Vestnik 2019.06.05 by SPJST

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Benevolence

Volume 107 Number 17

H E R A L D

★ Humanity

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June 5, 2019

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Mother’s Day & Mayfest

Lodge 24, Cyclone served almost 1,000 people at the annual Mother’s Day Barbecue Dinner on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Pictured are, left to right, Rose Vrazel, Evelyn Richter, and Linda Smetanka. More on pages 10 and 11.

Antique vehicles park in front of SPJST Lodge 19, Velehrad Hall on Sunday, May 19, prior to the grand rededication. The hall was restored by the SPJST Foundation, working with members of District Six. See next week’s Vestnik for photos and more information.

Deep in the Heart of Polka with SPJST, Mickey and Minnie at National Polka Festival in Ennis! Lodge 25 members Danny and Jennifer Dvorak wave to the crowd.

District Three Director John Engelke and wife Diana add a Czech flag to Mickey’s hand on the SPJST Float.

Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club member Preston Sullivan rides the SPJST Float in the parade.

( ( ( ( ( Inside This Week’s Věstník ( ( ( ( ( Important Dates ...................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 Job Opportunity ..................................3 Fraternal Focus ...................................4 Lodge Section .....................................6

Death Claims......................................18 Youth Section ....................................19 Vestnik Project ..................................20 Czech Culture ....................................26 Advertisements ............................28-29 Lodge Calendar .................................30

State Queen’s Notebook

Lodge 88 Houston to celebrate 55 years on Beall Street Page 16

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SPJST Youth Program presents Decorated Rock Contest Results Page 25

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Editor’s Note

The Grand March has meaning!

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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 Rob Clift, Executive Director 979-249-5674 • rob@campkubena.com

HUMAN RESOURCES LYNETTE TALASEK 254-773-1575 (ext. 146) • email: lynettet@spjst.com 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 - Melissa Victorick-Brown - 2324 Lakeway Drive, Friendswood, Texas 77546-6196 - 832-274-7369 district5dyc@gmail.com District Six - Lisa Bubela, 1405 Divide Street, El Campo, Texas 77437 - 979-543-7120 - lisa_bubela@yahoo.com District Seven - April Howard, 814 Madison Avenue, New Braunfels, Texas 78130 - 830-624-9242 - aprhoward@gmail.com BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - 979-884-1451 - dimebox5@aol.com District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Texas 78615 - 512-365-2000 - 512-848-2416/cell - RonnieR1056@yahoo.com District Three - Kay Lynn Kovar, 3303 West Lake Bardwell Drive, Ennis, Texas 75119 - 972-875-6827 District Four - Beverly J. Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - 325-442-4841 - bjtep@verizon.net District Five - Dorothy Pflughaupt, 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, Texas 77008 - 713-859-8976 - dotpflugh@yahoo.com District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Texas 77414 979-244-4415; 979-479-0056 cell District Seven - Oscar Korus, 2565 Bruce Road, Poteet, Texas 78065 - 830-391-4169 - oscarkorus@gmail.com FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Thomas Cannon, PO Box 372, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - 979-567-4264 - jtcannon60@hotmail.com District Two - Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Highway 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - 254-985-2282 - Edwin_Pechal@yahoo.com District Three - Michael Galler, 526 Karen, Waco, Texas 76706 - 254-744-8973 - mlgaller54@gmail.com District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Highway 765, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - 325-651-8550 - hdweise@zipnet.us District Five - Marceil Malak, 7444 Meiners Road, Ledbetter, Texas 78946-5118 - 979-249-5940 - malaktax@gmail.com District Six - Glenn Kaminsky, 902 River Oaks Court, East Bernard, Texas 77435 - 979-335-4461 - g2kamin@live.com District Seven - James House, 146 Deer Run Street, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - 830-570-7750 - james.houseconstruction146@gmail.com INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - 979-272-3440 District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Road, Burlington, Texas 76519-3108 254-985-2396 patsyk2011@yahoo.com District Three - Robert Sill, 400 Westview Terrace, Arlington, Texas 76013 District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - 325-234-8117 District Five - Mark Childres, 14011 Laskey Manor Court, Cypress, Texas 77429 - 832-496-6646 - mark@childresinsurancegroup.com District Six - Elizabeth Holub, 4624 Freyburg Hall Road, Schulenburg, Texas 78956 - 979-561-8640 District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 3895 CR 430, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - 210-535-4916 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, 1914 CR 403, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - 979-540-8531 District Two - Tammy Cannon, 305 Bluehaw Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78628-6367 - 512-948-5339 - tcannon4715@yahoo.com District Three - Lynda Novak, 7153 Cornelia Ln, Dallas, Texas 75214 - 972-948-4456 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76903 - 325-651-5884 District Five - Lorenda Baldwin, 219 County Road 47, Angleton, Texas 77515-9721 - 979-864-9999 - lorendave14@sbcglobal.net 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

une is traditionally the month for weddings. Thanks to Lodge 79, Corpus Christi President Mark Rebecek for sharing this interesting information. If you’ve ever been to a Czech wedding or dance event, you’ve probably participated in the Grand March. But, do you know the meaning behind each phase of the dance? The dance is typically led by a couple that has been married for many years and is set to upbeat music. It goes as follows:

information, please give me a call at 254-534-0807 or send an email to melaniez@spjst.com.

Věstník Dates and Deadlines Please note that the Věstník deadline is at 12 noon on Wednesdays, unless otherwise noted. June 12 Věstník deadline is Wed., June 5 at 12 noon No June 19 Věstník

• The dance begins with the couples being led around the room - life.

June 26 Věstník deadline is Wed., June 19 at 12 noon

• The couples separate - quarrel. • The couples join back together - making up.

July 3 Věstník deadline is Wed., June 26 at 12 noon No July 10 Věstník

• The couples join together in rows of four or more - growing family. • The dancers make a single-file line that snakes throughout the venue twists and turns of life. • The couples form a bridge which each person goes under - strength of the new couple’s bond.

July 17 Věstník deadline is Wed., July 10 at 12 noon July 24 Věstník deadline is Wed., July 17 at 12 noon July 31 Věstník deadline is Wed., July 24 at 12 noon No August 7 Věstník

• The newlyweds dance together as the wedding party and guests form a circle around them - support of the marriage. Float Drivers Needed We are looking for reliable, responsible people with good driving records to drive the SPJST Float to parades. If you are interested or would like more

August 14 Věstník deadline is Wed., Aug. 7 at 12 noon No August 21 Věstník August 28 Věstník deadline is Wed., Aug. 21 at 12 noon —SPJST—

VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except as announced in advance by SPJST, PO 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/Information Technology Services Roy Vajdak, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.

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SPJST Family Fun and Important Dates Number in ( ) denotes district location. Lodge 63, Sweet Home Semi-Annual Social Tobola’s Party House, Sweet Home (6) June 9 Lodge 88, Houston Homecoming Celebration (5) June 14 Flag Day June 15-19 Teen Camp/Leaders-in-Training Workshop Camp Kubena, Ledbetter June 19-23 Junior Camp Session 1 - Ages Completed Kindergarten to 12 Years: Districts Three/Four/Five/Seven Camp Kubena, Ledbetter June 22 Lodge 18, Elgin hosts SPJST Float Western Days Parade (2) June 22 Lodge 18, Elgin hosts Western Days/Class Reunions Free Dance: Glen Collins (2) July 4 Independence Day • SPJST Home Office Closed July 4 Lodge 47, Seaton hosts SPJST Float Belton Fourth of July Parade (2) July 4 Lodge 183, Arlington hosts SPJST Float Arlington Fourth of July Parade (3) July 6 District Four Youth Achievement Day Lodge 49, Rowena (4) July 7 District Six Youth Achievement Day at Taiton Community Center (6) July 7 District Seven Youth Achievement Day New Braunfels (7) July 13 District Two Youth Achievement Day Lodge 47, Seaton (2) July 14 District One Youth Achievement Day Caldwell Civic Center (1) July 14 Lodge 84, Dallas Country Picnic Jerry Manak’s Farm, Ennis (3) July 16-17 Supreme Lodge Meeting • SPJST Home Office, Temple July 17-21 Junior Camp Session 2 - Ages Completed Kindergarten to 12 Years: Districts One/Two/Six June 9

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Dear SPJST, I would like to thank you for awarding me with both the District Seven Merit Grant and the Leadership Grant. I cannot express my gratitude enough and appreciate everything you’ve done for me throughout the years. Being involved in this organization has taught me numerous things and has prepared me greatly for the journey I am about to embark on. As my time as a youth club member comes to a close, I am sure that I will continue to be involved throughout the rest of my life. Once again, thank you for granting me these scholarships, making my dreams possible, and everything you’ve done throughout the years! Kelly House Lodge 202, Jourdanton —SPJST—

Dear SPJST, Willis High School thanks you for supporting our seniors! We appreciate your scholarship donation for Madelyn Balusek of Lodge 4, Hallettsville who won the Otto Hanus Scholarship. We look forward to working with you again next year! Sincerely, Karol Smith Amanda Ramos —SPJST—

∂ District News ∂ District Seven announces fall fun day The District Seven Fall Fun Day will be Sunday, September 15, 2019, at Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall, located at 257 East South Street in New Braunfels, Texas 78130. Please save the date. More infor-

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By Brian Vanicek SPJST President I’ve devoted this week and next week’s “Fraternal Focus” columns to sharing with you the overview which I presented to A.M. Best, as a preamble to our May 23, 2019, conference call. This isn’t an “annual report,” per se; however, I believe that it will provide you with greater insight into SPJST’s routine management processes. Founded in 1899, A.M. Best is a credit rating organization dedicated specifically to rating the insurance industry. A.M. Best issues financial strength ratings measuring insurance companies’ ability to pay claims and measure risk. The rating process is quite extensive and includes quantitative and qualitative evaluations of balance sheet strength, operating performance, business profile, and enterprise risk management. SPJST currently maintains an A.M. Best “B” rating with a stable outlook. The results of the 2019 examination are expected in late June. SPJST’s annual A.M. Best review is not a legal requirement. Historically, the SPJST Supreme Lodge has viewed this annual evaluation as an opportunity to be transparent about our fraternal order’s health and continually strive to improve operating performance. Introduction For SPJST, 2018 was a year characterized by improving life insurance sales and progress in establishing long-term strategies for achieving sustainable membership growth, fraternal relevancy, and a high quality portfolio of fixed-income investments. Moving forward, the Society continues to integrate strategic and operational measures and new technology with the intent of building a more dynamic platform for growth. SPJST’s mission, “Insuring and Enriching Lives,” complements its vision statement, “To provide a wholesome family environment; to encourage cherished Czech traditions; and to provide high quality, competitive life insurance for our members.” There were no significant changes to either our management structure or board structure in 2018; however, this is an area

VĚSTNÍK that the SPJST Supreme Lodge and delegates will be addressing at its 2020 Convention. Once every four years, the members hold a convention and elect delegates to attend and vote on issues concerning SPJST as a whole. On a related note, SPJST mourned the loss of District Four Director Billy Rollwitz who died on October 19, 2018. His alternate, Bobby Davis, now serves in that capacity. The Supreme Lodge’s first pre-convention planning meeting will be June 11 and 12, 2019. Among the topics to be addressed will be the identification and designation of the steps that it will be necessary for SPJST to complete in order to comply with the tenets of the NAIC’s (National Association of Insurance Commissioners) Corporate Governance Annual Disclosure (CGAD) Model Act and Regulation. Legislative Considerations Correspondingly, SPJST has been assisting the American Fraternal Alliance (AFA), our national trade association, on state legislation to enhance regulatory oversight of fraternal solvency. It remains SPJST’s belief that this common sense, pro-consumer legislation will protect individuals who purchase life insurance and annuity products from fraternals from the potential loss in the value of those policies that would incur as the result of an insolvency. This strengthens both the solvency oversight and reputational integrity of the entire fraternal community. Both the House and Senate versions of the Texas solvency measure (HB 1251 and SB 1958) have been approved by Committees and are awaiting action by the full chamber. SPJST received notice on May 23 that the Alliance-sponsored fraternal solvency legislation was approved yesterday by the House of Representatives and is headed to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk for his signature.

Year 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Net Admitted Assets $230,578,498 $234,251,749 $235,999,512 $238,089,763 $238,948,693 $243,741,390

Strategic Planning SPJST’s strategic planning workshop in September 2018 focused on Enterprise Risk Management and identifying the practical and timely steps management needed to take to ensure that its key risks were being addressed. Risks were identified in three key areas: (1) Risks associated with investments; (2) Risks associated with operations; and (3) Risks associated with underwriting. Five key business objectives — the same as those which were identified in the prior year’s strategic planning session — were identified. They are: 1. To update the three-year business revenue and expense projections for growing SPJST. 2. To increase premium income in line with business plan targets. 3. To remain a relevant fraternal force in the lives of our members. 4. To invest in technology that helps to attract and to engage new members as well as meet the needs of our current members. 5. To enlist the services of qualified new sales agents and to address their continuing education needs. Correspondingly, each department has identified and is working to achieve goals which support these broad strategic objectives. SPJST’s business philosophy — to work to establish a reputation for quality among members, sales agents, employees, and management remains an ongoing initiative. Efforts towards servicing the needs of current members continued in 2018. Reestablishing contacts with

members who have not been contacted — in some cases for many years — is producing positive results. As such, 2018 was a year of notable growth for SPJST in terms of insurance sales and with regards to maintaining its various operational ratios. More on that later. The decision was made in January 2019 to change SPJST’s investment advisor to Wellington Management. We believe that Wellington Management is well-equipped with the resources and specialized expertise to help SPJST to meet its asset/liability and capital management requirements well into the foreseeable future. SPJST management is working with Wellington to rebalance its investment portfolio to reduce risk and achieve a more consistent bond strategy. On a related note, SPJST changed its actuary in 2017, enlisting the services of Lewis & Ellis, Incorporated to provide assistance in areas of product pricing and analysis. Lewis & Ellis is currently working with SPJST on repricing all of its life insurance products. Business Operations SPJST was licensed to transact business in the State of Texas only. SPJST offered annuities and wrote term and whole life certificates to its members. Business was produced through 305 independent licensed and appointed agents. The Society’s maximum retained risk on any one life was $100,000. Comparative financial data, as reported in SPJST’s financial statements, appears in the chart below. To be continued in the June 12 Vestnik. —SPJST—

Unassigned Surplus Gross Written Premiums $18,727,459 $12,805,435 $19,232,111 $14,612,324 $19,279,571 $13,745,581 $18,257,490 $15,831,508 $18,328,782 $13,690,775 $16,871,163 $15,088,668

Net Income $(24,862) $862,583 $513,258 $537,221 $(907,312) $(930,884)

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State Fraternal Director shares June updates Corpus Christi Getaway Good times await you at the Corpus Christi End-of-Summer Getaway. Start making your plans now to join us on August 9 to 11, 2019, for a fun-filled weekend. As in years past, SPJST rooms have been blocked at Emerald Beach Hotel in Corpus Christi. Please make every effort to reserve your rooms early. There are 120 rooms set aside for the event. Make your reservations by calling the hotel at 361-883-5731 and refer to group code “SPJ” to assure proper room rates. If you have any problems or concerns while making your reservation, please ask to speak with Mary Alice. The 2019 celebration kicks off with the Friday night “Aloha Party.” Saturday’s events will include summer beach olympics, horseshoes, “42” dominoes, bunco, and an evening of fellowship. Additional details will be presented in the Vestnik as they become available. History Comes to Life on TCHCC campus with Rededication of SPJST Lodge 19, Velehrad Hall History resonates within the walls of the SPJST Lodge 19, Velehrad Hall. On Sunday, May 19, SPJST members and well-wishers celebrated the grand rededication of the SPJST Lodge 19, Velehrad Hall on the campus of the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC) in La Grange. The event took place in conjunction with TCHCC’s annual Slavnost - Mayfest: A Tribute to Czech-Texas Immigrants of All Years.

