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Volume 109 Number 3
Benevolence
H E R A L D
★ Humanity
★ Brotherhood
February 8, 2021
ISSN —07458800
captivating camp Colors
Planting for Generations to Come
Vestnik Valentines
Good morning from Camp Kubena! Executive Director Rob Clift captured this beautiful sunrise recently at camp. Camp staff are preparing for the 2021 camping season. The next project will be renovating an existing building into a maintenance barn. Stay tuned for more camp news!
With the new swimming pools in the background at Lodge 88, Houston, Amie and Alex D’Ambrosio and daughter Stella are pictured by the tree that they planted on Saturday, January 30 during the lodge’s tree planting day. More than 200 people assisted with the project to beautify the lodge grounds and plant 55 trees. More on page 7.
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Insure Your Love ( ( ( ( ( Inside This Week’s Věstník ( ( ( ( ( Important Dates ...................................3 Readers Write .....................................3 Interest Rates ......................................3 Insurance Updates ..............................4 Lodge Section......................................4 Youth Section ....................................15
Youth Merit Points Report ................16 Youth Clubs’ Quarterly Report .........18 In Memoriam ......................................19 Czech Culture ....................................23 Advertisements .................................25 Lodge Calendar .................................26
Camp Kubena offers axe throwing at TCHCC event Page 7
Lodge 185 New Braunfels youth wins award Page 15
Czech music online options Page 25
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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 DELISLE DOHERTY 254-773-1575 (ext. 240) • Mobile: 832-232-2049 email: delisled@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 CONTROLLER ROY VAJDAK 254-773-1575 (ext. 142) • email: royv@spjst.com DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CFFM PO Box 85, Snook, TX 77878-0085 Home: 979-272-3265 • Mobile: 979-224-3125 email: dv.aggie71@gmail.com DISTRICT TWO DIRECTOR JESSE POSPISIL 4710 FM 1331, Taylor, TX 76574-2164 Home: 512-365-1110 • Mobile: 512-826-7371 email: jlpospisil@yahoo.com DISTRICT THREE DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN JOHN ENGELKE 6475 Gholson Rd, Waco, TX 76705-5330 254-799-4247 • email: john.engelke@hotmail.com DISTRICT FOUR DIRECTOR BOBBY DAVIS, FICF, CFFM 1886 Pecos St, Ste 3, San Angelo, TX 76901-3268 Mobile: 325-450-3748 • Fax: 325-657-2003 email: bgdsr2428@aol.com DISTRICT FIVE DIRECTOR BRADLEY STAVINOHA, FIC 10522 Will Lehmann Rd, Needville TX 77461-9164 Mobile: 979-739-2386 • Office: 979-793-7411 email: spjst@earthlink.net DISTRICT SIX DIRECTOR ANNIE VAHALIK 2508 N Levi St, Victoria, TX 77901-4059 361-649-4888 • email: amvahalik@gmail.com DISTRICT SEVEN DIRECTOR REGINA HOUSE 146 Deer Run St, Pleasanton TX 78064-1510 830-570-2046 • email: spjst202youth@gmail.com REGIONAL GENERAL AGENTS DISTRICT ONE - Jim Schroeder, LUTCF 936-661-2294 • jeschroeder.insurance@gmail.com DISTRICT TWO - Sabino Garcia 817-909-8899 • garciasabi@att.net DISTRICT THREE - Sabino Garcia 817-909-8899 • garciasabi@att.net DISTRICT FOUR - Lydia Talamantez 325-262-9743 • lillyg636@yahoo.com LODGE 219, EL PASO - Francisco Viniegra 915-203-3124 • fviniegra@vinquiz-insurance.com DISTRICT FIVE - Kerry Herrington 281-704-5737 • kerryherrington@yahoo.com 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 - Hannah Kovar, PO Box 28, Snook, TX 778780028 - 979-220-7904 - ladyjays@tamu.edu District Two (Acting) - Amber Bartek, 10745 Burgess Rd, Temple, TX 76501-7441 - 254-931-0295 - abartek002@yahoo.com District Three - Mary Steinman, 1136 Westgrove Dr, Saginaw, TX 76179-3463 - 817-731-2580 - appamary@sbcglobal.net District Four - Laura Pospichal, PO Box 253, Rowena, TX 76875-0253 - 325-365-6485 - yellowcar02@aol.com District Five - Melissa Victorick-Brown, 2324 Lakeway Dr, Friendswood, TX 77546-6196 - 832-274-7369 district5dyc@gmail.com District Six - Lisa Bubela, 1405 Divide St, El Campo, TX 77437-6152 - 979-543-7120 - lisa_bubela@yahoo.com District Seven - April Howard, 814 Madison Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130-3918 - 830-624-9242 - aprhoward@gmail.com BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Bill Orsak, PO Box 252, Snook, TX 778780252 - 979-272-1243 - billorsak@gmail.com District Two - Bridget C. Bohac, PO Box 182, Granger, TX 76530-0182 - 512-694-1897 - brdgtbhc@gmail.com District Three - Mary Steinman, 1136 Westgrove Dr, Saginaw, TX 76179-3463 - 817-731-2580 - appamary@sbcglobal.net District Four - Beverly J. Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, TX 76875-4006 - 325-442-4841 - bjtep@verizon.net District Five - Dorothy Pflughaupt, 1243 Clovis Rd, Houston, TX 77008-6232 - 713-859-8976 - dotpflugh@yahoo.com District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell Ave, Bay City, TX 77414-6944 - joesiptak@yahoo.com - 979-479-0056 District Seven - Oscar Korus, 2565 Bruce Rd, Poteet, TX 78065-5013 - 830-391-4169 - oscarkorus@gmail.com FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Debbie Kostelka, 1914 County Road 403 Dime Box, TX 77853-5379 - 979-540-8532 - debbiekostelka@yahoo.com District Two - Edwin Pechal, Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Highway 53, Temple, TX 76501-7446 - 254-721-2887 - edwinpechal@yahoo.com District Three - Michael Galler, 526 Karen Dr, Robinson, TX 76706-5121 - 254-744-8973 - mlgaller54@gmail.com District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM 765, San Angelo, TX 76905-7461 - 325-651-8550 - hdweise@zipnet.us District Five - Ashley Victorick, 26810 Sweetstone Springs Ct, Cypress, TX 77433-3500 - 832-577-5433 - ashley.victorick@gmail.com District Six - Karen Kaspar, 8550 N State Highway 71, El Campo, TX 77437-9819 - 979-332-1616 - k-kaspar@hotmail.com District Seven - Colleen Jenke, 211 Cottonwood Ln, Seguin, TX 78155-0697 - 830-303-4316 - jenkec@att.net INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, TX 77836-4300 - 979-272-3440 - spjst@aol.com District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S St Joseph Rd, Burlington, TX 76519-3108 - 254-985-2396 - patsyk2011@yahoo.com District Three - Robert Sill, 400 Westview Ter, Arlington, TX 76013-1632 - 817-274-2783 - arlingtonsill@yahoo.com District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plain View Dr, San Angelo, TX 76905-7509 - 325-234-8117 - ljansa13@gmail.com District Five - Kerry Herrington, 18703 Ember Trails Dr, Houston, TX 77904-2617 - 281-704-5737 - kerryherrington@yahoo.com District Six - Elizabeth Holub, 4642 Freyburg Hall Rd, Schulenburg, TX 78956-5478 - 979-561-8640 - mikelizh@cvctx.com District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 3895 County Road 430, Pleasanton, TX 78064-6113 - 210-535-4916 - poohbear78064@hotmail.com PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, 1914 County Road 403, Dime Box, TX 77853-5379 - 979-540-8531 - floydkostelka@yahoo.com District Two - Amber Bartek, 10745 Burgess Rd, Temple, TX 76501-7441 - 254-931-0295 - abartek002@yahoo.com District Three - Lynda Novak, 7153 Cornelia Ln, Dallas, TX 75214-3226 - 972-948-4456 - magiclady_46@hotmail.com District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Dr, San Angelo, TX 76903-9106 - 325-651-5884 District Five - Baley Stavinoha, 10522 Will Lehmann Rd, Needville, TX 77461-9164 - 281-912-9619 - baleystavinoha@gmail.com District Six - Marjorie Treumer, 1806 Laurel St, Bay City, TX 77414-8405 - 979-578-2762 - mtreumer@gmail.com District Seven - Trey Bielefeld, 518 County Road 210, Floresville, TX 78114-5215 512-917-0083 trey.bielefeld@gmail.com
Editor’s Note
Happy Valentine’s Day! Happy Valentine’s Day to our dear Věstník readers! Thanks to our readers who reached out and said they enjoyed the editorial in the January 25 Věstník. I know our lodges, youth clubs, and members are constantly searching for ways to show appreciation. Here’s another idea that can make a difference to “heroes” in your local community on Valentine’s Day or any day. Appreciation bags are small, meaningful tokens of thanks for nurses, first responders, and caregivers. This can also be a great family project, too, if your lodge or youth club members cannot get together. Create a shopping list of items that you would like to include in your appreciation bags. Here’s an example: Gatorade Small box or bag of tissues Lip balm Pens/small tablet Crackers/pretzels/cookies Granola bar Hand sanitizer Instant coffee/hot cocoa packet(s) or powdered drink packet(s) Mints/gum Hard candy/other candy To pack up each bag, you will need bags with handles, ribbon, and cardstock for tags. Prior to assembling the bags, you may wish to decorate them with fun cutouts or stickers. To assemble the bags, open and line them up on your table. Then distribute the items among the bags.
Pinterest has many ideas for different wordings for the tags. Here’s a sample for a police appreciation bag: Thank you for all you do! Our definition of a hero is someone who protects our world and continues to make it a better place, despite having to see its darkest aspects every day. Our hero courageously puts on his or her badge every day and sacrifices more daily than most do in an entire lifetime. We see you, we appreciate you, and you truly are a hero! Feel free to get creative with the tags! (The tags, of course, can be printed and cut in advance of the bag assembly.) Use a single hole punch at the top of the tag. Slip a ribbon through the tag and tie it to your bag. Now gather your bags and arrange for safe distribution.
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SPJST Family Fun and Important Dates (Number in parentheses denotes SPJST district.)
Please contact the lodge/district, prior to attending. February 9 Fraternal Focus Webinar • register at spjst.org February 9 Sales Agent Training: Fraternal Benefits as a Selling Tool Crockett Insurance, Crockett (2) February 10 Sales Agent Training: Fraternal Benefits as a Selling Tool Lockhart (1) February 15 SPJST Home Office Closed • Presidents’ Day February 18 Sales Agent Virtual Training: Understanding Universal Life register at spjst.org February 21 Youth Webcast • register at spjst.org February 21 Lodge 47, Seaton Ladies’ Fashion Bingo (2) March 14 Daylight Saving Time Begins March 15 Sales Agent Training: SPJST Annuities - Our Products and How They Work, Corpus Christi (7) March 18 Sales Agent Virtual Training: Fraternal Benefits as a Selling Tool • register at spjst.org March 27 Lodge 196, Houston-West Easter Egg Hunt (5) March 31 Lodge 88, Houston Scholarship Application Deadline (5) April 2 SPJST Home Office Closed • Good Friday April 7 Sales Agent Training: Beneficiary Designation (CE) Lockhart (1) April 8 Sales Agent Training: Beneficiary Designation (CE) Los Cucos Mexican Restaurant, College Station (1) April 21 Sales Agent Training: Agent Refresher Course Life Products and Solutions SPJST Home Office, Temple (2) June 23-27 Leaders-In-Training Camp Camp Kubena, Ledbetter July 7-11 Junior Camp Session One Camp Kubena, Ledbetter July 14-18 Junior Camp Session Two Camp Kubena, Ledbetter July 31 State Youth Achievement Day Aug. 13-15 33rd SPJST Convention Killeen Civic and Conference Center
SPJST INTEREST RATES 02/01/2021 - 04/30/2021 Universal Life Universal Life 3
(plans 1203-1222 with a guaranteed rate of 2.50%) • Credited Rate: 3.00%
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Readers Write � SPJST Calendar thanks Dear Calendar Department, Thank you so kindly for the 2021 calendars. They are so beautiful. The ladies taking our orders were so kind and pleasant, and the calendars are such a good size. Yours truly, Hattie Lamza Lodge 88, Houston —SPJST—
Saint Mary Catholic Church in Temple to host spring festival Dear Readers, Saint Mary Catholic Church in Temple is hosting its annual spring festival soon, and we’ve got three items up for grabs: first - 2021 Keystone Springdale 260BH RV (retail value near $18,000); second - $1,000 Visa card; and third $500 Visa card.
