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Benevolence
Volume 107 Number 22
H E R A L D
★ Humanity
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July 24, 2019
ISSN —07458800
9 2019-2020 District One Royalty 9
9 2019-2020 District Two Royalty 9
Congratulations to 2019-2020 District One Royalty. They are, left to right, Duchess Patsy Pineda and Queen Jessica Enrique, both of Lodge 186, Caldwell, and King Caleb See and Duke Zane Lauderdale, both of Lodge 9, Snook. They won the titles at District One YAD held Sunday, July 14 at Caldwell Civic Center. District One YAD photos and results appear on pages 12 to 15.
Congratulations to 2019-2020 District Two Royalty. They are, left to right, Duchess Sydney Bilbrey, Queen Emma Regan, King Koby Stone, and Duke Everhett Bartek, all of Lodge 47, Seaton. They won the titles at District Two Youth Achievement Day held Saturday, July 13 at Lodge 80, Holland. District Two YAD photos and results appear on pages 15 to 18.
June 2019 Top SPJST Sales Agents in Certificates Issued and Annualized Premium 1st - Certificates Issued 5th - Annualized Premium $300 Award
1st - Annualized Premium 2nd - Certificates Issued $300 Award
2nd - Annualized Premium 3rd - Certificates Issued $100 Award
3rd - Annualized Premium 4th - Certificates Issued $100 Award
4th - Annualized Premium $50 Award
5th - Certificates Issued $50 Award
Julian Ramirez, LUTCF Lodge 157 Lubbock District Four
Arnold Lerma Lodge 183 Arlington District Three
Mary Mongold Lodge 79 Corpus Christi District Seven
George Lytle Lodge 177 Academy District Two
Ray Esparza Lodge 76 Wichita Falls District Four
Kerry Herrington Lodge 142 Houston District Five
( ( ( ( ( Inside This Week’s Věstník ( ( ( ( ( Important Dates ...................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 Corpus Getaway Information .............4 Fraternal Focus ...................................4 SPJST Insurance Update....................5
SPJST Financial Statement ................6 Lodge Section......................................6 Youth Section ....................................12 Czech Culture ....................................21 Advertisements .................................21 Lodge Calendar .................................22
Win a Bad Boy Mower! Support the SPJST Foundation Pages 4 - 5
Lodge 25 Ennis awards scholarships Page 8
Lodge 191 Lufkin repairs driveway Page 11
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Our hearts are with you, Lodge 48, Beyersville
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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 • robc@spjst.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
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e were saddened to hear that the SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville hall was damaged by an accidental fire on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. The lodge is located outside of Taylor in District Two. Austin’s FOX 7 News reported that the building was recently struck by lightning, which may have caused issues with the building’s air conditioning unit, according to investigators. The fire was mostly contained in the attic space. Thanks to first responders from Thrall, Coupland, Taylor, Weir, Hutto, Round Rock, Pflugerville, and Georgetown fire departments and Williamson County EMS. Lodge 48 was chartered in 1903. The hall was built in 1929 using lumber from a church, according to Taylor Press. In the early 1960s, the building underwent renovations, adding indoor bathrooms, a storage room, a kitchen area, a bar, and space for tables. The lodge underwent renovations again in 2003 and the restorations were completed in 2006. The hall - which has touched many generations of people - is an important element in the community and hosts many weddings, holiday celebrations, family reunions, and SPJST local lodge events and district meetings. “It’s a real loss in the community,” Honorary District Two Director Bobby Wuensche told FOX 7 News in an oncamera interview. But now it’s time to rebuild. “No, we’re not gonna give up. In fact, I was thinking on the way out here, ‘you know, this isn’t a loss as much as something that will get us to work together better’,” Honorary Director Wuensche added. Best wishes to Lodge 48 as they begin the rebuilding process.
Still to Come Stay tuned for these features that are coming soon in the Věstník: • Supreme Lodge recognizes Home Office employees for service • SPJST wins “Best of Show” in Belton Fourth of July Parade • Lodge 24, Cyclone members assemble blessing bags • Scenes from Lodge 184, Moulton Meeting • Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Members: “Feed My Sheep”
Věstník Dates and Deadlines Please note that the Věstník deadline is at 12 noon on Wednesdays, unless otherwise noted. July 31 Věstník deadline is Wed., July 24 at 12 noon No August 7 Věstník August 14 Věstník deadline is Wed., Aug. 7 at 12 noon August 21 Věstník deadline is Wed., Aug. 14 at 12 noon No August 28 Věstník September 4 Věstník deadline is Wed., Aug. 28 at 12 noon September 11 Věstník deadline is Wed., Sept. 4 at 12 noon No September 18 Věstník September 25 Věstník deadline is Wed., Sept. 18 at 12 noon October 2 Věstník deadline is Wed., Sept. 25 at 12 noon
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SPJST Family Fun and Important Dates August 3 August 3 August 7 August 9-11 August 18 August 18 August 24 August 25 Sept. 2 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 21 Sept. 27-28 October 1 October 5 October 5 Oct. 11-12 October 19 Oct. 22-23 October 26 October 26 Nov. 28-29
Number in ( ) denotes district location. SPJST State Youth Achievement Day Mayborn Convention Center, Temple Paprskar Memorial Tournament Lodge 92, Fort Worth, National Hall (3) Lodge 49, Rowena Appreciation Day (4) SPJST Corpus Christi Getaway Weekend Emerald Beach Hotel, Corpus Christi (7) District Two Fall Fun Day • Lodge 80, Holland (2) Lodge 4, Hallettsville Family Day St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Hallettsville (6) Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Noodle Making Workshop (1) Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Country Store (1) Snook VFD Barbecue Labor Day • SPJST Home Office, Temple Closed Lodge 9, Snook Grandparents Fun Day (1) District Seven Fall Fun Day Eagles Hall, New Braunfels (7) Lodge 47, Seaton Outdoor Extravaganza (2) Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cook-Off (2) 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Begins SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall (2) District Four Fall Fun Day (4) District Youth Counselors’ Fall Meeting Lodge 88, Halloween Party (5) Supreme Lodge Meeting • SPJST Home Office, Temple Make a Difference Day Lodge 48, Beyersville Progressive 42 Domino Tournament Thanksgiving Holidays SPJST Home Office, Temple Closed
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Readers Write CHM, camp directors seek donations for prize drawing Dear Members, It’s that time again! The End of Summer Getaway is right around the corner - August 9 to 11, 2019, in Corpus Christi. Once again, we will be having a prize drawing at the End of Summer Getaway. At the District Seven Spring Meeting, the membership voted to donate the proceeds from the End of Summer prize drawing to the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center (CHMGC) in Temple and Camp Kubena. Lodges, Individuals Asked to Donate Prizes As your District Seven CHMGC Director, I am seeking your support. I am asking each lodge and any individual person who wishes, to donate a prize. Please let myself or District Seven President/District Seven Camp Director Donnie Howard know if you want to donate. Roxanne Bertrand 4158 FM 1303 Floresville, Texas 78114 830-391-0919 Donnie Howard 27 Moss Rock Drive New Braunfels, Texas 78130 830-358-2262 Make sure you put your name on your donation so you will get proper recognition. I would appreciate it if you could call or text me and let me know in advance if you or your lodge will be making a donation so that I can put them on the prize boards at the End of Summer Getaway. Let’s see how many prizes we can get! Thank you in advance for your support! Fraternally, Roxanne Bertrand, Chairperson End of Summer Prize Drawing District Seven CHMGC Director —SPJST—
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Member acknowledges generosity Thank you for awarding me the SPJST General Freshman Scholarship. I am honored to be a part of a Czech fraternal lodge that values keeping the Czech heritage alive. I may only be a small part Czech, but it is still a part of me. The generosity of the award will help me fund my education at Tarleton State University where I will study fisheries sciences. As I continue on this new phase in my life, I ask for your thoughts and prayers. Thanks again for your thoughtful gift. Thanks, Trace Lopez Lodge 48, Beyersville —SPJST—
Member appreciates Leadership Grant Dear SPJST, Thank you so much for choosing me as an SPJST Leadership Grant winner. The money will be very helpful for my family and me as I enter this next chapter of my life. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for me at Texas Tech in the fall! Wreck ‘Em! Thanks again, Amanda Droste Lodge 25, Ennis —SPJST—
Member expresses appreciation Dear SPJST, Thank you for choosing me for the SPJST Leadership Grant of $1,000. It is greatly appreciated, and it will be used to further my education at Texas Tech in Lubbock. Thank you again, Brandon Droste Lodge 25, Ennis —SPJST—