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See next week’s Vestnik for the complete story and photos from the event. 2020 SPJST Cruise Now Booking! Based on your response, SPJST is working with Travel Associates International to organize a five-night “Western Swing Caribbean Cruise” for SPJST members and friends for February 12 to 17, 2020. This Valentine’s Week cruise out of Galveston will be aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Enchantment of the Seas. Grammy Award Winner Bobby Flores and The Yellow Rose Band will provide entertainment at special SPJST functions. Cruise costs including all taxes and applicable fees — two persons per room — are: Inside Cabin .........................$1,133.62 Outside Cabin .......................$1,233.62 Balcony .................................$1,693.62 Junior Suite ...........................$2,233.62 Additional charges apply for incidentals including excursions, dining in specialty restaurants, and beverage packages. For more information, including booking, call Bob Landreth with Travel Associates International at 432689-3500. Flag Day — June 14 The week of June 9 to 15 is designated as “National Flag Week.” During National Flag Week, the President will issue a proclamation urging United States citizens to fly the American Flag for the duration of that week. In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened that day by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day. In August

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1949, an Act of Congress established National Flag Day. Please take a few moments on this date to pause and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag; and we encourage you to talk to your children, grandchildren, and friends about what the flag means to you. It’s important to remember that so many others have given their lives to secure our freedom so please participate in this national observance. Your lodge may want to join with a veterans organization in your community and be a part of the celebration. This would count as a service project/community outreach. Member Referrals Wanted: Participate in the Monthly Prize Drawing! When it comes to getting new SPJST members, there is no substitute for member referrals. Referral cards received during a given month will go into a drawing for three $25 Walmart gift cards. The individual making the referral also benefits SPJST by helping to build a stronger and more active local lodge. On a related note, SPJST is looking for men and women who believe in the fraternal ideal and would like to consider the benefits of being an SPJST Sales Agent. Father’s Day—June 16 A big driving force behind the establishment of the integration of Father’s Day was Mrs. Sonora Smart Dodd, born in Creston, Washington. Her father, Civil War veteran William Jackson Smart, was a single parent who raised his six children in Spokane, Washington. Mrs. Dodd initially suggested June 5, the anniversary of her father’s death to celebrate Father’s Day. She did not provide the organizers with enough time to make arrangements, and the celebration was deferred to the third Sunday of June. The first June Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in Spokane, Washington. Unofficial support from such figures as William Jennings Bryan was immedi-

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ate and widespread. President Woodrow Wilson was personally feted by his family in 1916. President Calvin Coolidge recommended it as a national holiday to be celebrated on the third Sunday of June. The holiday was not officially recognized until 1972, during the presidency of Richard Nixon. Go out and make dad feel special, and let him know how much he means to you and your family! SPJST FAC Assistance We are here to help if you need assistance. Please feel free to call me or Tammy. Your District FAC is also available to assist you. State Fraternal Director Frank Horak 254-534-0681 or 800-727-7578 frankh@spjst.com Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez 254-773-1575 or 800-727-7578 tammym@spjst.com District One FAC Kyle Skrabanek 979-820-0531 District Two FAC Ruth Hanusch 254-771-0193 District Three FAC Vicki Sims 214-763-0341 District Four FAC Janeece Williams 806-632-5239 District Five FAC Clay Zapalac 281-750-2920 District Six FAC Helen Zabransky 361-798-3347 District Seven FAC Regina House 830-570-2046 Fraternally submitted, Frank Horak State Fraternal Director —SPJST—

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Lodge 4, Hallettsville reports on April meeting Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville met on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at 3 p.m. at Hallettsville Chamber meeting room with President Joe Siptak presiding. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Annie Vahalik reported on Join Hands Day and reminded members of the

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SPJST Getaway in August in Corpus Christi and District Six Family Fun Day to celebrate the grand re-opening of Lodge 19, Velehrad hall on May 19 at 1:30 p.m. in La Grange at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center. Reports were given on the successful district meeting hosted by Lodge 23, Moravia. Re-elected from our lodge were President Joe Siptak, Vice President Annie Vahalik, FAC Helen Zabransky, and Assistant District Youth Counselor Susan Siptak. Congratula-

tions to Joe Siptak on being elected District Six Senior Living Centers Director. Discussion followed, and plans were made for doing a plant sale at the SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration for Join Hands Day. FAC Annie had a candy-guessing game won by Alton Chudej and a fun bunny hop game won by Helen Zabransky. Everyone then enjoyed making bunny book markers using construction paper which used origami folding. Door prize winners were Helen Zabransky, Alton Chudej, and Patsy Zabransky. Lunch was served, and everyone enjoyed visiting. Next Meeting—July 14 The next meeting will be Sunday, July 14 at the chamber meeting room at 3 p.m. Lunch will be served as usual and door prizes given. Final plans will be made for Family Day, which will be held August 18. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—

President Vanicek, director Victorick Lodge 6, Cottonwood attend American Fraternal Alliance symposium plans July 21 picnic President Milton Peterson called the meeting to order on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at 2:30 p.m. Brother Don Urbanovsky led the Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST motto. A moment of silence was observed for the sick and deceased of the lodge. Sister Georgie Soukup reported 13 members present. Sister Peggy Dobecka

was absent. Sister Barbara Hykel read the minutes, treasurer’s report, and youth report. Youth will honor dads at the next meeting. Sister Evelyn Stuckly had no report. Sympathy cards were sent to Jimmy Dulock and Bradley Dulock family. A get well card was sent to Raymond Hromadka. Progressive door prize winner was absent. Birthday for May was Jeanette Beseda. Door prize winners were Milton Peterson, Patty Rosales, and Pam Urbanovsky. Make plans now for the picnic on Sunday, July 21. Next Meeting—June 7 The next meeting will be Friday, June 7 with a meal at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting will follow at 7 p.m. The men fixed a delicious meal for the ladies for Mother’s Day. Now, the ladies will cook for the men for Father’s Day. Happy Father’s Day! Dorothy Kucera, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 9, Snook meets this Wednesday, June 5 SPJST Lodge 9, Snook will meet Wednesday, June 5 at 7 p.m. Fraternally, Hannah Kovar, Reporter —SPJST—

Happy Birthday, Lodge 6, cottonwood members!

SPJST District One Director/Supreme Lodge Chairman Donnie s, left, and SPJST Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, right, visit with John Forbes, strategic planning consultant, during the 2019 Spring Symposium held May 28 to 30 in Chicago. The three-day event provided fraternal executives from across the country with a wealth of information and networking opportunities in areas ranging from governance and growth strategies to communication and information technology related areas. “It was a great opportunity to touch base with our peers and to gain insight into what others are doing to breathe new life and vitality into their fraternal organizations,” says President Vanicek, adding, “Continuing education is a lifelong experience!”

Lodge 6, Cottonwood members recognized its April and May birthdays. Left to right are Jeanette Beseda - who celebrated a May birthday, and Bobby Dobecka and Irene Peterson - who enjoyed birthdays in April.

—Submitted by Dorothy Kucera Reporter

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Lodge 17, New Tabor honors longtime members Dear Readers, Lodge 17, New Tabor held its monthly meeting on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The meeting was called to order after a covered dish meal in honor of our 50- and 75-year members. All officers were present, and we had more than 30 members and guests present. Carolyn Brinkman led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Secretary Betty Suehs read a resolution of sympathy in memory of our departed lodge brother Lamar Drgac (who was a 75-year member). The minutes of the April meeting were read and approved. New members accepted into the lodge were Jenna, Paisley, and Porter Spencer and Harrison Pharis. Other correspondence included recognition of Lodge 17 members receiving an SPJST scholarship. They include Macey McCuller, Madison Kellum, Alexia Perkkio, Mitchell Parks, and Trent Stefka. Treasurer Kyle Skrabanek gave his report. FAC/Youth Leader Holly Narro reported on upcoming events and stated that the youth club would be cleaning the New Tabor Cemetery after their meeting and putting new flowers on the graves. Susan Skrabanek gave the hall report. She stated that the months of May and

Wednesday, June 5, 2019 June are quickly being booked for rentals. Under old business, 50- and 75-year pins were presented to those in attendance. Under new business, a motion was made to change banks. Our next meeting will be held on Sunday, June 2 at 2 p.m. Fraternally submitted, Susan Skrabanek, Reporter —SPJST—

Wednesday July 31—5 to 10 p.m. Monthly birthday celebration come and go, 6:30 p.m. - potluck supper, 9 p.m. - 50/50 drawing. We look forward to seeing you soon. Fraternally, Margaret Krajca Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 4, Hallettsville members enjoy Easter activities at April meeting Displaying their Easter bunny book markers that they made as a craft at the Lodge 4, Hallettsville meeting on Sunday, April 14, 2019, are, left to right, Annie Vahalik, Edward Wagner, Gayenell Chudej, Alton Chudej, and Jennifer Hessler. Seated in front is Victoria Orsak.

Lodge 25, Ennis shares activity schedule Dear Members and Readers, Please join fellow lodge members and friends for the following upcoming activities: Thursday, June 13—6:30 p.m. members’ supper; 7 p.m. monthly lodge meeting; social to follow. Wednesday, June 26—5 to 10 p.m. Monthly birthday celebration come and go, 6:30 p.m. - potluck supper, 9 p.m. - 50/50 drawing. Sunday, July 7—2 p.m. Youth club monthly meeting Thursday, July 12—6:30 p.m. members’ supper; 7 p.m. monthly lodge meeting; social to follow.

Lodge 9, Snook members achieve top academic honors Lodge 9, Snook members achieved top academic honors for Snook High School Class of 2019. Congratulations to, left to right, Grace Lewis, who was valedictorian, Sydney Faust, who was salutatorian, and KJ Macik, who ranked third in the graduating class. They all participated in the SPJST Youth Club. They will be attending Texas A&M University with Grace and KJ majoring in business and Sydney in poultry science. Best wishes to these young adults.

Displaying their Easter bunny book markers are, front, left to right, Vicky Zak and Helen Zabransky. Back: Patsy Zabransky, Joe Siptak, Philip Vahalik, Susan Siptak, and Lillie Balusek.

—Photos submitted by Annie Vahalik, Vice President/FAC

LEFT PHOTO: Guessing contest winner Alton Chudej, center, proudly holds his jar of jelly bellies and malted robin eggs. Lodge 4 Vice President/FAC Annie Vahalik, left, is pictured with Alton and his wife Gayenell. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 4 Secretary/Treasurer Helen Zabransky, seated, won the bunny hop game. She receives her prize from Lodge 4 Secretary Annie Vahalik.

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SPJST Scholarship winners: Congrats, Grace Lewis, KJ Macik, sydney faust

Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard meets June 9 Members of SPJST Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard will hold their regular quarterly meeting on Sunday, June 9, 2019. All agreed on the meal and meeting starting at 12 noon at Wharton County Library, 746 Clubside Drive in East Bernard. Fraternally, Helen Kelner Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 54, West meets this Friday, June 7 The next meeting of Lodge 54, West will be at 7 p.m. this Friday, June 7 at St. Joseph Hall. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. —1 John 4:16 Fraternally, Janice Kaluza, Reporter —SPJST—

Come out to the Party House this Sunday, June 9. Get your free meal, and enjoy the fellowship of Sweet Home members and guests. Fraternally, Elaine Berkovsky, FAC —SPJST—

Lodge 81, Needville to award scholarships at June 9 meeting

Congratulations to SPJST Scholarship recipients and Lodge 9, Snook members from Snook High School! They are, third from left to right, Grace Lewis, KJ Macik, and Sydney Faust. Presenting the scholarships were Lodge 9 Youth Leader Loree Lewis, left, Assistant Youth Leader Laura Sebesta, second from left, and District One Director Donnie Victorick, far right.

Lodge 63 Sweet Home hosts June 9 meeting, semi-annual social Lodge 63, Sweet Home will hold its meeting and semi-annual social on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at Tobola’s Party House near Sweet Home beginning at 12 noon. For those who haven’t been at the Party House, it is located at the intersection of Highway 77A and FM 531 on the way to Sweet Home. A social hour will be followed with a meal fur-

nished by the lodge. Members are asked to bring dessert. Someone with a birthday in the first half of the year will win a birthday cake. A short business meeting will be conducted. We will honor those members receiving their 50- and 75-year membership pins. Door prizes will be awarded following the presentations.

The May 2019 meeting of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville was held on Sunday, the 19th. At 12 noon, a prayer of thanks was given by President Vincent Newman, and everyone enjoyed a meal of barbecue plates bought by the lodge from St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church fundraiser. Desserts were provided by the members. I would like to thank Emma Kujawa and her kitchen committee for getting everything ready for us. President Vincent Newman called the business meeting to order at 1 p.m. Willie Mae Kuykendall led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers answered the roll call except Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha. Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall read her report, and it was approved as presented. Since Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha wasn’t present, we will hear his

Lodge 17, New Tabor honors longtime members

SPJST Scholarship winner: Congrats, JordOn Marek Congratulations to SPJST Scholarship recipient Jordon Marek, who is a graduate of Lexington High School! Jordon is a member of SPJST Lodge 13, Dime Box. The scholarship was presented by District One Director Donnie Victorick.