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SPJST Lodge Section FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND ANNUALIZED PREMIUM Dist. Apps. Written Certs. Issued Annualized Prem. 1 9 $335,583.00 8 $280,583.00 $4,380.34 2 8 177,600.00 6 127,600.00 4,332.72 3 13 780,000.00 13 523,000.00 6,644.28 4 12 553,971.00 10 409,835.00 9,404.16 5 10 1,380,000.00 7 755,000.00 2,961.08 6 6 985,000.00 4 230,000.00 3,679.12 7 5 310,000.00 3 190,000.00 1,437.96 9 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 Ann 6 0.00 6 6 0
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$2,516,018.00
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YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND ANNUALIZED PREMIUM Dist. Apps. Written Certs. Issued Annualized Prem. 1 9 $335,583.00 8 $280,583.00 $4,380.34 2 8 177,600.00 6 127,600.00 4,332.72 3 13 780,000.00 13 523,000.00 6,644.28 4 12 553,971.00 10 409,835.00 9,404.16 5 10 1,380,000.00 7 755,000.00 2,961.08 6 6 985,000.00 4 230,000.00 3,679.12 7 5 310,000.00 3 190,000.00 1,437.96 9 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 Ann 6 0.00 6 6 0
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$4,522,154.00
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$2,516,018.00
$32,839.66
O O O Presenting 2021 Officers O O O SPJST Lodge 13, Dime Box
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Lodge 6, Cottonwood meets Feb. 14 Dear Members, Lodge 6, Cottonwood will meet Sunday, February 14, 2021, at 2 p.m. at the lodge hall. We hope to see you there. Fraternally, Milton Peterson, President —SPJST—
Lodge 8, Weimar cancels February meeting The meeting of Lodge 8 Weimar that was scheduled for Monday, February 22, 2021, has been cancelled. We pray everyone has a blessed, healthy and safe 2021. Thank you. Take care, God bless, and be safe. Carolyn M. Tobola, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 13, Dime Box to vote on selling hall at April 8 meeting
The 2021 SPJST Lodge 13, Dime Box officers are, left to right, Vice President Wesley Ford, Secretary LaDonna Jatzlau, Treasurer Debbie Kostelka, and President Ricky Ford.
Dear Members, All members, please know that you are invited to and encouraged to attend an important meeting on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall in Dime Box. The purpose of this meeting will be to consider and vote on a motion to sell the land, building, and its contents. Thank you for your attention, and please mark this date on your calendar
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and plan to attend the meeting. If you have any questions, please give me a call at 979-540-8531 or Ricky Ford at 979884-1451. Fraternally, Floyd Kostelka —SPJST—
Lodge 20, Granger meets Feb. 15 Lodge 20, Granger will meet Monday, February 15, 2021, at 5 p.m by conference call. Please call Jvonne Elwood 512-753-9119 to be added to the call list for the meeting. Jvonne Elwood, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard meeting SPJST Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard met for its quarterly meeting at 12 noon on Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Riverside KJT Hall with all officers present. President Glenn Kaminsky called the meeting to order. Everyone said grace then the meeting was recessed for our social and delicious turkey and dressing meal with all the trimmings. Everyone enjoyed the meal and socializing. Next, Glenn Kaminsky called the meeting to order. A moment of silent prayer was observed for members who had passed away, those on our sick list, and for those who are affected by COVID-19.
VĚSTNÍK Glenn asked for the reading of the minutes of the last two meetings - June and September. Minutes were approved as read by Helen Kelner. Helen Kelner gave a report on the treasurer’s report for the last six months. The report was approved by motion and passed by members. Glenn Kaminsky asked Regional General Agent (RGA) Carolina Covarrubia for the District Six agent report of the happenings with the Home Office and our district. Members thanked her for all the work she is doing. Helen Kelner reported on fraternal activities, upcoming events, and new members. We also have a new vice president at the Home Office - Delisle Doherty. Glenn Kaminsky next discussed donations for 2021. After reviewing and discussing last year’s donations, the lodge approved the following donations: East Bernard Czech National Cemetery - $50; Wharton County Protective Services for Children - $50; Czech Heritage Museum in Temple - $100; SPJST Scholarship Fund - $100; S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living No. 3 - $50; S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living No. 2 - $50; and East Bernard Boy Scouts - $50. Motion was made by Jeanette Kaminsky, seconded, and passed by all members. Next order of business was the compensation for officers and expenses for the lodge. Members approved to keep it the same as last year. Glenn Kaminsky next discussed the good job that Jeanette Kaminsky did on decorations, getting the hall booked, meal order, and making the cookie bag centerpieces for everyone. Everyone thanked her. Officer Elections A motion was made to keep the same officers as 2020. Motion passed, and the following were re-elected: President Glenn Kaminsky Vice President Jeannette Kaminsky Secretary/FAC Helen Kelner Treasurer Anton (Tony) Kelner President Kaminsky reported we had two special members present - Martha Macha who has 75 years membership with us, and Johnny Kelner - a 50-year member. We thank them for their continued membership. Everyone received a door prize along with the bag of cookies centerpieces. The lodge thanked all members for
Monday, February 8, 2021 making the day a success, setting up, serving food, and cleaning up, and Laura Bratina for the delicious pumpkin pie. Next Quarterly Meeting - March 14 The next quarterly meeting of Lodge 28 will be Sunday, March 14 at 12 noon. The location will be announced in an upcoming letter. Fraternally, Helen Kelner Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 35, Elk: thank you, Barbara Pavelka On Sunday, January 17, 2021, President Randy Pavelka called the SPJST Lodge 35, Elk and Elk Hall, Inc. meetings to order at 4:20 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by officers, members, and guests. Present were 14 members and five guests. Carla Price read the minutes from the December 16, 2020, meeting, and they were approved as read. Floor Chairman Gene Pavelka and Bar Chairman Randy Pavelka presented their reports. Under new business, there is work that needs to be done on the outside of the building due to the strong winds that we had recently. District Three Director John Engelke spoke to the members with some updates. Walter Kubitza stood up and suggested that we give Barbara Pavelka a hand for all of her years of service as treasurer. She has done a great job for our lodge for many, many years, and we will miss her. We truly hope Barbara will continue to come to future meetings. President Randy Pavelka presented her with a gift card from the lodge to use as she pleases. We welcome Cari Hammer as our new treasurer. Director Engelke installed the 2021 officers. Thank you, John, for doing that for us. The meeting adjourned at 4:38 p.m. We then had social time, and we all enjoyed a pizza supper. Fraternally, Janie Brewer, Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 47, Seaton Ladies’ Fashion Bingo is Sunday, Feb. 21
Lodge 48, Beyersville: rebuilt and reopen for event bookings
Are you ready for a fun afternoon and a chance to take home a fabulous fashion item? SPJST Lodge 47 Ladies’ Fashion Bingo is planned for Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Seaton Star Hall, located seven miles east of Temple on Highway 53. Doors will open at 1:15 p.m. with bingo beginning at 2 p.m. Ten games will be played with some lovely purses and jewelry as prizes. Tickets for the 10 games, snacks, beverage, and a bingo dauber are available for $40 in advance or $50 at the door. Reserved tables for six ($240) or eight ($320) can be made in advance. You’re welcome to bring in your own snacks or drinks. CDC guidelines will be followed during the event to keep everyone safe and healthy. To purchase tickets, call Ginger Ringwald 254-931-6619, Emily Ordogne 979-716-8332, Patsy Koslovsky 254718-1606, or Judy Pechal 254-770-8638. Fraternally, Ginger Ringwald FAC/Parliamentarian —SPJST—
Dear Members and Readers, The rebuilt SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville has been reopened for event bookings after a fire destroyed the previous building on July 16, 2019. We are accepting booking for weddings, sweet sixteens, showers, business meetings, reunions, graduation parties, and most other events upon approval of hall management. The capacity at this time is 300 but will be dependent on the COVID-19 regulations in place at the time of the event. Since COVID-19 has had an impact on all of us, we have developed special pricing for the year 2021. Please contact Bonnie Urbanek at 512-739-9324 or send an email to spjst48@gmail.com to discuss pricing and availability. This has been a long journey to actually see our vision of a new facility come to realization. You will see a modern look while incorporating many of the usable items from the destroyed building within the decor. There are still some final touches to the premises that are being addressed. We would appreciate any donations towards this endeavor, and anyone interested can contact Bonnie Urbanek.
O O O Presenting 2021 Officers O O O SPJST Lodge 35, Elk
The 2021 SPJST Lodge 35, Elk officers are, left to right, Reporter/Auditor Janie Brewer, Auditor Richard Brewer, Secretary Carla Price, Second Vice President/Floor Chairman Gene Pavelka, Treasurer Cari Mann-Hammer, First Vice President Fred Kubitza, and President Randy Pavelka. They are pictured with District Three Director John Engelke who installed the —Submitted by Janie Brewer, Reporter officers on January 17.
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We are very thankful to the membership of Lodge 48, the community, and contractors who assisted in the rebuilding so we can now offer a community center of which we are extremely proud. Alice Bracewell, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 66, Waco gives to Ronald McDonald House The meeting of SPJST Lodge 66, Waco was called to order by President Douglas Galler on January 25, 2021, at 6 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church with all officers present except Sister Dorothy Veselka, reporter. There were seven members present and three visitors Hannah, Fiona, and Reid Galler. Members stood for a moment of silence for Danny Slovak. Pledge of Allegiance and motto were recited by all members. Sister Dana McAdams read the minutes of the last meeting, and they were approved as read. Sister Dana McAdams read the names of the 50-year and 75-year members. She received correspondence from Ruth Hanusch for pins to be mailed no later than April 1. President Douglas Galler read the fraternal report, which contained the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive deadline - March 31. To apply for an SPJST scholarship, all paperwork has to be in the Home Office no later than February 1. All tournaments are postponed until further notice because of COVID-19. Sister Diana Engelke gave the insurance report. Two new members were written up by Bridget Insurance Agency. Michael Fletcher and Takara Thompson were accepted into Lodge 66. Sister Diana Engelke is working on income tax forms. At the next meeting, cold sandwiches, chips, dip, tea, and dessert will be served. Bookkeeper Sister Diana Engelke gave the bookkeeping report. The $100 donation for January was made to Ronald McDonald House. District Three Director Brother John Engelke reported that the Supreme Lodge will meet virtually on Wednes-
VĚSTNÍK day, February 3. He gave an update on upcoming events. Door prize winner was John Engelke, and 100 percent winner was also John Engelke. The meeting adjourned at 7 p.m.
Happy Birthday, Zackery Rew!