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Casual attire is suggested for the Celebrate with Aloha Party. This is not a formal event. family and Shorts and Hawaiian prints will all be in friends at the style. It’s all about getting acquainted and reacquainted, fun, and enjoying a 13th Annual little food and refreshment. SPJST Corpus Christi Saturday, August 10 Getaway Weekend Buffet Breakfast available August 9 to 11 at Holiday Inn at 6:30 a.m. Greetings, Friends and Fellow Fraternalists! It’s almost here – the 13th Annual Corpus Christi Getaway Weekend – August 9 to 11, 2019, at Emerald Beach Hotel in Corpus Christi! We look forward to seeing a lot of friendly familiar faces and a lot of new ones, too! Most attendees are staying at Emerald Beach Hotel. Reserve your rooms now by calling Emerald Beach Hotel directly at 361-883-5731 and refer to group code “SPJST” to assure that you get the discounted rate of $119 per night. Applicable taxes apply. Those who reserve bay front or beachfront rooms will be charged an additional amount. The room rate does not include breakfast; however, please know that the hotel offers a great breakfast buffet for $10.95. Children under 10 can enjoy the buffet for $5. With regards to fridge and microwave, most of the rooms are without. Typically, that’s not much of an issue; however, if you have specialty items that require chilling, I recommend that you bring a cooler. Upon your arrival, you will receive a printed agenda of the weekend’s activities. In the meantime, if you want to get an idea of what to expect, here’s a tentative outline:
Friday, August 9 4 p.m. to ? Welcome to Emerald Beach Hotel
Check-in time starts at 4 p.m. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Aloha Party
Emerald Beach Hotel Ballroom Co-hosted by Lodge 79, Corpus Christi • Beer and Soda Bar • Hors d’oeuvres and Kolaches • Kolache Eating Contest • Czech Spelling Bee • Hula Hoop Contest • Limbo Contest • Craft Table • Registration for Saturday’s Competitions
Adult Buffet: $10.95 Children under 10 Buffet: $5 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. Horseshoe Tournament Players Check-In/Team Assignments
On the Beach - Horseshoe tournament begins at 8:30 a.m. and will continue through approximately 10:30 a.m. 8 to 10:30 a.m. Sand Sculpture Tournament
Registered teams – or individuals – may begin work on their sand sculptures after 8 a.m. This year’s sand sculpture theme is “Dive In Deep with SPJST!” Let your imagination be your guide! Feel free to embellish your sculpture in any way; however, any materials brought to the beach must be removed after the contest. Please help keep our beach clean. Recognition for sculptures will be given in several categories. At the end of the day, everyone goes home with memories of a great day at the Corpus Christi Beach filled with fun, sand, and sun. 11 a.m. Egg Toss and (Time Permitting) Sand Bag Races
Coolers are permitted on the beach. No glass. 12 Noon to 1 p.m. Pizza and Salad Luncheon
Holiday Inn Ballroom 1:30 to 4 p.m. • Progressive “42” Domino Tournament • Bunco Tournament • Emerald Beach Hotel Ballroom • Pool Time
Please note that the U.S.S. Lexington and the Texas State Aquarium are only a short drive away! 4 to 7:30 p.m. Dinner on Your Own
Lots of great dining within a short drive – or walking distance – of the hotel.
7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Enchantment Under the Sea Dance
Emerald Beach Hotel Ballroom What exactly is the Enchantment Under the Sea Dance? Here’s the short answer: It’s just one more opportunity for everyone to get together and have a good time. Casual attire is fine. We want you to be comfortable. You’re also welcome to dress to fit the “prom” theme. Have fun with it!
Your Kind Support Could Win You a Bad Boy Mower! By Brian Vanicek SPJST President
Crowning of the SPJST Enchantment Under the Sea King and Queen
Each adult who attends the dance will have the opportunity to have his or her name drawn and “reign” over the evening’s festivities. Music will be provided by Blue Moon DJ Entertainment.
Sunday, August 11 12 Noon Hotel Check-Out
List of area churches will be available at check-in. We look forward to seeing you in Corpus Christi! Fraternally, Brian Vanicek, President —SPJST—
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! The SPJST Foundation is giving away an incredible MZ Magnum 48” Zero-turn Mower with 725cc Kohler Engine on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at the SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration, and you could be the winner! Thanks to the folks at Farm Equipment Service in Temple for their sponsorship. Tickets are $20 each, or six for $100. Lodges, of course, are also eligible to buy tickets. You could be the winner and – at the very least – you’ll be helping the SPJST Foundation in its efforts to help the Czech Heritage Museum, educational programs at Camp Kubena as well as future endeavors of significant merit and in line with the Foundation’s objectives. Recent Foundation projects include the relocation and restoration of SPJST Lodge 19, Velehrad to the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange, Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, assisting Texas cities along Texas’ gulf coast, and the SPJST Founder’s Day Celebration in collaboration with and to assist SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville in 2018. I love mowing and the satisfaction that comes from tidying up the homeplace and spending time in the great outdoors. Until recently, I didn’t know much about Bad Boy mowers other than that they were expensive! The MZ Magnum 48” model that the Foundation will be awarding retails for $4,500. Rather than to give you the “company line” on the mower, I visited the website,
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Member Referral Incentive All referral cards received during a given month go into a drawing for up to three $25 Walmart gift cards.
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“Mower Reviews 24: Only the Best Lawn Mowers” to see their answer to the question, “What’s so special about the Bad Boy zero turn mowers?” Here’s their response: “To answer that question, let us tell you a few facts about the brand. One of the biggest reasons they’ve become one of the most popular options today despite being a relatively young company is the fact that their products are made in the USA. This alone can be enough to convince a lot of people to opt for a Bad Boy mower as it guarantees top-notch quality. Pros: It’s built to last. The all-steel, fabricated deck is something you won’t easily find in residential units. It has a number of convenient features. The seat is comfortable, and it even has a cup holder! It’s easy to handle.
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years of heavy use. With its easy handling and great performance, it will surely be a great pick for most homes with sizeable yards.” So, how can you get tickets? Every SPJST director and officer has tickets. Their contact information is listed on page two. You can give them a call or you can contact Melanie, Frank, Tammy, or me at the SPJST Home Office, and we’ll make arrangements to get the tickets to you. Tickets will also be available at SPJST State Youth Achievement Day on Saturday, August 3 at the Mayborn Convention Center in Temple and at the Corpus Christi Getaway weekend on Friday and Saturday, August 9 and 10 in Corpus Christi. If you have any questions or if would like to make purchases for your lodge or organization, please give us a call at the SPJST Home Office at 254-773-1575 or 800-727-7578 and we’ll be happy to work with you! —SPJST—
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Through the end of June 2019, the following individuals contributed 165 referrals. Lodge 0 17 24 24 25 29 29 29 29 29 29 47 47 47 47
Name Holly Knecht Macy Narro Margaret Campbell Lisa Kirby Doreen Honza Helmar Dahl Shirley Flippin Larry Flippin, Sr. Peggy Leshikar Vera Pavlik Kermit Schernik Sandra Dubcak Cynthia Hutka Terry Malina Tammy Martinez
Referrals 9 2 5 2 1 17 1 1 1 1 2 2 4 64 1
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Emma Regan Dorothy Stuchly Lynette Talasek Jacob Kaluza Linda Hill Doni Powell Sharon Ingram Billy Westlake McKenzie Burcie Kyleigh Hernandez Janie Coakley Hudson Lago Steel McCoy Shaylyn Trench Francisco Viniegra Tamara Gettys Ann Paruzinski Marissa Salinas
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SPJST Monthly Insurance Report Through June MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS
FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND ANNUALIZED PREMIUM
Dist. Apps. 10 1 17 2 12 3 26 4 15 5 14 6 16 7 0 9 Totals 110
Written $265,000.00 229,940.00 298,191.00 949,977.00 1,342,000.00 390,000.00 807,000.00 0 $4,282,108.00
Issued Annualized Prem. Certs. $8,300.15 $455,000.00 14 5,428.60 194,495.00 14 6,362.40 217,606.00 11 16,449.64 2,534,633.00 33 9,423.66 1,492,000.00 15 6,613.67 385,000.00 13 10,628.05 332,000.00 13 0 0 0 $63,206.17 $5,610,734.00 113
YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND ANNUALIZED PREMIUM Issued Annualized Prem. Certs. Written Dist. Apps. $99,386.51 $5,979,585.00 87 $6,831,380.00 91 1 148,437.33 1,688,058.00 91 1,887,438.00 99 2 77,947.29 1,864,505.00 67 2,114,890.00 70 3 91,842.85 7,770,169.00 150 9,438,088.00 159 4 69,706.60 9,572,591.00 109 11,856,253.00 114 5 43,392.08 4,558,717.00 61 5,345,000.00 72 6 70,024.40 1,349,482.00 72 2,421,482.00 91 7 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0 9 $600,737.06 637 $32,783,107.00 $39,894,531.00 Totals 696
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VĚSTNÍK DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME
From the Director of Accounting/ITS SPJST Financial Statement as of March 31, 2019 Dear Members, In accordance with the 2016 SPJST By-Laws, I am submitting a report of our Society which is extracted from the Quarterly Statement for the period ending March 31, 2019. This report gives you pertinent items of information concerning our Society. All items are entered as found in the Quarterly Statement which was filed with
the Texas Department of Insurance in May 2019. Please review this report in detail and should you have any questions, please contact me.
