanding bills at this time. FAC Patsy Baker informed the members of the upcoming events around the state. The District Six Spring Meeting will be hosted by Lodge 23, Moravia on Sunday, March 24. The 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive is happening at this time. The SPJST State Tarok Tournament is Saturday, February 2 in Temple; the 42 Domino Tournament will be Saturday, April 6; and the State Straight Domino Tournament is Saturday, March 2 at the Home Office in Temple. Vice President Debbie Krpec read a thank you note from the Elks Lodge for our donation. District Six Director Karen Kaspar reported that she had concluded the round of Christmas socials. She would be attending the Supreme Lodge meeting on January 21 to 24. She reminded everyone that the District Six Spring Meeting will be in Moravia on March 24. She thanked everyone for 2018 and welcomed 2019. Youth Leader Lisa Bubela informed

the members of the upcoming important dates. She reminded members that camp applications are due by February 28. She will be attending the ACA camp on January 17 to 19 for the camp convention. May 4 is Join Hands Day. Start thinking of a project. She will be in Temple for the Youth Leaders’ Workshop. Vice President Krpec thanked everyone for helping to make our Christmas social a great success. The by-laws were then reviewed. It was decided to change January to February for the month that the attendance bonus checks are to be handed out to the members. Happy birthday was wished to Carolina Covarrubia. Happy anniversary was wished to Megan and Toby Riha for 11 years, Sarah and Keith Kresta for 21 years, and Karen and Leroy Kaspar for 43 years. We wish them many more years of wedded bliss. Our next meeting will be Sunday, February 3 at Taiton Community Center with the adult meeting at 10 a.m. and the youth meeting to follow. Fraternally yours, Marjorie Treumer, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 30, Taiton Members Celebrate Christmas

Lodge 30, Taiton hosted its annual Christmas party on Sunday, December 9, 2018, at Taiton Community Center. TOP LEFT PHOTO: District Six Director Karen Kaspar visits with Ed and Karen Zapalac. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 30 members present $750 to Donnie Roddy of the Elks Lodge of El Campo. BELOW LEFT

PHOTO: Lodge 30 officers conduct the meeting. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Left to right are District Six Director Karen Kaspar, Lodge 30 President Yvonne Marcaurele, State Fraternal Director Frank Horak, District Youth Counselor Lisa Bubela, and Regional General Agent Carolina Covarrubia.

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O O O Presenting 2019 Officers O O O SPJST Lodge 35, Elk Lodge 47, Seaton hosts church sausage supper this Saturday The Seaton Brethren Church annual sausage supper fundraiser will be held this Saturday, February 16, 2019, beginning at 3 p.m. until the sausage is gone. The menu consists of homemade pork sausage, sauerkraut, new potatoes, seasoned green beans, bread, homemade desserts, and tea or coffee. Dine in or drive-thru plates will be available for $10 each. The location of the supper is at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall, 10842 State Highway 53, Temple (Seaton). There will be a bake sale consisting of kolaches, pies, cakes, strudels, other baked goods, and jellies; a prize drawing and a silent auction. Proceeds will benefit the ministry of the church, community, and other projects. The public is invited. Submitted by, Helen Haisler Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

Alexa Ransom celebrates with Winter Onederland

Alexa Ransom turned one year old on January 15, 2019, and celebrated with friends and family on the following Saturday with a “Winter Onederland” theme. She is the daughter of Lynnette and Joshua Ransom of Thrall and a member of Lodge 48, Beyersville. —Michelle Newsom, Reporter

Lodge 84, Dallas meets Sunday, Feb. 17 at Nemec’s home Dear Readers, Lodge 84, Dallas will hold its next meeting at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 17, 2019, at the home of Charles and Kathy Nemec at 10707 Webster Terrace, Dallas, Texas 75229. Call 214-3514214 for directions. Come join us to hear what all we have going on, and bring a delicious dessert to share at our afternoon svačina after the meeting! See you there! Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan Reporter —SPJST—

The 2019 officers of Lodge 35, Elk are, front, left to right, Reporter Janie Brewer, Secretary Carla Price, and Treasurer Barbara Pavelka. BACK: Auditor Richard Brewer, Floor Chairman/Second Vice President Gene Pavelka, First Vice President Fred Kubitza, and President Randy Pavelka. The officers were installed by Director Three Director John Engelke, pictured far right.

Lodge 79 Corpus Christi congratulates sales agent Lodge 79, Corpus Christi held its monthly meeting on Sunday, January 20, 2019, with a meal of meatloaf and sides. At 2:05 p.m., President Mark Rebecek called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed for deceased members Donna Havranek, Scott Duff, and Ruth Marek. All officers were present, and we had 30 members and guests in attendance. Secretary Virginia Rebecek read the December minutes, and Treasurer Larry Elzner gave the financial report. Both were approved. Under communications, Secretary Virginia Rebecek read a letter stating Lodge 79 has a new sales agent - Macolovio Garcia. President Rebecek also mentioned Sales Agent Armando Diaz received recognition for first in certificates issued and first in annualized premium. Congratulations, Armando! FAC report was given by Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky. With the new year, he asked members to keep records of their fraternal acts. Under new business Secretary Virginia Rebecek made a motion for the monthly donation to go towards the Ark Assessment Center and Emergency Shelters for youth. Motion was approved.

Lodge 87, Temple meets Sunday, Feb. 17

The youth club report was given by Youth Leader Marcia Rew. She stated 10 members and guests were in attendance. They did the camp tee-shirt contest. Birthday for January was Zachary Rew on the 10th. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Zachary. Twenty-five dollar door prizes were won by Marlena Garcia and Mike Urbanovsky.

Dear Members, Friends, and Readers, The next meeting of SPJST Lodge 87, Temple is set for Sunday, February 17, 2019, at 2 p.m. Please mark this date on your calendar and join us! Fraternally, Carolyn Greene Secretary —SPJST—

Next Meeting—February 17 The next meeting will be Sunday, February 17. We will celebrate a belated Valentine’s Day with the lodge furnishing beef brisket. Members are asked to bring a side dish. Paul Sacky made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Zack Garcia, at 2:55 p.m. Fraternally, Virginia Rebecek, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 79 Corpus Christi honors birthday celebrant

Happy birthday to Zachary Rew! He celebrated his birthday on January 10, 2019, and was recognized at the Lodge 79, Corpus Christi meeting. —Submitted by Virginia Rebecek, Secretary

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Lodge 88, Houston brings pool proposal to membership Over almost the past year, many of you may have seen in the Věstník a discussion about our plans to bring a pool back to Lodge 88, Houston. We cannot tell you how excited we are that we are bringing the final proposal for approval to our membership at our next meeting this Monday, February 18, 2019, at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall, located at 1435 Beall Street in Houston. In order for you to vote on the Swim Club proposal, it will be necessary for you to have your lodge dues paid and attend the meeting in person. If you have not paid your dues, please arrive early to pay your dues. Annual dues are $9 per adult member. Proxy voting is not permissible in a fraternal organization. For anyone who has been attending monthly meetings over the past year, they have been walked through the details of how the pool would be funded, constructed, and managed in line with the wishes of our membership. We certainly recognize that every member cannot make every meeting and that executing an initiative of this size is complex. To that extent, we wanted to offer this brief to help clarify how we got where we are today and why we are so excited about the pool project. Additionally, we hope to clarify a couple of the most frequently asked questions we have heard from those that have not been able to attend the meetings.

Happy Birthday, Andrew of Lodge 187 Round Rock!

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O O O Presenting 2019 Officers and Trustees O O O SPJST Lodge 187, Round Rock

LEFT PHOTO: The 2019 officers of Lodge 187, Round Rock are, front, left to right, Financial Secretary Joann Oman, Vice President Janie Barron, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Carla Krenek. Back: Treasurer Rubie Volek, Secretary Deborah Rohlack,

As background, our lodge had a pool that was open until 1996 when ongoing maintenance and repair costs exceeded what membership was willing to pay to maintain it. Since before then, our membership has slowly been declining and there has been a stated desire to create a stronger connection with the neighborhood immediately surrounding the lodge hall, the Houston Heights. The neighborhood has been redeveloping over the past 10 to 20 years. New families are moving in and staying, and a strong connection could offer a path to long term viability for our lodge and its mission. Re-establishing the swim club was proposed at the February 2018 members’ meeting to attempt to bridge that gap while also offering more fraternal opportunities to our legacy members. A feasibility committee of seven long-time members was formed to assess viability of the project. The general membership made three requirements clear for any proposal from the feasibility committee: • The lodge should not take on debt to build a swim club • The people using the swim club should be the ones bearing the costs, not the membership at large • The swim club should not take up the whole back yard (~ 4 acres)

Lodge 187, Round Rock member Andrew Smith recently celebrated his 22nd birthday. Happy birthday, Andrew!

Working diligently over the past year within those confines, we have come to the proposal that we seek final approval on February 18. The two most common questions that we get related to the project are the costs to join and the fact that we are proposing a limited membership. We wanted to explain those elements here to hopefully clarify for everyone.

President Linda Johnson, and Reporter/Youth Leader Jennifer McCarthy. RIGHT PHOTO: Board members are, front, Johnnie Haak, left, and Rose Etheredge. Back: Tom Etheredge and Greg McCarthy.