Next Meeting—February 22 The next meeting will be held at St. Paul’s Church at 6 p.m. on February 22, 2021. Fraternally, Dorothy Veselka, Reporter
Lodge 84, Dallas meets Feb. 21
p.s. Thanks to Sisters Diana and Dana for taking the minutes for me due to my absence at the meeting. —SPJST—
Lodge 79 Corpus Christi members celebrate the new year with meal On Sunday, January 17, 2021, Lodge 79, Corpus Christi celebrated the new year with a meal of ham, sausage, and sides. The meeting was called to order by President Mark Rebecek at 2:05 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. All officers and 19 members and guest were present. Secretary Virginia Rebecek read the December 2020 minutes, and they were approved. Treasurer Larry Elzner gave the financial report, and it was approved. Under communications, Secretary Virginia Rebecek read a death claim turned in for Alfonce Peters. Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky gave his report. He thanked all who turned in their fraternal acts for 2020. Under new business, Secretary Virginia Rebecek made a motion for the monthly donation to go to ALS, seconded by Jerry Sijansky. The motion was approved. President Rebecek thanked member Laura Rebecek for decorating the tables at each meeting. Youth report was given by Youth Leader Marcia Rew. The youth did an activity book and talked about the new year. They had seven members and guests in attendance. Birthday for January was Zackery Rew on the 10th. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Zackery. Twenty-five dollar prizes were won
Happy birthday to Zackery Rew of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi! He celebrated his birthday on January 10, 2021. —Submitted by Virginia Rebecek
by Luke Garcia and Mark Rebecek. Judy Majek made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Christina Rew. The meeting was adjourned at 2:40 p.m. Next Meeting—February 21 The next meeting will be Sunday, February 21. The lodge will have a catered meal of chopped steak and sides. Members can bring dessert or a salad. Fraternally, Virginia Rebecek, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 81, Needville meets Feb. 21 SPJST Lodge 81, Needville will gather on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at 12 noon for the meal and 1 p.m. for the meeting. Bradley Stavinoha will bring chicken noodle soup prepared by his father, Tom Stavinoha. Members, please bring a dessert. See you at the next meeting! Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST—
Dear Readers, Lodge 84, Dallas will meet Sunday, February 21, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. at the home of Charles and Kathy Nemec, 10707 Webster Terrace Dallas, Texas. Call 214-351-4214 for directions. Please bring a snack for the svačina! Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston announces change to rules and regulations Lodge 88, Houston members made the following change to Article IX, Section 2 of the rules and regulations for Lodge 88 at the annual meeting held Sunday, January 10, 2021. ARTICLE IX DUTIES OF THE MEMBERS Section 2. It is the duty of each member to pay the annual lodge dues to the Lodge Office, the amount of dues to be determined in keeping with the necessities of the lodge. The dues will also be used for special benefits for only members who pay dues. Members upon reaching age 16 automatically become members with all rights of adult members by complying with all requirements of adult membership. Dues for 2021 shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per year for each member. Payments for current members shall be due by a single date as determined by the Treasurer which shall not be earlier than thirty (30) days after the proper notice has been published in the Vestnik. Respectfully submitted, Melissa Brown 2020 Lodge 88 Secretary Sarah Godwin 2021 Lodge 88 Secretary —SPJST—
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Lodge 88, Houston scholarship application now available Lodge 88, Houston announces that its scholarship application is now available on the lodge website. If you will be a 2021 graduating senior, please visit www.lodge88.org to submit your application by March 31, 2021. Fraternally, Carol Havemann —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston: successful Tree Planting Day Eighty-eight trees were delivered to Lodge 88, Houston, and 55 were planted at the lodge. Nine were donated to our friends at TSA. Twenty-four trees were given away to members. Twenty yards of mulch and five yards of compost were also delivered. One dump truck got severely stuck in the mud. And more than 200 people stopped by to make their mark on our lodge that will grow and grow over decades. A special thanks to Apache Corporation for their generous tree grant. Additional thanks to Amie D’Ambrosio, Matt Johnson, and Laura Rigamonti for organizing an incredibly successful day and creating the layout for the trees. Thanks to the 55 families who came out and planted trees around the lodge that
Monday, February 8, 2021 they will watch grow over the years. After tree planting, many people stayed to help wherever else they were needed. Sincere thanks to all of the people who missed out on the sign-up for a tree and still showed up to help move mulch, clean flower beds, or just generally chip in wherever they could. That’s what our lodge has been and will always be about. Next Member Event Everyone’s participation at the tree planting got us a little inspired. Your willingness to jump in and do some good was felt. However, we are somewhat limited for health and safety reasons, so outdoor events are the best play for us for the time being. We are working out the details, but you can expect something like a “Member Beer Garden” on Sunday, February 28 benefiting the Houston Food Bank. There is an incredible amount of help we can provide . . . and we should. Next Meeting—February 15 The members’ meeting is Monday, February 15 at 7 p.m. In person and virtual options will be available. Fraternally, Aaron Rigamonti, President —SPJST—
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Camp Kubena offers axe throwing to Blacksmith conference attendees
Camp Kubena Maintenance/Safety Manager Dave Motley is pictured in front of the SPJST Lodge 19, Velehrad hall, located on the campus of Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange. Dave promoted Camp Kubena and offered axe throwing to the participants at the Texas Blacksmith Conference and Hume L. Baker Texas Antique Gas Engine Reunion held Saturday, January 30, 2021.
Lodge 142, Houston sets 2021 meeting dates Lodge 142, Houston held its monthly meeting via teleconference on Sunday, January 17, 2021. President Dennis Hermis called the meeting to order at 2 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Flag Bearer Zac Coleman. There were 28 members on the call. Roll call of officers showed all present
except Sales Agents Connie Carter and Alexis Scott. Secretary Elizabeth Hermis read the December minutes, and all approved them as read. Financial Secretary/Treasurer Keith Kieschnick read the December financials, and they were approved as read. Youth Leader Amanda Muzny reported on the this year’s District Five camp dates from July 7 to 11 at Camp Kubena. Christmas boxes for Christmas charity project were sent out by the
Lodge 88, Houston hosts Tree Planting Day
Lodge 88, Houston hosted a tree planting day on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at the hall. The lodge received a generous grant from Apache Corporation for trees to be planted on the lodge grounds. Thanks to the 200plus people who stopped by the lodge to make their mark that will grow
over decades. The lodge appreciates the organizers and the 55 families who came out and planted trees and assisted with moving mulch, cleaning flower beds, and other projects around the lodge hall. —Submitted by Aaron Rigamonti, President
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youth. She stated the next meeting will be January 31. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Pat Schleider read new year wishes from the Home Office. February 1 is the deadline for SPJST scholarship applications. She also stated all SPJST state tournaments have been canceled for the year. Sick committee reported Mike Schleider is in the hospital for testing. Elizabeth Hermis had eye surgery. We are happy to report they are both doing well and were at the meeting. Under old business, meeting dates were set. All meetings are the third Sunday of the month with exception for the December meeting which is held on the second Sunday. January birthday celebrants were Catherine Manchack on the 1st, Caleb Ngo on the 5th, and Jo Dien Roznovsky on the 25th. The meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m. Next Meeting—February 21 The next meeting will be held on Sunday, February 21st at 2 p.m. Fraternally, Elizabeth Hermis Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 160, San Angelo meets Feb. 24 Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at 5 p.m. The meeting will take place at the home of Sandra and Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview in San Angelo. Note the change of meeting location and time from previous meetings. Please RSVP to Sandra at 325-234-1339 if you plan to attend. We hope you will be able to join us! Fraternally, Sandra Jansa, President —SPJST—
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SPJST Pavelka Cemetery Association Lodge 179, Warrenton welcomes new members We welcome new members to SPJST Lodge 179, Warrenton from Lodge 88, Houston. They are Marcell Rosalie Malak, Michelle Lee Malak, Jordan Powers Lambert, Mariam Elysse Lambert, and Benjamin Michael Lambert. We are not able to be as active as we would like to be. With the help of our new members and the hope of a better year, our lodge can be a help to our community. Due to COVID-19 and the weather, there was no official meeting or meal in January. We do keep in touch, and our fellowship is great. Members are asked to continue reporting their volunteer hours. Sympathy Extended We extend our sympathy to the Clemons and Eckermann families due to the death of Dr. Patrick Clemons. He gave his life for serving others. We thank him for that. Respectfully, Joan Sue Goehring, FAC —SPJST—
Lodge 196 Houston-West plans March 27 Easter egg hunt The annual Easter egg hunt at Lodge 196, Houston-West is scheduled for Saturday, March 27, 2021, from 2 to 4 p.m. This is always a very exciting time and enjoyed by all who attend. In addition to hundreds of eggs to find, there will be snacks, door prizes, coloring sheets, the ever-popular coloring wall, and of course, the Easter Bunny will there so bring your cameras. Please make your calendars today so that you do not miss this great event. See you at the lodge, Don Fruin Event Coordinator —SPJST—
The annual SPJST Pavelka Cemetery Association meeting was held on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at 7 p.m. at Elk Hall with 13 members in attendance. President Fred Kubitza presided over the meeting and called it to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence was held in honor and memory of our Veterans and other members who have gone before us. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Mari Kubitza and were approved as read. The cemetery association received a check from the SPJST Home Office in Temple, Texas, for upkeep of the cemetery along with a letter thanking “the members of Lodge 35 Elk for your continued interest and diligence to keep the cemetery clean and maintained in a respectful manner. This is always a good reflection on our entire Society, to the community and others passing through the area.” Secretary/Treasurer Mari Kubitza read the cemetery’s financial statement. Auditor Richard Brewer reported that the financial records were in good order. They were approved as read. Walter Kubitza made a motion to keep the same slate of officers by acclamation:
Happy Birthday, Regina House!