Fraternally, Roy W. Vajdak Director of Accounting/ Information Technology Services —SPJST—
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION ASSETS Bonds.......................................................................................... $2151,15,311 Stocks.......................................................................................... 3,936,518 Mortgage Loans.......................................................................... 9,596,759 Real Estate: Properties occupied by the Society...................................... 2,078,705 Properties held for the production of income ...................... 3,284,704 Certificate Loans......................................................................... 1,645,411 Cash ........................................................................................... 4,421,242 Other Assets ............................................................................... 4,215,032 TOTALS ............................................................................... $244,293,682
Life and Annuity Benefits ............................................................ Refunds to Members .................................................................. Additions to Reserves................................................................. Operating Expenses ...................................................................
$4,026,819 82 1,247,101 1,610,650
TOTALS ...............................................................................
6,884,652
NET INCOME.......................................................................
($343,917)
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN CERTIFICATE HOLDERS’ SURPLUS 3/31/19 Balance, Beginning..................................................................... Net Income.................................................................................. Change in Unrealized Capital Gains or (Losses) ....................... Change in Asset Valuation Reserve ........................................... Miscellaneous Changes..............................................................
$16,871,166 (343,917) 233,259 (205,848) 70,573
BALANCE, ENDING ..................................................................
$16,625,233
—SPJST—
SPJST Lodge Section
LIABILITIES AND RESERVES Certificate Reserves ................................................................... $214,659,944 Liability for Deposit-type Contracts ............................................ 6,794,698 Certificate Benefits Payable ....................................................... 927,891 Premiums Received In Advance ................................................ 46,720 Interest Maintenance Reserve ……...........................………….. 2,231,021 Asset Valuation Reserve …………………….............………….. 1,954,739 Other Accrued Liabilities ............................................................. 1,053,436 TOTALS ............................................................................. $227,668,449 Unassigned Funds .....................................................................
16,625,233
TOTALS ............................................................................... $244,293,682 STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS INCOME
3/31/19
Insurance and Annuity Premiums ..............................................
$3,868,855
Net Investment Income...............................................................
2,495,278
Amortization of Interest Maintenance Reserve ..........................
111,525
Commissions and Expense Allowance ......................................
75
Net Realized Capital Gains or (Losses) .....................................
59,465
Miscellaneous Income ................................................................
5,537
TOTALS ...............................................................................
6,540,735
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Lodge 8, Weimar meets August 26 Lodge 8, Weimar will meet Monday, August 26, 2019, at 6 p.m. at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant in Schulenburg. Dinner will be Dutch treat. Carolyn M. Tobola Secretary/Treasurer —SPJST—
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Email: vestnik@spjst.org
Lodge 24, Cyclone to host Jerry Haisler for New Year’s Eve SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone met on Monday night, July 8, 2019, at Flag Hall amid fields laden down with corn and milo with heads that are larger than ever before. Cotton is in many stages - as planting was between rains. The wheat made about 70 bushels per acre. The meeting was called to order by President Daniel Wilde at 7:02 p.m. He had a silent prayer for our deceased members and members of the military. Margaret Mikeska read the minutes of the last meeting after the blessing bags which this writer went home after the blessing bags so there was no report on that meeting.
VĚSTNÍK Linda Wilde gave the treasurer’s report. Correspondence was from Amya Rodriguez and Ty Stock for their $50 graduation checks. It’s good to know that ‘thank you’ has not gone out of style. Mark Maddux gave the bar and hall reports. The Corpus Christi Getaway was mentioned. New business was that Mark was signing a contract with Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5 for New Year’s Eve. Tickets are $15 and will be sold in advance by Linda Wilde. The kitchen will not be open that evening. Food will be allowed in by everyone. Daniel Wilde will be in charge on securing a new cooler to replace the old railroad car that is there now. The cost will be from 10k to 15k, he thinks. The only birthday was Barbara Macek on July 3 with a surprise party by her family. She is 29 and holding! No one is on the sick list as the writer got an excellent report from his treatment. The lodge sends its sympathy to Linda Wilde and her sister Rose Vrazel on the passing of their mother Albina Vrazel, and sympathy to Steve Vansa, who was Albin’s brother. The writer attended Cyclone School with Albina and Steve. For the Lodge, Bobby Hoelscher —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis presents scholarships Dear Members and Readers, The monthly members’ supper at Lodge 25, Ennis was held Thursday, July 11, 2019. A spaghetti and meatballs meal with Italian salad and garlic bread was served at 6:30 p.m. Dessert offer-
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Happy Birthday, Lodge 6, cottonwood members! Happy July birthdays to, left to right, Patty Rosales, Henry Blahuta, and Peggy Dobecka, all of Lodge 6, Cottonwood. They were recognized at the lodge’s meeting on July 7, 2019.
—Submitted by Dorothy Kucera Reporter
ings were pineapple mandarin cake, German chocolate cake, and Apple pie. Thank you, Betty, for preparing this delicious meal! The monthly meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by President JoAnn Jones. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Margaret Krajca. We are happy to announce that there were no members deceased or on the sick list since the last meeting. Scholarship Awards Ceremony The scholarship awards ceremony began. Criteria for receiving these scholarships was that the applicant must be a high school graduate; enrolled in a university, college or trade school; and a local member whose parent or grandparent is, or was, an active local lodge member. Members present to receive their awards from the lodge were Erica Clark, Amanda Droste, Brandon Droste, Jarron Honza, and Justin Mraz. Erica Clark, a graduate of Heath High School, is enrolled at Texas A&M University and was eligible for the Lodge 25 scholarship through grandparents Johnnie I and Margaret Krajca. Amanda Droste is a graduate of Heath High School. She is enrolled at Texas Tech University and was also eligible for the scholarship through grandparents Johnnie I and Margaret Krajca. Brandon Droste, a graduate of Heath
Pat and van Fowler celebrate 50th anniversary Congratulations to Lodge 25, Ennis members Pat and Van Fowler on their 50th wedding anniversary!