First, with borrowing (rightfully) out of question to finance the pool, we needed to find a way to pay for construction. We decided to fund construction through membership deposits that are paid up front and refunded when a family decides to resign from the swim club and a replacement membership is sold. We came to the amount of $6,000 per family by estimating our construction costs with assistance from architects, engineers, pool builders, and other industry experts, adding on some extra for general lodge capital improvements and then dividing by the expected number of families the swim club can service based on its size. While $6,000 is certainly not an insignificant sum of money, its refundability makes it more like putting money in a safety deposit box than paying a large fee. We think this is a great solution where neither the lodge nor the members are forced to pay unnecessary interest. Additionally, members must pay annual dues equal to the annual operating budget divided by the number of families. This ensures that the people using the pool are in fact the ones that are paying for it. Second, why not just have membership be open to as many people as would sign up? Our rationale here was pretty simple: We wouldn’t sell more tickets to a dance than we knew would be allowed in based on city occupancy restrictions for our hall. Why would we do anything different for a pool? As mentioned above, the lodge membership (rightfully) did not want the swim club to take over the entire back yard. Members agreed to limit all construction to a rarely used 0.8 acre parcel of land in the southwest corner of our back yard. Our budget, once we make allowances for many improvements for all

lodge members’ benefit (general facility maintenance, an outdoor pavilion, and new playground for all) and the infrastructure around the pools (new pool house, decking, storm water detention, deck chairs, etc.) leaves us with enough capital for about 7,000 square feet of pools. We evaluated what we expect the city to allow in terms of occupancy for a pool that size and then used industry standards to estimate daily usage based on membership size. That model suggested that we could manage 410 families without running the risk of regularly turning paying families away from the swim club. If our actual usage ends up lower than what the model suggests, we can always add memberships later. But that’s something we won’t know until after our first summer of usage. That doesn’t mean that there aren’t still opportunities for members to use the pool without paying for an annual membership. Within the proposal, there will be times set aside for any member of our youth club to use the pool; times for water aerobics classes that are open to all members; day passes that can be earned through volunteering at the lodge; and at least one “Splash Day” when the pools will be open to all members. The past year has been a lot of hard work for huge groups of members that are excited about the future of Lodge 88. For the first time in over two decades, our membership increased in 2018. We know that change often draws attention but we are confident that this is a positive step towards the future of our lodge. Fraternally, Aaron Rigamonti Third Vice President Lodge 88 Board of Trustees Swim Club Committee —SPJST—

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Lodge 91 San Jacinto meets Saturday, March 2 Lodge 91, San Jacinto will hold its first quarterly meeting of 2019 on Saturday, March 2 at Crosby Dairy Queen at 11 a.m. We will be presenting 25- and 50-year membership pins. You will be notified if you need to be present to receive your pin. We look forward to having a great turnout! Fraternally, Vonda Smesny, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 92, Fort Worth invites all to February activities Dear Members and Readers, Everyone is welcome to join your fellow lodge members and friends for all upcoming activities at SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth, 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road. We look forward to seeing you and enjoying these activities and events with

Lodge 191, Lufkin collects, donates toys to Salvation Army

VĚSTNÍK you and your family at Lodge 92 - National Hall. Wednesday, February 13—Sportsmens Club, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.: Monthly meeting of hunting and fishing enthusiasts with speakers and prize drawings. Free and open to the public. Tuesday, February 26—Game night at Lodge 92 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 133 San Antonio meets Sunday, March 17 The members of Lodge 133, San Antonio will meet Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Good Shepherd Activity Center at 1630 Goliad Road. Anniversary luncheon will be served at 12:30 p.m. Submitted by, Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST—

Lodge 142, Houston to host District Five Spring Meeting

Lodge 191, Lufkin President George Scogin is pictured with a representative from Salvation Army. Lodge 191 collected and donated a large bag full of toys to Salvation Army. They were delivered just in time to be given to the children. Thank you to all who brought toys for this special project. —Submitted by Pat Scogin, Secretary

The monthly meeting of Lodge 142, Houston was held Sunday, January 20, 2019, in the annex building of Lodge 88, Houston. At 1 p.m. was a social, and a meal of fried chicken with green beans, corn, and dessert was served. Prayer of thanks was given. President Keith Kieschnick called the meeting to order at 2:10 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Bob Schleider. Roll call of officers showed all present except Flag Bearer Ryder Butera and Sales Agents Connie Carter and Stacey Kellen. We had 28 members present. Secretary Elizabeth Hermis read the December annual meeting minutes. J.R. Coleman moved to accept the minutes as read, seconded by Kerry Herrington. All approved. Financial Secretary/Treasurer Mary Ann Kieschnick read the December financials. J.R. Coleman asked to accept the report, seconded by Kerry Herring-

ton. All approved by the membership. We had one new member - Norkesha Norman. Welcome! Youth Leader Catherine Manchack reported 16 youth club members and four guests were present at the December 9, 2018, meeting. Jolin Havies read the youth club motto. Correspondence from the State Fraternal Director was about the tee-shirt design. Deadline is January 31. Catherine thanked all members for the donations to Who Rescued Who. Catherine and her youth were excused to have their meeting. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Pat Schleider reported on SPJST Scholarship applications being due February 1; domino tournaments; and the District Five Spring Meeting on March 17, hosted by Lodge 142 to be held at Lodge 88. The departed members’ ceremony will be at the February meeting. Youth club audit is due by March 1. Old business was the discussion of rules and regulations. New business was the new capsule drawing. Sick Committee reported James Templain has been placed in an assisted living facility. Bob Schleider had a heart attack. He recovered very well and was in attendance at our meeting. Get well to all! Birthdays for January are Catherine Manchack on the 1st, Holland Dunn on the 6th, Mary Wunderlich on the 11th, and JoDien Roznovsky on the 25th. Happy birthday! Prizes were awarded to (those in attendance) Bob Schleider - oldest male;

oldest female - Mary Wunderlich; and Braelyn Muzny - youngest youth. Door prizes were awarded, and the meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m. Next Meeting—February 17 The next meeting will be Sunday, February 17, 2019, in the annex building at Lodge 88, Houston. Fraternally, Elizabeth Hermis, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 155, Austin meets March 3 Lodge 155, Austin will meet Sunday, March 3, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Little Walnut Creek Library, located at 836 West Rundbert and Lamar Street. For directions, please call Jean Motl at 512-8360205. Fraternally, Ginny Prasatik Secretary/Treasurer —SPJST—

Lodge 202, Jourdanton congratulates Madison and Kenzie Lutz

Lodge 202, Jourdanton members Madison and Kenzie Lutz placed well at Atascosa County Livestock Show. They each received a $100 check from Lodge 202 who wishes them the best of luck in 2020. LEFT PHOTO: Madison, pictured with poultry judge Dennis Ellebracht, won Grand Champion Turkey. She also placed with her two hogs. RIGHT PHOTO: Kenzie is pictured with her first place heavyweight York. She also won Reserved Grand Champion turkey hen and also placed with another hog. —Submitted by Bettie House, Secretary

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Lodge 160 San Angelo meets Wednesday, Feb. 20 Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at 6 p.m. The Dutch treat dinner and meeting will take place at Ole Gin Steakhouse in Wall. We hope you will be able to join us! Fraternally, Sandra Jansa, President —SPJST—

Lodge 187 Round Rock begins Join Hands Day discussion We started the meeting with welcoming Jesse and Linda Pospisil. Tom Etheredge discussed all the upcoming events. Rubie Volek updated and showed us all the replacements and repairs of several items at the lodge but not limited to the new lawn mower. We needed all of it done. Deborah Rohlack read the thank you note from the VA Dogs that we donated to. We love to hear those notes and all the help that we do for our community and Texas. Jennifer McCarthy mentioned that it is time to start getting ideas for our Join Hands Day project, and we can start sharing them at the next meeting. Jesse Pospisil discussed some publications to save on paper products. He also installed the board and district members for the year. Thanks bunches, Jesse! Birthdays in January are Andrew Smith and Dustin Meyers along with Jayden Pachicano, Sandra Everett, Jan Bartz, Scott Ledbetter, Stormi Hobbs, Kay Donelson, Regan Beck, Diana Hagens, Doug Nelson, Allen Johnson, Rodney Lange, Michael Johnson, Kelbie Stifflemire, Melissa Oman, Sandra Kruse, Sarah Johnson, Jerry Kadlubar, Robert Leatherman, Bernie Wuthrich, and Doug Barron. Thanks bunches to Jesse and Linda Pospisil for door prizes. We ended with a tasty potluck meal. The next gathering will be Sunday, February 10 at 2 p.m. Blessings to all of you, Jennifer McCarthy, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 246 Morgan’s Point to lend helping hands at Home & Garden Show Lodge 191, Lufkin welcomes Glenn Lenderman for dance this Friday, Feb. 15 The January dance was great with “On the Double” playing. This is a husband and wife team that plays all kinds of music from the 50s to the present time. They did a little bit of country and a little bit of rock and roll, with something different in between. Thanks to all who stayed after the dance and helped stack the chairs and clean up. We still need volunteers to help each month so the same ones that do it every month will not have to do all of the work. If two couples could volunteer each month, once a year, it would help greatly. We are all about to get too old to do this. Dance This Friday Glenn Lenderman and Friends will be playing this month on Friday, February 15. So make plans to come out and listen and dance to some good music. As usual, please bring a covered dish or snack food for the food table. Thank you so very much! Dues Renewal The 2019 SPJST dues can be paid at the dance or mailed to SPJST Lodge 191, PO Box 3113, Lufkin, Texas 75903. They must be paid by March 1 to remain on the active list. The lodge lost another dancer this month - Lewis Bell. Lewis passed away Wednesday, January 30, and visitation was Saturday, February 2 at Corrigan Funeral Home. The funeral was Sunday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Please be in prayer for his family and friends, especially his good friend, Wilda Kay. I forgot to mention in the January newsletter about the toys collected for Salvation Army. They were delivered on Saturday morning in time for them to be given to the children. Thank you so very much to all who brought toys for this very special occasion. The next SPJST business meeting will be Monday, February 11 at 7 p.m. Members, please attend these meetings. Fraternally, Pat Scogin, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point members met Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Olive Garden Restaurant at 11:30 a.m. After the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer, the minutes, correspondence, and officers’ report were presented. District Two Director Jesse Pospisil and wife Linda were welcomed. Director Pospisil announced that the District Two Spring Meeting will be Sunday, March 17 at Lodge 48, Beyersville. He encouraged all members to attend. Members discussed ideas for community service projects in 2019. Members will plan a visit to the S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Center in Taylor in the spring. The lodge will also participate in the SPJST Car Show and Czech Her-