Congratulations to Lodge 17, New Tabor’s longtime members! They were recognized on Sunday, May 5, 2019, with a meal and reception. Pictured from left are 50-year members Fred Havel, Geraldine Lindemann, Connie Paul, Anna Wotipka, and Ruth Kazmir. On the far right is 75-year member Thomas Payne. —Photo by Holly Narro, FAC/Youth Leader Submitted by Susan Skrabanek, Reporter

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VĚSTNÍK report at the June meeting. Special Funds Chairman Dan Natho read his report, and it was approved as read. Under old business, Special Funds Chairman Dan Natho said that he talked to David Mann about painting our lodge building. David said that he is in the process of moving, but he will have the lodge painted by the fall of this year. Under new business, we voted on five new members - Klayton Teykl, Alejandro Garcia, Jasmine Saldona, John Pavlock, and Amor Saldona. Welcome to our lodge. We hope to meet you soon. Also under new business, we will have seven scholarship recipients - Anna Gadway, Samantha Dostal, Baley Stavinoha, Madison Schultz, Tristan Novo-

sad, and Brianna Nesvadba. Congratulations to our graduating seniors! It was decided to have our next meeting on Sunday, June 9 since our regular meeting falls on Father’s Day so we hope to see our scholarship recipients at this meeting. Under other business, Dan Natho reported that he went to the Fort Bend County Central Appraisal District office and filled out the necessary paperwork for our tax exemption for another five years. Door prize winners were Dorothy Blinka, Gloria Wood, Dan Natho, and Willie Mae Kuykendall. We had three plates left over so they went for prizes. Winners were Calvin Lamensky, Jea-

SPJST Scholarship winnerS: Congrats, Luke ray and ty stock

nette Newman, and Winnie Susan. Congratulations to our winners! Next Meeting—June 9 For our next meeting on June 9, it was decided to have fried chicken. Members, please bring a side dish and a dessert. See you at the next meeting! Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas meets this Sunday, June 9 Dear Readers, Please make a note of the following change for Lodge 84, Dallas’ June meeting. Due to Father’s Day falling on our regularly scheduled meeting day, please note the change of meeting date to Sunday, June 9, 2019, at 2:30 p.m. at Rudolph’s Meat Market, which is located at 2924 Elm Street in Dallas, Texas 75226. If you have questions or need more information, please contact President

Justine Yeager at 214-827-0920. We will be having svačina after the meeting so please bring a dessert to share! Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas reports on May meeting Dear Readers, The monthly meeting of Lodge 84, Dallas was brought to order on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at 2:35 p.m. by President Justine Yeager. Flag Bearer Lynda Novak led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for troops serving our country and departed members Vanessa Jane Johnson and Genora Rejcek Kriska. May they rest in peace. Minutes from last month were read by Secretary Cherri Petr and were approved by all after a couple of corrections. Secretary Cherri then read correspondence. Thank you cards were received from Restored Hope for the

Lodge 24, Cyclone President Daniel Wilde presents an SPJST Scholarship to Luke Ray, far left, at Rogers High School and to Ty Stock, far right, at Rosebud-Lott High School. Both young men were active members of Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club. Congratulations and best wishes to them!

Lodge 24, Cyclone President Daniel Wilde was proud to present two $1,000 SPJST Scholarships to high school seniors Luke Ray and Ty Stock. Luke is an honor graduate of Rogers High School and received many other scholarships and awards. He has been a member of Lodge 24 Youth Club since he was six years old and has attended camp every year. Beginning in the eighth grade, he served as a leader-intraining (LIT) and helped lead the younger youth at camp. Ty is an honor graduate of RosebudLott High School and also received many other scholarships and awards. He has been a member of Lodge 24 Youth

Club since he was six years old and served as reporter for the club. He attended camp every year and served as a leader-in-training (LIT) since his freshman year. He was the 2010 SPJST State Duke. We are very proud of both of these young men and their accomplishments during their high school years. We hope the future will bring many good things for them. Congratulations to Luke and Ty and all of the other graduating seniors of Lodge 24, Cyclone. Daniel Wilde President —SPJST—

Jarron Honza of Lodge 25, Ennis signs with Weatherford College Lodge 25, Ennis congratulates Jarron Honza on signing with Weatherford College. Jarron is the son of Jodie and Sharon Honza. He is the grandson of Adell Rejcek and the late Clement Rejcek, and Betty Honza and the late Charles Honza. A senior at Ennis High School, Jarron was named one of the top picks on

All-District baseball squad. He is known for his pitches, base hits, and home runs. He is pictured with his parents Sharon and Jodie Honza and sister Kaillan. We wish Jarron the best as he continues playing baseball at Weatherford College. —SPJST—

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youth club’s and mother lodge’s generous donation of toilet paper. A thank you card was also received from the family of Lillie Pokladnik Jennings Maxcy for the lodge’s support to their family after Lillie’s death. Sunshine report noted that a get well card was sent to Sister Cindy Pokladnik after a medical procedure. We hope you will be feeling better soon, Cindy! A “new home” site was received by Jim Liska to check out for possibilities. He will report at next month’s meeting. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Vicki Sims reported on the SPJST Car Show update/rescheduling. She reminded everyone that it is not too late to register and attend the Corpus Christi Getaway and that reservations were being taken for the SPJST Cruise in February 2020. Sister Lynda Novak gave her report on Czech Culture and Fraternal Council. Youth Leader Lynda reported that the youth had met earlier in the day. The Pledge of Allegiance, youth club motto, and moment of silence were led by Sergeant-at-Arms Josh Tucker. After old and new business were discussed, youth officers for 2019-2020 were elected. They are: President Kendall Tucker, Vice President Ryan Ruzicka, Sergeantat-Arms Megan Ruzicka, Reporter Josh

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Lodge 25, Ennis’ monthly birthday celebration was Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Lodge and social honorees in attendance were, left to right, Larry Honza, Jimmy Zabojnik, JoAnn Jones, Emil Martinek, Brenda Martinek, Linda Trojacek, and David Nevitt. Not pictured is Willie Salik. Happy birthday, and best wishes for a great year! —Submitted by Margaret Krajca, Reporter

Tucker, and Flag Bearer Kalyne Tucker. Youth Leader Lynda reported on upcoming event and reminded youth about Youth Achievement Day (YAD), camp, and State YAD while youth worked on their Vestnik projects before adjourning

to enjoy the afternoon svačina. Youth Leader Lynda also reminded adults that the youth will be hosting a sock drive to benefit The Buckner Organization for their June community service. She asked everyone to please consider mak-

ing a donation. President Yeager then commented that Micah Collins and Rachel Manak, youth members graduating this year, will be receiving SPJST Scholarships. Congratulations to both Micah and Rachel! Be sure and mark your calendars for Sunday, July 14. The annual SPJST Lodge 84 picnic will be held at the farm of Brother Jerry Manak. Please see the latest information on page 12 of this week’s Vestnik. Treasurer’s report was then given by Jim Liska before we adjourned and enjoyed the afternoon svačina. Next Meeting—June 9 In lieu of our regularly scheduled meeting falling on Father’s Day, the next meeting will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 9. Please join us at Rudolph’s Market and Sausage Factory, located at 2924 Elm Street in Dallas, Texas 75226. And don’t forget to bring a dessert to share for the afternoon svačina! Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 24, Cyclone Mother’s Day Barbecue Dinner Sunday, May 12, 2019 • Lodge 24, Cyclone • Flag Hall

LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 24 President Daniel Wilde keeps the fire going. PHOTO 2: Wilbert Mikeska, left, and Gerald Wilde. PHOTO 3: Linda Wilde, left, and Bobby Hoelscher sell plates. PHOTO 4: Left to right, Marie Wolf, Theresa Zavodny, and Elaine Zavodny pick up plates from the to-go line. RIGHT PHOTO: Eugene Wilde, left, and Daniel Wilde. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: From left to right, Charlie Herendon, left, Janet Macek, and District Two Director Jesse Pospisil. BELOW

PHOTO 2: Steve Bruggman removes chicken halves from the pit. BELOW PHOTO 3: Three generations of the Marek family enjoy lunch. They are, left to right, Nelda, Janice, Chad, Rodney, Donny, and Edwin. BELOW PHOTO 4: Left to right, Margaret Mikeska, Rosie Craft, and Barbara Macek assist in the kitchen. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Craig Waits, left, and Charlie Waits carry out plates.

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Lodge 24, Cyclone Mother’s Day Barbecue Dinner Sunday, May 12, 2019 • Lodge 24, Cyclone • Flag Hall It all starts in the early morning hours at Flag Hall in Cyclone while preparing for the Lodge 24, Cyclone Mother’s Day barbecue meal. Thank you so much to all of the people who came out to Lodge 24, Cyclone for our Mother’s Day Barbecue Dinneer. We had a great turnout, and there were no more barbecue chickens

left after all the people were fed. What a beautiful day we had. A big thank you to all who helped and worked the event. It takes a lot of help and people to make this day what it is. We appreciate everyone who volunteered to help, especially those from other lodges and the Home Office who join hands working with us for this spe-

cial occasion. A special thank you to those who came to the hall at 3 a.m. in the morning to start the fire, season the chickens, and get things started in the kitchen. This is where it all starts . . . early in the morning hours. Fraternally, Daniel Wilde, President —SPJST—

LEFT PHOTO: Brian Vanicek adds sauce to the chickens. PHOTO 2: From left, Mark Maddux, Bill Smetanka, and Roy Malcik prepare the chickens. PHOTO 3: Derek Campbell, left, Carl Macek, center, and Bill Smetanka season the

chickens. PHOTO 4: Wilbert Mikeska, left, and David Kasner shred cabbage for the coleslaw. RIGHT PHOTO: One thousand chicken halves are ready to cook a little after 3 a.m.

LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 24 youth, left to right, Cade Campbell, Jennifer Hoelscher, 2018-2019 State King Nash Campbell, Madison Malcik, Macey Malcik, and Shelby Bruggman. CENTER PHOTO: From left are Valerie Kelarek, Linda Smetanka, Eve-

lyn Richter, Daniel Wilde, Rose Vrazel, Rosie Craft and Joan Vanicek in the serving line. RIGHT PHOTO: Left to right are David Nauert, Linda Pospisil, Charlie Herendon, SPJST President Brian Vanicek, and District Two Director Jesse Pospisil.

LEFT PHOTO: Kalen Ashcraft and Shelby Bruggman help fill to-go plates. PHOTO 2: Barbara Macek, Carl Macek, center, and Jason Hoelscher. PHOTO 3: Robert

Macek, left, and Margaret Mikeska prepare coleslaw. RIGHT PHOTO: Daniel Wilde, Dorothy Haisler, center, and Linda Wilde are ready to chop onions.

LEFT PHOTO: Rosie Craft, left, and Joan Vanicek help in the serving line. PHOTO 2: Nancy Posvar, left, and Brenda Maddux serve tea. PHOTO 3: Robert Macek loads wood.

PHOTO 4: Kim, left, and Macey Malcik peel cabbage for the coleslaw. RIGHT PHOTO: Shirley, left, and Jennifer Hoelscher serve guests with desserts and smiles.

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Lodge 84, Dallas plans July 14 country picnic in Ennis Dear Readers, Lodge 84, Dallas will host a country picnic on Sunday, July 14, 2019! Please mark your calendars to join us as we enjoy a day of fun, fellowship, and food. The picnic will be at the farm of Brother Jerry Manak at 751 Sullivan Road in Ennis, Texas 75119. Please call 214354-7687 for help with directions.

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to be with us as we celebrate the summer! It is sure to be a lot of fun. Fraternally, Anne Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 24, Cyclone announce 200 Club Raffle Winners Congratulations to the winners of our 200 Club Raffle. Names were drawn at the monthly meeting in May, and winners are George Yezak of Bremond; Abigail Bruggman of Cyclone; Kalen Ashcraft of Temple; Alfred Schneider of Temple; Eugene Brenek of Seaton; Jonathan Maddux of Cyclone; Kenneth Halfmann of Seaton; Melanie Zavodny of Temple;

Rick Hrbacek of La Grange; Gary Barba of Temple; Wes Teeters of Temple; and Jason Hoelscher of Cyclone. Congratulations to all 12 of our lucky winners! Each won $100. Thanks to all those who supported our raffle fundraiser. Daniel Wilde, President —SPJST—

Lodge 88, Houston celebrates 55 years on Beall Street this Sunday, June 9 Dear Members and Friends, Lodge 88, Houston is celebrating 55 years on Beall Street! This Sunday, June 9, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1435 Beall Street in Houston, Texas 77008 is Homecoming, and you’re invited! Join us for an authentic Czech lunch, bingo, beer, bounce house, live music, desserts from the Birthday Club Sisters, Twirl Treats, Rita’s, games for the kids, and more! Music performances will be the Czech Orchestra and Chorus at 11:30 p.m. and Chris Rybak from 2 to 6 p.m. Bingo is from 2 to 4 p.m. Members are invited to enjoy lunch on the lodge, and admission is free of charge. Non-member admission (includes lunch) is $15 for adults and $6 for children. Beverages are available for purchase from the lodge only. We hope to see you at Lodge 88 this Sunday! Please see our ad on page 29 of this week’s Vestnik. Fraternally, Ashley Victorick Board Chairman —SPJST—

Lodge 91 San Jacinto meets Saturday, June 15 Lodge 24, Cyclone President Daniel Wilde is pictured presenting $100 checks to several of the raffle winners. LEFT PHOTO: President Wilde, left, and Eugene Brenek. CENTER PHOTO: President Wilde, left, and Gary Barba. RIGHT PHOTO: Jonathan Maddux.

BELOW LEFT: President Wilde, left, and Wes Teeters. BELOW CENTER: President Wilde, right, and Kenneth Halfmann. BELOW RIGHT: President Wilde and Melanie Zavodny. Congratulations to all winners!

Dear Members, The next meeting of Lodge 91, San Jacinto will be Saturday, June 15, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Off the Road Bar-B-Que in Crosby. We look forward to seeing you there! Fraternally, Vonda Smesny, Secretary —SPJST—

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Lodge 92, Fort Worth invites all to June activities Attention, Members and Readers, Next Meeting—June 4 The June lodge meeting has been changed from June 9 to Tuesday, June 4 at 6:30 p.m. Friday Night Dance—June 7 Beginning May 31 and for the following nine Fridays, National Hall Lodge 92 will have 10 dances featuring 10 different bands. The second Friday night dance is Friday, June 7 featuring Randy Tatarevich. General admission $10; VIP admission $15; VIP meet and greet $20. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dance 7 to 11 p.m. Barbecue dinner $8 from 6 to 9 p.m. Hall Activities 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 you and your family at Lodge 92, Fort Worth - National Hall. Upcoming events 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 151, Wharton meets Monday, June 10 SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton will hold its quarterly meeting on Monday, June 10, 2019, at Wharton Depot Museum, located at 100 Sunset Street in Wharton. A light meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Carolyn Bucek at 979-532-1910 before Thursday, June 6 if you plan to attend. We hope to see you. Fraternally, Janie Bucek, Secretary/FAC —SPJST—

Lodge 187 Round Rock celebrates Mother’s Day Hello there! Our May gathering was a delight. We discussed all the upcoming events including the kids campout this year. We also discussed our Join Hands Day project and the good that it will bring. The Corpus Christi summer event was also discussed to see who is starting on a plan to go. We all were overjoyed to hear that 60 - $1,000 scholarships were awarded. Carla Krenek did a wonderful entertainment segment on Mother’s Day. I never knew that Woodrow Wilson made it official in 1914 that the white carnation is to be the Mother’s Day flower.

Gene grohman of Lodge 38, kovar receives 75-year membership pin Lodge 38, Kovar President Alfred Hellinger, left, presents a 75year membership pin to Gene Grohman at the lodge’s regular monthly meeting held on Monday, May 13, 2019, at Kovar Hall. Congratulations to Brother Grohman!

—Submitted by Dana Bunte

Thank you, Carla, and for the carnations. Linda Johnson also brought roses for all the moms, and Rubie Volek brought door prizes. Thank you both so very much! May birthdays were Dana Alexander and Greg Kasper. We ended with a tasty potluck.