—Submitted by Margaret Krajca Reporter
High School, is enrolled at Texas Tech University. He was eligible through grandparents Johnnie I and Margaret Krajca. Jarron Honza is a graduate of Ennis High School. He is enrolled at Weatherford College and was eligible through grandparents Clem and Adell Rejcek. Justin Mraz, a graduate of Ennis High School, is enrolled at Texas Tech University. He was eligible through
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grandparents Van and Pat Fowler. Additional scholarships and gifts were awarded to active youth club members Erica Clark, Amanda Droste, Brandon Droste, and Justin Mraz. Two members who were awarded scholarships, but not present for the ceremony, were Austen Holland and Jared Mraz. Austin Holland was an active youth. He is a graduate of Plano High School and is enrolled at Collin County College. He was eligible for the scholarship through grandmother Rita Holland as well as through great-grandparents Johnnie I and Margaret Krajca. Jared Mraz is a graduate of Ennis High School. He is enrolled at Texas A&M University and was eligible through grandparents Ron and Carol Mraz as well as through great-grandparents Alvin and Wilma Nesuda. Congratulations, graduates! We wish you well in all of your future endeavors. Pat Fowler read the minutes of the last meeting. Betty Macalik gave the financial and treasury reports. Vice Pres-
Lodge 18, Elgin hosts The Lost Cause Band for polka dance
The Lost Cause Band . . . Is this a country band or a polka band? Well, they played for a polka dance at SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin on Sunday, June 30, 2019. Well, we can tell you that this band is both! What great music! We had a wonderful time with fantastic dancing music! The crowd was not that great, though, as we had to compete with The Dujka Brothers who were playing in Granger. We had a family reunion; one of the band members who filled in, brought a group. They were a fun group. We enjoyed seeing the children. We visited with the band members; they are a great group of players. —Submitted by Irene Vrabel Reporter
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ident Arlene Honza gave the bar income and expense reports including bartender salaries. FAC Kay Lynn Kovar reported no new activities scheduled in the near future. The youth reported no new members and no new recent activities. Secretary Pat Fowler read a beautiful note from Dorothy Kudrna who recently received her 75-year membership pin. The note reminisced about her family’s and ancestors’ contributions, leadership, volunteerism, and social and time spent with the lodge. We appreciate your supportive words, Dorothy! Under old business, a big thank you to Emil Martinek who voluntarily graded the parking lot and spread new, coated gravel and to David Puente and his Whitehouse fencing crew who helped fix parking lot drainage issues. Prize drawing tickets are still available for the “30 Guns in 30 Days” drawing. Please call any time or stop by the hall on Wednesday evening for additional details. A reminder that every Wednesday, we have hot dog night and drink specials. It was announced that the ice machine and the bar floor replacement is being scheduled at a time as to not interfere with any of the rentals. There was some discussion on the very positive feedback received on the decision to make our entire facility a smoke-free zone. Great job! The floor was open to new business. It was announced that Ronnie Dlabaj made several repairs to the wood dance
floor. A metal cap is being installed on the existing exterior stone. Repairs were made to the walk-in refrigerator. It was recommended that the electrical capacity of the breaker box be updated and increased. After some discussion, it was determined that this is a necessity and bids will be taken for this potential project. With no other business to discuss, July birthdays and anniversaries were announced. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Charlie Jurcik, Brad Jones, and Jennifer Dvorak who were present. Pat and Van Fowler, who were present, were congratulated on their 50th anniversary this month. The meeting adjourned, and the social began with 36 members, two youth, and one guest present. The next meeting and social activities will be: Wednesday, July 31 6:30 p.m. - potluck supper and July birthday celebration (come-and-go), 5 to 10 p.m. with 50/50 drawing Thursday, August 8 6:30 p.m. - members supper 7 p.m. - monthly meeting with social to follow We look forward to seeing you soon. Fraternally, Margaret Krajca, Reporter —SPJST—
“Bless this child” Quilt benefits smithville ISD
Dorothy Lastovica of Lodge 38, Kovar displays a “Bless This Child” quilt that she made for a silent auction, which supports Angels Unaware Program. The program assists youth in Smithville ISD with food every Friday.
Lodge 25, ennis presents scholarships to deserving members
Lodge 25, Ennis hosted a scholarship awards ceremony on Thursday, July 11, 2019. The lodge presented scholarships to, front, left to right, Amanda Droste and Erica Clark, and back, Jarron Honza, Justin Mraz, and Brandon Droste. Congratulations to these members, and best wishes with their future endeavors! —Submitted by Margaret Krajca, Reporter
Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje welcomes new members SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje had its regular monthly meeting on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at 1:20 p.m. at the lodge hall. President Cathy Garcia called the meeting to order. She led the members in saying the Pledge of Allegiance. We also remembered the sick and the deceased members with a prayer. The minutes were approved as read from the May meeting. President Cathy had nothing to report from the Home Office. The packet wasn’t received in the mail from the Home Office in time for the June meeting. Ardis Bacak made a motion with a second by Georgia Henderson to accept two new members into our lodge. The motion was approved by the members. We would like to welcome Zaiydan Gonzalez and Daniel Gonzalez. The treasurer’s report was tabled. Cemetery Committee - Vlasta Bartos had nothing to report. The youth club report was given by Cathy Garcia. She reported that the youth were getting ready for District Six Youth Achievement Day at Taiton Com-
munity Center and camp. She also reported that they will have their youth club meeting in the afternoon on June 9. The meeting was adjourned at 2:08 p.m. Fraternally, Ardis Bacak —SPJST—
Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje congratulates YAD participants The monthly meeting of SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje was held on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at the lodge hall at 1:08 p.m. President Cathy Garcia called the meeting to order. Nay Eli led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. President Cathy led us in a prayer for the deceased and sick members. All officers were present except Norma O’Canas. Communications were read by President Cathy Garcia. She also gave the treasurer’s report. Ardis Bacak made a motion with a second by Georgia Henderson to accept two new members into our lodge. Mo-
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VĚSTNÍK tion was approved by the members. We would like to welcome Sasha Gonzalez and Audrie Marie Ramirez. The youth leader gave her youth club report. Congratulations to all of the Lodge 40 youth who participated in District Six YAD at Taiton Community Center on Sunday, July 7. Our lodge is very proud of you! The meeting was adjourned at 1:40 p.m. Next Meeting - August 6 The next meeting will be on Tuesday, August 6 at 7 p.m. at Fathers and Sons Restaurant in El Campo. Fraternally, Ardis Bacak —SPJST—
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Lodge 66, Waco meets July 29
Lodge 49, Rowena invites all members to Wednesday, August 7 appreciation day Lodge 49, Rowena would like to invite all members to appreciation day at the lodge hall in Rowena on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, starting at 6 p.m. The hall is located at 706 FM 2133 in Rowena. Finger foods will be served followed by a short meeting and lots of visiting. Please BYOB. Fraternally, Becky Wood Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
The next Lodge 66, Waco meeting is Monday, July 29, 2019, at St. Paul’s Church at 6 p.m. Cold cuts will be served. Please join us; everyone is welcome! Fraternally, Dorothy Veselka, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas meets Sunday, August 18 Lodge 84, Dallas will meet at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2019, at the home of Charles and Kathy Nemec at 10707 Webster Terrace in Dallas, Texas 75229. Call 214-351-4214 for directions. We will also enjoy an afternoon svačina so please bring a dessert! Fraternally, Anne Scott-Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston proposes, approves temporary changes to rules and regulations Dear Members, At our monthly lodge meeting on May 20, 2019, the members in attendance approved, by a two-thirds majority vote, temporary changes to our rules and regulations. These temporary changes will continue to be in effect until the annual meeting in December 2019 when they will be voted on as permanent changes. The changes are (please note items red bold print represent additions):
Lodge 41, Port Lavaca hosts Appreciation Social and Dinner
SPJST Lodge 41, Port Lavaca members held their quarterly meeting and annual appreciation social and dinner on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Beijing Restaurant in Port Lavaca. TOP PHOTOS: Congratulations to Mary Allison for receiving her 75-year membership pin!
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SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Rules and Regulations for 2019 Article VII – Board of Trustees j) All clubs and committees of the lodge that have SPJST bank accounts shall have check signing authority only on those accounts. All checks require two (2) signatures: One (1) committee member and one (1) of the authorized signatures –
VĚSTNÍK President, First Vice President, Treasurer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees. All bank accounts require that copies of the bank signature cards be kept in the lodge office and must include two (2) signatures from Section 1, item (i). Fraternally, Janice M. Jahns, President —SPJST—
Lodge 92, Fort Worth to host August 3 Paprskar Memorial Tarok Tournament VIII The Paprskar Memorial Tarok Tournament VIII will be held Saturday, August 3, 2019, at SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth - National Hall, located at 3316 Roberts Cut Off in Fort Worth (Lake
Worth), Texas. The tournament begins with registration and snacks from 8 to 8:45 a.m. Play begins at 9 a.m. Six one-hour rounds will be played. Trophies and cash will be awarded for the top four scores. Registration is $25 per player and includes a meal at the noon break. For information, registration, or directions, contact John Paprskar 817480-3480.
Lodge 47, Seaton Hosts Annual Picnic Sunday, June 2, 2019 • Seaton Star Hall • Submitted by Amber Bartek, Youth Leader We couldn’t have a picnic without all the hard-working men that help with cooking. Thank you, Edwin Pechal, for leading these guys to make some yummy food. Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club ran the plates-to-go tent outside. Danny Stepan handled the bar tickets. Thanks to all of our volunteer servers and those who helped
with and donated to our yummy bake sale. Live auction had some great items. Thank you, Eddy Lange, for being our auctioneer. We are looking forward to next year! —SPJST—
VĚSTNÍK To register by mail by Monday, July 29, send your name, address, and registration fee to John Paprskar, 905 Venice Street, Hurst, Texas 76053. Late entries will be accepted if player slots are available. Fraternally, John Paprskar Tournament Coordinator —SPJST—
Lodge 133 San Antonio meets this Sunday, July 28 Lodge 133, San Antonio will have its second quarterly meeting this Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Activity Center, located at 1630 Goliad Road. Registration will begin at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. A games party will follow. Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST—
Lodge 177, Academy reports on May meeting Board Meeting Lodge 177, Academy Board Chairman Bruce Tomastik called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. All board members were accounted for. Items to repair/replace were discussed - men’s restroom repairs and upgrades as well as professionally cleaning the dance floor. President George Tomastik presented a $5,000 monetary donation to Academy ISD Superintendent Kevin Sprinkles. We discussed moving the board meeting to 6:15 p.m. and the regular meeting to 6:30 p.m. It was brought to a motion by Bruce Tomastik, seconded by George Tomastik. It passed unanimously. A motion to adjourn was made by Bill Hutka and seconded by Shirley McCrae. The motion passed, and the board meeting was adjourned at 6:21 p.m.