Expression of Sympathy We, the members of Lodge 84, Dallas wish to express our deepest sympathy to our departed brother, DOUG YEAGER, who passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018, in Dallas. Doug was born on December 23, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Bill and Goldie Yeager. As a toddler, he moved to Houston and thrived in school and his church excelling in both sports and academics. He gradDoug Yeager uated at the top of his class from Spring Branch High School in 1965 and was blessed to be accepted to Princeton University where he graduated in 1969. He then traveled back home to graduate from the University of Texas Law School Making Law Review. He went on to practice law and work in Dallas for the rest of his adult life. He was always committed to helping kids attain their goals. He worked for SMU Dedman School of Law until his retirement. Doug was a member of SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas. He is survived by wife Justine; son Ted; stepsons Richard, Brandon, and

itage Celebration on Saturday, May 4 in Seaton. Members will assist at the SPJST Car Show on Friday, February 22 through Sunday, February 24 at the Temple Area Builders Association (TABA) Home and Garden Show at the Bell County Expo Center in Belton. As a service project, members will assist with parking vehicles, registration, people’s choice ballots, and other duties throughout the weekend. The meeting adjourned, and everyone enjoyed a delicious meal of unlimited soup, salad, and breadsticks. Next Meeting—March 12 The next meeting will be Tuesday, March 12 at 11:30 a.m. at Olive Garden in Temple. Please come out for a fantastic meal and to help plan our next “doing good in our community” service project. Fraternally, Melanie Zavodny, Secretary —SPJST—

Neal Andreason; stepdaughters Tara Cloutman and Keri Jones; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and siblings Lee, Angela, and Rusty. Funeral service was Thursday, November 1 at 12 noon with visitation at 11 a.m. at Sparkman Hillcrest. Memorial donations may be made to the Princeton University scholarship fund or the Cyril Pokladnik Scholarship Fund at SPJST in Temple. May our departed brother rest in peace. Resolution Committee Cheryl Petr —SPJST—

In Memory of Mildred David Mildred Ozymy David, age 96, of Needville, Texas, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019, two weeks shy of her 97th birthday. She was born in Ennis on January 31, 1922, the daughter of John and Angelina Ozymy. Mildred graduated in 1939 from Ennis High School. Mildred’s family moved to Dallas, where she and Mildred David her friends were

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active volunteers with the USO. She met her future husband, Ben, at a dance in Fort Worth, and they were married a year and a half later. Ben and Mildred remained in Dallas where their first two children, Ronnie and Nancy, were born. Ben’s job soon transferred them to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where Connie was born. Additional transfers took the fam-

ily to Amarillo and Corpus Christi. The couple retired to Lakeway in 1981. Mildred considered herself to be a mother and housewife, first and foremost. When she was not cooking, cleaning, and sewing, she enjoyed playing bridge, and golf, dancing, and transporting her children to and from activities. Mildred was a member of SPJST

Death Claims Paid in January 2019 SPJST • Temple, Texas Name

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Alfred J. Schwartz Mary Ann Depew Tisha Rae Leger Julius J. Kalina, Jr. Lana Kay Thrasher Martha Jane Schimek Michael K. Ahlstrom Albert L. Schiller Diane Louise Hubenak Rosalie Nonenmacher Maricela Gonzales Alice Benavides Ann Hradil Daniel H. Linhart Mary A. Kaenzig Arturo Ramirez Judith Gayle Pasemann Larry Wayne Sassin Rosita H. Garcia Ileana M. Debord Catherine A. Kosh Robert Edward Jacobs Frieda N. Scarborough Edith Bayer Charlyne Labay Velma Lea Jaksik Adrian Joseph Jez Mildred Hoeninghaus Frances Mary Slovak Ronald Lee Hayhurst Clara M. Childs Leo Amos Havel Damon Sean Erpelding Avys White Locke Werner W. Dally Bessie Parma Michael Prochaska Margaret M. Sustala Patricia M. Kuntschik Juana Q. Flores John William Samek Doris Jean Svoboda Leroy P. Muehlstein Daniel A. Roznovsky Henrietta A. Haessly Annie Frances Zurovetz Erwin W. Meiske Norbert W. Schwertner Jerome E. Dorotik Andrew Lawrence Blaschke Richard Harlan Hight

160, San Angelo 80, Holland 234, Luling 151, Wharton 66, Waco 148, Blessing 32, Victoria 246, Morgan’s Point 40, El Campo-Hillje 1, Fayetteville 40, El Campo-Hillje 49, Rowena 196, Houston-West 30, Taiton 66, Waco 183, Arlington 29, Taylor 4, Hallettsville 87, Temple 88, Houston 88, Houston 63, Sweet Home 66, Waco 39, Bryan 40, El Campo-Hillje 107, Floresville 47, Seaton 88, Houston 135, Ennis 154, Fort Worth 35, Elk 88, Houston 17, New Tabor 9, Snook 29, Taylor 88, Houston 154, Fort Worth 88, Houston 184, Moulton 272, Del Rio 101, Gainesville 24, Cyclone 185, New Braunfels 183, Arlington 30, Granger 92, Fort Worth 29, Taylor 29, Taylor 30, Taiton 18, Elgin 47, Seaton

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To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the SPJST Supreme Lodge Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy. Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska, FIC Supreme Lodge Chief Financial Officer —SPJST—

Lodge 18, Elgin. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband Ben; her parents; and her sisters Ella Mae Faraizl and Albina Vrla. She is survived by son Ronald Lee David; daughters Nancy Jo Kelsheimer and husband Steven Scott and Connie Jene David; grandchildren Lindsay Michelle Kelsheimer and Derek Scott Kelsheimer and wife Sarah Lea; greatgrandson Brayden Scott Kelsheimer; and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. —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 DANIEL LINHART. Daniel Henry Linhart, 87, of El Campo passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018. He was born on April 10, 1931, in Engle, Texas, to the late Joe F. and Amelia Sbrusch Linhart. Daniel was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was a mechanic and retired from Mustang Tractor Daniel Linhart after 35 years of devoted service. He was a member of American Legion Post 251, VFW Post 2786, SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton, and RVOS. He is survived by daughters Charlene Smith and husband David, Margaret Leopold and husband Ronnie, and Diane Seaman and husband Brian, all of El Campo, and Lynette Linhart of Alvin; and numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 61 years, Evelyn Linhart; sister Hilda Baca; brothers Herbert, Albert, Leo, and Henry Linhart; grandson Jeffry McKeon; niece Jeanette Bender; and sister-in-law Matilda Linhart. Visitation was on Wednesday, November 14 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Triska Funeral Home. A rosary followed at 7 p.m. Funeral service was held on Thursday, November 15 at 2:30 p.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Taiton with the Rev-

erend Gabriel Oduro-Tawiah officiating. Burial followed at Holy Cross Memorial Park under the auspices of American Legion Post 251. Pallbearers were David Smith, Ronnie Leopold, Brian Seaman, Garret Bubela, Darin Leopold, Jason Smith, and Cody Seaman. Honorary pallbearers were his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and godchildren Shirley Morgan, Alvin “Boyce” Linhart, Jr., Sharon Kaminski, and Joyce Janda. Fraternally yours, Marjorie Treumer Resolution Committee —SPJST—

In Memory of Daniel Roznovsky Daniel Roznovsky of Irving, Texas, passed away May 25, 2018. He was born on September 14, 1934, in Birome, Texas, to John Jim Roznovsky and Otillie Lucia Pustejovsky. Daniel was a member of Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Church in Irving for more than 50 years. He was also a 50-year member of KJT; SPJST Daniel Roznovsky Lodge 183, Arlington; and Knights of Columbus. Daniel enjoyed polka music, and he loved to go dancing. He also enjoyed travel and flying single engine air planes. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother Robert Roznovsky. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of 62 years Mary Ann Roznovsky; children Jimmy, Danny, Patrick, Gary, Donna, and Darlene; brothers John and Edmund; sisters Angeline, Annette, Rose Mary, and Patricia; grandchildren Alexxa, Gwendolyn, Grant, Christopher, Alexander, Clayton, and Emily; two great-grandchildren; and many loving friends and extended family. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 8, 2018, at Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Church in Irving with inurnment with military honors following at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 15 at The Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas. Memorial donations may be made to Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Church. —SPJST—

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VĚSTNÍK § § § § § § § To: Mommy Harlow Happy Valentine’s Day from your favorite four-legged fur baby! I love you! From: Daisy § § § § § § § To: Melanie and David Happy Valentine’s Day to my beautiful sister and awesome brother-in-law. May your day be filled with lots of love and happiness. Love you both dearly. From: Faye Hudson - your sis § § § § § § § To: Brian and Cathy Happy Valentine’s Day! Love you and miss you. From: Moo § § § § § § § To: Natalie and Nancy Mabry Happy Valentine’s Day to my sweet granddaughters. I love you and miss you. From: Granny § § § § § § § To: Ruth Sabrsula Wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day! Love from: Dorothy Jean Lastovica your cousin § § § § § § §

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To: Matt, Elizabeth, and Ethan Holder Wishing you all a Happy Valentine’s Day. Love you to the moon and back. From: Dorothy Lastovica/Grany