Next Gathering—June 9 Our next gathering will be Sunday, June 9. Blessings to all Jennifer McCarthy Reporter —SPJST—

SPJST Scholarship winner: Congratulations, Andella Kovar Andella Grace Kovar graduated a year early from College View High School on Thursday, May 23, 2019. She will be studying to be an emergency medical technician/paramedic and eventually a nurse practitioner. She will attend Blinn College in the fall of 2019. Andella started the dual language Andella Kovar was presented an SPJST Scholarprogram in kinder- ship by District One Director Donnie Victorick. A of Lodge 48, Beyersville, Andella is the garten and is fluent member great-great-granddaughter of the late Otto in Spanish. Be- Hanus, who was SPJST’s first museum curator. cause of this She graduated from College View High School in unique opportu- College Station and was ranked in the top three nity, Andella says, of her class. She plans to enter the medical field. it has affected her more than anything else. “Besides guitar teacher. Andella teaches guitar teaching me a second language, the and works in the summer with Texas dual language program made me an A&M University Center for Disabilaccepting, hardworking, and multi- ities as resident advisor and mentor. Andella was crowned Prom Queen faceted person. I am most excited about using my bilingual skills in the this spring and was voted “Most future as I work in the medical com- Likely to Succeed” by her senior munity. I will be able to communicate class. She enjoys playing acoustic with not only English speakers but also and electric guitar as well as baking. Spanish speakers in emergency situ- Over the course of her high school ations when communication is vital.” years, she has baked more than 1,000 Andella is a member of College cupcakes for the school’s bake sale View Choir, National Honor Society, fundraisers. Andella is the daughter of Cindy College View High School Principals Advisory Committee, and Student and Mike Kovar and younger sister of Council. She volunteers as a bilingual Alanna Kovar of College Station. She translator for Clinical Integration at is the granddaughter of Daniel and CHI St. Joseph’s Trauma Center and Zephyr Marek, and Adaline and the for the Passenger Safety Program late E.J. Kovar of Rockdale. Andella and her family are with AgriLife Extension as well as serving as a child safety seat advo- members of SPJST Lodge 48, cate. Every summer, she volunteers as Beyersville. —SPJST— a creative arts camp counselor and

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Lodge 196 Houston-West meets this Sunday, June 9 Lodge 189 Bryan-College Station postpones June meeting Due to a lack of officers being available for the regularly scheduled date of Sunday, June 9, 2019, the next meeting of Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station is postponed until further notice. Contact President Henry Mayo at hpmayo@gmail.com for further information. Fraternally, Henry Mayo President —SPJST—

SPJST Lodge 196, Houston-West will meet this Sunday, June 9, 2019, at the lodge hall. Social begins at 1 p.m., and the meeting is at 2 p.m. —SPJST—

Ennis Sewing Circle Ennis Sewing Circle met on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at the Sokol Club Room around 8 a.m. We stretched the Junior Sokol quilt for next year. We had quilters all around. Thank you to everyone who came early and quilted. The quilt top was made by Ann Clagett. It was the color of green. If you like green, as I do, you probably would love it - I do!

We had 22 members. President Irene still had her workshop going. Everyone is doing really well. We quilted till noon then President Irene led us in grace, and we all enjoyed a delicious lunch. Thank you all for the wonderful dishes. As usual, I ate too much. But you know, I want to taste everything! After lunch, President Irene called the meeting to order. We all recited the “Our Father” for our sick members and for Dorothy Holt and Bobby Hollingsworth who have passed away. Let’s remember them all in our prayers. Secretary Dee Anderson read the minutes of the last meeting, and Treasurer Dolores Vrana gave her report. Ginny Svehlak read several funny short stories that we all enjoyed. Joan Brown and Dorothy Prachyl were absent. Joan had been in the hospital. We hope she is better by now, and Dorothy Prachyl has a bad knee. We hope all is well with her by now.

Lodge 80, Holland members Coleman and Virginia Benner honored The weekend of Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19, 2019, was a super busy one for SPJST Lodge 80, Holland! On Saturday, May 18, Lodge 80 donated the lodge facilities for the reception held for Holland leaders Coleman and Virginia Benner. The couple celebrated 65 years with Holland Volunteer Fire Department. The reception was elegantly ap-

pointed and well attended. Coleman and Virginia Benner are longtime members of Lodge 80. Many of the attendees at the reception are also members of SPJST. —Submitted by Risa Pajestka • Photos by Paula Weir —SPJST—

May birthday celebrants were announced - Ann Clagett, Ginny Svehlak, Dorothy Prachyl, and Lorane Marusak. “Happy Birthday” was sung to them. We discussed and voted on purchasing an ad in the Sokol Slet program book that will be held in June at Ennis Sokol Hall. In June, we will quilt for Nina Walker; In July, we will have a white elephant sale and show-and-tell. Members, start getting all your items priced and ready to sell and items for show-and-tell. We enjoy seeing all your items and hearing your stories about them. President Irene had two pages of helpful hints for quilting that she read. They were all good, but I have to say, I can’t remember them all. If anyone needs a copy, call President Irene, and she will make you a copy. The May 29 National Senior Fitness Exercise Day was announced. Don’t forget about it. It is free, and we have a delicious lunch after the exercise hosted by Sokol. We all enjoy it and have a great time. Come if you can; we would love to have you all. It was announced we will quilt baby quilts in September. If you have one almost ready, try and get it ready by then. The 50-50 dollar winner was Kay Lynn Kovar. Winner of a coffee mug with mug run was Dolores Vrana. Pat Fowler made a motion to adjourn the meeting. It was seconded by Kay Lynn Kovar. President Irene reminded all that the next meeting would be Thursday, June 13. We will quilt, have lunch and a meeting. Thanks for coming, stay well and happy. See you all in June. Georgie Morales, Reporter —SPJST—

★ ★ Reunions ★ ★ LEFT PHOTO: Holland Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) members make presentations to Coleman and Virginia Benner. RIGHT PHOTO: Coleman is pictured with members of HVFD. BELOW LEFT: Reverend

Randy Evans, HVFD, reads a proclamation honoring Virginia and Coleman. BELOW CENTER: Coleman thanks everyone as Virginia looks on. BELOW RIGHT: Reverend Evans makes a presentation to Coleman.

Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, until the week prior to the reunion date - as space permits - notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include your SPJST lodge number/name, and your contact phone number. Thank you. June 15 Descendants of Joseph and Rozalie (Martis) Martinec—at Maxie and Linda Morgan’s home, 1709 North Houston Avenue in Cameron. For information, contact Linda Morgan 254-697-5337;

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or James Kocurek 512-444-2527. Submitted by Linda Morgan, Lodge 24, Cyclone.

Margie Nell Kraemer of Lodge 47, Seaton receives 75-year pin

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Pavel and Rosina Kovar Belicek family The Pavel and Rosina Kovar Belicek family reunion will be Saturday, June 8, 2019, at the Senior Activity Center, 210 East Salty Street in Thorndale, Texas. A covered dish meal will be served at 12:30 p.m. Please bring a meat, salad, or vegetable and dessert for your family. Tea, coffee, ice, and paper items will be furnished. For more information, contact Bill Hodon at 512-251-5201 or email czbill@sbcglobal.net. Submitted by, Bill Hodon Lodge 29, Taylor —SPJST—

Bremond Polish Festival Days, June 21-22: Lots to see and do! A visit to Bremond, centrally located between Bryan-College Station and Waco, and just a two-hour drive from Dallas, Houston, or Austin, will tell you the history of how it was established in 1869 and settled by Polish families thanks to a museum, historical church, and renovated buildings. But if you really want to experience the Polish hospitality and flavor of this community, be sure to attend Polski Dzien - Bremond Polish Festival Days held the fourth

Congratulations to Margie Nell Kraemer of Lodge 47, Seaton! Sister Margie received her 75year membership pin recently which was presented by District Two Fraternal Activities Coordinator Ruth Hanusch.

weekend in June. The 32nd anniversary of Polski Dzien will be held June 21 and 22. The fun kicks off Friday night at 6 p.m. with a variety of food and craft vendors, beauty pageant, barbecue cook-off check-in, with master accordion musi-

cian Mason Nesvadba. The Mark Halata Band plays from 8 to 11 p.m. The 2nd Annual Polka and Waltz Dance Contest sponsored by Texas Polka News will be held Friday night. Come out and show off your polka and waltzing skills. This year, we are honoring the Gro-

Lodge 80, Holland hosts Fundraiser Benefit After the Benner’s reception on Saturday, May 18, 2019, Lodge 80, Holland was cleaned and reorganized for a fundraiser in support of Debra Severson as she battles cancer. Lodge 80 donated the use of the hall for the fundraiser. A meal was served in addition to several other activities including live and silent auctions and a washer

tournament held outside. A number of lodge members were in attendance and/or helped serve at the event. Pictured here are several scenes from the very well attended event. —Submitted by Risa Pajestka —SPJST—

TOP LEFT PHOTO: Bar Chairman Silveria Tschoerner prepares for an exciting day. TOP PHOTO 2: Lodge 80, Holland Treasurer Joyce Martinets gets ready to go through the serving line. TOP PHOTO 3: Great servers! It’s Mary Smith, Ann Mewhinney, and Katrina Pritchard.

OTHER PHOTOS: Scenes from the event which included a large turnout for the auction and other activities. Lodge 80 was the epitome of fraternalism during the weekend of May 18 and 19! —Photos by Risa Pajestka

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Lodge 142, Houston recognizes 50-year members at May meeting

Lodge 142, Houston honored its 50-year members at the Sunday, May 19, 2019, meeting. Three members were presented their 50-year membership pins. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 142 President Keith Kieschnick, far

right, presents pins to Kenneth Ray Malota, left, Alice Jochen, and Daniel Schimcek. Congratulations to these members! RIGHT PHOTO: Beautiful cake honoring the 50-year members. —Submitted by Pat Schleider, FAC

holski Family. The Groholskis own and operate one of the oldest businesses in Bremond. They are famous for their Polish sausage. Folks from all over coming home for a visit rarely leave town without stopping by to see Mrs. Helen and picking up sausage to take home with them. Stop by their store, watch the 42 tournament, and have a sausage wrap or take some home!

side White Eagle Music Hall, you will find Master Fiddler Brian Marshall and Friends performing. It’s an unbelievable display of color, pageantry, and happiness.

Saturday Activities Saturday starts with the famous 5K Polish Pickle Run at 8 a.m. Opening ceremonies are at 10 a.m. downtown with state and local dignitaries. Polish repre-

sentatives are expected to attend. Mizephski will sing the Polish National Anthem. One of the highlights of the festival is the Polish Parade at 11 a.m. hosted by Bremond local Dennis Kubiak. One special entry is the Bremond High School Class of ’67 Reunion who will ride in the parade in classic hot rods! The Polish Wawel Dancers from the Houston area will perform following the parade then more live musical entertainment all day on the Main Street Stage including performances by the Jagoda Polish Folk dancers, Accordion Master Mason Nesvadba, The Moravians Band from Ennis, and more! In-

SPJST Scholarship winner: Congrats, Micah Collins

District Three Director John Engelke, left, presents Micah Collins with a $1,000 SPJST General Freshman Scholarship. Micah graduated from Texas High School in Texarkana. He is a member of Lodge 84, Dallas, and he is a son of Aaron and Barbara Reznik Collins. Congratulations, Micah!

Saturday Night The Saturday night street dance will open at 7:30 p.m. with country music by Gordon Collier Band starting at 8:30 p.m. Tickets to the dance can be pur-

chased online via the festival’s website www.BremondTexas.org. You will be allowed to bring coolers into the dance; but no glass bottles, please! During the day, you can visit Bremond Historical Museum, or you can enter or watch various games such as a 42 tournament, 3-on-3 basketball, horseshoes, washer pitching, and sand volleyball. If you want to participate in the games, go to our website and sign up. Lodge 88, Houston will host its annual Homecoming this Sunday, June 9 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. A full day of activities and fun is planned including lunch, live music, bingo, and kids’ activities. The day also celebrates the hall’s 55th anniversary. For more information, see the article on page 12 and the advertisement on page 29 of this week’s Vestnik.

VĚSTNÍK Polish Food and More You can get authentic Polish food at Janet’s Restaurant, Polonia Restaurant Food Truck, or other food vendors. You can also find Texas barbecue, corn dogs, kettle corn, funnel cakes, snow cones, fresh-squeezed lemonade, and much more. Lots of cold piwo will be available at beer booths and local businesses on Main Street - the Dry Bean Saloon, the White Eagle Music Hall, Laredo’s Mexican Restaurant, and the newest bar in town - Rowdy’s Bar and Grill. Shopping Shop the many craft vendors selling handcrafted metal art, homemade jellies and breads, fancy decorated koozies, jewelry, leather goods, and more! Several activities for the kids to enjoy include sand art, a petting zoo, pony rides, and new this year - FFA is participating with goat roping! This incredible hometown heritage festival is presented by the members of the Bremond Chamber of Commerce and made possible with the generous support of sponsors from the area and beyond. Witamy! For more information, see the advertisement on page 28 of this week’s Vestnik. —SPJST—

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S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living of El Campo hosts spring carnival

The Mighty sneaky river by d.knape As long as the country as wide as a mile it flows downhill from a spring in Minnesota all the way to New Orleans our road of commerce full of freight and busy with ships and barges bumping into each other with craft of all kinds carrying cargo and passengers up and down the length of America all in love with steamboat memories

S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living of El Campo hosted a spring carnival on Friday afternoon, May 17, 2019. The community was invited to help celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week. Activities included games for all ages, prizes, face painting, Ferris wheels, bounce house for kids, hot dogs, cotton candy, and snow cones.

dams and locks and dikes and levees try to contain it but when the rain comes when the ice melts it will have its way and go where it wants to flooding fields and towns and roads in a path of destruction leaving people on rooftops gators in trees it is a sneaky river its current ever changing placid at times

• SP JS T Join Hands Day 2019 • SP JS T Join Hands Day 2019 •

Lodge 187, Round Rock Members Join Hands for The Refuge Ranch

LEFT PHOTO: Steven Phenix displays a donation check from Lodge 187, Round Rock. Steven is the Public Relations Director at The Refuge Ranch for DMST. Other photos show The Refuge Ranch.

For Join Hands Day, Lodge 187, Round Rock raised funds to help support The Refuge Ranch. The Refuge Ranch is a 21-building, $7 million, labor of love, nestled among the Bastrop County pine trees. Developed by The Refuge for DMST™ (Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking), a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, The Refuge Ranch, is a long-term, residential, therapeutic community for 48 girls, minors through age 19, who have been rescued out of sex trafficking. Built from the ground up on 50 acres in a beautiful and restorative setting, The Refuge Ranch provides trauma-informed, holistic care for the girls on site, including a University of Texas Charter School program, a medical clinic staffed by community partners and various therapeutic programs uniquely designed for the development of a child survivor. The Refuge Ranch, with 48 beds, is the largest long-term, live-in rehabilitation facility for child survivors of sex trafficking in the United States.