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Lodge 191, Lufkin members make a difference with driveway repairs
The driveway at Lodge 191, Lufkin was breaking apart, and some great people decided to do something about it! The temperature was in the 90s, but these amazing people prevailed. It took about a week of hard work - cutting the old concrete and forming for the new addition, culminating with the pouring of three yards of concrete. It looks awesome, and a huge shout-out goes to Lodge 191 President George Scogin and his son Michael Scogin, Woody Porterfield, and A.C. Riley.
Regular Meeting The regular meeting of SPJST Lodge 177, Academy was called to order at 6:22 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, by President George Tomastik. All officers were present. Everyone stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved as presented. Committee reports were turned in to the secretary for April. These included reports for building, bingo account, special account, and bar account. Under new business, the items discussed during the scheduled board meeting for upgrades to the men’s restroom were brought to attention by President George Tomastik. Local plumbing company Mauldin Plumbing will remove the current system and replace
with individual urinals. A motion was made by Bill Hutka to approve the upgrades, seconded by Dinell Tuerck. The motion was approved unanimously. Other items discussed were the cleaning of the dance floor which would be tabled until the next meeting as well as insurance certificates and annuities with SPJST sales agent Nancy Miller. The next regular meeting and board meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, July 10 at 6:15 p.m. After a motion was made by Bruce Tomastik, seconded by Don McCrae, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Alyssa Marek, Secretary —SPJST— DO YOU SHOP AT AMAZON.COM? Check out Amazon’s charity site
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July 28 Kresta family—at Moravia Parish Hall. RSVP by July 16 to Amy Kresta by texting or calling 325-203-8382; or by sending an email to akresta@yahoo.com. Submitted by Marylyn Kresta Kubecka, Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje. ••••• August 3 Shenkir-Dusek family—at Oscar Store, 8133 Oscar Spur, Temple. For information, contact Scott Shenkir Thompson 817-808-8453. Submitted by Ann Shenkir Thompson, Lodge 47, Seaton. —SPJST—
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Sunday, July 14, 2019 • Caldwell Civic Center in Caldwell, Texas
District One Youth Achievement Day
Constructed Items - Metal, Copper, Tin Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Zane Lauderdale (9) 2nd - Easton Lopez (17) 3rd - Bailen Kocurek (17)
VĚSTNÍK Constructed Items
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Dakota Kienow (9) 2nd - Jade Lauderdale (9) 3rd - Abigail Lopez (17)
Left to right, Zane Lauderdale (9), Dakota Kienow (9), J. Beaux Hruska (9), Kyleigh Hruska (9).
Ages 12 to 14 1st - J. Beaux Hruska (9) 2nd - John William See (9)
Dessert
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Kyleigh Hruska (9) 2nd - Colby See (9)
Dessert - Candy Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Easton Lopez (17) 2nd - Brylee Chmelar (17) 3rd - Lila Supak (17) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Emma Loehr (17) 2nd - Cobey McCuller (17) 3rd - Abigail Lopez (17) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Caleb See (9) 2nd - J. Beaux Hruska (9) 3rd - Hagan Sebesta (9) Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Sierra Sebesta (9) 2nd - Colby See (9) 3rd - Macy Narro (17)
Handicraft Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Shane Kienow (9) 2nd - Brylee Chmelar (17) 3rd - Zane Lauderdale (9) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Cobey McCuller (17) 2nd - Dakota Kienow (9) 3rd - Jade Lauderdale (9) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Caleb See (9) 2nd - Joshua Green (9) 3rd - Hagan Sebesta (9) Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Jessica Enrique (186) 2nd - Macy Narro (17) 3rd - Kamree Walker (9)
Left to right, Easton Lopez (17), Emma Loehr (17), Caleb See (9), Sierra Sebesta (9).
Handicraft Left to right, Shane Kienow (9), Cobey McCuller (17), Caleb See (9), Jessica Enrique (186).
Hobby Kits Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Shane Kienow (9) 2nd - Luke Johnson (17) 3rd - Easton Lopez (17) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Emma Loehr (17) 2nd - Dakota Kienow (9) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Caleb See (9) 2nd - Wesley See (9) 3rd - J. Beaux Hruska (9) Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Macy Narro (17) 2nd - Colby See (9) 3rd - Riley Green (9)
Needlework Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Courtlyn Nicks (9) 2nd - Bailen Kocurek (17) 3rd - Brylee Chmelar (17) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Emma Loehr (17) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Brett Withem (9) 2nd - Keith Ramon (186) Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Kamree Walker (9)
Photography - Scenic/Nature Hobby Kits Left to right, Shane Kienow (9), Emma Loehr (17), Caleb See (9), Macy Narro (17).
Needlework Left to right, Courtlyn Nicks (9), Emma Loehr (17), Brett Withem (9), Kamree Walker (9).
Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Kennedi Withem (9) 2nd - Andrea Story (17) 3rd - Brylee Chmelar (17) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Rylie Lloyd (17) 2nd - Abigail Lopez (17) 3rd - Jade Lauderdale (9) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Hagan Sebesta (9) 2nd - Ciara Coker (186) 3rd - Wesley See (9) Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Kamree Walker (9) 2nd - Jesse Enrique (186) 3rd - Jessica Enrique (186)
Pictorial Arts Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Jaycee Parker (17) 2nd - Lila Supak (17) 3rd - Shane Kienow (9)
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Ages 9 to 11 1st - Cobey McCuller (17) 2nd - Rylie Lloyd (17) 3rd - Abigail Lopez (17)
Science and Education Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Bailen Kocurek (17) 2nd - Andrea Story (17) 3rd - Lila Supak (17) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Rylie Lloyd (17) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Tatiana Tates (9) 2nd - J. Beaux Hruska (9) 3rd - John William See (9) Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Kyleigh Hruska (9)
Sewing Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Easton Lopez (17)
Left to right, Kennedi Withem (9), Rylie Lloyd (17), Hagan Sebesta (9) Kamree Walker (9).
Pictorial Arts Left to right, Jaycee Parker (17), Cobey McCuller (17), Hagan Sebesta (9), Kamree Walker (9). Science and Education Left to right, Bailen Kocurek (17), Rylie Lloyd (17), Tatiana Tates (9), Kyleigh Hruska (9).
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Emma Loehr (17) Sewing Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Jessica Enrique (186)
Poster 1st - Lodge 9, Snook 2nd - Lodge 17, New Tabor
Left to right, Easton Lopez (17), Emma Loehr (17), Jessica Enrique (186).
Scrapbook 1st - Lodge 17, New Tabor
Individual Talent Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Bailen Kocurek (17) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Rylie Lloyd (17) 2nd - Abigail Lopez (17) Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Macy Narro (17)
Individual Talent Left to right, Bailen Kocurek (17), Rylie Lloyd (17), Macy Narro (17).
2nd - Lodge 9, Snook Dakota Kienow Shane Kienow Jade Lauderdale Zane Lauderdale Courtlyn Nicks Charlee Sebesta Hagan Sebesta Kimber Sebesta McKenzie Sebesta Wesley See Brett Withem Kennedi Withem
Senior Group Talent 1st - Lodge 9, Snook Joshua Green Riley Green Justin Beaux Hruska Kyleigh Hruska Sierra Sebesta Caleb See Colby See William See Kamree Walker
Royalty District King Caleb See (9) District Duke Zane Lauderdale (9) District Queen Jessica Enrique (186) District Duchess Patsy Pineda (186) First Runner-Up Queen Macy Narro (17) First Runner-Up Duchess Lila Supak (17) Second Runner-Up Queen Kyleigh Hruska (9) Second Runner-Up Duchess Kennedi Withem (9) —SPJST—
Sunday, July 14, 2019 • Caldwell Civic Center in Caldwell, Texas
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Kamree Walker (9) 2nd - Macy Narro (17) 3rd - Sierra Sebesta (9)
Photography
District One Youth Achievement Day
Ages 12 to 14 1st - Hagan Sebesta (9) 2nd - Joshua Green (9) 3rd - Carson Parker (17)
Junior Group Talent 1st - Lodge 17, New Tabor Brylee Chmelar Luke Johnson Bailen Kocurek Emma Loehr Abby Lopez Easton Lopez Rylie Lloyd Jaycee Parker Andrea Story Lila Supak
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Sunday, July 14, 2019 • Caldwell Civic Center in Caldwell, Texas
District One Youth Achievement Day
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
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JUNIOR GROUP TALENT - Lodge 17, New Tabor. Front, left to right, Easton Lopez, Rylie Lloyd, Luke Johnson, Andrea Story, Brylee Chmelar. BACK: Bailen Kocurek, Jaycee Parker, Emma Loehr, Lila Supak, Abby Lopez.