To: Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club Happy Valentine’s Day to a great group of kiddos! From: Holly and Susie

§ § § § § § § To: Margie Niekamp the best mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother a family could ask for. Your love is an amazing blessing to all of us! We hope that you feel our love like we feel yours. We love you! From: Your family § § § § § § § To: Joan Dear Joan - Happy Valentine’s Day! Search the living room bookcase for your surprise! XOXO From: Brian § § § § § § §

§ § § § § § § § To: George L. Moreno Gone, yet not forgotten . . . Although we are apart, your spirit lives within me, forever in my heart. Love you. From: Dora Moreno

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§ § § § § § § To: Donald Marek Thank you for being a part of my life and for all of your help. Congratulations on your new job, and I know you will do a great job. Your father would be very proud. From: Kathryn - your mother § § § § § § § To: My Three Wonderful Kids Kenneth, Michael, and Lindsey and The Nine Grandkids Ciara, Misti, Alexandria, Caleb, Dustin, Alexis, Kadnce, Kember, and Karter all of whom I love very much. Thanks for being there for me. Love from: Mom/Mema § § § § § § § To: Anthony Aka Superman: Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day! Love from: Ana § § § § § § §

§ § § § § § § To: Charlie Brossman I don’t always know where the time goes from one year to the next, but no matter what, I know I’ve spent it the right way together, with you. Love from: Barbara Brossman

To: The Young Daughters We are so proud of you! We couldn’t ask for better girls. We hope your hearts are always filled with Joy and Love. From: Mom and Dad Sabrina and Justin Young

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To: Mommy Wendy I’m a little stinker, short and stout. Here is my tail and here is my snout. When I get all riled up, watch me shout: Just move over, and you better watch out! Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Your googly-eyed Moe

To: Uncle Leon and Aunt Vallie and Aunt Toni Happy Valentine’s Day! Sending many hugs and much love for a fantastic day. Love from: Melanie and David

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To: Alex Tardy You’re such a special granddaughter so sweet and loving, too. That’s why this wish is bringing a world of love to you. Happy Valentine’s Day! Love from: Busa and Charlie

To: Zac Sullivan Happy Valentine’s Day, Zac! I know that you are up above with Pipe (Adolph Macha) and most of all - God. I miss you. I love you very, very much. From: Grandma Delores Macha

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To: Brenda, Happy Valentine’s Day! Love ya always. From: Brian

To: John and Diana Engelke Thanks to both of you for all you do for us. We love you. Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Mom and Dad Veselka

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§ § § § § § § To: Glenn Happy Valentine’s Day! I love you! From: Cynthia § § § § § § § To: Reagan Hernandez Happy Valentine’s Day! I love you! From: McKenzie Burcie § § § § § § § To: Jennifer and Wayne Yandell Both of you mean a lot to me, and I am thankful that you are a part of my life. Thank you for all of your help. Your father would be very proud of both of you. From: Kathryn - your mother § § § § § § § To: Dillon Narro Happy Valentine’s Day to our Sailor. We are so proud of your continued success in the United States Navy. We miss you and love you so much! From: Mom and Dad § § § § § § § To: Patti Rosales It finally happened, and I know you are glad. But you moved away, and I’m feeling sad. Enjoy your retirement. Love you, sis. Be my valentine! From: Vicki

§ § § § § To: My Loving Family ‘My Whole World’ Happy Valentine’s Day to my wonderful family who makes every day thankful and blessed in my life. From: Debbie

§ § § § § § § To: Delores Macha of Lodge 81, Needville Happy Valentine’s Day! We love you so much, Giggy! From: Lindsay and Sarah Norman § § § § § § §

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To: Ritley Hiebbler Soft and cuddly, darling and new, a sweet little valentine baby, that’s you! Happy 1st Valentine’s Day! Love you, granddaughter. Love from: Busa and Charlie

To: Dillon Narro Happy Valentine’s Day to our Sailor! So proud of you. Love and miss you so much. From: Gamma and Grandpa

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To: Mia Happy Valentine’s Day to the best sister two pups could ask for! Thanks for sharing blankets with us. You’re the best, and we love you oodles! From: Poki and Frankie

To: Papa Ace and Nancynka Chlapek We love you so much and appreciate you in our lives. You’re the best Godparents we could ask for. From: Kayla, Kelsea, Zaydriana, Valora

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To: Kresta, Sara, and Micah my sweethearts Happy Valentine’s Day! You are my greatest joy. From: Mom

To: Abby and Easton Lopez Happy Valentine’s Day! We love y’all! From: Carson and Jaycee Parker

§ § § § § § § To: Jerome and Family May God bless you all with health and happiness today and always. Happy Valentine’s Day. From: Kenneth

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To: Macy Narro Happy Valentine’s Day! Keep up the good work in all of your activities, our busy girl. We love you so much! From: Mom and Dad

To: Debbie, Freddie, Faye, Carroll Scott, Ashley, Eric, Caseton, and Bryce Happy Valentine’s Day to our very special family members! We love you. Love from: Melanie and David

To: Peyton Happy Valentine’s Day to Peyton Malina of Lodge 47, Seaton and to my fur baby, Baxter. Love, Hugs and Kisses From: Mommy

To: Loren, Cindy, and Michael Hackbarth Happy Valentine’s Day! From: The Vahaliks - Philip, Annie and Jonathan

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To: Kenny Broz Happy Valentine’s Day, my friend! You are loved always. From: Vicci

To: Maxlyn Hiebbler It’s Valentine’s Day, granddaughter. You are sweet. You are playful. You are totally loveable. Hope your Valentine’s Day is pure purrr-fection! From: Busa and Charlie

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To: Madelyn, Tatiana, Courtlyn and Bubba Happy Valentine’s Day to my loves! I love with you all with my heart, and everyday I am so thankful to be called your mom. Keep reaching for the stars and do your very best each day. I hope your Valentine’s Day is as special as you all are! From: Momma

To: Mama and Daddy Thanks for everything you do for me. I appreciate it very much. Happy Valentine’s Day! Love from: Cynthia

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VĚSTNÍK § § § § § § § To: Vivian, Vincent, and Vernon I can’t imagine my life without you three! How blessed I am to have each one of you in my life. May God continue His blessings. Happy Valentine’s Day! All my love . . . From: Vicci § § § § § § § To: Mira and Jackson Engelke Happy Valentine’s Day to our precious great-grandchildren. We love you so much. From: PawPaw and Granny Veselka § § § § § § § To: Brooke We are so blessed to have such a beautiful and kind daughter that has grown to be a wonderful young lady and wife. Happy Valentine’s Day! Love from: Mom and Dad § § § § § § § To: Jennifer Hessler Happy Valentine’s Day, Jennifer! From: Annie and Philip Vahalik § § § § § § §

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To: Grandma and Grandpa Happy Valentine’s Day! Thanks for taking care of us. Love from: Sassy and Kitty § § § § § § §

Love always from: Nicholas, Katherine, Stephen, Josef, and Michael

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To: All Liška/Nekuža Families Šťastný Valentýna! Milujeme vás všechny moc. From: Katherine Morris

To: Mia Huckman With love, granddaughter . . . May all the happiness you bring be returned to you today with an extra share of love. Happy Valentine’s Day! Love from: Busa and Charlie

§ § § § § § § To: Kelsie, Randy, Leigha, Brent, Braden, Emily, Bryce, and Abby Happy Valentine’s Day to my amazing grandchildren! You are all so very loved. From: Nanny Hegwood § § § § § § §

To: Jimmy and Julie Anders Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your family. I hope you have a great day with all those grandbabies. Love you lots! From: Vicci

To: Shelby, Cooper, and Olivia my great-grandchildren Happy, happy Valentine’s Day to you all! You fill my heart with love and laughter. Each one of you are such a blessing. All my love . . . From: Nanny

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To: Aunt Jerelene Lenart Roses are red, violets are blue; Flowers are beautiful, just like you! From: Vicki

To: Rubie Volek Happy Valentine’s Day to you! You are an inspiration to me. Thanks for being you. With love from: Janie

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In Loving Remembrance Our Parents Nick A. & Dorothy (Liška) Morris married February 23, 1957 Ennis, Texas and Our Grandparents Stanley & Cecilie (Nekuža) Liška

§ § § § § § § To: Irene Pagel You are our sunshine. Will you be our valentine? We love you so much! Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Paula, Amy, Ashleigh and Katie

To: Ralph Thanks for being a great husband and father. I love you so much. Wishing you a very Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Holly § § § § § § § To: Mom and Dad Happy Valentine’s Day! P.S. Thank you for being the best parents ever. From: Makayla Newsom § § § § § § § To: Granny Judy Majek We wish our beautiful grandmother a Happy Valentine’s Day! We love you! From: Carlos, Christy, David and Emily Esquivel § § § § § § § To: Kyleigh Hernandez Happy Valentine’s Day! I love you! From: McKenzie Burcie § § § § § § §

§ § § § § § § To: Victoria and Brad Zajicek Happy Valentine’s Day, cousin! From: Ann, Kenny, Michelle, Scott Kenneth, Faith, Kole, and Hayden § § § § § § § To : Jacqueline Malota Happy Valentine’s Day, Booger Bear! Daddy wishes you plenty of love this day and always and pray nothing but great blessings are sent your way. May you be blessed this Valentine’s Day and all throughout the year. Peace, love, health, and happiness, I love you so very much. Happy Valentine’s Day. From: Daddy § § § § § § § To: Great-Uncle Frank and Great-Aunt Risa Pajestka of Lodge 80, Holland Love from Shongaloo, LA and Magnolia, TX From: Faith, Kole, and Hayden § § § § § § §