Here’s why The Refuge Ranch is needed: • Child sex trafficking is the fastest growing crime in the world. • In the United States, there was an 846 percent increase in reported child sex trafficking cases from 2010 to 2015. • There are currently 79,000 young adults and minors being sex trafficked in Texas. • Texas has the second most reported number of child sex trafficking cases in the United States. • There are less than 600 beds available nationwide for child sex trafficking survivors, but we have over 13,000 animal shelters. • Prior to the opening of The Refuge Ranch, Texas only had 24 beds available for child survivors’ long term recovery from trauma. Submitted by, Jennifer McCarthy, Reporter —SPJST—

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as smooth as a flat rock but when it gets mad it rages with a fury kicks off its shackles and pours over its banks in a fit of anger a wake of misery the Mississippi River is America’s river America’s road forever in our history and in our destiny a symbol of America’s industriousness without it we would be a smaller country a lesser people and never the Twain shall we meet. —SPJST—

Current conditions by d.knape My outer walls are crumbling my mental state is bumbling my steadiness is fumbling my condition poor and humbling. —SPJST—

SPJST Scholarship winner: Congrats, Kelly House Congratulations to SPJST Leadership Grant and Merit Grant recipient Kelly House, who is a graduate of Jourdanton High School! Kelly is a member of SPJST Lodge 202, Jourdanton. The scholarship was presented by Wendy Pruski of Lodge 107, Floresville.

SPJST gives to bleiblerville volunteer fire department

District One Director Donnie Victorick, back, center, presents a donation from his discretionary fund to Bleiblerville Volunteer Fire Department President Steve Doty on Sunday, May 19, 2019, on behalf of SPJST and Lodge 201, Bleiblerville-Nelsonville. Looking on, back, left, is Nelsonville Brethren Church Reverend Michael Groseclose. Pictured in front are, left to right, Jimmy Balke, Deborah Zettell, Darlene Zettell, Janell Zettell, and Ronnie Supak, all of Lodge 201, Bleiblerville-Nelsonville.

Death Claims Paid in April 2019 SPJST • Temple, Texas Name Royella A. Roessler Evelyn Helen Scaff Melvin Wentrcek Billie J. Bloedau Jaymie Fulfer Ottilia F. Zarosky Patsy Ruth McClellan Alfredo Morin Henry Jero Schneider, Jr. Daphne Faye Leatherman Bessie Louise Haag Raul Esquivel Charlotte A. Bosak Delores Anita Fennell Mary M. Fischer Lamar Gerald Drgac Darla D. Dolle Christalene Giles Esther Ruth Chasak Sandra Sue Woytek Anna Lou Towery Estelle G. Bohac Dorothy M. Sonka Wilbur A. Stavinoha Cody Pettit Cynthia Marie Nors Vanessa Jane Johnson Annie Mae Chernosky Franklin Dale Jurek Margaret Mozisek Zalesak Shirley M. Spacek Ann Mikulencak James A. Adams, Sr. Alice Faye Diener Dorothy Jo Miller Georgie B. Pawlik Harold A. Wolf

Lodge/Location 47, Seaton 92, Fort Worth 48, Beyersville 183, Arlington 202, Jourdanton 88, Houston 181, Conroe 107, Floresville 88, Houston 187, Round Rock 29, Taylor 79, Corpus Christi 81, Needville 88, Houston 107, Floresville 17, New Tabor 157, Lubbock 195, Cleburne 160, San Angelo 8, Weimar 66, Waco 88, Houston 183, Arlington 88, Houston 88, Houston 54, West 84, Dallas 13, Dime Box 41, Port Lavaca 172, Pasadena 106, LaGrange 18, Elgin 181, Conroe 87, Temple 18, Elgin 4, Hallettsville 196, Houston-West

Date of Admission 8/25/2009 8/23/1943 3/13/1972 7/11/2013 6/15/1938 5/24/1966 4/13/1945 11/17/2003 4/23/1965 3/03/1978 12/07/1938 8/07/2007 8/12/1958 10/01/1982 2/06/2008 10/04/1944 6/06/1967 12/01/1991 9/28/1939 12/08/1971 5/28/1974 12/17/2004 12/21/1944 7/12/1957 8/25/1999 9/10/1981 11/19/1969 6/18/1979 9/20/1996 6/20/1979 8/02/1972 2/20/1975 4/25/2008 1/02/1964 8/19/1975 5/23/1945 7/26/1990

Date of Death 3/01/2019 2/17/2019 2/13/2019 12/30/2018 2/04/2019 3/03/2019 3/01/2019 3/01/2019 2/24/2019 3/12/2019 3/08/2018 2/13/2019 9/27/2018 1/11/2019 11/22/2017 3/24/2019 3/15/2019 3/09/2019 3/08/2019 3/21/2019 3/03/2019 2/28/2014 3/01/2019 3/16/2019 3/09/2019 3/11/2019 2/23/2019 1/18/2019 3/29/2019 1/09/2019 3/18/2019 2/10/2019 8/29/2018 11/27/2018 3/31/2019 2/12/2019 2/18/2019

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

Age 71 91 79 72 83 89 89 81 91 86 87 83 76 84 69 78 54 82 95 68 76 86 89 85 19 53 65 88 70 91 69 98 85 75 88 90 96

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The deadline for all Věstník items is 12 noon the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to: SPJST Věstník Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: 254-773-8087 Email: vestnik@spjst.org Questions? Call 800-727-7578 This section is dedicated to the youth of SPJST. As part of its membership benefits, SPJST offers a statewide youth program. If you or someone you know is interested in learning about opportunities offered to young members of SPJST, please contact your local lodge, District Youth Counselor, State Fraternal Director at 800-727-7578, or visit www.spjst.org.

Important 2019 Youth Dates Leaders-in-Training/Teen Camp Saturday, June 15 to Wednesday, June 19 SPJST Junior Camp - Session One Districts Three/Four/Five/Seven Wednesday, June 19 to Sunday, June 23 SPJST Junior Camp - Session Two Districts One/Two/Six Tuesday, July 17 to Saturday, July 21 District Youth Achievement Days District One YAD - Sunday, July 14 Caldwell Civic Center District Two YAD - Saturday, July 13 Lodge 47, Seaton District Three YAD - Saturday, July 20 Lodge 183, Arlington District Four YAD - Saturday, July 6 Lodge 49, Rowena District Five YAD - Sunday, July 21 Lodge 88, Houston

State Fraternal Director shares June/July Youth Program updates I am combining the June and July newsletters. I will be attending camp and YADs across the state during these months. Online Camp Applications Thank you! Thank you! Thank you, parents! Tammy and I are very appreciative that you completed all camper applications and are at 100 percent complete. We have been busy setting up things for LIT and district camps. I am looking forward to this year’s camps. Tammy and I spent an afternoon working with Rob Clift, Paige Tignor, and Denae Bronikowski on camp. We will see you at Camp Kubena in a matter of weeks. Safe travels to all attending.

Leader-In-Training and Teen Camp 2019 The time has arrived! The Leader-inTraining 2019 Camp will be at Camp Kubena June 15 to 19. Registration will be the same for the junior camps as well - starting from 2 to 3 p.m. at the pavilion by the swimming pool. We will have stations clearly marked; starting with Station One, Station Two, etc. At Station One, you will be given a written list of directions about the different stations and where they are to complete registration. We are going to try to make this less hectic, and this will help all campers learn to follow directions. This year, LITs and teens will have the opportunity to acquire some great skills and have more time to socialize with their peers. They will have team building and be introduced to new ice breakers and fun camp songs. On top of having a great time getting to know each other, LITs will also learn what their responsibilities are at camp - all while having

State Queen’s Notebook Hey, SPJST! On May 19, 2019, I attended the Slavnost - Mayfest in La Grange and made my first appearance as SPJST State Queen. I am very excited and very blessed to be able to serve as State Queen and am happy to say that the appearance went really well. Throughout the day, I met many new people and was able to help with the ribbon cutting at the SPJST Lodge 19, Velehrad Hall that had been restored and taken to Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center. I was also able to step back in time and experience the small community of original buildings set up to honor our past as Czech descendants. Walking through the working printing press, saw mill, bar, homes, and barn was an experience I’ll never forget. I am extremely excited to have been a part of honoring our past and am very grateful to be given the opportunity to represent SPJST and Czech heritage. Fraternally, Kelly House SPJST State Queen

SPJST State Queen Kelly House, right, and State Duchess Jenna Fair, both of Lodge 202, Jourdanton, color together inside the library at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange on Sunday, May 19.

District Six YAD - Sunday, July 7 Taiton Community Center District Seven YAD - Sunday, July 7 New Braunfels —SPJST—

Queen Kelly, far right, assists with the ribbon cutting for the rededication of the SPJST Lodge 19, Velehrad Hall at TCHCC on May 19.

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more fun time with their peers! All new LITs must attend this event in order to be eligible to assist with their district’s summer camping season. LITs will also assist their youth leaders with their youth clubs throughout the year. Please know that district youth camp and other activities that LITs help out with throughout the year can also be counted towards accumulating volunteer hours. Camp Dress Code During your stay at SPJST Summer Camp, we want you to have the best experience possible. SPJST has developed the following dress code to assure that no one will feel offended or uncomfortable during his/her stay. Please be advised that the following dress code will be enforced for all individuals attending the camp, including staff, counselors, and chaperones. 1. Clothing: All clothing shall be neat, clean, and acceptable in good repair and appearance and shall be worn within the bounds of decency and good taste as appropriate for SPJST events. 2. Articles of clothing which display profanity, products, or slogans which promote tobacco, violence, alcohol, drugs, sex or are in any other way distracting, are prohibited.

Lodge 25, Ennis youth inducted into NJHS

VĚSTNÍK 3. Excessively baggy, short or tight clothing, and clothing which advertises gang symbols or affiliation is prohibited. 4. Items of clothing which expose bare midriffs, bare chests, undergarments, or that are transparent (see-through) are prohibited. Tank tops with straps wider then one inch are permitted. Please be advised that spaghetti straps, shirts which expose a bare back, halter tops, and tube tops are prohibited. 5. Swimming (For all water recreation) Swimsuits for men: Swim trunks only (No shorts, cut-off pants, or Speedos). Swimsuits for women: One-piece suits recommended, however, two-piece suits are allowed as long as they are modestly cut. No string, thong or crochet suits will be allowed. Swimsuits may only be worn during swimming activities.

According to SPJST standards, if you choose to dress inappropriately, you will be asked to change, or be required to wear a camp-issued shirt. By planning ahead and packing appropriately, you will save yourself the inconvenience of having to change and you will be contributing to a pleasant camp atmosphere.

District Youth Achievement Day Dates District Youth Achievement Days are right around the corner. Please refer to the following schedule for your scheduled YAD. Youth leaders, please note that YAD cards are due to your District Youth Counselor (DYC) before your district’s YAD. Call your DYC for more info.

Camp Tee-Shirts are Still Available The camp tee-shirt order deadline for camp was June 1. You can still order camp tee-shirts through the Home Office Fraternal Department.

District One - Sunday, July 14 Caldwell Civic Center District Two - Saturday, July 13 Lodge 47, Seaton District Three - Saturday, July 20 Lodge 183, Arlington District Four - Saturday, July 6 Lodge 49, Rowena District Five - Sunday, July 21 Lodge 88, Houston District Six - Sunday, July 7 Taiton Community Center District Seven - Sunday, July 7 Lodge 185, New Braunfels

Camper Item List A list of items you will need to pack for all camps appears on page 21. Please make sure that you bring these items with you. Each youth participating in camp and LIT will need to bring a water bottle that is clearly marked with their name.

SPJST June Vestnik Project - Canoe Safety This project earns a maximum 1 point in the SPJST Youth Clubs Merit Points System. Mail completed project no later than July 15, 2019 to: SPJST Youth Program c/o SPJST Home Office • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503

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Canoe Safety Tips LIFE JACKETS: When you’re in a canoe or kayak, a life jacket – aka a PFD (personal flotation device) – is not a suggestion – It is law! It doesn’t do one bit of good laying on the floor of the boat. You need to wear it! It doesn’t matter how well you swim or how warm the water. Make sure you have a life jacket; make sure it’s in good condition; and wear it! PACKING: As you pack your canoe with your gear, think “balance” – side-to-side and front-to-back. Keep your gear – especially the heavy stuff – low in the boat. This promotes stability more than anything else. STAY LOW: The same goes for the weight of the occupants. The lower you can stay in the craft, the more stable it will be. This is why native American canoes seldom had seats. Paddlers knelt on the floor of the canoe, putting their weight as low as possible. STAY CENTERED: If you are paddling a canoe alone, you’ll have the best control positioned just rear of the center. Solo canoes most often have their seat in this position. This is especially important in the wind as it will be easier to keep the canoe going the direction you want to go.

Congratulations to Kaillan Honza of Lodge 25, Ennis! She was inducted into National Junior Honor Society in Ennis. Kaillan is pictured with her parents Jodie and Sharon Honza. She is the granddaughter of Adell Rejcek and the late Clement Rejcek.

SPARE PADDLE: Nearly as important as a life jacket is a spare paddle. Where do you think the phrase “…up a creek without a paddle” comes from? If you lose or break your one and only paddle, you have no way of controlling your boat and you’ll be at the mercy of the wind and current.

1. What is a PFD? ______________________ _____________________ ______________________ 2. Keep your gear – especially the ______________________ stuff – low in the boat. 3. The same goes for the weight of the occupants. The lower you can stay in the craft, the more ______________________ it will be. 4. If you are paddling a canoe alone, you’ll have the best ______________________ positioned just rear of the center. 5. If you lose or break your one and only ______________________, you have no way of controlling your boat and you’ll be at the mercy of the wind and current. Source: https://www.americancanoe.org/page/Top_10

VĚSTNÍK Local Hotels in Temple with Blocked Rooms for State YAD Please find a listing of hotels below. You will find information on the hotel rooms SPJST has blocked for your convenience. Hotels in Temple for State YAD Check In - Friday, August 2 Check Out - Saturday, August 3 When reserving rooms, please be sure to tell them you are with SPJST. file name: hotel block 2019 1. Holiday Inn Express 2609 South 39th Street Temple, Texas 76504 254-773-5500 Please reserve by July 19, 2019 10 Double Queen Rooms - $85 plus tax

Wednesday, June 5, 2019 2. Candlewood Suites 1850 Scott Boulevard Temple, Texas 76501 254-773-8342 Please reserve by July 19, 2019 5 Double Queen Rooms - $80 plus tax 5 King - $80 plus tax

5. Residence Inn/Marriott 4301 South General Bruce Dr Temple, TX 76502 254-773-8400 Please reserve by July 19, 2019 10 King Suite with sleeper sofa $99 plus tax

3. Best Western Inn and Suites 602 North General Bruce Drive Temple, Texas 76504 254-742-1122 Please reserve by July 19, 2019 9 Double Queen Rooms - $84.99 plus tax

July Vestnik Project The July Vestnik Project will be about “What is Independence Day.” Have the kids watch School House Rock - The Fourth of July.