Lodge 202, Jourdanton sends happy birthday wishes to Youth Leader Regina House who celebrated her special day on January 26, 2021. Congratulations, Regina! Regina also serves as the District Seven Director. —Photo by Bettie House
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President Fred Kubitza Vice President Randy Pavelka Secretary/Treasurer Mari Kubitza The motion was seconded by Gene Pavelka and was approved by the members. Fred Kubitza appointed Tammy Pavelka as the 2021 auditor. A word of thanks to Adele Hanus for her donation. Janie Brewer expressed appreciation for the fine job that both Bill and Mari Kubitza do in keeping the cemetery clean, flags put out, and records current. Bill brought up that many do not know that Janie keeps a set of backup records for the cemetery and has done so for many years. Freddie expressed his appreciation to Janie for all that she has voluntarily done throughout the years. Anyone wishing to make a donation to the cemetery association is more than welcome to do so. It may be sent to Mari Kubitza at 5711 Lake Felton Pkwy, Mart, Texas 76664. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Reported by Mari Kubitza Submitted by Janie Brewer —SPJST—
We are overcome by negativity nothing but bad news all around us which leaves us feeling helpless unable to control our own lives bad news so foreign and contrary to what we believe we wonder if we are declining and wonder if we will ever be safe again still there are those few souls who remain optimistic who go about their lives with goodness in mind who are never distraught or defeated so while the world tests negative those who spread kindness remain unaffected and are asymptomatic to negativity they are the antithesis of a virus in that they infect goodness not harm we should demand more of that kind of protective positivity let it spread worldwide and pray there will be no vaccine to stop it. —SPJST—
VĚSTNÍK §§§§§§§ To: All SPJST Members and Friends Let not this be a Valentine’s Day spent in sadness because we don’t have the special someone near. Know their love lingers within you! Search for the happy memories shared and share them with us. From: Young’s Daughters Funeral Home and Bereavement Center, Temple
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
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To: Macy Narro Happy Valentine’s Day! Keep up the good work in school and all of your activities, our busy girl. You continue to make us proud. We love you so much! From: Mom and Dad
To: Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club Happy Valentine’s Day to a great group of kiddos. We love each and every one of you!! From: Mrs. Holly and Mrs. Susie
§§§§§§§ To: Granny Gladys Hejl Happy Valentine’s Day, Granny! You are so special to us. We love you! From: Ralph, Holly, Dillon, and Macy §§§§§§§
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To: Ralph Thanks for being a great husband and father. I love you so much. Wishing you a very Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Holly
To: Abby and Easton Lopez Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Carson and Jaycee Parker
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To: Madison and Ashlyn Kellum Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Carson and Jaycee Parker
To: Holly Narro Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Carson and Jaycee Parker
To: Helen Pajestka Lodge 80, Holland Granny/Great-Granny We love you very much. Have a loving Valentine’s Day! Love from: Ann, Michelle, Bugsy, Faith, Kole, and Hayden
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To: Lodge 17, New Tabor Family Happy Valentine’s Day! From: The Parkers
To: Sharon Hohmann Wishing you and Benji a Happy Valentine’s Day with much love . . . From: Cindy and Roy
To: Nancy Chlapek We couldn’t ask for a better Nancynca. Thank you for your love. From: Kayla, Kelsea, Zaydriana, Valora and Cecilia Young - your Goddaughters
To: Kayla, Kelsea, Zaydriana, Valora, and Cecilia Young Our five beautiful daughters You all light up our hearts, and we love you all! Love from: Mom and Dad
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§ § § § § § § § § § § § § § § To: Mom Happy Valentine’s Day to my lovely mother. From: Mimi
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To: Mama and Daddy Thank you for always being there when I need you. I really do appreciate everything you do for me. Happy Valentines Day! Love from: Cynthia
To: John My husband and friend I love you more each day. I am so blessed to have you in my life. Happy Valentine’s Day! Love from: Diana
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To: Glenn Thank you for all the love and support that you have given me. I love you very much! Happy Valentine’s Day. Love from: Cynthia
To: Kresta, Sara, and Micah You three are still my sweet valentines - here and afar. I love you with all my heart. From: Mom
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To: Jax You fill our hearts with joy and love you very much. We wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day! Hugs and kisses . . . From: MawMaw and Pi
To: John and Grace I love you to the moon and back. Happy Valentine’s Day! You both are the best grandkids ever! Love from: MaMo
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To: Caden You have a special place in our heart, and we love you. We wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day! Love from: MawMaw and Pi
To: Darlene, Kisha, Dianne, and Charlene Happy Valentine’s Day to great sisters! Much love from: Diane
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To: Mom and Dad Hope your day is filled with loving reminders. Wishing both of you a beautiful day filled with love and happiness. Love from: Diana and John
To: Annie and Philip Happy Valentine’s Day! Thank you for all you do for us! Stay safe and well. Love always from: Patsy and Helen
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To: Justin and Misha We wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day, and may your heart’s desire come true for you both. We are so blessed to have you both. Love from: Mom and Dad
To: Nick, Sarah, Asher and Charlie Vahalik, Jonathan and Jason Shanks Happy Valentine’s Day! Stay safe and well. Love always from: Aunties
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To: Gavin Bunches of love to my very special grandson! Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Starenka
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To: Annie, Philip, Patsy, and Helen Thank you for your wonderful friendship. Friends, you are like family. From: Mary Ann, Colby, Vlasta, Ardis, and Terry
To: Margaret You are the best thing that ever happened to me. Thank you for everything you have done to create our beautiful family. I love you more! From: Don
To: Mom Happy Valentine’s Day! Thank you for being the best mom in the world. Thank you for all you have done for your three kids. We hope you have an extra sweet day! From: Sara and Micah
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To: Luis Garcia I love you to the moon and back. Please be my valentine! From: Marie Garcia
To: Djuana Happy Valentine’s Day! With much love always from: Kenneth
To: Rosie Malota Mama, I’m sending you much love this day with plenty of admiration for all of these years gone by and all of the beauty you have brought to my life. The joy of seeing you smile each and every day is the sunshine in my day. I love you so very much and wish you the best and most beautiful of all Valentine’s Day. May God bless you now and always. Happy Valentine’s Day, dearest Mama. I love you. From: Kenneth Malota
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In Loving Remembrance of Our Parents Nick A. & Dorothy (Liška) Morris Married February 23, 1957 Ennis, Texas ~ and ~ Our Grandparents Stanley & Cecilie (Nekuža) Liška
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§§§§§§§ To: Brianna Leigh Malota My littlest angel is now a beautiful young woman who has made me so very proud throughout your life. The greatest times are yet to come. College will come to an end this year, and your future is as bright as the beauty in your eyes. You are destined for success, and I can’t wait to see you accomplish your dreams. The love that you and Tony share is a once-in-a-lifetime love, and I am again excited for you both. I pray nothing but great things for the both of you and I know that you are in God’s major plans. Happy Valentine’s Day. I love you. From: Daddy §§§§§§§ To: Allyson Paige and Luke Charles Happy Valentine’s Day to our favorite granddaughter and favorite grandson! XOXO From: Nana and PawPaw §§§§§§§
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To: Grandma Majek We wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day! We love you so much. From: Carlos, Christy, David, and Emily
To: Elizabeth and Mary Kate Happy Valentine's Day! You are both beautiful inside and out. We are proud of you. Jeremiah 29:11 Love from: Mom, Dad, and Willow
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To: My 4Vs I will always love you. Happy Valentine’s Day! Love and blessings from Heaven. From: Momma
To: Brian - the love of my life Happy Valentine’s Day, Sweetheart. It is so sweet to have you in my life for 35 years this year. Love from: Brenda
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To: Mom and Dad Happy 53rd anniversary! Love you both! From: Brenda
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To: Brian L. Happy Valentine’s Day to my guy! I love you beyond words. I am so blessed to have you in my life! From: Vivian L.
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To: Lloyd and Bettie House Hugs and kisses to the most awesome parents/grandparents. You always love and support us as we follow our dreams. We are so blessed to have you in our lives. You will always have our undying love and admiration. From: The Hoggards
To: SFD and Staff and All the DYCs Thank you for your efforts to maintain the SPJST Youth Program and navigate these new waters. Your nimble response and willingness to change has continued the enthusiasm of the clubs and well-being of the program. Job well done. Happy Valentine’s Day to each of you! From: Sandra Hoggard Lodge 202, Jourdanton Assistant Youth Leader
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To: Sawyer We love you to the moon and back. Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Papa and Mimi
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To: Mia Huckman It’s time for hearts, time for flowers, and the perfect time to say granddaughter, you are wonderful . . . today and everyday! Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Busa and Grandpa Charlie
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To: Patti A wonderful cousin who is like a sister to me, together there are so many journeys we see; there are special and fun moments and special words to say, but now I dearly wish you Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Jeanette
To: Drew Tice Love your sassy spirit! Love your sparkly style! Love the ways you always find to make your family smile! Love the times we spend together, love your energy. Love the bright and fun granddaughter only you could be! Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Busa and Grandpa Charlie
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To: Vicki You are a very special cousin to me. It is so nice when we get together to be close, having fun, sharing stories, so I must say, I will always love you. Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Jeanette §§§§§§§ To: Lucas, Avery, Leah, and Owen Roses are red, violets are blue, This is a loving message for the four of you. You make my life wonderful, and you are special in every way, I love you very much! Have a Happy Valentine’s Day! Love from: Gigi
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To: Michael Huckman Having a grandson like you to love. It’s always good to hear what’s going on with you, to share a laugh or a story, or just stay connected. What you bring to our family is very special, and so are you. Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Busa and Grandpa Charlie
To: Dillon, Macy, and Madelynn Happy Valentine’s Day to our three grandchildren, whom we love so much. Dillon - who is serving our country in the US Navy, Macy - who is doing so well in high school, and Madelynn - our five-year-old who just makes us laugh at all she is up to these days. So proud of you all. From: Gamma and Grandpa
To: Holly, Ralph, Mindy, Michael Happy Valentine’s Day to our amazing daughters and their husbands. You girls make us so proud of how hard you work and do such great things for others. Sons-in-laws - you know how much we love you both. Great husbands to our girls and amazing dads. This is all us parents could ask for. From: Mom and Dad (Betty and Mr. Suehs)
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To: Abby Granddaughter - You are a blessing. You’ve brightened so many days for your family. Hope today you know just how very much you’re loved. Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Busa and Grandpa Charlie
To: Linda You have been the love of my life for more than 50 years. Thanks for the memories. Te Amo! - and Tammy, Mike, Kaitlyn, and Collin, Cristy, Mike, Brandon, and Hailey You have been the best part of our life. I couldn’t have ever asked or dreamed for a better family. Love you all from: Jesse/Dad/Grumpy
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To: Charlie Brossman With you in my life, I know I’m deeply blessed. Thank you for everything you do to make our life together a happy one. You’re a good man who makes me proud to be your wife. Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Barbara
To: David Happy Valentine’s Day to my amazing husband. I love you! Love from: Melanie
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To: Dad Milton Zavodny Happy Valentine’s Day! We love you very much and wish you a day and year filled with good health and happiness. Love from: Melanie and David
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To: Mom Jacqueline Nauert Reid Happy Valentine’s Day in sunny Florida! We love you very much and wish you a fantastic day and year of good health and happiness. Happy early 90th birthday, too! Love from: David and Melanie
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The deadline for all Věstník items is 5 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month. 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 (listed on page 2), or State Fraternal Director at 800-727-7578, or visit www.spjst.org.
State Fraternal Director Lodge 88, Houston invites all to February Youth Club youth webcast meet virtually Youth Webcast—Sunday, February 21 at 6 p.m. We will be changing the next webcast date due to Valentine’s Day. We will also change the format. The format change is to have something for the youth to do with more interaction for them at the opening of the webcast. I will then have a brief interaction of important dates for parents and leaders. To register for the February 21 webcast, visit www.spjst.org and hover over Events and click on Youth Webcast to register. After you register, you will receive an email with information on how to watch the live webcast. For February, special guests will be State King Koby Stone of Lodge 47, Seaton and State Queen Holly Jones of Lodge 154, Fort Worth. I am looking forward to the program, and I hope you will be able to participate! Your efforts to spread the word to our younger members as well as to our teens is greatly appreciated. Fraternally, Frank Horak State Fraternal Director —SPJST—
Lodge 202, Jourdanton youth meets virtually Dear Members, We just had our monthly meeting. We met on Zoom. It was fun. Ms. Regina gave us lots of info. I miss seeing everyone. Respectfully, Ryanne Popham, age 7 —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club will host Zoom meetings on the second Sunday of every month at 1 p.m. Please remember that youth members need to make seven meetings to participate at Youth Achievement Day (YAD) and to attend camp at no charge. If you have any questions or need information, please text me at 281-745-1697. Please email spjstyouthlodge88@yahoo.com for the link to join the meeting. Fraternally, Vanessa Guerrero Youth Leader —SPJST—
Megan Ohnheiser earns reserve champion award at youth show
Congratulations to Lodge 185, New Braunfels Youth Club member Megan Ohnheiser for her reserve champion cookie entry at the 2021 Guadalupe County Youth Livestock and Homemakers Show. Megan is a member of the St. James 4-H Club in Seguin and has participated in the youth show for six years.