SENIOR GROUP TALENT - Lodge 9, Snook. Front, left to right, J. Beaux Hruska, Sierra Sebesta, Kyleigh Hruska, Kamree Walker, William See. Back: Caleb See, Colby See, Riley Green, Joshua Green.
Scrapbook - Lodge 17, New Tabor
Poster - Lodge 9, Snook
MERIT POINTS - District One Top Junior Bailen Kocurek and District One Top Teen Macy Narro, both of Lodge 17, New Tabor. CENTER PHOTO: Congratulations to Youth Achievement Award recipients, left to right, Macey McCuller of Lodge 17, New Tabor;
Elias Rose of Lodge 186, Caldwell; and Madison Kellum of Lodge 17. RIGHT PHOTO: Left to right are Assistant DYCs Hannah Kovar (9) and Holly Narro (17), Assistant Youth Leader Laura Sebesta (9), Youth Leader Loree Lewis (9), and DYC Sharon Russell (13).
LEFT PHOTO: Left to right are first runners-up duchess Lila Supak (17) and queen Macy Narro (17); 2019-2020 District One Duchess Patsy Pineda (186) and Queen Jessica Enrique (186), 2018 District One King Tabor Dowell (17) and Duke Bailen Kocurek (17); 2019-
2020 District One King Caleb See (9) and Duke Zane Lauderdale (9); and second runners-up queen Kyleigh Hruska (9) and duchess Kennedi Withem (9). RIGHT PHOTO: District One Royalty and families.
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LODGE 17, NEW TABOR BESEDA DANCERS. Front, left to right, Luke Johnson, Andrea Story, Easton Lopez, Back: Abby Lopez, Brylee Chmelar, Bailen Kocurek, Lila Supak, Jaycee Parker.
LODGE 17, NEW TABOR BESEDA DANCERS. Front, left to right, Cobey McCuller, Rylie Lloyd, Carson Parker. Back: Emma Loehr, Maylee Dowell, Tabor Dowell, Ashlyn Kellum, Macy Narro.
District two Youth Achievement Day Saturday, July 13, 2019 • Lodge 80, Holland
DISTRICT TWO BESEDA DANCERS. Left to right, Maxx David (20), Sebastian Goodman (20), Zaydrian Young (47), Valora Young (47), Aubrey Marshall (20), Rebecca Federle (47), Collin Teague (20), Travis Ordogne (47).
RIGHT: Front, left to right, Ariana Federle (47), Lydia Federle (47), Kelsea Young (47), Kayla Young (47). Back: Jaysen Carter (47), Sterling Marshall (20), Brayden Gilliam (47), James Teague, Jr. (20).
District One Youth Achievement Day
LODGE 9, SNOOK BESEDA DANCERS. Front, left to right, Joshua Green, Caleb See, Colby See, William See. Back: Riley Green, Kyleigh Hruska, Tatiana Tates, Kamree Walker.
Sunday, July 14, 2019 • Caldwell Civic Center in Caldwell, Texas
LODGE 9, SNOOK BESEDA DANCERS. Left to right, J. Beaux Hruska, Jade Lauderdale, McKenzie Sebesta, Kennedi Withem, Brett Withem, Shane Kienow, Kimber Sebesta, Dakota Kienow.
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Saturday, July 13, 2019 • Lodge 80, Holland
District Two Youth Achievement Day
Constructed Items Metal, Copper, Tin
Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Collin Teague (20) 2nd - Fiona Galler (47) 3rd - Tynlee Beckendorf (182) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Rebecca Federle (47) 2nd - Kenna Braden (20) 3rd - Clayton Taisler (80) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Jaysen Carter (47) 2nd - Makayla Newsom (48) 3rd - Ariana Federle (47) Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Brooke Newsom (48)
Dessert - Candy
Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Travis Ordogne (47) 2nd - Molley Taisler (80) 3rd - Everhett Bartek (47) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Clayton Taisler (80) 2nd - Jaiden Cargill (80) 3rd - Tyson Bilbrey (47) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Emma Regan (47) 2nd - Hannah Ward (80) 3rd - Jaysen Carter (47) Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Brooke Newsom (48) 2nd - Cade Campbell (24)
Handicraft
Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Maxx David (20) 2nd - Aubrey Marshall (20) 3rd - Fiona Galler (47) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Kenna Braden (20) 2nd - Brayden Gilliam (47) 3rd - Dawsen Carter (47) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Sterling Marshall (20) 2nd - Bailee Beckendorf (182) 3rd - James Teague, Jr. (20) Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Stacey Holloway (47)
Hobby Kits
Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Aubrey Marshall (20) 2nd - Travis Ordogne (47) 3rd - Tynlee Beckendorf (182)
VĚSTNÍK Constructed Items Left to right, Collin Teague (20), Rebecca Federle (47), Jaysen Carter (47), Brooke Newsom (48). Dessert Left to right, Travis Ordogne (47), Clayton Taisler (80), Emma Regan (47), Brooke Newsom (48).
Handicraft Left to right, Maxx David (20), Kenna Braden (20), Sterling Marshall (20), Stacey Holloway (47).
Hobby Kits Left to right, Aubrey Marshall (20), Sebastian Goodman (20), Jennifer Hoelscher (24), Stacey Holloway (47).
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Sebastian Goodman (20) 2nd - Paetyn Beckendorf (182) 3rd - Camdon Bartek (47) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Jennifer Hoelscher (24) 2nd - Sterling Marshall (20) 3rd - Bailee Beckendorf (182) Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Stacey Holloway (47)
Needlework Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Travis Ordogne (47) 2nd - Sydney Bilbrey (47) 3rd - Aubrey Marshall (20) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Camdon Bartek (47) 2nd - Dawsen Carter (47) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Jakorian Holloway (47) 2nd - Sterling Marshall (20) Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Stacey Holloway (47)
Photography - Scenic/Nature Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Aubrey Marshall (20) 2nd - Syndey Bilbrey (47) 3rd - Maxx David (20) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Kal-El Martinez (47) 2nd - Clayton Taisler (80) 3rd - Tyson Bilbrey (47) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Sterling Marshall (20) 2nd - Makayla Newsom (48) 3rd - Jayten Burt (47) Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Nash Campbell (24) 2nd - Brooke Newsom (48) 3rd - Stacey Holloway (47)
Needlework Left to right, Travis Ordogne (47), Camdon Bartek (47), Jakorian Holloway (47), Stacey Holloway (47).
Pictorial Arts Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Christian Holloway (47) 2nd - Sydney Bilbrey (47) 3rd - Molley Taisler (80) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Kenna Braden (20) 2nd - Clayton Taisler (80) 3rd - Avelina Carrillo (48)
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Ages 12 to 14 1st - Jennifer Hoelscher (24) 2nd - Jayten Burt (47) 3rd - Emma Regan (47)
Science and Education Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Aubrey Marshall (20) 2nd - Fiona Galler (47) 3rd - Maxx David (20) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Sebastian Goodman (20) 2nd - Paetyn Beckendorf (182)
Sewing Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Molley Taisler (80) 2nd - Maxx David (20) 3rd - Collin Teague (20) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Sebastian Goodman (20) 2nd - Clayton Taisler (80) 3rd - Gabe Daulton (20) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Hannah Ward (80) 2nd - James Teague, Jr. (20) Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Brooke Newsom (48)
Poster 1st - Lodge 47, Seaton 2nd - Lodge 20, Granger
Scrapbook 1st - Lodge 20, Granger 2nd - Lodge 47, Seaton
Individual Talent Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Travis Ordogne (47) 2nd - Molley Taisler (80) 3rd - Tynlee Beckendorf (182) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Kenna Braden (20) 2nd - Paetyn Beckendorf (182) 3rd - Brayden Gilliam (47)
Pictorial Arts Left to right, Christian Holloway (47), Kenna Braden (20), Jennifer Hoelscher (24), Brooke Newsom (48).
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Stacey Holloway (47)
Junior Group Talent
1st - Lodge 182, Falls County Bailee Beckendorf Paetyn Beckendorf Tynlee Beckendorf 2nd - Lodge 20, Granger Kenna Braden Aubrey Marshall
Senior Group Talent
1st - Lodge 47, Seaton Jayten Burt Dawsen Carter Jaysen Carter Kal-El Martinez Seth Martinez
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Science and Education Left to right, Aubrey Marshall (20), Sebastian Goodman (20), James Teague, Jr. (20). Sewing Left to right, Molley Taisler (80), Sebastian Goodman (20), Hannah Ward (80), Brooke Newsom (48). Individual Talent Left to right, Travis Ordogne (47), Kenna Braden (20), James Teague, Jr. (20), Stacey Holloway (47).