4. Hilton Garden Inn 1749 Scott Boulevard Temple, Texas 76504 254-773-0200 Please reserve by July 19, 2019 6 Double Queen Rooms - $99 plus tax 6 King - $99 plus tax Change of clothes for five days One set old clothes and closed toe shoes - They will get stained Closed toed shoes Flip Flops / Sandals for pool time Rain Gear Swimwear (Modest) Swimwear Cover-up Beach Towel Two Bath Towels Two Wash Clothes Twin Size Sheets

Corpus Christi End of Summer Getaway! Don’t forget the Corpus Christi End of Summer Getaway is awaiting you! Make your plans now to join us on Friday, August 9 to Sunday, August 11 for a funfilled weekend. We will be staying at Emerald Beach Hotel again this year, which is located right on the beach. There will be a lot of activities for the whole family. Additional details will be presented in the Vestnik as they become available. Fraternally, Frank Horak State Fraternal Director —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth accepted into junior honor society I’m so excited that I was accepted into the National Junior Honor Society. I have worked so hard to keep my grades up and be a good role model. Now, I’m ready for summer break and our beach vacation! Tyson Bilbrey, age 11 —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth graduates kindergarten I’m officially a kindergarten graduate! I had the best school year, and I learned so much. I’m so excited about going to first grade. Sydney Bilbrey, age 6 —SPJST—

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SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club

Pillow with a pillowcase Blanket / Sleeping Bag Sun Screen Flash Light Party / Hawaiian Luau Sport water bottle with your name on it. White T-Shirt

Please feel free to bring extra changes of clothes if you would like. This is just a list of necessities. Please be sure to familiarize yourselves with the 2019 – 2020 SPJST Youth Handbook Camp Dress Code. For Younger campers, it is suggested to place clothes for each day in separate Ziplock bags labeled with day of week to help mornings run smoother.

Toiletry Items

The 2019-2020 SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club officers are, left to right, President Kendall Tucker, Vice President Ryan Ruzicka, Sergeant-at-Arms Megan Ruzicka, Reporter Josh Tucker, and Flag Bearer Kalyne Tucker. The new slate of officers were elected at the May 19, 2019, meeting. —Submitted by Megan Ruzicka, Reporter

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Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club elects 2019-2020 officers

Lodge 154, Fort Worth youth: fun field day with snow cones

The youth of Lodge 84, Dallas met on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at 2 p.m. The meeting was brought to order by Youth Leader Lynda Novak. Flag Bearer Josh Tucker led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance, youth club motto, and a moment of silence for the troops serving overseas and our departed members. Youth Leader Lynda discussed old and new business and brought everyone up to date on all the district events including Youth Achievement Day (YAD), camp, and State YAD. She thanked everyone for working so hard on YAD cards and read the thank you card from Restored Hope for our toilet paper donation. She also reminded us that the June community service project will be to collect socks for the Buckner Organization. Before starting on our Vestnik projects, we elected officers for the 20192020 year. They are President Kendall Tucker, Vice President Ryan Ruzicka, Sergeant-at-Arms Megan Ruzicka, Reporter Josh Tucker, and Flag Bearer Kalyne Tucker. We then adjourned and enjoyed our svačina. Fraternally, Megan Ruzicka, age 13 Reporter —SPJST—

Dear Readers, I had field day at school last week. It was so much fun! We played crab soccer and lots of other fun games. We had snow cones. They are my favorite! I can’t wait for this weekend. I get to go to two birthday parties and Six Flags. I am super excited! Mckenzie Burcie, age 9 —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Get Ready for YAD Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club members work on their YAD cards and Vestnik projects at the meeting held on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Rudolph’s Meat Market in Dallas. —Submitted by Megan Ruzicka, Reporter

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Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club join hands at Won Without Boards On Saturday, May 18, 2019, Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club joined Won Without Boards to pack up food in crates for the need. I think we ended up packing about 60 to 80 crates. I’m so proud of the kids. They worked hard and fast, and they enjoyed it. It was amazing how well they worked together to make a differ-

ence. After a hard working morning, we went to have some fun at Urban Air. The youth played and jumped until they got tired. Thank you, Vanessa Guerrero, Youth Leader —SPJST—

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Lodge 185 New Braunfels youth’s team wins President’s Cup

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Lodge 185 New Braunfels youth prepares for YAD Dear Readers, Have you started working on your YAD projects? I have, and I am having fun! Sincerely, Skeet Kitchen, age 8 —SPJST—

• SP JS T Join Hands Day 2019 • Lodge 202, Jourdanton Youth Club Joins Hands at Atascosa Animal Shelter

Dear Readers, Our soccer team won the South Texas President’s Cup this past weekend! Now we go on to play another round in June. Wish us luck! Sincerely, Rileigh Kitchen, age 12 —SPJST—

Lodge 202, Jourdanton Youth Club volunteered at Atascosa Animal Shelter in Jourdanton for its Join Hands Day project. Along with bringing much needed donations of towels, cat toys, and dog toys, youth club members and parents helped walk the dogs in the shelter and play with some of the kitties. Even though it was lightly raining off and on, the kids and dogs seemed to have a great

time! The dogs were so excited to be able to get outside of their pens for a while. The youth members enjoyed their time so much that we are planning to return for another day of volunteering in the summer, and we even had one youth member go back and adopt a kitten! Regina House, Youth Leader —SPJST—

Lodge 202, Jourdanton members volunteer at Atascosa Animal Shelter for Join Hands Day.

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Lodge 202 Jourdanton youth plays in tourney with team from Mexico

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Lodge 185, New Braunfels youth places in top 6 at state contest Congratulations to Megan Ohnheiser of Lodge 185, New Braunfels Youth Club! She placed in the top six in the state of Texas for vocabulary skills at the Private School Interscholastic Association (PSIA) meet recently held at Texas Christian University. Way to go, Megan! We are proud of you!

Dear Vestnik Readers, Hello to everyone! My football team and I played a very important team from Mexico in a huge tournament on February 24, 2019. We played t h r e e games and won all three, but the best part was when we played the Cardinals from Mexico. They lost the game, but showed great gratitude and respect to our team. They were all happy to see us and play the game. We took a bunch of pictures, and got a huge trophy. Sincerely, Diego Valdez, age 13 —SPJST—

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2019 SPJST Youth Decorated Rock Contest Winners 12-14

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9-11 Megan Ohnheiser Lodge 185, New Braunfels District Seven

Abby Lopez Mathieu McCarthy Aubrianna Dobecka Lodge 17, New Tabor Lodge 187, Round Rock Lodge 6, Cottonwood District One District Two District Three

Luke McCarthy Kyleigh Hernandez Lodge 187, Round Rock Lodge 154, Fort Worth District Two District Three

Carson Parker Lodge 17, New Tabor District One

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Megan Pflughaupt Lodge 88, Houston District Five

Jessica Enrique Lodge 186, Caldwell District One

Kimora Davis Lodge 47, Seaton District Two

Stacey Holloway Lodge 47, Seaton District Two

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Kaydence Miller Lodge 142, Houston District Five

Misty Dvorak Lodge 25, Ennis District Three

Sergio Guerrero Lodge 88, Houston District Five

Cotton Wood Lodge 49, Rowena District Four

Brittany Baker Lodge 30, Taiton District Six

Millie Garrett Lodge 30, Taiton District Six

Lilyanna Howard Lodge 185, New Braunfels District Seven

Grant Bubela Lodge 30, Taiton District Six

Kayla Fair Lodge 202, Jourdanton District Seven

Brooke Bacak Lodge 30, Taiton District Six

Hunter Wood Lodge 49, Rowena District Four

Rendon Dobecka Addee Williams Kelly House Lodge 6, Cottonwood Lodge 215, South Plains Lodge 202, Jourdanton District Three District Four District Seven

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Jarní schůze vykročila nadaci kupředu Česky píšící dopisovatel Jan Vaculík Pravidelná čtvrtletní schůze České vzdělávací nadace státu Texasu se konala dne 27. dubna 2019 v jarní pohodě v areálu Texaské university v Austině, Tx. v guvernérově kanceláři. Místnost je pěkná, ale bez dostatečného osvětlení. Strop je vysoký a okna jen po jedné straně místnosti. Poskytuje však dostatek pohodlí a již několkráte jsme se sešli v této místnosti. Universita poskytla přítomným malé pohoštění, protože někteří ředitelé se vydali na cestu časně z rána a nemohli posnídat. Předseda Sboru ředitelů James Sassín zahájl schůzi, přivítal přítomné, složili jsme přísahu vlajce Spojených států a republice, pro kterou stojí. Lynette Urbanovsky se pomodlila za zdar naší schůze. Otec Lynettin, pan Urbanovský, byl naším hostem Později přišla Nancy Braus. Pak jsme ihned přistoupili k projednávání bodů pořadu naší schůze. Úřadující zapisovatel Ray Lenárt přečetl zápis z poslední schůze, byl přijat s menšími opravami. Předseda Sboru ředitelů James Sassín přednesl svoji zprávu o činnosti nadace za uplynulé období. Povzbudil ředitele k větší činnosti a oznámil několik úspčšných akcí, které by mohly pomoci naší nada ci k úspěchu. Se skupinou ředitelů navštívili kancléře univeritní systému Texaské zemědělské a me chanické university v College Station, Tx. Johna Sharpa, který je příznivě nakloněn k naším snahám o rozšíření činnosti nadace na TAMU. Jeho předkové jsou našeho původu a většinou se zajímá o činnost krajanských organisací. James Sassín byl vybrán jako porotce Společností českého dědictví státu Tex-

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★ Založené roku 1897 asu při posuzování kandidátek v soutěži krásy této společnosti. Vítězskou byla Lýdia Pustějovská z Abbottu, Tx. a její zástupkyně je Zoe Peterek z College Station. Tx. Mnohaletá organisátorka soutěže je Kathy Podsedník, která se stala celoživotní členkou naší nadace. Naši nadaci representovaly Lynette Urbanovsky and Jo Ann Zaeske.a Brian Vaníček. V dubnu proběhl 8. filmový festival v Austině a byly promítnuty tři filmy při plně obsaděném kině. Naší direktoři měli různé schůzky s vlivnými lidmi a projednali některé otázky, které se objeví na pořadu naší nadace později. V příštích měsících se zaměříme na zlepšení stipendia pro TAMU. Universitní stipendium by mělo dosáhnout částku 200 tisíc dolarů, s tím souvisí změna systému Hlavin kova. stipendia, které má být založeno na základě postavení hostujícího vědce s případným uvolněným programem různých předmětů, takže studenti z Moravy mají možnost většího výběru studia. Ze strany nadace byl tento záměr schválen Hlavinkovou rodinou a ředitelé nadace vyslovili všeobecný souhlas k této změně. Předseda Sboru ředitelů Sassín pak vyzval přítomné ředitele, aby se snažili získat pro nadaci čtyři nebo pět nových členů. President nadace Woody Smith nyní oganisuje kulturní činnost, pozval otce a syna Slováčkovi na koncert a spolu s ním spolupracuje Clarice Snokhous. Předseda James Sassín přečetl finanční zprávu naší finanční tajemnice Cindy Belknap, která nebyla přítomna. V pokladně máme slušnou částku peněz, avšak Cindy ráda přijme jakokoli podporu pro naší nadaci v jakékoli podobě. Šeky vyplněny na naši nadaci s poznámkou donation pošlete na adresu: Cindy P. Belknap, 2520 Willing Avenue, Ft. Worth, Tx 76110. Každá sebemenší podpora bude vděčně přijata. Podobně

jako její otec Tony Pustějovský podává nyní přesný přehled o pohybu našich financí. Náš ředitel a čestný konsul České republiky v Texasu Brian Vaníček oznámil, že se pokouší seznámit naši krajanskou veřejnost v Texasu a okolí o politických vztazích jednotlivých států v Evropě a poukazuje na činnost Visegradské čtyřky, což je uskupení, kam patří i České republika. Jeho úmyslem je seznámit naše lidi s poměry v Evropě, aby lépe pochopili postavení, ve kterém se Česká republika na chází a pomohl tak případným návštěvníkům v orientaci politických poměrů. Cítí potřebu, že naše veřejnost není dostateně inform-

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ována o poměrech v Evropě. Rovněž poznamenal, že tři musea v Te xasu nyní spolupracují, je to museum v Houstonu, La Grange a v Templu. Doufejme, že z této spolupráce vzejde něco užitečného. Ředitel Sidney Kacíř přednesl resoluci o ocenění rozhodnutí Dra. Franka Kostohryza při založení stipendia na Severotexaské universitě v Dentonu, Tx. Vzpomněl na rodinu a záslužou činnost lidumila doktora Kostohryze a jeho všeobecný příspěvek k povznesení naší krajanské veřejnosti v Texasu. Proto se rozhodl podat resoluci, kterou by nadace uznala příspěvek Kostohryzovy rodiny při založení stipendia v Denton, Tx. Dr. Thomas Sovík podal písemnou

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Wednesdays Taylor Czech Speaking Class meets every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living, 505 East Lake Drive in Taylor. This is an informal class setting for learning to speak, write, and read Czech. For information, contact Instructor Lydia Kurtin 512-859-2543. Submitted by Alice Bracewell, Lodge 48, Beyersville. First/Third Tuesdays Tarok Lessons with Tarok Champion Jimmie Coufal—at Czech Heritage Museum, 119 West French Avenue, Temple, 7 p.m.: All skill levels; beginners always welcome! Free and open to everyone. For information, call 254-899-2935 or email czechheritagemuseum@gmail.com. Second Sundays Czech Language Class—at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road on US Highway 77, La Grange, 1 to 4 p.m. Fee is $10 per person class. Call or email to verify classes. Pre-registration preferred. For information, call 888-785-4500; 979-968-9399; or email info@czechtexas.org. June 21-22 Bremond Polish Festival Days - Polski Dzien—in downtown Bremond, Texas! Friday, June 21, 6 p.m. - two-day festival kicks-off: food/craft vendors, beauty pageant, barbecue cook-off, polka/waltz dance contest, folk dance performances, parade, tournaments, games, cold piwo available at beer booths and local businesses on Main Street. Festival presented by Bremond Chamber of Commerce members, made possible with the

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generous support of sponsors. Witamy! See advertisement on page 28. Visit www.BremondTexas.org. August 3 Paprskar Memorial Tarok Tournament VIII—at SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth - National Hall, 3316 Roberts Cut Off, Fort Worth (Lake Worth). Registration and snacks, 8 to 8:45 a.m. Play begins at 9 a.m. Six one-hour rounds. Trophies and cash for top four scores. Registration - $25 per player and includes noon meal. For information, registration, or directions, contact John Paprskar 817-480-3480. You may register by mail by Monday, July 29 to: John Paprskar, 905 Venice Street, Hurst, Texas 76053. Late entries accepted if player slots are available. August 31 Westfest Tarok Tournament—in West. Contact Brian Sykora 254-826-5314. October 5 SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration—at Seaton Star Hall, 10842 State Highway 53, Temple, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 200-plus cars, music, kids’ zone, SPJST Beseda Dancers, living history demonstrations, vendor/food booths, silent auction, 50/50 drawing, lawn mower raffle. Special meet-and-greet with Miss Texas. Benefits SPJST Foundation which supports the Czech Heritage Museum and Camp Kubena. Free admission. Visit www.spjstcarshow.com for all of the details. Call 254-534-0807 for more information. —SPJST—