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AGES 9 TO 11
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Colt Pruski Lodge 107 Floresville
Aubrianna Dobecka Lodge 6 Cottonwood
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Caitlyn Petett Lodge 107 Floresville
Lian Lynn Lodge 107 Floresville
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2020 Youth Club Member Update - Merit Points and Meeting Attendance Fourth Quarter Merit Points and Meeting Attendance The totals below in the column labeled “Pts” are merit points earned in the January to December 2020 youth year. This is total merit points for the 2020 youth year. Please see “What is the Merit Point System?” for complete information about the contest. The number in the column labeled “Mtgs” is the number of meetings each youth club member has attended from January to December 2020. Please see “What is an Active Youth Member?” below to determine number of meetings needed to participate in youth activities. What is the Merit Point System? Youth club members earn merit points for participating in SPJST lodge, district, and state activities. At the end of the youth year, points are totaled and the youth with the highest points in the youth club receive cash awards. Contest Dates January 1 to December 31, 2020 Merit Point Contest Age Divisions Junior—Entering Kindergarten or Age 5 to Age 12 Teen—Age 13 Years to High School Senior Rules The youth leader or assistant youth leader is responsible for keeping track of the merit points for each active member of the youth club. The points are to be sent to the State Fraternal Director on the Quarterly and Merit Point Reports each quarter. Youth club members are also encouraged to keep up with their points and turn them in to the youth leader on a quarterly basis. This system helps both the youth leader and the youth member keep better records of youth participation. Current, official Quarterly and Merit Point Reports, available from the State Fraternal Director, may only be used in the Merit Point Contest. The Quarterly and Merit Point Reports sent to the State Fraternal Director by the youth leader will be kept on file for at least six months following the conclusion of the contest.
Merit points are earned for only those activities listed under Youth Point Values. An activity can only earn points in one category on the point sheet. When in doubt about any activity earning points, contact the State Fraternal Director prior to the contest conclusion. Everyone will be subject to the same rules in every contest. Failure to comply with any rule shall mean immediate withdrawal. Merit Point Awards Awards are presented on the district and state levels in the junior and teen merit point contests. At each District YAD, the Home Office presents first through third place awards to top qualifying junior and teen youth club members. The top three junior and teen youth club members with the most points in each district will receive awards. In the event of a tie, all who tied for first through third places will receive the award. A youth may only receive the state award once in the age division. State Teen and State Junior awards are presented at State YAD. District Junior and Teen Point Awards First Place - $30 Second Place - $25 Third Place - $20 What is an Active Youth Member? A youngster with a current SPJST insurance certificate may enter the youth program the youth year that he/she will be entering kindergarten. To be considered active, youth club member must attend a majority (seven) of the monthly meetings during the year. The youth must attend the majority of these meetings at his/her home youth club. In those instances where a lodge does not have a youth club, the youngster may attend adult lodge meetings or the meetings of another youth club. The youngster will be eligible for camp and Youth Achievement Day (YAD) after the completion of his/her kindergarten year. Active youth members must be single and not be pregnant or a parent. The age of the youth on June 1 of the
current youth year will be the recognized age in the SPJST Youth Program (camp, YAD, contests, etc.). The 2020 youth year began January 1 and ends December 31. Youth club eligibility ends when the youth graduates from high school. Dist Ldg Name Pts Mtgs
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District Number Lodge Number Youth club member Merit points earned Jan. to Dec. 2020 Youth club meetings attended Jan. to Dec. Name
Eldridge, Konnor Gill, Caiden Green, Joshua Green, Riley Hruska, II, J. Beaux Hruska, Jase Hruska, Kyleigh Junek, Kade Kienow, Dakota Kienow, Shane Lauderdale, Jade Lauderdale, Zane Macik, Alexis Macik, Brayden Nicks, Courtlyn Paul, Charlotte Sebesta, Charlee Sebesta, Hagan Sebesta, Kimber Sebesta, McKenzie See, Caleb See, IV, John William See, Wesley Tates, Tatiana Walker, Kamree Weaver, Jensen Weaver, Kallen Wilkerson, Allison Withem, Brett Withem, Kennedi Charanza, Cameron Chmelar, Brylee Chmelar, Taylor Dowell, Maylee Dowell, Millison Dowell, Thatcher Hartman, Kadie Hermes, Nathan Johnson, Kole Johnson, Luke Kellum, Ashlyn Kocurek, Bailen
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18 70 70 72 68 55 63 2 67 60 68 75 26 26 66 79 5 87 6 6 94 61 61 71 47 64 59 22 15 15 80 98 87 102 117 10 22 90 58 83 80 143
3 8 8 8 8 6 7 0 7 6 5 5 3 3 5 8 1 9 1 1 9 8 8 5 5 6 5 3 1 1 9 12 11 12 12 1 1 11 6 9 8 12
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17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 186 186 186 186 186 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 24 29 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47
Kocurek, Marley 143 Lautzenheiser, Clarence 11 Lloyd, Jackson 80 Lloyd, Rylie 87 Loehr, Emma 66 Lopez, Abigail (Abby) 94 Lopez, Easton 88 McCuller, Cobey 95 Narro, Macy 145 Parker, Carson 92 Parker, Jaycee 122 Parks, Jada 109 Plachy, Kyren 10 Satsky, Delaney 25 Satsky, Natalie 25 Story, Andrea 94 Supak, Emmy 101 Supak, Lila 101 Woodward, Carisa 87 Brinkman, Marina 81 Coker, Ciara 83 Enrique, III, Jessie 106 Pineda, Patsy 105 Ramon, Keith 83 Braden, Kenna 64 Daulton, Gabriel 54 David, Brennon Maxx 65 Goodman, Sebastian 70 Henley, Braxton 62 Marshall, Aubrey 71 Marshall, Sterling 71 Teague, Collin 77 Teague, Jr., James 66 Ledford, Aniston 10 Girod, Hailey 12 Bartek, Camdon 79 Bartek, Everhett 86 Bilbrey, Sydney 105 Bilbrey, Tyson 96 Burt, Jayten 33 Carroll, Kasen 27 Carter, Dawsen 47 Carter, Jaysen 45 Champion, Elijah 28 Champion, Emily 28 Erskine, Carson 32 Erskine, Jackson 27 Erskine, Logan 32 Federle, Ariana 64 Federle, Lydia 68 Federle, Rebecca 70 Galler, Fiona 68 Hoelscher, Jennifer 53 Hoelscher, Joseph 10 Koslovsky, Tessa 27 Kristinek, Riley 44 Loos, Abigail 21 Marek, Jackson 31
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2020 Youth Club Member Update - Merit Points and Meeting Attendance 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
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Martinez, Kal-El Martinez, Seth Martinez, Tristan Ordogne, Andrew Ordogne, Travis Ranly, Elisa Ranly, Ian Regan, Emma Skrabanek, Kyler Smith, Robert Cash Smith, Warren Ace Stock, Tamryn Stone, Koby White, Braxton White, Brayton Young, Kayla Young, Kelsea Young, Valora Young, Zaydriana Miksch, Della Newsom, Brooke Newsom, Makayla Poldrack, Tatiana Slough, Kaylie Slough, Lilly Stefek, Hayden Stokes, Myla Wuensche, Trent Wuensche, Trevor Cargill, Jaiden Cosper, Alec Cosper, Andrew Cosper, Braydon Taisler, Clayton Taisler, Molley Tubbs, Brooke Vaughan, Chase Vaughan, Cole Ward, Hannah Beckendorf, Bailee Beckendorf, Paetyn Beckendorf, Tynlee Johnson, Alexandria Johnson, Dustin Langlais, Shane McCarthy, Luke McCarthy, Mathieu Meyer, Alexis Meyer, Kadnce Meyer, Karter Meyer, Kember Dobecka, Aubrianna Dobecka, Quinlan Blake, Elli Blake, Lillian Dvorak, Misty Henson, Beau Henson, Winnie Holland, Luke Holland, Madison
114 113 115 40 88 59 52 60 26 34 13 32 56 16 5 73 78 93 84 25 80 79 60 2 2 16 2 24 24 30 18 37 16 52 59 29 5 11 37 36 32 34 82 33 39 76 82 56 88 82 88 107 107 11 11 95 4 4 107 91
12 12 12 5 7 8 8 9 4 5 2 4 8 2 0 8 9 9 9 2 6 6 5 0 0 1 0 3 3 4 3 5 1 5 5 5 1 2 4 3 3 3 9 4 4 9 9 6 9 9 9 12 12 0 0 12 0 0 12 12
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25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 154 154 154 154 154 154 154 154 154 154 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 215 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81
Holland, Maison Jurik, Chad Martin, Carolina Martin, Lucia Nelson, Cody Oliver, Layne Oliver, Morgan Oliver, Victoria (Tori) Roberts, Aubrey Roberts, Avery Ryan, Kaylnn Slovak, Billy Lane Sullivan, Preston Andreason, Davis Andreason, Olivia Jones, Jadie Jones, Jentry Ruzicka, Megan Ruzicka, Ryan Tucker, Josh Tucker, Kalyne Tucker, Kendall Burcie, McKenzie Hernandez, Kyleigh Hernandez, Reagan Jones, Holly Jones, Macy Jones, Miles Masters, Mylie Sanders, Audrey Suges, Steven Suges, Victoria Schwertner, Grace Schwertner, Olivia Schwertner, Colt Schwertner, Bella Schwertner, Tracy Wood, Cotton Wood, Hunter Wood, Tanner Craddock, Brenson Craddock, Carson Craddock, Hayden Gallant, Bree Gallant, Reese Jansa, Caitlynn Jansa, Nolan Schwartz, Davis Schwartz, Parker Schwartz, Sterling Williams, Addee Dostal, Brady Dostal, Elizabeth Hargraves, III, Tripp Jones, Amber Jones, Ruby Mikulec, Miles Mikulec, Rylie Nesvadba, Bryce Nesvadba, Brylie
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81 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 142 42 142 142 142 142 142 142 142 142 142 142 142 142 142 142 142 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
Stavinoha, Maxx Berry, David Berry, Diana Berry, Michael Brown, Addison Godwin, Nancy Guerrero, Anahi Guerrero, Juan Guerrero, Sergio Haller, Chance Haller, Cole Hickl, Hattie Hickl, Patrick Latigo, Natalie Parker, Cheyenne Parker, Kinsley Parker, Tyler Pflughaupt, Evan Pflughaupt, Megan Butera, Embry Butera, Ryder Coleman, Zachary Comberrel, Brielle Comberrel, Ryleigh Freel, Abigail Havies, Jolin Havies, Joseph Hermis, Aiden Kieschnick, Karley Lerner, Jaydan Lerner, Jonathan Lewis, Emily Lewis, Kaleigh Maul, Ashley Maul, Taylor Miller, Kaydence Bacak, Brett Bacak, Brooke Baker, Bethany Baker, Brittany Bubela, Grant Garrett, Abigail Garrett, Ella Garrett, Millie Jo Korenek, Faith Kresta, Andrew Kresta, Emily Kresta, Lauren Krpec, Shelby Lange, Grady Riha, Hudson Riha, Simone Riha, Vanessa Garcia, NayEli Garcia, Noah Gonzalez, Aiyana Gonzalez, Itzel Gutierrez, Jason Manrriquez, Claire Manrriquez, Maysen
56 20 32 32 111 69 86 86 75 19 2 9 2 10 39 39 39 107 105 32 32 27 12 7 5 20 20 5 16 20 25 7 7 42 37 5 110 102 124 121 125 112 105 119 108 9 75 75 49 125 107 111 108 64 63 46 46 51 52 52
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Manrriquez, Saydee 52 Manrriquez, Taylor 41 Manzano, Adryanna 57 Manzano, Angelica 57 Manzano, Trianna 57 Taylor, Kelly 46 Craig, Slade 52 Craig, Sloan 55 Rebecek, Jacob 26 Rebecek, Marcus 20 Rew, Brandon 22 Urbanovsky, Annika 20 Urbanovsky, Sarah 15 Hastings, Aubree 73 Lynn, Christian 58 Petett, Caitlyn 96 Pruski, Colt 101 Singleton, Haleigh 45 Tholkes, Bohden 87 Cabrera, Camila 89 Gribble, Ben 15 Gribble, Michael 72 Haag, Katherine 75 Haag, Sydney 79 Haag-Howard, Lilyanna 98 Hilbig, Ethan 51 Howard, Zack 2 Jurica, Jacob 26 Jurica, Jody 26 Kitchen, Madeline 96 Kitchen, Rileigh 92 Kitchen, Skeet 91 Lago, Harrison 88 Lago, Hudson 88 McCoy, Steel 97 Mills, Garrett 74 Mills, Gatlin 74 Mills, Payton 53 O'Gorman, Madeline 60 O'Gorman, Mary 59 Ohnheiser, Megan 112 Smith, Tate 56 Stroobandt, Addison 66 Stroobandt, Jack 68 Velasquez, Anabella 75 Velasquez, Mallory 81 Velasquez, Shaylee 81 Fair, Jenna 77 Fair, Kayla 77 Polasek, Katlyn 26 Popham, Ciara 31 Popham, Ryanne 84 Poppe, Luke 19 Poppe, Makenna 58 Trench, Shaylyn 14 Valdez, Diego 75 Zielonka, Camdan 39 Zielonka, Chloe 39 —SPJST—
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2020 SPJST Youth Clubs’ Fourth Quarterly Report October • November • December (Includes Reports Received by January 15, 2021)
District One
Lodge 9 17 186
Total Name Attendance Disbursement Snook 47 $94 New Tabor 79 $158 Caldwell 15 $30 District One Average Attendance - 47
Death Claims Paid in December 2020 SPJST • Temple, Texas
District Two 47 *48 *80 187
Seaton 67 Beyersville 12 Holland 6 Round Rock 24 District Two Average Attendance - 36
*6 25 84 154
Cottonwood 6 Ennis 39 Dallas 15 Fort Worth 29 District Three Average Attendance - 30
49 160 *215
Rowena 19 San Angelo 18 South Plains 3 District Four Average Attendance - 13
88 142
Houston 20 Houston 3 District Four Average Attendance - 8
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Taiton 44 District Six Average Attendance - 15
107 185 202
Floresville 17 New Braunfels 62 Jourdanton 24 District Seven Average Attendance - 34
$134 0* 0* $48
District Three $ 0* $78 $30 $58
District Four $38 $36 0*
District Five $40 $6
District Six $88
District Seven $34 $124 $48
State Fourth Quarter Average Attendance - 183 * Youth clubs with an average of less than five active members do not receive any funds during the quarter.