District King Koby Stone (47) District Duke Everhett Bartek (47) First Runner-Up King Jaysen Carter (47) First Runner-Up Duke Travis Ordogne (47) District Queen Emma Regan (47) District Duchess Sydney Bilbrey (47) First Runner-Up Queen Brooke Newsom (48) First Runner-Up Duchess Tynlee Beckendorf (182) —SPJST—
Saturday, July 13, 2019 • Lodge 80, Holland
Ages 12 to 14 1st - James Teague, Jr. (20) 2nd - Jennifer Hoelscher (24) 3rd - Bailee Beckendorf (182)
Left to right, Aubrey Marshall (20), Kal-El Martinez (47), Sterling Marshall (20), Nash Campbell (24).
Ages 12 to 14 1st - James Teague, Jr. (20) 2nd - Jennifer Hoelscher (24) 3rd - Bailee Beckendorf (182)
District Two Youth Achievement Day
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Brooke Newsom (48)
Photography
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JUNIOR GROUP TALENT Lodge 182, Falls County Left to right, Bailee, Paetyn, and Tynlee Beckendorf.
MERIT POINTS - Top Junior Travis Ordogne, left, of Lodge 47, Seaton and Top Teen James Teague, Jr. of Lodge 20, Granger.
Poster Lodge 47, Seaton
PRESIDENTIAL SERVICE AWARDS. Congratulations to, left to right, Tyson Bilbrey, Kal-El Martinez, and Seth Martinez, all of Lodge 47, Seaton; Brooke Newsom and Makayla Newsom, both of Lodge 48, Beyersville; and Sydney Bilbrey of State King Nash Campbell and State Queen Lodge 47, Seaton. Kelly House assist at District Two YAD.
LEFT PHOTO: 2018-2019 State Queen Kelly House, far left, of Lodge 202, Jourdanton; State Duke Tyson Bilbrey, second from right, of Lodge 47, Seaton; and State King Nash Campbell, far right, of Lodge 24, Cyclone are pictured with the District Two Royalty Court. Second from left are first runner-up duchess Tynlee Beckendorf of Lodge 182,
Falls County; first runner-up queen Brooke Newsom of Lodge 48, Beyersville; and District Two Duchess Sydney Bilbrey, Queen Emma Regan, King Koby Stone, Duke Everhett Bartek, first runner-up king Jaysen Burt, and first runner-up duke Travis Ordogne, all of Lodge 47, Seaton. RIGHT PHOTO: 2019-2020 District Two Royalty and families.
Saturday, July 13, 2019 • Lodge 80, Holland
Scrapbook Lodge 20, Granger
District Two Youth Achievement Day
SENIOR GROUP TALENT Lodge 47, Seaton. Front, left to right, Kal-El Martinez, Dawsen Carter. Back: Jayten Burt, Seth Martinez, Jaysen Carter.
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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, or State Fraternal Director at 800-727-7578, or visit www.spjst.org.
Lodge 20, Granger youth shares summer hobby One of my favorite summer hobbies is selling vegetables. My aunt and uncle have a big garden. They give us cousins a chance to make some money. Thank you, Aunt Kathy Cavanaugh Turner and Uncle Robert Turner.
Lodge 30, Taiton youth wins first places at District Six YAD Dear Vestnik Readers, I participated in District Six Youth Achievement Day (YAD). I placed first in constructed items. I also participated in group talent, and we placed first. I can’t wait to show off our talent at state! Sincerely, Brittany Baker, age 16 —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton youth plays at water park Hi, I’m Andrew! I got to play with Travis at Summer Fun Water Park at the District Two outing. Okay! Andrew Ordogne, age 4 —SPJST—
Lodge 20, Granger youth participates in District Two YAD Dear Vestnik, Yesterday was District Two Youth Achievement Day (YAD). It was long as usual, but it paid off. The more things you do, the less time you have to sit and be bored! I participated in beseda, talent, and five crafts. I encourage everyone to try something new. James Teague, Jr., age 14 —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton youth: favorite part of YAD was beseda Dear Vestnik Readers, I had fun at District Two Youth Achievement Day (YAD). I got to perform beseda, I got to be royalty as duke, I made and entered five crafts, and I did an awesome talent. My favorite part of YAD was beseda. I practice very hard, and I think we did a good job.
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I am excited for camp. We will be leaving today for camp. I like everything at camp, and I can’t wait to get there. Fraternally, Travis Ordogne, age 7 —SPJST—
Lodge 154, Fort Worth youth proud of new high tops Dear Readers, I got a new pair of shoes. They are super cute, and they are made by Converse. They are a yellow creamy color, and they are high tops. I love my new Converse! Kyleigh Hernandez, age 11 —SPJST—
Lodge 154, Fort Worth youth excited about trip to Jamaica Dear Readers, This week, I get to go to Jamaica, and I’m so excited! We will be there for eight days. I really want to go to Dunn’s River Falls while I am there! Mylie Masters, age 11 —SPJST—
Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club members enjoy pizza before june meeting Sterling Marshall, age 13 —SPJST—
Lodge 20, Granger youth excited about State YAD Dear Vestnik, Yesterday was my second District Two Youth Achievement Day (YAD). I made it to State YAD again. I am excited. Collin Teague, age 7 —SPJST—
Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club members enjoyed pizza before the June 2, 2019, meeting held at Taiton Community Center. LEFT PHOTO: Youth preparing their plates are, left to right, Hudson Riha, Brett Bacak, and
Grady Lange. CENTER PHOTO: Brittany Baker serves pizza to younger members. RIGHT PHOTO: Youth recite the Pledge of Allegiance during the meeting. —Submitted by Grant Bubela, age 13
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Lodge 154, Fort Worth youth excited to be cheer captain Dear Readers, I can’t believe I made cheer captain! The day I found out I made captain was the day I got my phone back at camp. I was with Holly, and we were both super excited. My coach called me and said, “Congratulations, Reagan! You are the 2019-2020 cheer captain.” I was so happy! Reagan Hernandez, age 13 —SPJST—
Lodge 154, Fort Worth youth excited about Six Flags visit Dear Readers, I get to go to Six Flags today. It is going to be so much fun. I can’t wait to ride all of the rides and maybe get some Dipping Dots which are so good. I love them so much. The Batman is my favorite ride. I was scared to ride it at first, but now I love it! Mckenzie Burcie, age 9 —SPJST—
Lodge 185 New Braunfels youth to compete at State YAD I hope everyone is having a g o o d summer. I sure am! I competed at District Seven Y o u t h Achievement Day (YAD) on July 7, 2019, and made it to State with my individual talent. I am so excited! Mallory Velasquez, age 10 —SPJST—
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SPJST State Youth Achievement Day Saturday, August 3 in Temple SPJST will showcase its youth at State Youth Achievement Day (YAD) Saturday, August 3, 2019, at Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center, located at 3303 North Third Street in Temple. SPJST youth who received first place honors at their district competitions across Texas this summer will compete at the state level in various competitions, including group and individual talent, speech, nine craft categories, and youth club poster and scrapbook. Following judging, all crafts, posters, and scrapbooks will be displayed for viewing. Registration is 8:45 to 10 a.m. All youth participants must register their entries between 8:45 and 10 a.m. in the lobby of the convention center. Royalty contestants are asked to meet at the stage for a brief rehearsal and further instructions at 9:15 a.m. - after they register their entries. Program Begins at 10:15 a.m. The day’s program begins at 10:15 a.m. in the auditorium with SPJST Youth Club members performing the Ceska Beseda dance. Group and individual talent competition follows. Young people who have completed kindergarten to high school senior will compete in dance, vocal, instrumentals, and dramatics.
Youth participate in a group talent skit at the 2018 SPJST State Youth Achievement Day.
Tyson Bilbrey of Lodge 47, Seaton; and State Queen Kelly House and State Duchess Jenna Fair, both of Lodge 202, Jourdanton, will preside over the 2019 SPJST State Royalty Competition which begins at approximately 1:30 p.m. The king and queen are selected on the basis of a prepared three-minute speech during which they are scored on content, delivery, and overall poise. They are also scored on onstage interview questions. King and queen candidates are high school-aged SPJST youth club members.