VĚSTNÍK zprávu o činnosti stipendia v minulém a také již v novém roce 2019. Je stále zaměstnán na hudební katedře na universitě a zdá se, že administrace university chce ho zaměstnant na několik dalších let. Má se starat o všechnu činnost týkající se české hudby, výměny profesorů a studentů a organisováním kulturních akcí pro texaskou veřejnost.. Když Dr. Sovík jel do Brna na Moravě na procvičení české výslovnosti zpěváků pro operu Leoše Janáčka Podivuhodné příhody lišky Bystroušky, pěvecký sbor zazpíval Pergolessiho Stabat Mater a toto představení vedlo k pozvání na červenec 2019 do Olomouce na Moravě. Připravují se na vystoupení v prosinci 2019 s vánoční mší na velvyslanectví České republiky ve Washingtoně, D.C. V září 2019 přijede na katedru Martin Vodrážka, který cvičil naše zpěváky v Olomouci. Doufá, že se s ním setkáme a podá o tom zprá vu později. Na naši schůzi přijela také Nancy Braus, která organisuje hudební výchovu pro hudebně nadané studenty v organisaci Round Top. Požádala naši nadaci o podporu studentů z České republiky. Orga nisace se postará o jeho nebo její denní a osobní potřeby a nadace může přispět na koupi letenky. John Šefčík zdůraznil, že musíme lépe propagovat naši nadaci, aby veřejnost měla touto cestou možnost podporovat naši nadaci.. Vicepresidentka nadace Diane Šulák Wilson podala písemnou zprávu za poslední rok. Uspořá dala seznam členů a předala jej přítomným členům na schůzi, ostatní obdrží seznam poštou. Připravila také čitelnou kopii našich Stanov a zvláště se zajímá o to, aby naše nadace měl správnou právní oporu pro naši činnost. Získali jsme šest nových členů a členek a Kathy Podsedník se stala celoživotní členkou naší nadace. Naše nadace nedávno zvolila výbor pro zlepšení činnosti a jeho členy jsou James Sassín, Ray Lenárt, Roger Kolář, Lynette Urbanovský, John Šefčík, Woody Smith, Amy Juřica Hinnant, Brian Vaníček a Donnie Viktorík. Členové výboru hovořili na třech konferencích o různých námětech, činnosti nadace a setkali se s kancléřem Johnem Sharpem z TAMU. Výbor určil několik bodů, které bychom se měli snažit splnit: mezi nimi je na prvním místě zlepšení a rozšíření Hlavinkova stipendia na TAMU. Bude potřeba upravit působnost Hlavinkova stipendia a zvýšit finanční podporu pro

Wednesday, June 5, 2019 stipendium samotné. Na druhém místě musíme zahájit spolupráci s jinými krajanskými organisacemi v Texasu. a nabídnout naši pomoc v případě nutnosti. Nadace musí vytvořit nový program pro Hlavinkovo stipendium a snažit se získat podporu, kterou by bylo možno získat prostřednictvím nadace. Mnohdy se stává, že dárci přispívají na Hlavinkovo stipendium svojí cestou, avšak nadace nemá z této podpory užitek. Smyslem sbírky nadace je umožnit dárcům zákonnou úlevu, kterou poskytuje dárci zákon při podpoře nevýdělených organisací. Naše nadace by měla projevit zájem o získání nových členů z řady bývalých studentů TAMU. Při jednáních s představiteli university bylo patrné, že všichni se snaží co nejvíce pomoci Hlavinkovu stipendiu a na bídli nadaci pomocnou ruku do budoucnosti. Naší snahou by mělo být získání nových členů a s nimi i případně movité dárky pro nadaci. Zároveň využít všech možnotí k propagaci nadace mezi jinými přívrženci nadace. Není vyloučeno, že se jméno a odznak naší nadace může změnit a videový záznam by se mohl pořídt pro promítání na schůzích různých organisací. Takže nadace má dostatečmě práce a doufejme, že se najdou schopní lidé ochotní pomoci a nadaci pomohou tyto úkoly splnit. Závěrem je možno zdůraznit, že všechna dvě stipendia na Texaské universitě v Austinu Tx. a Severotexaské universitě v Dentonu, Tx. pracují bez obtíží, Hlavinkovo stipendium na Texaské zemědělské a mechanické universitě v College Station, Tx. potřebuje změnu k lepšímu a nadace doufá, že s pomocí krajanské veřejnosti budeme moci zajistit finančně i stipendium na TAMU. Společnou rukou se nám práce podaří a proto zveme všechny příznivce nadace, aby podpořili naši nadaci při této záslužné práci pro budoucí generace našich lidí. —SPJST—

Czech Center Museum Houston Founder Effie Rosene passes away Published May 15, 2019 in Broadway World Houston by BWW News Desk Effie Marie Sojak Rosene passed away early Mother’s Day morning, Sunday, May 12, 2019. She was born November 10, 1932, to Frank Sojak and Christine Lezak Sojak, Czech immigrant farmers, in the Frydek/Simonton area of Texas. She grew up in the Rio Grande Valley with 15 brothers and sisters and graduated from Rio Hondo High School. She attended St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in Houston. She was working as a nurse at St. Joseph Hospital when she met the love of her life, Willard George (Bill) Rosene. They married in 1953, and they raised three daughters while she worked in both hospital and school settings. Deciding that she wanted to continue her education, she earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from St. Joseph College in Maine and a master’s degree in health care administration from Texas Woman’s University in Houston. She eventually became assistant administrator of the Northwest unit of the Memorial Healthcare System in Houston. When Bill retired, Effie decided to

Effie Rosene was a charter member of SPJST Lodge 232, Houston Midtown. join him in pursuing their travels, something they both enjoyed immensely. Trips to Europe inspired them both to learn about their heritage, especially as the former communist Czechoslovakia became more accessible to visitors. Hence, they built a vacation home in the wine village of Hlohovec, South Moravia, in the Czech Republic, giving them a base for exploring the region, as well as a comfortable place for extended family to visit. They had the idea to create an organization to showcase not only the historical achievements and heritage of Americans of Czech descent, but also offer and present the European culture of past and contemporary Czechs and Slovaks that is so rich in artistic accomplishments. The Czech Center Museum Houston

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was incorporated on March 8, 1996, as a non-profit educational and cultural organization, made up entirely of volunteers. Initial office and retail space were established in the Northwest Mall. Over the subsequent years, Effie worked tirelessly to help bring forth a permanent home to showcase the best of her heritage. Monetary support from more than 6,000 individuals, with assistance from local as well as national and international sources eventually culminated in the current Czech Center Museum Houston, which was completed in September 2004 in Houston’s Museum District. The outpouring of support for the center has enabled Czech language classes, scholarship awards, dinners, programs, and events to take place in the Czech Center. Effie worked tirelessly in all facets of the organization, from sales in the allvolunteer gift ship to the administrative head of the organization. Her devotion and perseverance in the mission of the Czech Center were well known. She served on the boards of American Friends of the Czech Republic and the Texas Czech Physicians Exchange Program and advocated for many other Czech and Slovak organizations locally and abroad. Her organization was recognized by the Czech government’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs with a prestigious Gratia Agit award for its work in the furthering of and advocacy of a Civil Society in the Czech Republic and for increasing knowledge of the impact those of Czech heritage have made here in their new homeland. She and Bill were also presented an award by Houston Business Alliance for a significant asset to the City of Houston in building the unique Baroque architecture building in the Museum District. She was honored with a Mayor’s Volunteer Houston Award in 2010 and will be honored with the 2019 Civil Society Vision Award by American Friends of the Czech Republic. Effie is survived by her husband of over 65 years, Bill; daughters Sherry Pierce and husband Lindsey, Cathy Anderson and husband Larry, and Christie Johnson and husband Eric; grandchildren Sarah Pierce, Matthew Anderson, Christopher Anderson and wife Mary, Rory Johnson and wife Alexis, and Eric Johnson, Jr.; brothers Clem Sojak and wife Miki and Jim Sojak; sister Mary Gray; sister-in law Dorothy Moore; cousins, nieces and nephews, and nu-

VĚSTNÍK merous friends both in the United States and in the Czech Republic, all of whom she thought of as family. Effie always lived by and was inspired by the words of John Ruskin who said, “When we build, let us think that we build forever. Let it not be such for present delight nor for present use alone. Let it be such work, as our descendants will think of us for. And let us think, as we lay stone upon stone, that a time is to come when these stones will be held sacred because our hands have touched them and that men will say as they look upon the labor and wrought substance of them, ‘See this our father did for us.’” Funeral service and burial was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Frydek, Texas, on Thursday, May 16 at 11 a.m. A celebration of her life was held at the Czech Center Museum Houston on Friday, May 17 at 3 p.m. The family requests donations be made to the Czech Center Museum Houston in Effie’s name. —SPJST—

LIPNÍK NAD BEČVOU – WHERE GAME OF THRONES GOT ITS SHIPS You do not have to be a Game of Thrones fan to be in awe at the television’s shows’ detailed props, CGI, and high production values. However, few know that the workshop responsible for many of the ships visible in the series can be found in the landlocked Czech Republic. If you are wondering where some of Hollywood’s biggest films and television shows get their ships, look no further than the small Moravian town of Lipník nad Bečvou. There a team led by Radim Zapletal has constructed ships for the Iron Fleet, Ragnar Lodbrok, and Tristan and Isolde. He says his workshop

really got going in 2012 when, out of the blue, he was asked to build some of the ships for the History Channel’s Vikings television show. “I was having a normal day hammering away in my workshop when suddenly I get a phone call. I don’t speak any English, so I put the phone down. But then half an hour later, they were already calling me in Czech.” In his early years, Mr. Zapletal focused on historical weapon production. Then in the late 1980s, he decided to take part in the 500th anniversary celebrations of Christopher Columbus’ discovery of America in proper style – by building a replica ship from the explorer’s fleet and sailing it to the New World.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 21 • 6-11PM

6PM - Sign-in for BBQ Cook-off Foods, Crafts, and Activity Vendors open Music by Mark Halata Band

7PM - Beauty Pageant at White Eagle Hall

SATURDAY, JUNE 22 • 6-11PM 8AM - 5K Polish Pickle Run

Tournaments - 42 Dominos, Volleyball,

10AM - Opening Ceremonies

Polish Dancers - Wawel and Jagoda

11AM - Main Street Parade

Polka Music - The Moravians and

8:30PM-12:30AM - Street Dance Gordon Collier Band

Brian Marshall Band - plays at

Horseshoes, and Washers From Houston and Dallas

Jim Mazurkiewicz and Friends White Eagle Music Hall

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The ship was built, but he never got to realize the dream of sailing it. However, his talent was noticed, and he was soon contacted by the Barrandov Studio in Prague. The relatively cheap cost of shooting in the Czech Republic, coupled with its historic towns and skilled film staff, meant that the country was chosen by many Hollywood productions who went on to film there in the early 2000s. Radim Zapletal’s ships started appearing in movies such as Van Helsing and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. But by 2012, business had slowed down in Barrandov and Mr. Zapletal’s team was out of work. The phone call from the Vikings Television Series caught them at the perfect time. The shipwright set up his own workshop, aptly named Kolumbus 92 and has built 30 ships and boats since. This includes a number of ships for the world famous HBO Game of Thrones series. For a team that usually constructs historical vessels, he says that building ships for that show was quite different. “Game of Thrones is a fantasy show so when it comes to the ships, these are always made according to the design of the artist. Due to the scale of the project there are, of course, many people involved, which can sometimes lead to complications. Everyone wants to contribute their bit. But in the end, it has to float.” While there are only three of them, Kolumbus 92 are a productive team, sometimes constructing three ships in a space of two months. Asked about what is his favorite ship, he says he holds particular respect towards Viking ships, due to their technologically brilliant design. He also admits that things can get emotional when the product is finished. “It is true that you develop feelings towards the ship while you are building it. Not every ship can be constructed easily. Artists, of course, do not respect ships’ technology and often their designs are

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quite complicated. Then when it is finally finished, you push it out of the door, and the delivery men, although they are professionals, just take it, load it up, and drive away.” Although time and financial constraints mean that the prop ships cannot be constructed with original historical tools, he says his Viking ships are guaranteed to last 10 years. ~ Tom McEnchroe https://www.radio.cz/en/section/curraffrs/lipnik-nad-becvouwhere-game-of-thrones-got-its-ships. Tom McEnchroe, 2405-2019

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Czech celebrity singer songwriter, guitarist teaches in USA this summer Do you like music and play at least a little bit on guitar? Learn from the best, the master of many guitar styles, European star, Vladimír Merta, in personalized guitar lessons, during the first week of July 2019, at McDaniel College campus in Westminster, Maryland. From my experience, all guitar playing levels would benefit, you might have played guitar for 20 years, and you still would see the instrument with new eyes, which might help you to play like you, not just copy somebody else! You can even plan your vacation around it, and besides the guitar course, visit famous Baltimore inner Harbor, Washington, DC, memorials and museums, or drive to a beach in Ocean City. This opportunity to meet and learn with Vladimír will likely not be repeated in the future! The summer music and art classes are organized by Common Ground on the Hill, which is a non-profit organiza-

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tion. Information about all classes is available online, and you can register for the course on their website. Don’t wait too long. I have a feeling that these classes will fill very fast! The web address is https://www.commongroundonthehill.org /traditions-weeks-home.html Traditions Week 2 is June 30 to July 5, 2019. 2nd period - 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. - Guitar with Vladimír Merta: https://www.commongroundonthehill.or g/guitar_wk2.html 4th period - 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. - Power of Music: Vladimír Merta: https://www.commongroundonthehill.or g/sing_wk2.html Also with his daughter Sára Mertová: 1st period - 9 to 10:15 a.m.: Slavonic Approach to Jewish Music For more information, email com-

monground@commongroundonthehill.org or contact Common Ground on the Hill, c/o McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Maryland 21157. phone 443-622-2369; www.commongroundonthehill.org - click Traditional Week 2. There is a lot of other music and art courses besides Vladimír’s class, and even an opportunity to learn to play the easy and amazing Slovak fujara and koncovka from Bob Rychlik during that same week: 1st period - 9 to 10:15 a.m.: Beginning Fujara/Koncovka Overtone Flutes and 3rd period - 1 to 2:15 p.m.: Fujara/Koncovka Overtone Flutes 2 (advanced). Visit https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/wind_wk2.html Submitted by, Bob Rychlik —SPJST—

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SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Post your lodge’s upcoming SPJST fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is Wednesday at 12 noon, unless otherwise posted. Send updates directly to: VĚSTNÍK, c/o Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX to: 254-773-8087. Email to: vestnik@spjst.org. Advertising rates are $2 per column inch for lodge ads; $4 per column inch for nonprofit organization ads; and $6 per column inch for commercial ads. For advertising information, please call the Editor at 800-727-7578 or email vestnik@spjst.org. LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE (1) Monday, August 5—Lodge meeting, 6 p.m. Monday, October 7—Lodge meeting, 6 p.m. Monday, December 2—Lodge meeting, 6 p.m. Lodge Hall: 507 East Main Street, Fayetteville. Directions: Lodge hall is located on Hwy 159 East, 3 blocks from the town square. Hall Rental Information: 979-966-3795. Lodge Meetings: First Monday of even-numbered months - February, April, June, August, October, and December, 6 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE (6) Sunday, July 14—Lodge meeting, 3 p.m.. Sunday, November 10—Lodge meeting, 3 p.m. Sunday, August 18—Family Day Sunday, December 8—Christmas party Lodge Meetings: Held every other month at 3 p.m. at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce, 1614 North Texana Street, Hallettsville. LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Friday, June 7—Social 6:30 p.m.; meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 8—Tichavosky reunion Sunday, June 9—RVOS family day Sunday, June 16—Soukup reunion Saturday, June 22—Girard reunion Saturday, June 29—Straten family reunion Sunday, July 7—Meeting 2 p.m. 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) Monday, August 26—Lodge meeting, 6 p.m. Monday, November 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. For information, call Youth Leader Loree Lewis 979-220-4733. LODGE 13, DIME BOX (1) Lodge Hall: 1081 County Road 425, Dime Box. Directions: In Dime Box, turn left from FM 141 on CR 424. Go east on CR 425 for 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: 979-884-1451; Hall Phone: 979-884-1451. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. For information, contact Youth Leader Julie Schneider 512-269-8180.