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Joe Frank Jemelka Voiles James Valta Nell Marie Meinen Leon Joseph Flusche William Dale Huffman Sylvia Ann Slagle George F. Pitts Mary F. Trojacek Bessie Frances Repka Lillian M. Haas Barbara Anne Dugie Cynthia M. Bushey Arnold Kasberg, Jr. La Verne Vanicek Glenn Alan Kahanek Marie Vrla Robert E. Krenek, Sr. Harold G. Draper Marguerite Rice Hagens Louise V. Trojacek Hilda F. Sabrsula Joseph C. Bredehoeft Benjamin B. Bravenec Raymond R. Klechka, Jr. Bessie Laznovsky Hilda B. Drohan Beverly L. Gajewski Deborah L. Redd Betty Jean Stepanek Ulysses Havelka Raymond R. Cuellar Charles Smaistrla, Jr. Jerry Wayne Tallas Herminia Y. Trejo Willie Lee Haluska Glenn C. Koether Joseph F. Jaksch Ismael Jacobo Chris Garcia Emil Kuropata
88, Houston 10, Shiner 74, Lovelady 180, Burleson 73, Seymour 29, Taylor 88, Houston 25, Ennis 32, Victoria 63, Sweet Home 48, Beyersville 66, Waco 6, Cottonwood 47, Seaton 30, Taiton 25, Ennis 1, Fayetteville 154, Fort Worth 88, Houston 154, Fort Worth 81, Needville 88, Houston 88, Houston 9, Snook 135, Ennis 88, Houston 81, Needville 88, Houston 8, Weimar 87, Temple 32, Victoria 154, Fort Worth 29, Taylor 171, Lockhart 91, San Jacinto 179, Warrenton 88, Houston 219, El Paso 40, El CampoHillje 88, Houston
Date of Admission
7/31/1970 1/13/1945 4/16/1982 1/01/1983 11/20/2012 2/06/1956 4/02/1968 11/18/1974 6/21/1947 9/26/1941 7/05/1956 11/23/2010 5/21/1963 11/01/1944 10/22/1963 6/04/2007 7/01/1954 6/10/1997 5/25/1944 4/27/1976 3/16/1954 1/18/1974 8/23/1954 10/15/1951 10/01/1953 6/21/1968 11/06/1953 6/24/1966 3/26/1969 11/26/1945 12/20/2006 2/19/1951 3/20/196 4/27/2017 8/30/1941 9/28/1976 10/09/1970 2/06/2009 3/20/2006 6/11/1965
Date of Death
Age
10/23/2020 6/25/2018 11/11/2020 12/26/2019 10/21/2020 10/30/2020 11/04/2020 9/17/2020 10/13/2020 10/26/2020 10/01/2020 9/04/2020 11/16/2020 10/28/2020 11/12/2020 10/01/2020 11/13/2020 11/13/2020 10/15/2020 10/30/2020 9/08/2020 11/11/2020 11/10/2020 11/09/2020 9/15/2020 8/05/2020 10/05/2020 11/25/2020 11/27/2020 8/06/2020 11/05/2020 10/17/2020 10/06/2020 9/11/2020 11/11/2019 11/25/2020 11/23/2020 10/26/2020 11/18/2020 8/15/2020
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To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the SPJST Supreme Lodge Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy. Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska, FIC Chief Financial Officer —SPJST—
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In Memoriam In Memory of Dr. Patrick Clemons
In Memory of Frank Fojt, III
Dr. Patrick Edwin Clemons, age 56, of La Grange, Texas, passed away at Seton Medical Center in Austin on Friday, January 8, 2021. He was born on March 14, 1964, in Washington, D.C., the son of Jerry and Betty Clemons of Jersey Village. Patrick was a beloved son, brother, husband, Dr. Patrick Clemons father, uncle, and friend. Patrick graduated from Jersey Village High School in Jersey Village. He also graduated from Houston Baptist University. He then went on and graduated from the University of North Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Memorial Hermann in Houston, where he received his Board Certification in Family Practice Medicine. On June 22, 1991, he married Rhonda Eckermann Clemons at St. Paul Lutheran Church in La Grange. Patrick was a loving husband, father, and physician who gave his life to helping and serving others. He was also an avid fisherman and loved teaching all of his children to love the sport as much as he did. He also loved to spend time with his family as much as possible and help take care of the family farm animals. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 179, Warrenton. He is survived by wife Rhonda; children Briana, Bethany, Andrew, and Aiden of La Grange; father and motherin-law Elgene and Doris Eckermann and brothers-in-law Matthew and Greg Eckermann, all from La Grange and Round Top; sister and brother-in-law Dr. Jeanne Flinn and Michael Flinn and their three children - Clark and wife Allyson, and son Clay, Nick, and Jace - all from Kingsbury; brother and sister-inlaw Kelly and Cathy Clemons and son Brandon Clemons, all from Pearland; and mother Betty Clemons of Houston. He was preceded in death by his father Jerry Clemons. —SPJST—
Frank J. Fojt, III, age 80, of Snook, Texas, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. A celebration of life was held on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. at Snook Brethren Church. Frank J. Fojt, III was born to parents Frank J. Fojt, Jr. and Milady (Gerzik) Fojt on March 6, 1940, in Wilcox, Texas, on a small family farm. His Frank Fojt, III family then relocated to Snook where Frank continued to live and raise his family. During his childhood, he developed passions for agriculture, hunting, and fishing. He continued pursuing those passions into adulthood, earning a bachelor’s degree in poultry science from Texas A&M University - Fightin’ Texas Aggie Class of ’64. After graduation, he served the United States, standing ready to fight for his country in Vietnam, if called upon. He retired from TAMU after his career of 36 years as an agriculture technician in the Soil and Crop Sciences Department. “Little Frankie,” as referred to by many in his hometown, loved family, the simple country lifestyle, farming, and ranching. Any conversation with him included a story about hunting or fishing, raising crops, genetics, family get-togethers, loving Jesus, telling a joke, or about a prank he pulled in his younger years. All who knew him, knew he was never short on words, jokes, or stories. He also loved teaching and preparing the next generation. We, as his family, will always have memories of him as the most patient, kind, generous, and funny dad and grandpa. Frank was a member of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Allen Fojt of Houston; and grandchild Garrett Fojt. He is survived by daughter Rebecca McCarty of College Station; sons Patrick Fojt of Snook and Chris Fojt of Navasota; grandchildren Kendell, Jaycee,
Wyatt, and Reid Fojt, and Hannah, Madelynn, and Carter McCarty; greatgrandchildren Chloe and Baylee Price; sister and brother-in-law Bonnie and Jim Williams of Ruidoso, New Mexico; sister-in-law Peggy Fojt of Houston; and numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved and cherished. —SPJST—
In Memory of Pat Gunn Patricia Ann “Pat” Gunn entered the Kingdom of Heaven on January 12, 2021, after valiantly battling heart disease for many years. She was not expected to survive a six-month stay in the hospital in 2016. Not only did she survive, she again thrived. She knew that God was not yet finished with her service. Funeral service Pat Gunn was Saturday, January 16 at 11 a.m. at Cross Church on Birdcreek with Reverends Randy Holtzclaw and Tim Chaplin with burial following at Greathouse Cemetery. Visitation was Friday, January 15 at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Patricia was born on April 15, 1938, in Alice, Texas, to William George Sodek and Elsie Olga Novosad Sodek; she was an only child. Her parents returned to Temple when she was six weeks old, and she lived out her remaining days in Temple. Pat graduated from Temple High School in 1956. She made many lifelong friends while in school, and she continued to meet with a group of them on a monthly basis until she was no longer able. Pat met the love of her life, Lawrence Ed Gunn, while in high school, and they were married on June 1, 1957. Their love and dedication to each other during their 63-year marriage was an inspiration to many. If the Temple Wildcats were playing football, Pat and Lawrence were there. Pat and Lawrence welcomed their only daughter, Karen Renea, on May 20, 1960, and their only son, Mark Kevin, on May 12, 1963. She loved her children dearly, and she was their rock.