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To: Mom and Dadu Majek Wishing a lovely Mom and Dad a Happy Valentine’s Day! You are always in our thoughts! We love you! From: Carlos, Christy, David and Emily Esquivel § § § § § § § To: Lloyd and Bettie Happy Valentine’s Day to two of the most influential people in my and my children’s lives. You have taught us many things in life including dedication, persistence, work ethic, generosity, and graciousness; but most of all, the importance of family. Your commitment to supporting our activities to the fullest was a constant reminder of your love. Know that you are dearly loved, this day and every day. Love from: Sandra, Lane, Sammy and Amanda Hoggard § § § § § § § To: Dani and Katie Love you to the moon and back! Happy Valentine’s Day! From: H and K Mom and Dad § § § § § § § To: Mom Jacqueline Nauert Reid Happy Valentine’s Day! We love you very much and wish you a special day. Love from: David and Melanie § § § § § § §

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To: Melanie You’re not just my friend, You’re my love You’re not just my love, You’re my heart You’re not just my heart, You’re my life You’re not just my life, You’re my everything Happy Valentines With all my love From: David

To: Shelby, Cooper, and Olivia Happy Valentine’s Day! We love you three oh, so very much. From: Memaw and Papaw Huble

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To: Bella Hons Dreams do come true, you will be our valentine in our hearts forever! From: Mommy and Daddy

To: Philip Vahalik Happy Valentine’s Day! I love you! From: Annie Vahalik

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§ § § § § § § To: Granny Gladys Hejl Happy Valentine’s Day, Granny! You are so special to us. We love you! From: Ralph, Holly, Dillon, and Macy § § § § § § § To: Brandon Happy Valentine’s Day to our wonderful son! Hope your last year at Texas A&M is full of great memories. Gig ‘em Love from: Mom and Dad

§ § § § § § § To: Lodge 4, Hallettsville Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Annie and Philip Vahalik § § § § § § § To: Wendy Happy Valentine’s Day! I love you more than Taco Casa! From: Mom § § § § § § § To: Michael Huckman It’s Valentine’s Day, grandson. You’ll never be too old for me to love. Stop rolling your eyes! I can see you! Love from: Busa and Charlie § § § § § § § To: Keith my one and only hero, my knight in shining armor, the love of my life! I love you more than chocolate and Taco Casa! Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Holly § § § § § § § To: Betty Suehs Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Carson and Jaycee Parker § § § § § § §

§ § § § § § § To: Harlow We hope you have a Happy Valentine’s Day! Better keep an eye on your candy or Lucky will steal it! From: Lucky, Moe, and Buddy your barking buddies § § § § § § § To: Holly Narro Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Carson and Jaycee Parker § § § § § § § To: David Svec Happy Valentine’s Day! Love you. From: Mom § § § § § § § To: Wendy I may be small and not very tall, but I love to play every day and give you puppy kisses and sweet wishes for a Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Buddy § § § § § § §

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To: Reagan Hernandez I love you a sloth! Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Gentry Burcie

To: Macy Narro Happy Valentine’s Day to our Lady Hornet who we are enjoying supporting this year. So proud of everything you are doing. Love ya! From: Gamma and Grandpa

To: Adeline Kohutek We will always cherish fun memories and remember all the valentine cupcakes you made for us! Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Diane, Kresta, and Sara (and Micah)

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To: Wade and Lillie O’Shields May your valentine be filled with sweet memories, lots of hugs and kisses, and cherished days ahead. Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Ron and Sue, Omer and Dianna Buddy and Lillie

To: John and Grace Happy Valentine’s Day! You are my sunshine! I love you to the moon and back. From: Mamo

To: Zephyr and Daniel Marek the best parents and grandparents in the universe. We are so grateful to have so much love from you both. We love coming to spend time with you on the farm. Thanks for all you do and all you have taught us through the years. Our love from: Cindy, Carol, Daniel Charles, Mike, Becca, Ryan, Alanna Andella, and Jeremy

§ § § § § § § To: Mabrey Petty Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Carson and Jaycee Parker § § § § § § § To: Granny and Papa Happy Valentine’s Day! We love you. May your day be filled with love and happiness. From: Chris and Julia § § § § § § § To: Alton and Gayenell Chudej Happy Valentine’s Day, Mom and Dad! We love you very much! From: Charles and Janell Koehne § § § § § § § To: Cathy, Natalie, Nancy, and Mom Love all of you. Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Brian § § § § § § § To: Drew Tice Granddaughter, you are a charmer, dazzler, dreamer, and sure do love a girl like you. Happy Valentine’s Day! Love from: Busa and Charlie

§ § § § § § § To: Jayvian Hons Your energy keeps us going like a whirlwind, always spinning so you keep us grinning with love! From: Grammy and Grandpa § § § § § § § To: Mom You are loved beyond measure by us all. We are blessed and so very grateful to have you as our mother. Our hearts are filled with love and admiration for you each and every day. Happy Valentine’s Day, momma. All our love . . . From: Your 4 V’s § § § § § § §

§ § § § § § § To: Lindsay and Sarah Norman the two sweetest granddaughters. I live for the two of you each and every day. You have brightened up my life beyond words and have grown up to be beautiful young ladies. I am so happy to be your Giggy. Happy Valentine’s Day! All my love from: Delores Macha Lodge 81, Needville § § § § § § § To: Charles Svec Happy Valentine’s Day! Love from: Susan § § § § § § §

To: Gamma and Grandpa Suehs Thanks for being the best grandparents in the whole world, and thanks for all you do for us. We love you! Happy Valentine’s Day to you! From: Dillon, Macy, and Madelynn

To: Mi Poquito Burrito Happy Valentine’s Day, my sweet love. I still remember our first valentines where you had to go out of town, but you hid an origami note for me and made me a playlist. I love you always. From: Pumba

§ § § § § § § To: Scott - our son Love you, son, so very much. You are an amazing young man and a special blessing in our lives. Happy Valentine’s Day to you. From: Mom and Dad Faye and Carroll § § § § § § § To: Linda You have been the love of my life for over 50 years. Thanks for the memories. Te Amo! and Tammy, Mike, Kaitlyn, and Collin, Cristy, Mike, Brandon, and Hailey - You have been the best part of my life. I couldn’t have ever asked for a better family. Love to all from: Jesse/Dad/Grumpy § § § § § § §

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To: Carson Hebert Happy Valentine’s Day, my love! We are very proud of the fine young man you are. From: Mimi and Papa Brezina

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To: Granny and Papa Pajestka of Lodge 80, Holland We love you much! From: Ann, Kenny, Michelle, Scott, and Kenneth

To: Justin and Misha Happy Valentine’s Day! We love you very much. From: Grandpa and Granny Veselka

To: Rosie (Mama) Malota Mama, may God bless you always with plenty of peace, love, and happiness. I love you so very much and thank Him every day that He gave me a Mama as sweet, kind, and loving as you. Happy Valentine’s Day. From: Kenneth

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To: B.J., CarrieAnn, Loy, Clark, Reid, Macy, Holly, Miles, Ky, and Drew I am so proud of you and love you so much! Happy Valentine’s Day to my family. From: Mother/GMommy Carolyn

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To: Colton Brezina Happy Valentine’s Day! Love you to the moon and back! From: Mimi and Papa Brezina

To: Melanie and David Wishing two very special friends a very Happy Valentine’s Day. Love you two very much. From: Dorothy Lastovica

To: Lodge 179, Warrenton Members Thank you for your longtime dedication to Lodge 179. You are all very special to me, and I thank you for your friendship. From: Joan Sue Goehring, FAC

To: McKenzie Burcie Happy Valentine’s Day! You are Pawsome! I love you! From: Gentry Burcie

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To: David H. Happy Valentine’s Day and happy retirement! Love you always. From: Vicci H.

To: Diana Engelke Thank you for 47 years of great valentines. You are a great mate, and I thank you always. From: John Engelke

§ § § § § § § To: Brandon and Katie Happy Valentine’s Day! A lot hugs and kisses. Your are the best. From: Brian and Sherry § § § § § § § To: Jerry Happy Valentine’s Day with hugs and kisses. I love you. From: Nancy § § § § § § § To: Ray Rosales You are my favorite brother-in-law. Thanks for all that you do. You work so hard on that house. It’s coming together and looks great, too! Lots of love. Be mine. From: Vicki § § § § § § § To: Jenny and Robert Happy Valentine’s Day! With much love . . . From: Mom and Dad § § § § § § §

§ § § § § § § To: Mom and Dad Milton and Martha Zavodny Happy Valentine’s Day! We love you very much and wish you a great day. Love from: Melanie and David § § § § § § § To: Vlasta Bartos and Mary Ann Cerny Happy Valentine’s Day, ladies! Always enjoy our annual 42 Progressive Domino tournament trip! From: Philip and Annie Vahalik § § § § § § § To: Harlow Happy Valentine’s Day! I love you more than chocolate! From: Grandma § § § § § § § To: Uncle Frank and Aunt Risa Pajestka of Lodge 80, Holland. Love you much! From: Ann, Kenny, Michelle, Scott and Kenneth § § § § § § § To: All Morris/Morys/Moris/ Mareš Families Šťastný Valentýna! Milujeme vás všechny moc. From: Katherine Morris § § § § § § §

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To: Brianna Malota Happy Valentine’s Day, BreLee. Daddy loves you and will always be there for you. You mean the world to me, and I always pray for the best for you this special day and always. God bless you with health, happiness, love, and peace. I love you always and forever and know that His plan is true. Happy Valentine’s Day. From: Daddy § § § § § § §