The 2019-2020 State King and Queen will represent SPJST at events across Texas. They will also each receive $1,500 scholarships. Scholarships totaling $11,500 will be presented to SPJST youth members during the day. More Information For more information about the SPJST Youth Program or State Youth Achievement Day, call 254-773-1575, ext. 177 or visit spjst.org. —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club hosts SPJST Float in 100th Belton fourth of July parade
Lunch Available Lunch will be catered by Oscar Store. It will include a hamburger or cheeseburger, chips, cookie, and tea for $6 and be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Concession food will be available throughout the day. Silent Auction of Candies This year’s dessert category is candy. Following judging, candy entries will be sold in a silent auction to the highest bidders. All proceeds will go to the SPJST Scholarship Fund (one-half) and Camp Kubena (one-half). State Royalty Competition 2018-2019 State King Nash Campbell of Lodge 24, Cyclone; State Duke
LEFT PHOTO: Mrs. Juanita Hejl Bartek of Lodge 47, Seaton enjoyed riding in her first parade at the age of 81 years. She is pictured with SPJST President Brian Vanicek who was also riding the SPJST Float for the first time in a parade. They rode with members of Lodge 47, Seaton in the 100th Belton Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2019. The parade was televised on KCEN-TV and attended by more than 30,000 spectators. RIGHT PHOTO: Thank you, Melanie and David! Your sacrifices and dedication to provide the SPJST Float is so meaningful. We appreciate you guys! —Submitted by Amber Bartek, Youth Leader
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Wednesday, July 24, 2019 Slovanská Podporující Jednota Státu Texas
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Super summer destination: Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center in Temple Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center (CHMGC) is located at 119 West French Avenue in Temple, Texas. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The phone number is 254-899-2935, and the website is czechheritagemuseum.org. CHMGC is a small niche museum located on the border of the central business district and the historic residence district of Temple. It is housed in a charmingly mosaic-tiled 1931 store front located on a main artery through town. Many Temple natives have fond memories of the space, when high school students would gather at the soda fountain of Northside Drug Store. Although CHMGC was established as a non-profit entity in 2000, the collection itself had been accumulating since 1963 under the name of SPJST Library, Archives, and Museum. A call for donations in the organization’s Vestnik weekly newspaper resulted in an almost immediate inundation of items from Czech families around the state. For many years, these items were housed in the basement SPJST Home Office and curated by volunteers. In 2009, the Museum opened at its current location next door to the SPJST Home Office. We hope you will plan a trip to Temple to visit the Museum soon! —SPJST—
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Lodge 92, Fort Worth to host August 3 Paprskar Memorial Tarok Tournament VIII The Paprskar Memorial Tarok Tournament VIII will be held Saturday, August 3, 2019, at SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth - National Hall, located at 3316 Roberts Cut Off in Fort Worth (Lake Worth), Texas. The tournament begins with registration and snacks from 8 to 8:45 a.m. Play begins at 9 a.m. Six one-hour rounds will be played. Trophies and cash will be awarded for the top four scores. Registration is $25 per player and includes a meal at the noon break. For information, registration, or directions, contact John Paprskar 817480-3480. To register by mail by Monday, July 29, send your name, address, and registration fee to John Paprskar, 905 Venice Street, Hurst, Texas 76053. Late entries will be accepted if player slots are available. —SPJST—
TCGS offers July book-of-the-month: Czech Ancestral Homes Czech Ancestral Homes, published by Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS), has 205 pages of informative stories and over 300 photographs about ancestral homes both in the Czech Republic and Texas. It includes an in depth index with over 2,000 individualized names. This book provides reading enjoyment and serves as a valu-
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able research tool. The cost is $28 (no shipping/handling) until July 31, 2019. Send a check made payable to TCGS along with the book title and the number of books you would like to purchase to: Nancy Machu 11 Stillmeadow Round Rock, Texas 78664 For information or questions, email nbmachu@gmail.com or call 512-2181559. TCGS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Submitted by, Gladys Valchar Lodge 87, Temple —SPJST—
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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. Preregistration preferred. For information, call 888-785-4500; 979-968-9399; or email info@czechtexas.org. August 3 Paprskar Memorial Tarok Tournament VIII—at SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth -
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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—
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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, August 18—Family Day. Watch for details in the Lodge Section of the Vestnik. Sunday, November 10—Lodge meeting, 3 p.m. 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) Saturday, July 27—Kocian reunion Sunday, July 28—Hoover reunion Friday, August 2—Social, 6:30 p.m.; meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, August 3—Tichavsky reunion Sunday, August 4—Peterson reunion Sunday, August 11—Hegar reunion Sunday, August 18—Mynar reunion Friday, August 30—Westfest workday August 31 to September 2—Westfest: Come visit Lodge 6 food booth! 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) Sunday, July 28—Lucas Sousa Band Sunday, August 18—Mark Halata Sunday, August 25—Glen Collins 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 Brita 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) Wednesday, July 31—Monthly birthday celebration comeand-go, 5 to 10 p.m.; potluck supper - 6:30 p.m.; 50/50 drawing - 9 p.m. Sunday, August 4—Youth club meeting, 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 7—Dollar hot dog night, weekly drink specials. 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, August 8—Members’ supper, 6:30 p.m.; monthly lodge meeting, 7 p.m.; social to follow. Wednesday, August 14—Dollar hot dog night, weekly drink specials. 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, August 17—Rental - Birthday celebration Wednesday, August 21—Dollar hot dog night, weekly drink specials. 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, August 24—Rental - Birthday celebration Wednesday August 28—Monthly birthday celebration come-and-go, 5 to 10 p.m.; potluck supper - 6:30 p.m.; 50/50 drawing - 9 p.m.
Lodge Hall: 1901 East Hwy 34, Ennis. Hall Rental Information: 972-875-8381. Mail: PO Box 129, Ennis, Texas 75120. Email: SPJSTennis@yahoo.com. Game Room: Open every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the lodge dining room with supper at 6:30 p.m. followed by a complimentary social in the game room. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 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. Friday, July 26—San 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 32, VICTORIA (6) Thursday, September 12—Lodge meeting, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, November 14—Lodge meeting, 6:30 p.m. 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 35, ELK (3) Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From Interstate 35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy 84 East through Bellmead; go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road; go approximately 1 mile; the road will dead end. Turn right at the dead end; go approximately 1/2 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Gene Pavelka 254-749-3326. Hall Phone: 254-863-9320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Sales Agent: James (Dude) Mann 254715-0275; mrdudemann@yahoo.com. 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 39, BRYAN (1) Lodge Hall: Cherry Bend Circle, Lot 12, Bryan. Directions: From Hwy 6, turn west on OSR. Go 2 miles to Mumford Road; turn left. Go 1.1 mile and turn left on Magnolia. Take the first right turn on Cherry Bend Circle. Hall (white building) is at the bend of the road. Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly - watch for date in Věstník, 1 p.m. at the hall. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. For information, call President Wade O’Shields 979-218-3527; or FAC Ronnie Roesler 979-406-0158. LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE (6) Lodge Hall: 30420 Loop 524 US Hwy 59, Hillje. Directions: Hall is just off US 59 in Hillje. Hall Rental Information: Cathy Garcia 979-332-1614; Hall Phone: 979-648-2317. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: For meeting date, time, location, call Youth Leader Cathy Garcia 979-332-1614. LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA (6) Attention: Lodge meetings are now held on the third Tuesday of the month in which members meet. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of February, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. at Six Mile Volunteer Fire Department Meeting Room, 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) Attention: Lodge 48, Beyersville suffered devastating damage to its hall due to a fire on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Please keep our members in your thoughts and prayers. For information or questions, contact Lodge 48 President Robert Leshikar 512-635-3021. 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 Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. The December meeting will be held prior to the Christmas party at 3:30 p.m. on December 8, 2019. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Youth Leader Michelle Newsom 512-913-0226. 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 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 66, WACO (3) Lodge Meetings: Date, time, location TBA in the lodge’s monthly meeting minutes that appear in the Věstník. For information, call 254-799-4247. LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG (1) Lodge Meetings: Third or fourth Sunday of March, June, September, and December (Christmas) at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant in Schulenburg, 2 p.m. To confirm meeting date/s, call Ernest Kutac 979-561-7190. LODGE 73, SEYMOUR (4) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 12 p.m. unless otherwise noted. For meeting location, call Alice Orsak 940-889-2391. LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday in March, June, September, and December, 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls. For information, contact Dianna Ibarra 940-224-7383. LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Meal served at 1 p.m.; meeting follows. Visitors welcome. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Call Youth Leader Marcia Rew for information 361-563-6779. 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. 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: Held quarterly 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. 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.
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 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, 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 questions. 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 January, March, May, July, September, and November Board Meeting, 6:15 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.
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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) 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. —SPJST—
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