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Pat worked as a dental assistant and credit consultant for several dental practices in Temple. She took time off to raise her children then returned to work, retiring on July 18, 2000. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 87, Temple. She was also a longtime member of Heights Baptist Church where she was honored to serve as the first woman Sunday School Director. Later in life, she enjoyed attending Temple Bible Church and Cross Church on Birdcreek; she was grateful for the wonderful friendships she made in the Buck’s Bunch Bible study group. She had a tremendous faith in God and used every opportunity to share the good news of Jesus and eternal life. Pat and Lawrence loved to travel, especially to the mountains, and they always included the kids. One of Pat’s greatest joys was traveling to Ouray, Colorado, every fall to see the leaves change. During these trips, they made many wonderful friends who always held a special place in her heart. Pat loved to write and send cards. If you were a friend of hers, then you surely received many cards. Her “card ministry” brought her a special peace during her final year when she was no longer able to engage in the other activities she enjoyed. She will forever live in our hearts, and we are grateful for the legacy she has left. In addition to her husband and children, she is survived by grandchildren Aspen Wold and Blaise (Amber) Schiller, whom she adored. In this last year, she was blessed by the arrival of precious great-granddaughter Kensli Grace Schiller. Memorials may be made to Cross Church on Birdcreek, 2202 Birdcreek Drive, Temple, Texas 76502. —SPJST—
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In Memory of Emily Hejl Emily Jane Orsag Hejl, 89, passed away at St. Joseph Hospital, with family at her bedside on January 21, 2021. Funeral service was at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 29 at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Interment was at Snook Cemetery. Emily was born on January 9, 1932, to parents John. Jr. and Ella (Zalmanek) Orsag. Emily Hejl She was born at home on her parent’s farm in the Czech community of Volney in Burleson County. As the first born in the family, she was tough and a tomboy who wasn’t afraid to work hard or get her hands dirty. She grew up in the area and attended Happy Hill School and Snook High School. Although she left school early, she was very proud to have earned her GED later in life. On July 3, 1948, she married the love of her life, Bennie Nathan Hejl. They were married for 69 years prior to his passing in 2017. They worked side by side on the farm together working cattle; raising pigs, turkeys, and chickens; and performing other tasks like hay baling, hay hauling, cotton picking, and harvesting corn and maize. She also helped process post oak firewood for wood heaters and sold it in the local community. Emily’s childhood experience of learning to work the land was a benefit to her as she and Bennie maintained their ranch and farm. In 1980, Emily and Bennie started the H&H Ranch along with their two sons B.J. and Donnie. She worked alongside them until her last days, whether checking livestock, feeding, hay hauling, or bookkeeping. They raised a large garden and enjoyed the fruit of their hard work by canning their own produce and processing their own meat. Bennie and Emily were blessed with a daughter and three sons. Emily was a hard worker and was always finding a way to serve others and serve her community. Emily had a part in the first organization of the Snook 4H Club and was a leader of the club. She also helped the organization of the Tunis Water System and served as director. She was involved in many other community organizations including man-
VĚSTNÍK agers of the SPJST Lodge 9, Snook Hall in Snook, Burleson County Fair Association, and active supporters of Snook VFD. Emily was an excellent cook and enjoyed sharing her gift of pastries with others. She also won awards several times at Kolache Festival. She baked many kolaches and pastries over the years, and she was known for gifting them to her doctors and office staff as a thank you for her care. She made mouth-watering cheese braid breads to donate for local charities and auctions. For many years, Emily was a consistent supporter helping put on the Men’s Brotherhood Harvest Meal at New Tabor Brethren Church and other events. Emily was very strong in her Christian faith, and she always faithfully attended and contributed to her church. In their earlier years of marriage, she and Bennie attended New Tabor Brethren Church, where she sang in the choir. Emily was the president and treasurer for the New Tabor Christian Sisters, served as an elder and church treasurer. In more recent years, Emily enjoyed attending Caldwell Brethren Church and Snook Brethren Church. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook. Above all, Emily loved her family and was always there to cheer on her kids and grandkids whether it be ball games, fair events, or other milestones in their lives. Emily was a caring and generous person who will be missed by many. Her hobbies were growing pot plants, watching and listening to polka shows, and sport events. She also liked shelling pecans and sharing them with her kids for baking. Emily is survived by children Bonnie Walker (late husband Randy), Ronnie (wife Ginger), B.J. (wife Nichole), and Donnie (wife Bonnie); grandkids Kristen Hejl Rietz (husband Zachary), Nathan Hejl and partner Steven Soares, Justin Hejl (wife Laine), Jessica Hejl, Jacob Hejl, Jordan Hejl (fiancee Preslie Hale), Sarah Hejl (fiance Trace Choate), Randa Walker Vajdak, and Erin Walker; six great-grandchildren and two stepgreat-grandchildren; brother John Orsag (wife Betty); and brother-in-law Jesse Floeck, III. Emily was preceded in death by husband Bennie; son-in-law Randy Walker; and sister Joyce Orsag Floeck. Please consider a memorial to Snook Brethren Church or Snook Brethren Christian Sisters. —SPJST—
Resolution of Sympathy The Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek No. 4, Hallettsville, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, AUGUST “GUS” ALOIS KALMUS, age 77, of Sugar Land, who passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020. Funeral service was held at 12 noon on Thursday, December 31 at Kubena Funeral Home. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30 at Kubena Funeral Home. Burial was in Vsetin CemeGus Kalmus tery. Pallbearers were Gary Kalmus, Steve Kalmus, Jr., Blaise Kalmus, Jr., Jack Koonce, Doyle Holly, Phelan Scott, David Helmcamp, and Rodney Helmcamp. He was born on June 11, 1943, to Joseph and Annie Mozisek Kalmus in Hallettsville. He spent much of his childhood working on the family farm. On October 22, 1966, Gus married Shirley Ann Holly at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. They moved to Houston to start a family. Then in 1978, Gus and Shirley moved to Sugar Land, where he lived out his life raising his family, working, and spending some quality time in the backyard patio barbecuing on the weekends or tending to his garden. At the age of 20, Gus started his first, and only job in Houston at AndersonGreenwood (Tyco), where he dedicated 49 years to the company until he retired in December 2012. After retirement, he tried to find time to spend back on his Hallettsville farm where he was raised. Gus was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Sugar Land where he enjoyed going to dances and helping his brother Steve in the kitchen cooking for meetings. He enjoyed the outdoors spending time hunting and camping at his farm on Rocky Creek, fishing trips on Colorado River, and relaxing on the front porch swing at his lake house in Somerville. After many years of working so hard, we now know that Gus is at peace in heaven sitting under a nice pecan tree on
the creek bottom enjoying a cold beer while he watches the deer run through the fields. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville. Gus is survived by wife Shirley; sons Troy Kalmus and wife Jackie of Missouri City, Jason Kalmus and wife Lindsey of Missouri City, and Jeremy Kalmus and wife Tiffany of Richmond; grandchildren Dylan and Chase, Eric and Breanna, Taylor and Tyler; brothers Steve Kalmus and wife Patsy of Sugar Land and Daniel Kalmus and wife Doris of Hallettsville; sister Anita Jordan of Waco; sister-in-law Betty Kalmus of Seguin; and numerous nieces and nephews. Gus was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings Blaise, Sr., Benjamin, William Kalmus, and Leona Koonce. Memorials can be made to donor’s choice. Resolution Committee Gayenell Chudej Victoria Zak —SPJST—
In Memory of Raymond Klechka, Jr. Raymond Robert Klechka, Jr., 75, of Caldwell, Texas, was called home to the Lord on Monday, November 9, 2020. Mass of a Christian burial was recited at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 14 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Father Melvin Dornak officiated the services. Visitation was held at Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home on Friday, Raymond Klechka, Jr. November 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 13. Raymond Robert Klechka, Jr. was born on Groundhog Day - February 2, 1945, in Houston, Texas, to parents Raymond and Ella Klechka, and the world has never been the same. Raymond talked of a time when his grandmother would sing “At the Spring Waltz” to him as a youth. When Raymond was 10, he delivered newspapers and worked at the local grocery store. These jobs taught Raymond some of his many lessons
VĚSTNÍK about the “school of hard knocks” and so began the business man. He was enlisted in the United States Army and was called the banker by his platoon; he would loan the guys $20 of his money and get $40 of their next check. Raymond bought a small plumbing company and hired a college graduate to run it. He sold it five years later for a million dollars. Raymond loved to tell stories of all the investments he made. Raymond and first wife Marie had two beautiful sons together, and he also had pleasure in raising his nieces and loved teaching them all the importance of making money and loving life. He enjoyed spending time with his kids and traveling to places. Raymond was very close to his mom, Ella. They would always take adventures to the mountains, to Mexico, and dancing in multiple dance halls. He was with his mom when he met Sharon Lee, who won over his heart. Raymond and Sharon spent the last 20 years living life to the fullest. Dancing the polka, traveling all over the world, but most of all, loving, teaching, and encouraging their nine grandchildren. He has two granddaughters - one born April 9 and one born on April 10 of the same year. They lived six hours apart, but there was nothing that was going to stop him from being there when they were born. After Krista was born, he hit the road for six hours to make it before Lois was born. All his kids know the love he had for them. Raymond has always been involved and active in the Catholic church. Religion is an important part of his life. Heaven gained a perfectly beautiful, Bohemian angel with Raymond. Raymond was a member of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook. Raymond was preceded in death by parents Raymond Klechka, Sr. and Ella (Janac) Klechka; and brother Arnold Klechka. He is survived by loving wife Sharon Klechka; brother Jimmy Klechka; children Raymond Klechka, III, Kenny and Sherry Klechka, Tammy and Brian Easterwood, Elesha and Jody Adamek, George and Sheila Harrison, Kim and Jason Leyva, and Adam and Chris Farmer; grandchildren London Klechka, Lois Klechka, Sophia Klechka, Colin Easterwood, Krista Adamek, Elizabeth Adamek, Jaden Leyva, Alex Farmer, and Samantha Farmer. Memorials may be made to Hospice Brazos Valley, 502 West 26th Street, Bryan, Texas 77803 or American Cancer Society - website http://donate3.cancer.org. —SPJST—
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In Memory of Glenn “Toby” Koether Glenn Charles “Toby” Koether, age 91, of La Grange, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Visitation was held on Monday, November 30 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home and Cremations. A private funeral service and private burial was held at a later date. Glenn was born in Swiss Alp on Toby Koether September 26, 1929, the son of Hobert F. and Adela B. (Frank) Koether. Glenn married Dorothy Jean Freudenberg on January 20, 1951, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of Prairie Valley. The couple was blessed with five children. Glenn was drafted into the United States Army on March 5, 1951. He was stationed at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio and was honorably discharged in 1953. Glenn and Dorothy owned La Grange Farm and Ranch Supply for more than 55 years. Glenn was a member of SPJST Lodge 179, Warrenton. He was also a member of United Evangelical Lutheran Church in Swiss Alp; La Grange Evening Lions Club; and La Grange American Legion Post 102. Glenn was an Independent Cattlemen’s Association Director and Fayette County Junior Livestock Show Chairman. In his free time, Glenn was an avid cattleman. He enjoyed deer hunting; working in the garden; making sausage, wine, and sauerkraut; and tending to peach trees. He is survived by daughter Bonnie Sladek and husband Erwin, Jr., daughter Sandra Weikel and husband Jim, daughter Rhonda Koether, son Don Koether, and daughter-in-law Carolyn Koether, all of La Grange; brother-in-law Edward Lee Freudenberg and wife Ladell (Hinze) of College Station; sister-in-law Gloria (Freudenberg) Heinrich and husband Patrick of La Grange; grandchildren Brooke Smith and husband David, Blake Koether, Brittany Canada and husband Wes, Jenna Janacek and husband Ryan, Kara Koether, Ty Koether,
Bryan and Deb (Ramirez) Weikel, and Philip and Becky Weikel; great-grandchildren - Aiden Koether, Ashtyn and Austin Smith, Ally, Dawson, and Kaitlin Canada, Priscilla and Palmer Janacek, and Marina, Max, Mara, and Anthony Weikel; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, mother-in-law and father-in-law Gus and Alice Freudenberg; wife of 68 years, Dorothy Jean (Freudenberg) Koether; son Charles Koether; brother Lester Ray Koether and wife Nan; and infant sister Marjorie Dell Koether. Memorial contributions may be made to Colorado Valley Independent Cattlemen’s Association, PO Box 364, La Grange, Texas 78945; La Grange Volunteer Fire Department, 155 E Colorado Street La Grange, Texas 78945; The Swiss Alp Lutheran Heritage Foundation, 2038 FM 3171, Schulenburg, Texas 78956; La Grange Baseball Association, PO Box 25, La Grange, Texas 78945; or the charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Koenig – Belvill Funeral Home and Cremations in La Grange. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com. Respectfully submitted, Joan Sue Goehring, FAC —SPJST—