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: 254217-2863. Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly. For information, call 254-721-3902. 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 then turn left on CR 225. Go 1 mile, veering to the right. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 979-2723440. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Youth Leader Holly Narro 979-218-4931. LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) Saturday, June 22—Western Days/Class Reunions Free Dance: Glen Collins, 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 30—Lost Cause, polka music. (Formerly Central Texas Sounds). Sunday, July 21—Fritz Hodde Sunday, July 28—Lucas Sousa Band Sunday, August 18—Mark Halata 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 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. Call Youth Leader Britta Goodman for information 254-541-5344. LODGE 23, MORAVIA (6) Lodge Hall: FM 957 North, Schulenburg. Located 12 miles south of Schulenburg, in Moravia. Directions: From Hwy 77 between Hallettsville and Schulenburg, take FM 532 West for 4 miles to Moravia. Turn right on FM 957 North; go 1 mile. Hall is on the right. Lodge Meetings: Tuesday after the second Sunday in March, June, and September, 7:30 p.m.; and the first Sunday of December, 3 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 24, CYCLONE (2) Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, 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. For information, call Kim Campbell 254-721-0586. LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Thursday, June 13—6:30 p.m. members’ supper; 7 p.m. monthly lodge meeting; social to follow. Saturday, June 23—Rental: Durham wedding Wednesday, June 26—5 to 10 p.m. Monthly birthday celebration come and go, 6:30 p.m. - potluck supper, 9 p.m. 50/50 drawing. Saturday, June 29—Rental: Luna birthday party Sunday, July 7—Youth club monthly meeting, 2 p.m. Thursday, July 12—6:30 p.m. members’ supper; 7 p.m. monthly lodge meeting; social to follow. Saturday, July 13—Rental: Deagan wedding Sunday, July 21—Rental: wedding shower

Wednesday July 31—5 to 10 p.m. Monthly birthday celebration come and go, 6:30 p.m. - potluck supper, 9 p.m. - 50/50 drawing. 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, 2 p.m. For information, call Youth Leader Rita Holland 469-337-2284. 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.Call Secretary Helen Kelner 281-342-2624 for information. LODGE 29, TAYLOR (2) • All Wednesday, Friday night dances - free admission • Old-fashioned hamburgers served Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 5—Taylor Made Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 7—Sterling Country Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30pm. Covered dish meal will follow. Friday, June 14—Second Hand Rose, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19—Taylor Made Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 21—Les and the Leftovers, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Sunday, June 23—Central Texas Pickers Music Scholarship Jam Session, 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 28—Gabriel River Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Lodge Hall: 5025 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: In Taylor, at intersection of State Hwy 95 and US 79 Business (4th Street), turn east on Hwy 79. Proceed to FM 619, turn north (left) and go about .8 mile to the large, 2-story hall. Hall Rental Information/Hall Phone: 512-352-9139. Live Music: First and third Wednesday each month, free, 7 to 10 p.m.; Friday night dance, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. 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 512-468-1347. 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 p.m. at Taiton Community Center, 14221 FM 961, El Campo. For information, call Youth Leader Lisa Bubela 979-543-7120.

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: For meeting date, time, location, call Youth Leader Cathy Garcia 979-332-1614. 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: 254985-2548. Visit www.seatonstarhall.com. 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.Call Youth Leader Amber Bartek for information 254931-0295. 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 April, May, June, July, and August meetings which will be held on the second Monday of these months at 6:30 p.m. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Youth Leader Michelle Newsom 512913-0226. 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. Call Youth Leader Becky Wood for information 325-656-0029. 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. For information, call Calvin 979-3782364. LODGE 54, WEST (3) Lodge Meetings: First Friday in March, June, and November, and the second Friday in September at St. Joseph Hall, 303 South Harrison Street in West, 7 p.m. For information, call Freddie 254-709-2303.

LODGE 32, VICTORIA (6) Thursday, July 11—Lodge meeting, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 12—Lodge meeting, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, November 14—Lodge meeting, 6:30 p.m.

LODGE 63, SWEET HOME (6) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. For meeting location or information, call Lodge Secretary Ann Moseley 361-781-2644.

Lodge Meetings: Held the second Thursday of every other month - January, March, May, July, September, and November, 2019 at Victoria Mall Meeting Room, at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact Secretary Linda Mozisek 361-2207725.

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 35, ELK (3) Saturday, June 22—Huser Brothers Band Saturday, July 20—Lost Heart Highway 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 Agent: James (Dude) Mann 254715-0275; mrdudemann@yahoo.com.

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 Dianna Ibarra 940-224-7383.

LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: 512-237-9099/day; 830-839-4353/night. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, call 512-332-6758.

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. Call Youth Leader Marcia Rew for information 361-563-6779.

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 80, HOLLAND (2) Lodge Hall: 12141 East FM 2268, Holland. Directions: On Hwy 95, south of Holland, turn east on FM 2268. Go 1/2 mile to hall, which is on the right. Hall Phone: 254-657-2485. Bingo: Every Thursday, 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355. Lodge Meetings: Held bi-monthlty. Watch the Věstník for dates/times. Board of Directors’ Meetings: Watch the Věstník for dates/times. Youth Club Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at the hall, 6 p.m. Call Youth Leader Kelly Taisler 254-913-3309 for location, information.

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: 361-793-4742. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 11 a.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: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. - unless otherwise announced in the Věstník. 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 254773-2363. LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) Lodge Hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). Directions: Hwy 290—Take Mangum Dacoma exit; stay on frontage road. At third traffic light, turn left onto 18th Street. Go under freeway at third traffic light, turn on Beall Street. Hall is on the right. Hall Phone/Rental Information: Call 713-869-5767; or visit www.lodge88.org. Dances are held 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. Bingo: Every Thursday evening; games start at 7 p.m. License No. 17407503501. Lodge Meetings: Third Monday, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Youth Leader Vanessa Guerrero 281-745-1697. LODGE 91, SAN JACINTO (5) Lodge Meetings: Quarterly meetings - TBA in the Věstník. For information, contact Lodge Secretary Vonda Smesny 832-694-8762. LODGE 92, FORT WORTH (3) Attention: Game night at Lodge 92 has been discontinued until further notice. • Due to unprecedented attendance at the "last" first Sunday country/western dance, first Sunday dances will continue as long as attendance remains high enough to be profitable. • Beginning May 31 and for the next nine Fridays, Lodge 92 - National Hall will have 10 dances featuring 10 different bands. Tuesday, June 4—Lodge meeting, 6:30 p.m. (Meeting was changed to June 4 from June 9). Friday, June 7—Randy Tatarevich. General admission $10; VIP admission $15; VIP meet and greet $20. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dance 7 to 11 p.m. Barbecue dinner $8 from 6 to 9 p.m. Lodge Hall: 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road, Fort Worth 76114. Directions: From IH-35 West in Fort Worth, take IH-30 West to the Henderson exit. Take Henderson North; it becomes Jacksboro Hwy (TX 199). Stay on this road north until Roberts Cut Off, which is a right off of Jacksboro Hwy. Hall - also known as National Hall - is on the right about 2 or 3 blocks down the road. Great Western Inn Motel is on the corner. Hall Event/Rental Information: Call National Hall Events Manager Jon Durham 817-624-1361. Visit Lodge 92 website www.nationalhallfortworth.com. Ladies Circle: Meets the second Tuesday of each month. Randy and the 92nd Road House Band plays every first Sunday. Dressy casual. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall - unless otherwise noted. LODGE 97, PLACEDO (6) Monday, September 9—Quarterly meeting at 6 p.m. Lodge Meetings: Remaining quarterly meeting for 2019 will be held on Monday, September 9 in the Community Room at Victoria Mall, 6 p.m. For information, call Secretary Judy Bellanger 361-576-2935. LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE (7) Lodge Hall: 1156 FM 1303, Floresville. Directions: From Floresville, take FM 536 West for 3 miles to FM 1303; turn right and go 2 miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 830-393-7796. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: For meeting date/time/location, contact Youth Leader Lian Lynn 830-480-2737. 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.

Wednesday, June 5, 2019 LODGE 130, DALLAS (3) Lodge Meetings: For monthly meeting date, time, and location, contact President/Sales Agent John Vrla 214-9063385 or email jvrla@cebridge.net. LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO (7) Lodge Meetings: Quarterly meetings are held in March, July, October, and December at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road, San Antonio. For information, contact President Jarolyn Popp 830-964-5135. LODGE 135, ENNIS (3) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of January, April, July, and October, 7 p.m. at Sokol hall, 2622 East Hwy 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy 287 East exit. Stay Hwy 287 on until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and under the overpass at IH-45. Then go approximately 1 3/4 miles on Hwy 34. Sokol Hall is on the left. LODGE 139, DANBURY (5) Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly - the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at Main Street Steakhouse, 1802 Main Street in Danbury. Meeting at 12 noon, luncheon follows. For information, call Lonnie 979-9221553. LODGE 141, SEALY (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of every other month February, April, June, August, October, and December at 6 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle Drive, Sealy. For information, contact Secretary Bernice Stolarski 979-885-6786. 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 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. Call Youth Leader Melissa Zielonka for information 979-618-1890. LODGE 151, WHARTON (6) Monday, June 10—Lodge meeting, 6:30 p.m. Monday, September 9—Lodge meeting, 6:30 p.m. Monday, December 9—Lodge meeting, 6:30 p.m. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Wharton Depot Museum, 100 South Sunset Street, Wharton. For information, call 979-532-5884. LODGE 154, FORT WORTH (3) Lodge Hall: 6500 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth. Directions: From IH-35 West in Fort Worth, take IH-20 West exit. Stay on IH-20 West until you come to 820; stay on 820 until you come to Jacksboro Hwy and Azle Street exit. Take Azle Street exit; go to the traffic light. Turn left at the traffic light. Go to the second traffic light then turn right onto Boat Club Road. Go approx. 2 1/2 miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Phone: 817237-5181. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 3:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, call 817-731-2580. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. Contact Youth Leaders CarrieAnn Jones 817-3711727, carrieannjones@att.net; or Appa Burcie 817-614-2967, abburcie2015@gmail.com for information. 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: Last Sunday of every other month of March, June, and September; then December - the first Sunday at 2:30 p.m. For meeting location, contact Secretary Cynthia Kristinek - phone 806-763-7245; or email cyndynjerome@gmail.com. LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Wednesday of February, May, and August; and 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. Youth Club Meetings: For date, time, location, call Youth Leader Ryan Jansa 325-234-5879.

LODGE 162, IOWA COLONY (5) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Iowa Colony Community Center, 12003 CR 65, Iowa Colony. For information, contact President Betty Crawford 713-594-5049. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Iowa Colony Community Center. For information, call Youth Leader Brenda Moyle 713-303-1471. LODGE 169, BRENHAM (1) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Thursday in February, April, June, August, October, 6:30 p.m. at Texas Seafood and Steakhouse, 2209 South Market Street, Brenham. (December meeting/social information will be announced at a later date.) Lodge Information: Call Stephen Bliznak 979-251-4150; or Lenora Bliznak 979-277-8845. LODGE 172, PASADENA (5) Attention: Lodge 172 has closed its hall doors, and the building is for sale. Until further notice, hall opens only for monthly lodge meetings, held the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information, contact Jo 713628-3007; or Helen 713-920-7172. Lodge Hall: 3609 Preston Road, Pasadena. Lodge Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. 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. Hall Phone: 254-982-4434. Please leave a message with question/s. Bingo: Every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Kitchen is open. Board of Trustees/Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of every other month - Board Meeting, 6 p.m. Regular lodge meeting, 6:30 p.m. 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 180, BURLESON (3) Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month at the Burleson Police Department Building - Community Room, 1161 S.W. Wilshire Blvd, Burleson, 6:15 p.m. For information, call 817-905-2097 or 972-268-0022. LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY (2) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at The Chicken Place, 504 Bridge Street, Marlin. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at The Chicken Place, 504 Bridge Street, Marlin. For information, contact Youth Leader Becky Beckendorf 254-749-5732. LODGE 183, ARLINGTON (3) Lodge Hall: 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington. Directions: Take IH-35 West to Fort Worth. Take IH-20 East exit and proceed on IH-20 East until you come to Cooper Street exit. Take Cooper Street exit to the North. Stay on Cooper Street until you come to Mayfield Street. Turn right on Mayfield; go down and turn left on Pleasant Valley Lane. Hall Rental Information/Hall Phone: 682-800-3485. Game Nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. Lodge Meetings/Family Nights: Third Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. at the hall. 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: Fourth Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. (subject to change). Call Youth Leader Jessica McCoy for information 979-777-8215. 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: 979567-4264. Social games: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002. 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. Call Youth Leader Yolanda Brinkman for information 979-567-0637. 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; or 512-771-4948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, beginning at 2 p.m. at the hall, followed by entertainment and potluck meal. LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. at (unless otherwise noted) C and J Barbecue, 1010 South Texas Avenue in Bryan. LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Lodge Hall: 197 Hughes Road, Lufkin. Hall Rental Information/Dance Reservations: George Scogin 936-8752867. Regular Dances: Third Friday night of each month, 7 to 10 p.m. Please continue to bring finger foods for the snack table. Lodge Meetings: Monday night before the third Friday night of the month, 7 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST (5) Sunday, June 9—Social at 1 p.m.; meeting begins at 2 p.m. Lodge Hall: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress. Directions: Off Hwy 290 West at Skinner. Hall Phone: 281-373-9482; email spjstlodge196@gmail.com. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of every month - potluck served at 1 p.m.; meeting begins at 2 p.m. - unless otherwise noted. For information, call Cadance Wager 713-515-2835. LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY (2) Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month on even months - February, April, June, August, October, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Taylor Hall, 100 4th Street, Eddy. For information, contact President Allen Trigg, Sr. 254-6245152. 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. For information, call Jenell 979-357-2181. LODGE 202, JOURDANTON (7) Adult Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly, the 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. For information, contact Secretary Bettie House 830-281-8246. 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 beginning at 1 p.m. at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. For information, contact Youth Leader Regina House 830-570-2046. LODGE 207, IOWA PARK (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. For meeting location, call Secretary Joyce Kotulek 940-8550882. LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS (4) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 6 p.m. at 631 Lockwood Street in Tahoka. For information, contact Secretary Pam Lehmann 806-535-8356. Youth Club Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 6 p.m. at 631 Lockwood Street in Tahoka. For information, contact Youth Leader Janeece Williams 806-632-5239. LODGE 219, EL PASO (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. at Village Inn, 1500 Airway Boulevard in El Paso, Texas 79925. For questions, call President Juan Reyna 915-2564346. LODGE 229, ABILENE (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. For meeting location information, contact Secretary Tammy Copeland 325-333-4089. LODGE 232, HOUSTON MIDTOWN (5) Lodge Meetings: 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.

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