§ § § § § § § To: Margie and Family Sis, may God bless you with peace, health, and happiness. I love you all. Thanks for always being there for me. Happy Valentine’s Day. From: Kenneth § § § § § § § To: Elizabeth and Mary Kate Happy Valentine’s Day! We are so proud of both of you. You are truly a blessing to our family. We love you! Philippians 4:13 From: Mom, Dad, Holly, and Willow § § § § § § § To: Sharon Hohmann Sharon is sweet and has a dog named Blue. We send valentine greetings to both of you! With love from: Cindy, Roy, and Family

§ § § § § § § To: Cyril Pajestka Have Valentine’s Day, cousin! From: Ann, Kenny, Michelle, Scott Kenneth, Faith, Kole, and Hayden § § § § § § § To: Stella Hons You’ve brought me blessings in many ways, and I will love you the rest of my days. From: Mark § § § § § § § To: Mom Happy 89th birthday and loving wishes for a wonderful Valentine’s Day! With much love . . . From: Nancy and Jerry § § § § § § § To: Brandon and Katie Happy Valentine’s Day to two sweet grandkids. Stay as sweet as you are. Love you. From: Grandpa and Grandma Meier § § § § § § §

§ § § § § § § To: Gary and Sharon Happy Valentine’s Day! Hugs and kisses. From: Brandon and Katie § § § § § § § To: Cynthia Happy Valentine’s Day! Love from: Glenn and Sassy § § § § § § § To: Gavin Schiller Happy Valentine’s Day to my precious grandson who brings me so much joy! Love you forever and ever! From: Stařenka § § § § § § §

To: Wyatt Ohl Happy Valentine’s Day! From: PoPo Tony and Granny Helen

To: Brian - the love of my life. Thanks for being my sweetheart! Thanks for being a wonderful husband and father. I love you! From: Brenda

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To: Mom and Dad (Zavodny) Sending lots of valentine wishes to my sweet parents. Love you both so very much. You are so special. Hugs and kisses. From: Faye your daughter

§ § § § § § § To: Florian Skubal Because each little wish of mine you’ve tried to make come true, on Valentine’s Day, I want to say how dearly I love you. From: Melinda Dunk

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To: Martha Mahdak Roses are red; violets are blue, sending our love to a very special you! Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Preston and Chris, Justin, Michael and Bri, and Adrian

To: Nixon Hons Your smile brightens our day like a ray of sunshine even on a cloudy day! Love you forever! From: Grammy and Grandpa

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To: Kyleigh Hernandez You’re a llama fun! Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Gentry Burcie

To: Madison Hebert Happy Valentine’s Day to my baby girl! Love you to the moon and back! From: Mimi and Papa Brezina § § § § § § § To: Doris Ann (Petrusek) Guettler all 66 years. Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Glenn Roy § § § § § § §

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§ § § § § § § To: Grandma and Grandpa Meier Happy Valentine’s Day with lots of love. From: Brandon and Katie § § § § § § § To: Susan Skrabanek Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Carson and Jaycee Parker § § § § § § § To: Abby Tardy a special granddaughter. Happy Valentine’s Day! There’s a special little girl who’s sweet in every way, and she’s the little girl who gets this loving wish today! Love from: Busa and Charlie

To: Debbie and Freddie Happy Valentine’s Day to my sweet sister (twin and best friend) and my super great brother-in-law. Love you both so very much. May your day be extra special. Hugs always. From: Faye Hudson your sis

To: Vivian and Brian Happy Valentine’s Day you two! I hope there are many more wonderful, adventure-filled years to come! Happy, happy, happy! All my love . . . From: Vicci

To: Madelynn Bammel Happy Valentine’s Day, sweet girl. We love you so much. From: Gamma and Papa

To: David Happy Valentine’s Day! Thank you for your loving care and never ending support. I love you! Love from: Melanie

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SPJST Youth Section

VĚSTNÍK 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: věstník@spjst.org Questions? Call 800-727-7578

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

Important 2019 Youth Dates

SPJST Junior Camp Session One Districts Three/Four/Five/Seven Wednesday, June 19 to Sunday, June 23

Youth Leaders Workshop Saturday, March 23 SPJST Home Office, Temple

SPJST Junior Camp Session Two Districts One/Two/Six Tuesday, July 17 to Saturday, July 21

Camp Chaperone Training Saturday, March 23 after the Youth Leaders Workshop SPJST Home Office, Temple Saturday, April 6 at 1 p.m. Camp Kubena, Ledbetter Sunday, April 28 at 12 noon SPJST Home Office, Temple Sunday, May 5 Lodge 25, Ennis Leaders-in-Training (LIT)/ Teen Camp Saturday, June 15 to Wednesday, June 19

LIT Applications Due Thursday, February 28 - Applications are posted on the CampDoc.com website. This is online registration. Camp Chaperone Applications Due Thursday, February 28 Visit CampDoc.com to register. All Youth Camper Applications Due Sunday, May 26 Visit CampDoc.com to register. —SPJST—

District Two youth workshop, skating party this Sunday, Feb. 17 Dear Youth Members, The District Two Youth Development Workshop/Skating Party will be held on Sunday, February 17, 2019. Check-in time will be 1:45 p.m. at SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main Street in Temple. We will begin with parliamentary procedure, officer responsibilities, a review on Youth Achievement Day (YAD), handson demonstrations, and games. This will be a fun learning experience for all ages. Door prizes will be given out during the workshop. (This will enable more time for skating). We will conclude with pizza before heading to Wheels Family Skating at 5 p.m. We hope you will all be able to join us. Of course, friends are always welcome. If your friend is unable to make it to the workshop, they can meet you at Wheels. You will need to meet them at the door to give them their free skating pass. (Please let me know if your youth need transportation from the Home Office to Wheels Skating so arrangements may be made.) Skating will conclude at 7:30 p.m. Come and join your SPJST friends. It has been a long time since we have all been together! Please give me a call if you have any questions. Take care, and we look forward to seeing you on Sunday, February 17. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor Cristy Girod, Assistant DYC Amber Bartek, Assistant DYC —SPJST—

Lodge 79 Corpus Christi youth participates in 5K

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Youth Club member Marcus Rebecek participated in the 5K run for Hearts and Mind Club. He represented his school, Calk-Wilson Elementary in Corpus Christi. Marcus placed 385 out of more than 1,300 runners. Marcus is the son of Stephen and Laura Rebecek and grandson of Mark and Virginia Rebecek. They are all members of Lodge 79.

Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club Enjoys Night of Bowling

Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club went bowling on Friday, January 25, 2019. This has turned into an annual event for youth members. A night of bowling and pizza was enjoyed as well as Tracy’s 13th birthday. The kids had

a great time, and the competition was fierce! —Submitted by Becky Wood, Youth Leader

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Lodge 160, San Angelo Youth Club Members Gather for Bowling Social

Lodge 160, San Angelo Youth Club members met Sunday, January 27, 2019, at the bowling alley in San Angelo. Youth enjoyed a great time socializing, bowling, and eating pizza and snacks! LEFT PHOTO: Front, left

District Five youth plan Saturday, Feb. 23 bowling social

Lodge 107, Floresville youth attends Harlem Globetrotters

Dear District Five Members, District Five youth will be going bowling on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Delmar Lanes. It is located at 3020 Mangum Road in Houston, Texas 77092, and the phone number is 713682-2506. Please meet at 12:45 p.m. to start bowling promptly at 1 p.m. We will bowl for two hours. Fraternally, Keith Wockenfuss, age 14 Reporter —SPJST—

to right, are Sterling Schwartz, Nolan Jansa, Parker Schwartz, Brenson Craddock, and Hayden Craddock. Back: Caitlynn Jansa (future youth club member), Bree Gallant, Reese Gallant, Jake Jansa, and Davis Schwartz.

Ready for SPJST Summer Camp Dear Věstník, I can’t wait for camp! This will be my third year to attend, and I’ve had a blast every time! I’ve made friends from all around Texas. I can’t wait to go swimming and canoeing and go to the lily pad. Kayla Fair, age 12 •••

Skating Fun Dear Věstník, I had a great time at the skating rink. It was a lot of fun with SPJST District Seven members. At camp last year, I had a blast on the canoe and in the pool. I have enjoyed my time with SPJST. From, Makenna Poppe, age 6 —SPJST—

Lodge 154, Fort Worth Welcomes New Youth Club Member

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Lodge 154, Fort Worth welcomes Kyleigh Hernandez, age 11, to the youth club. She is the daughter of Amanda Burcie and Robert Hernandez. Her siblings are Reagan and Hudson Hernandez and Beckett Dudley. Kyleigh is in fifth grade at Willow Creek Elementary. She enjoys dance, choir, and yearbook. —SPJST—

Lodge 154, Fort Worth welcomes Reagan Hernandez, age 13, to the youth club. She is the daughter of Amanda Burcie and Robert Hernandez. Her siblings are Kyleigh and Hudson Hernandez and Beckett Dudley. Reagan is in seventh grade at Lucyle Collins Middle School. She enjoys cheerleading, volleyball, band, and choir. —SPJST—

Lodge 202 Jourdanton youth share activities Welcome, Ryanne Dear Věstník, I am Ryanne. I am five years old. I am in kindergarten. Ryanne Popham, age 5 •••

Dear Readers, My mom took us to see the Harlem Globetrotters! It was so fun, and they did a lot of cool tricks! We then got to meet them after the game and took pictures with them! This is a picture of Piotr Wasilewski, my foreign exchange brother from Poland, Crush (he’s 6’6”), and me! Fraternally yours, Colt Pruski, age 6 —SPJST—

Can’t Wait for Camp Dear Věstník, I had so much fun at camp. I can’t wait till this year’s camp. Fun stuff, too! Love, Jenna Fair, age 8 ••• Running and Dodge Ball in P.E. Dear Věstník, I have been running in P.E. I have also been playing dodge ball. Mikayla Gonzales, age 7 •••

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Lodge 185, New Braunfels youth wins first place with “Preserving Ethnic Culture” essay In November, I entered the North Texas State Music Dep a r t m e n t ’s essay contest. My title was “ P re s e r v i n g Ethnic Culture.” I was surprised when they let me know that I had won first place for my age group (Level 1). They also sent me a beautiful plaque. Sincerely, Camila Cabrera age 9

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Preserving Ethnic Culture Knowing about the past helps us understand how you got here and feel like you’re a part of the “family.” Let’s look at my family tree. There are Czechs, Germans, and Anglos. Then my fa-

ther was from Uruguay. He is Spanish and Italian. How do we keep our culture going? There are family reunions, all kinds of festivals, SPJST youth meetings, and many organizations. Family reunions are weird. There’s always lots of food like kolaches, sausage, sauerkraut, and lots of other stuff especially dessert. People kiss and hug because some have not seen each other for a while. You can learn information like a Gerick family member played in a Baca band and Great-Great-Great-Uncle August Ludwig played trombone in some German band. Don’t forgot about Silly Leroy. He is silly because he always brings stuff like squeaky chickens to award adult activity through the year. Festivals are all over Texas. Wurstfest is a celebration of sausage. There is lots of beer. On the sausage, they put on a lot of sauerkraut. They have rides there, too. There is a lot of polka music from many Czech and German bands. Other festivals include Westfest, Kolache Festival, German Fest, Maifest, Oktoberfest, Polka Festival, and many more. Czech language is being taught in many towns and online. I remember going to the Texas Czech Heritage and Culture Center in La Grange. We learned Czech words, played Czech bingo, and made apple strudel. At SPJST camp, we learned new Czech words and songs. I want to learn sign language and Czech. There are too many churches and organizations to mention. In conclusion, I think the Czechs and Germans have a lot of fun keeping their culture going. —SPJST—

Lodge 202, Jourdanton youth attends in District Seven skating outing

For our last SPJST outing, we went skating. I learned that I cannot skate. Although I had plenty of fun trying, there were many people who did way better than me. After falling for about five or

sit times, I decided to sit down. That was my favorite part. Sincerely, Katlyn Polasek, age 16 —SPJST—

Lodge 202 Jourdanton youth earns football ring

Dear Věstník, I had a wonderful opportunity to play football on a cold and rainy weekend on December 30, 2018, at Texas State Stadium in San Marcos. We played three games and won the championship 32-0. We also won a ring. Diego Valdez, age 13 —SPJST—

Lodge 202, Jourdanton youth participates in county livestock show; thanks SPJST

Recently, I participated in my last local county stock show at Atascosa County Livestock Show. I have showed goats for nine years and am going to miss it greatly. I would like to thank my local SPJST Lodge 202, Jourdanton for its support throughout the years. This year, I placed third and fourth with my

two goats, George and Benjamin, and placed second in showmanship. I also placed first in the skill-a-thon and won a buckle. Once again, I would like to say thank you to my lodge for all of its support. Kelly House, age 17 —SPJST—

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St. Valentine’s Day in Prague You will not find a more romantic city in Europe to celebrate this day with the one you love - cobbled streets, golden spires, and quiet streets are perfect for a lover’s stroll. February 14 - The Czech nation has only been celebrating this holiday of love since the collapse of Communism rule in 1989. Before that, it was forbidden to embrace any “western” orientated celebrations.

Uředni orgán SPJST ★ Založené roku 1897

Legend says the day was named after a Catholic martyr St. Valentine a priest during the third century in Rome. Apparently, Emperor Cladius lay down a law banning marriage for young men, believing that single soldiers made better soldiers with no wives or families to care about. Valentine defied Emperor Cladius and married young lovers in secret. After this was discovered, the Emperor ordered Valentine’s execution. ©1996–2011 Český rozhlas

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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 254899-2935 or email czechheritagemuseum@gmail.com. Second Sundays Czech Language Class—at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road on US Highway 77, La Grange, 1 to 4 p.m. Fee is $10 per person class. Call or email to verify classes. Pre-registration preferred. For information, call 888-785-4500; 979-968-9399; or email info@czechtexas.org February 20 Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society Meeting/Presentation—at Pflugerville Recreation Center, 400 Immanuel Road in Pflugerville

at 7 p.m. For information, contact Eileen Rosipal at ERosipal@aol.com or 512-452-3292. Submitted by Janie Zbranek, TWCCHS Reporter. February 28 Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship Application Deadline—$500 Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship granted by The Czech Heritage Society of Texas to a graduating Texas high school senior. All application items must be submitted together in one envelope postmarked no later than February 28, 2019, and sent to: Czech Heritage Society of Texas Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship, c/o Pat Parma, 3311 Carolina Way, Richmond, Texas 774069680. Submitted by Pat Parma, Lodge 81, Needville. March 2 SPJST State Straight Domino Tournament—at the SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main Street, Temple. For information, contact SPJST State Fraternal Director Frank Horak 254-773-1575 or email frankh@spjst.com. March 3 Lavaca County Czech Heritage Society Tarok Tournament—at KC Hall in Hallettsville. Contact Kathleen Chovanetz 361-798-9999 or Travis Mixon 361-293-2794. —SPJST—

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Bexar County Czech Heritage Society plans March 3 dance

Visit www.bexarcountyczechheritagesociety.com for more information. Frankie Twardowski BCCHS Publicity —SPJST—

Bexar County Czech Heritage Society will host a dance with music by Czechaholics from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Martinez Social Club, located at 7791 FM 1346 at FM 1516 in San Antonio, Texas 78220. Doors open at 1 p.m. Sausage-on-bun, sauerkraut, and kolaches will be available for refreshments. Adult admission is $10, and children ages 14 and under are free of charge.

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THE RED RAVENS Saturday, February 16, 2019 SPJST Lodge 24, Flag Hall 411 FM 964 Rd • Cyclone, Texas

Doors open at 6 p.m. Kitchen open at 6 p.m. Dance 7 to 11 p.m.

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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 evennumbered months - February, April, June, August, October, and December, 6 p.m. at the hall. Potluck served after meeting. Youth Club Meetings: First Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, contact Youth Leader Ronnie Pflughaupt 979-249-6702; or email rpflughaupt@hotmail.com. LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE (6) Attention: Meetings in 2019 will be held on the following dates - April 14; July 14; November 10; also August 18 (Family Day); and December 8 (Christmas party). Sunday, February 10—Lodge meeting, 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) February 15—No social February 22—Cottonwood Water Supply meeting/social Sunday, March 3—Lodge 6 meeting, 2 p.m. Friday, March 15—Social Sunday, April 7—Lodge 6 meeting/Easter party Saturday, April 13—Rural School reunion Lodge Hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West. Directions: From Interstate 35, take the West exit and stop at the blinking light. Go east at the blinking light and stay on Oak Street through downtown West. Take Farm Road 2114 East for 3 miles. Turn right on Czech Hall Road. Lodge hall is on the right about 1/2 mile down the road. Hall Rental Information: Peggy Dobecka 254-717-0383 or Jeanette Beseda 254-717-7840. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, contact Youth Leader Peggy 254-717-0383; or dataped@sbcglobal.net. LODGE 8, WEIMAR (6) Attention: Meetings will be held in 2019 on February 25; May 27; August 26; and November 25. Monday, February 25—Lodge meeting, 6 p.m. Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of February, May, August, and November at 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, February 17—One Ton Country Sunday, March 10—Fritz Hodde Sunday, March 24—Glen Collins Sunday, April 7—Red Ravens 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) Saturday, February 16—Red Ravens Saturday, March 16—Squeezebox featuring Ted Lange and Mollie B, 6 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. Advance tickets, $15. At the door, $20. Hamburgers served all evening. For tickets, call Linda Wilde 254-985-2258. Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, Cyclone. 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) Thursday, February 14—6:30 p.m. Members’ supper; 7 p.m. monthly lodge meeting; social to follow Saturday, February 16—Annual Lodge Fundraiser. Saturday, February 23—Rental: Helicopters for Heroes Wednesday February 27—5 to 10 p.m. Monthly birthday celebration come and go; 6:30 p.m. Potluck supper; 9 p.m. 50/50 drawing. Sunday, March 3—Youth club meeting, 1:30 p.m. aSaturday, March 9—Rental: birthday party

Lodge Hall: 1901 East Hwy 34, Ennis. Hall Rental Information: 972-875-8381. Mail: PO Box 129, Ennis, Texas 75120. Email: SPJSTennis@yahoo.com. Game Room: Open every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the lodge dining room with supper at 6:30 p.m. followed by a complimentary social in the game room. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. 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) Attention: Beginning January 2019, Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club will meet at 1 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month. For questions and meeting location, please call Youth Leader Cristy Girod 512-468-1347. • All Wednesday, Friday night dances - free admission • Old-fashioned hamburgers served Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, February 13—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor members will hold their monthly meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Covered dish meal following the meeting. Friday, February 15—Craig Howell Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 20—Taylor Made Band with guest musician Fritz Hodde, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, February 22—Texas Neon Ramblers, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Lodge Hall: 5025 FM a619, 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: Second Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. For information and meeting location, call Youth Leader Cristy Girod 512468-1347. Music: First and third Wednesday each month, free, 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 January 2019, meetings will be held the second Thursday of every other month March, May, July, September, and November. Locations will be in the Věstník prior to the meeting date. For information, contact Secretary Linda Mozisek 361220-7725. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of January, March, May, July, September, and November, 2019, at Victoria Mall Meeting Room, at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact Secretary Linda Mozisek 361-220-7725. LODGE 35, ELK (3) Saturday, February 16—Huser Brothers Band Saturday, February 23—Lost Heart Highway Saturday, March 9—Nolan Pick Band Saturday, March 16—Gordon Collier Band Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From Interstate 35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy 84 East through Bellmead; go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road; go approximately 1 mile; the road will dead end. Turn right at the dead end; go approximately 1/2 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Gene Pavelka 254-749-3326; Hall Phone: 254-863-9320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Sales Agents: James (Dude) Mann 254-715-0275 and Gene E. Pavelka 254749-3326. LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: 512-237-9099/day; 830-8394353/night. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 39, BRYAN (1) Lodge Hall: Cherry Bend Circle, Lot 12, Bryan. Directions: From Hwy 6, turn west on OSR. Go 2 miles to Mumford Road; turn left. Go 1.1 mile and turn left on Magnolia. Take the first right turn on Cherry Bend Circle. Hall (white building) is at the bend of the road. Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly - watch for date in Věstník, 1 p.m. at the hall. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. For information, call President Wade O’Shields 979-218-3527; or FAC Ronnie Roesler 979-406-0158.

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) 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 979-561-7190. LODGE 73, SEYMOUR (4) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 12 p.m. unless otherwise noted. For meeting location, call Alice Orsak 940-889-2391. LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday in March, June, September, and December, 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls. For information, contact Diana Ibarra 940-224-7383. LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Meal served at 1 p.m.; meeting follows. Visitors welcome. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. LODGE 80, HOLLAND (2) Note: Meetings are held bi-monthlty. Watch the Věstník for dates/times of lodge and board meetings. Lodge Hall: 12141 East FM 2268, Holland. Directions: On Hwy 95, south of Holland, turn east on FM 2268. Go 1/2 mile to hall, which is on the right. Hall Phone: 254-6572485. Lodge Meetings: Held bi-monthly. Youth Club Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. Call Youth Leader Kelly Taisler 254-913-3309 for location and information. 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 Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. For information, call 254-773-2363. LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) Saturday, February 23—Donny Broussard and the Louisiana Stars, cajun. $10. Friday, March 8—The NiteBeat Band, big band. *Dress Code. $15 Sunday, March 10—Squeezebox featuring Ted Lange and Mollie B, polka/variety. 2 to 6 p.m. In advance - $15; at the door - $20. Saturday, March 16—Los Elegantes, Tejano/traditional Mexican music. $10. Lodge Hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). Directions: Hwy 290—Take Mangum Dacoma exit; stay on frontage road. At third traffic light, turn left onto 18th Street. Go under freeway at third traffic light, turn on Beall Street. Hall Rental Information: Hall: 713869-5767; or visit www.lodge88.org. Lodge Meetings: Third Monday, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall, unless otherwise noted on the SPJST Lodge 88 Youth Club Facebook page. Bingo: Every Thursday evening; games start at 7 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.

Wednesday, February 13, 2019 LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE (7) Lodge Hall: 1156 FM 1303, Floresville. Directions: From Floresville, take FM 536 West for 3 miles to FM 1303; turn right and go 2 miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 830-393-7796. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall LODGE 117, ROBSTOWN (7) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of March, June, September, and December, 1:30 p.m. at Hilltop Community Center, 11425 Leopard, Corpus Christi. LODGE 130, DALLAS (3) Lodge Meetings: For monthly meeting date, time, and location, contact President/Sales Agent John Vrla 214906-3385 or email jvrla@cebridge.net. LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO (7) 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 830-9645135.

LODGE 139, DANBURY (5) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. at The Smith Group Building, 1718 Main Street, Danbury. For information, call 979-922-1279; or 979-9221553.

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

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 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 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 832-443-0469.

LODGE 92, FORT WORTH (3) Wednesday, February 13—Sportsmens Club, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.: Monthly meeting of hunting and fishing enthusiasts with speakers and prize drawings. Free and open to the public. Tuesday, February 26—Game night at lodge 92 at 7 p.m.

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 Meetings: Lodge meetings for 2019 will be held on Mondays and are scheduled as follows - unless announced otherwise: Monday, March 4; Monday, June 3; and Monday, September 19. Meetings will be held in the Community Room at Victoria Mall. For information, call Secretary Judy Bellanger 361-576-2935.

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 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 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 97, PLACEDO (6) Attention Members and Readers: SPJST Lodge 97, Placedo meetings for 2019 will be held on Mondays and are scheduled as follows - unless otherwise announced: Monday, March 4; Monday, June 3; and Monday, September 19. Meetings will be held in the Community Room at Victoria Mall. For information, call Secretary Judy Bellanger 361-576-2935.

LODGE 172, PASADENA (5) Attention: 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 177, ACADEMY (2) Lodge Hall: 711 Rio Poco, Little River-Academy. Directions: Hall is on the south side of Academy, just off Hwy 95, on the right. Bingo: Every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Kitchen is open. Board of Truestee/Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of every other month. Board Meeting,6 p.m. Regular Lodge Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Hall Phone: 254-982-4434. Please leave a message for further information.

LODGE 91, SAN JACINTO (5) Lodge Meetings: Quarterly meetings - TBA in the Věstník. For information, contact Lodge Secretary Vonda Smesny 832-694-8762.

Lodge Hall: 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road, Fort Worth 76114. Directions: From IH-35 West in Fort Worth, take IH-30 West to the Henderson exit. Take Henderson North; it becomes Jacksboro Hwy (TX 199). Stay on this road north until Roberts Cut Off, which is a right off of Jacksboro Hwy. Hall - also known as National Hall - is on the right about 2 or 3 blocks down the road. Great Western Inn Motel is on the corner. Hall Event/Rental Information: Call National Hall Events Manager Jon Durham 817-624-1361. Visit Lodge 92 website www.nationalhallfortworth.com. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Game Nights: Second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Ladies Circle: Meets the second Tuesday of each month. Randy and the 92nd Road House Band plays every first Sunday. Dressy casual.

LODGE 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 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: 817-2375181. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 3:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 155, AUSTIN (2) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of March, June, September, and December. For meeting time/location, call Secretary Ginny Prasatik 512-472-1721. LODGE 157, LUBBOCK (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of every other month, 1 p.m. For meeting location, contact Secretary Cynthia Kristinek 806-763-7245; or via cjkristinek@yahoo.com. LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Wednesday of February, May, and August. The November meeting is held the third Sunday. Watch the Věstník for meeting time/location. For information, contact President Sandra Jansa 325-651-8045 or sandra.jansa@hotmail.com. LODGE 162, IOWA COLONY (5) 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 182, FALLS COUNTY (2) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at The Chicken Place, 504 Bridge Street, Marlin. Youth Club Meetings: Same time and place as adult lodge meeting. LODGE 183, ARLINGTON (3) Lodge Hall: 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington. Directions: Take IH-35 West to Fort Worth. Take IH-20 East exit and proceed on IH-20 East until you come to Cooper Street exit. Take Cooper Street exit to the North. Stay on Cooper Street until you come to Mayfield Street. Turn right on Mayfield; go down and turn left on Pleasant Valley Lane. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: 682-8003485. Lodge Meetings and Family Night: Third Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Last Friday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Game Nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506 LODGE 184, MOULTON (6) Lodge Hall: FM 532 West, Moulton. Directions: From Texas 95 in Moulton, take FM 532 West for 4 miles. Hall is located on the right. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS (7) Lodge Meetings: Every other month - February, April, June, August, October, and December. Call for meeting date, time, and location. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Theresa Haag 830-625-8262 for meeting date, time, and location. LODGE 186, CALDWELL (1) Lodge Hall: 937 State Hwy 36, Caldwell. Directions: Hall is just off Hwy 36 on the south side of Caldwell, next to Burleson County Fairgrounds. Hall Rental Information: 979-567-4264. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the hall. Social games: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-7420733095-41002. 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. 254624-5152. 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) Attention: SPJST Lodge 202, Jourdanton adult lodge members only meet quarterly at 1 p.m. on the first Sunday of March and June; and on the second Sunday of September and December at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. A meal will be served at each meeting. Youth Club Meetings are held the first Sunday of every month at 1:15 p.m. except in March and June when meetings begin at 1 p.m.; meetings are held on the second Sunday in September and December at 1 p.m. at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. For information, contact Secretary Bettie House 830-281-8246. Adult Lodge Meetings are Held Quarterly:: First Sunday of March and June at 1 p.m.; and the second Sunday of September and December, at 1 p.m. A meal will be served at each meeting. Meetings are at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of every month at 1:15 p.m. except in September and December, meetings are held on the second Sunday and begin at 1 p.m. at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. LODGE 207, IOWA PARK (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. For meeting location, call Secretary Mary Hatter 940-3228503. LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Saturday of January, March, May, July, and September, 6:30 p.m. at Tahoka Housing Authority (small room - 1400 Ave K). For any questions, call Secretary Pam Lehmann 806-535-8356. Youth Club Meetings: For location/time, contact Youth Leader Janeece Williams 806-990-3351. LODGE 219, EL PASO (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. at Village Inn, 1500 Airway Boulevard, El Paso, Texas 79925. For questions, call President Juan Reyna 915-256-4346. LODGE 229, ABILENE (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November, 6 p.m. at Rosa’s Cafe and Tortilla Factory, 1026 North Judge Ely Boulevard, Abilene. For information, contact Secretary Tammy Copeland 325-6720577 or 325-721-5127. LODGE 232, HOUSTON MIDTOWN (5) Lodge Meetings: Meetings are held the third Tuesday of every other month in January, March, May, July, September, and November, 6:30 pm. at Czech Cultural Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto, Houston. For information, contact Secretary Catherine Anderson 713-726-1928. LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT (2) 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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