Resolution of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu, No. 47, Seaton, express our sincere sympathy to the family of our departed sister, JANET JEAN (PECHAL) MABRY. Janet Jean (Pechal) Mabry, age 78 of Temple, Texas, passed from her earthly life into heaven on Sunday, January 24, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband Edwin Mabry in 1989. Funeral service Janet Mabry was at 2 pm Saturday, January 30 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple. Burial was in Bellwood Memorial Park and Cemetery in Temple. Janet was born on October 10, 1942, in Seaton to Joe W. and Betty (Kotrla)
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Pechal. She grew up picking cotton, cooking, and sewing while still a young girl. She was a 1961 graduate of Rogers High School and worked at Scott and White Memorial Hospital for more than 43 years, having retired in 2006. She was a member of Cross Church (formerly Temple Brethren Church) in Temple and SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. She enjoyed sewing, working in the yard, and puzzles. She was a wonderful homemaker, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by son Brian Mabry and his wife Cathy of Jeffersonville, Indiana; precious granddaughters Natalie and Nancy, who were her greatest joy; sister Betty Jo (Pechal) Ketterman of Temple; brothers JW Pechal of Seaton and Larry Pechal of Academy; and several nieces and nephews. May our departed sister rest in peace. Resolution Committee Ruth Hanusch Joyce Skrabanek —SPJST—
In Memory of Bill Rosene Willard George (Bill) Rosene passed away Monday, January 25, 2021. Funeral mass was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Frydek on Friday, January 29 at 1:30 p.m. Burial followed in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Frydek. Bill was born December 31, 1927, in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Houston, Texas, to Willard Rosene and Lola Kneip. He grew up in the third ward of Houston, Bill Rosene graduating from San Jacinto High School. He attended the University of Texas at Austin, getting degrees in economics and civil engineering. He met the love of his life, Effie Sojak Rosene, when his father was hospitalized in St. Joseph’s Hospital, and she was a nursein-training. They married in 1953, and they raised three daughters. They were together for more than 65 years. Bill enlisted in the United States Navy as a lieutenant with a cryptography unit in San Francisco during the Korean War. He began his civilian ca-
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reer with the Texas Highway Department. There is a now-removed rest area in the middle of Interstate 10 just west of Brookshire that he is famous (within his family!) for designing. He was recruited to join the City of Houston Public Works Department when Houston Intercontinental (now George Bush International) Airport was in the planning stages. He worked on the design and building of the airport through completion. He ultimately transferred to the Department of Aviation, where he held various posts as assistant manager of IAH and manager of Hobby Airport. He was instrumental in bringing back Houston Hobby Airport from an essentially abandoned airport to a once again thriving commercial airport. When Bill retired, he and Effie pursued their love of travel. Trips to Europe inspired them both to learn about their heritage, he being of German and Swedish descent and she of Czech descent. They built a vacation home in the wine village of Hlohovec, South Moravia, in the Czech Republic, giving them a base for exploring, as well as a comfortable place for extended family to visit. Bill became an adopted Czech by choice. They had the idea to create an organization to showcase not only the historical achievements and heritage of Americans of Czech descent, but also offer and present the European culture of past and contemporary Czechs and Slovaks that is so rich in artistic accomplishments. The Czech Center Museum Houston was incorporated on March 8, 1996, as a non-profit educational and cultural organization, made up entirely of volunteers. Initial office and retail space were established in the Northwest Mall. Over the subsequent years, Bill and Effie worked tirelessly to help bring forth a permanent home to showcase the best of Czech heritage. Monetary support from more than 6,000 individuals, with assistance from local as well as national and international sources eventually culminated in the current Czech Center Museum Houston, which was completed in September 2004 in Houston’s Museum District. The outpouring of support for the center has enabled Czech language classes, scholarship awards, dinners, programs, and events to take place in the Czech Center. The organization was recognized by the Czech government’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs with a prestigious Gratia Agit award for its work in the furthering of and advocacy of a Civil Society in the
VĚSTNÍK Czech Republic and for increasing knowledge of the impact those of Czech heritage have made here in their new homeland. Bill and Effie were presented an award by Houston Business Alliance for a significant asset to the City of Houston in building the unique Baroque architecture building in the Museum District, and they were also honored with the 2019 Civil Society Vision Award by American Friends of the Czech Republic. Bill was a charter member of SPJST Lodge 232, Houston Midtown. Bill was preceded in death by his wife Effie; his sister Dorothy Moore; and his son-in law Eric Johnson. He is survived by daughters Sherry Pierce and husband Lindsey, Cathy Anderson and husband Larry, and Christie Johnson; grandchildren Sarah Pierce, Matthew Anderson, Christopher Anderson and wife Mary, Rory Johnson and wife Alexis, and Eric Johnson, Jr.; cousins, nieces, and nephews and numerous friends both in the United States and in the Czech Republic. —SPJST—
In Memory of Betty Stepanek Betty Jean Stepanek, 73, of Weimar, Texas, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020. Funeral mass was at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville with rosary starting at 11 a.m. and visitation starting at 10 a.m. Burial followed at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Weimar. Betty was born on January 26, Betty Stepanek 1947, to George T. and Lonie Hoehne Svetlik, Sr. in Hallettsville. She married Eugene W. Stepanek on September 4, 1965, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Hallettsville. She was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution, KJZT, and SPJST Lodge 8, Weimar. Betty liked reading, baking, sewing, doing puzzles, flower gardening, and spending time with her dogs, Eli and Sam.
Betty is survived by daughters Carol and Michele Stepanek; brothers George Svetlik, Jr. and wife Patsy and Gerald Svetlik and wife Kim; and sisters Virginia Grafe and husband Bill, Gayle Hoegemeyer and husband Jack, Melinda Sims and husband Mike, Cheryl Partney and husband Keith, and Laura Neal and husband Gary; sisters-in law Lily Shimek and Helen King: and numerous nieces and nephews. Betty was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and infant brother. Pallbearers were Aaron Svetlik, Jason Grafe, Mike Sims, Mark King, Keith Partney, and Koen Partney. Honorary pallbearers were Charlie Lozano, Jonathan Hoegemeyer, Devin Partney, and Maribeth Sims. Officiant was Monsignor John Peters. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or donor’s choice. —SPJST—
In Memory of Deloris Wolbrueck Deloris Jean Wolbrueck of Taylor, Texas, entered peacefully into her eternal rest on January 4, 2021, at a Bartlett nursing home where she had resided for more than a year. She was 87. An open viewing was held at Condra Funeral Home on Monday, January 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A memorial was scheduled for a later date. She was born Deloris Jean Simcik to John A. and Emma Kotrla Simcik at the family home in the shadow of what is Deloris Wolbrueck now Christ Lutheran Church in Noack on May 25, 1933. Deloris stated that she was the only one of her siblings not born in a hospital. As a child, she attended school in Hare. She married Edward Wolbrueck Jr. on Valentine’s Day in 1953, and that union lasted almost 59 years until Edward’s death in 2012. To that union were born James Edward, David John, and Susan Jean. Like many women of her generation, Deloris was a master of the domestic arts, including housecleaning, canning,
cooking, baking, and gardening. However, having grown up with four brothers, she adamantly refused to iron blue jeans. She was quite proud of her Czech heritage and could still speak the language. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville since 1949. She liked polka music, especially the Vrazels Polka Band. While no one in the family can recall Deloris reading a book in its entirety, she was a voracious reader of magazines, newspapers, and the ticker on television news—a habit that greatly advanced her knowledge. Her collection of cookbooks is voluminous. On rides through the country, she could also recall every farm’s owner when she was younger. Deloris’ baking and gardening skills brought her countless awards at events such as the Taylor Independence Festival, Williamson and Bell County Pecan Shows, and Austin Statesman’s annual cooking and baking contest. The family will always fondly remember her dill pickles and cottage cheese pie. She was equally talented in the greenhouse, where she never met a plant she couldn’t make grow and flourish. She also had an unrivaled fondness for preserving everything in plastic bags and the prodigious use of weed killer. Deloris and Edward were avid garage sale and auction-goers for decades. It was Deloris who claimed to be the inspiration behind Taylor’s first-ever garage sale. An acquaintance recently described her as “feisty;” a description that leaves little room for argument. Deloris was preceded in death by her parents; husband Edward; and brothers Raymond (killed in action in World War II), Clarence, Rubin, and Jerry. She is survived by children and their spouses James and Sandra Wolbrueck of Humble, David and Anna Wolbrueck of Round Rock, and Susan and Eddie Klingman of Manitou Springs, Colorado; grandchildren Kristel, Andrew (Emma), and Cody Wolbrueck and Devon and Lila Klingman; and greatgrandchildren Zane, Victoria, and Tobias Wolbrueck; brother-in-law John Wolbrueck; sister-in-law Cherri Wolbrueck; and a host of nieces and nephews. —SPJST—
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Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center reopens in Temple The Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center has resumed its regular hours of operation from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays through Saturdays. All local COVID-19 mandates are being followed. Masks are required, and social distancing will be followed. For private, small group tours, please email CzechHeritageMuseum@gmail.com or call 254-899-2935. Interactive virtual private tours are available with the purchase of a Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center annual membership. These are available at czechheritagemuseum.org; by calling 254-899-2935; sending an
email to CzechHeritageMuseum@ gmail.com; or by writing to us at Memberships, Czech Heritage Museum, 119 West French Avenue, Temple, Texas 76501. Memberships are available in various levels to fit most budgets and can be paid annually or quarterly. A senior membership is only $6 per quarter. A Czech Heritage Museum membership is a great value because the Museum participates in two nationwide museum reciprocal programs. This means free admission and gift shop discounts at most participating institutions. Plus, as stated above, an interactive virtual private tour is included with each membership. Staying in for the pandemic? You can still be a family member at the Czech Heritage Museum! If you would
CZECH CULTURAL CALENDAR REOPEN! Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, 119 West French Avenue, Temple. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To arrange a private small group tour, contact the Museum via email czechheritagemuseum@gmail.com; or leave a message at 254-899-2935. FILM NIGHTS, MATINEES ARE BACK! Czech film screenings are held at The Beltonian Theatre in downtown Belton, 219 East Central Avenue, 3 and 6 p.m. For a complete list of films, vist the Museum’s website https://czechheritagemuseum.org/ and click on the link at the top; or click the Event tab.
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.
Wednesdays POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Taylor Czech Speaking Class meets every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living, 505 East
August 13-15 SPJST Convention—at Killeen Civic and Convention Center.
Second Sundays POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Czech Language Class—at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road on US Highway 77, La Grange, 1 to 4 p.m. Fee is $10 per person per class. Call or email to verify classes. Pre-registration preferred. For information, call 888-785-4500; 979-9689399; or email info@czechtexas.org.
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like a virtual tour to fit educational criteria for students, please send an email to CzechHeritageMuseum@gmail.com, and the Museum staff will do their best to tailor your tour to fit those needs. Czech Film Night and Matinees Czech Film Night and Matinee events have resumed at the historic Beltonian Theatre in Belton. Each event will include two screenings of Czech or Czech-related films. Matinees begin at 3 p.m., and evening shows start at 6 p.m. Admission is free of charge. Donations are accepted online or through a donation box at the concession window. Imported Czech beer and wine are available. Upcoming films are: Tuesday, March 9 “Chuck Norris vs Communism.” A true story, often told by the actual persons who lived it. A story of ingenuity, survival and the importance of art. In the 1980s, the communist regime censured or banned foreign films. But, people found a way around it, even though VCRs were outlawed and cost the price of a car on the black market. It is said that the VCR brought down communism in Romania. (Romanian audio, English subtitles) Tuesday, April 15 “The Pagan Queen” tells the legend of Libuse, queen of Moravia and wife of Premsyl, who envisioned then built Prague. A beautifully dark film. (English. Adult nature. Not for children.) Tuesday, May 11 “Milos Forman, What Doesn’t Kill You” follows award-winning Hollywood director Milos Forman as he returns to his home in the Czech Republic and explains how his experiences there influenced his films. (English and Czech audio, English subtitles.) Tuesday, June 8 “A Paul Fierlinger Film Fest.” A delightful look at the adult and children’s animated films of Paul Fierlinger, a Czech who escaped Czechoslovakia and made his career in the United States including work with PBS and Sesame Street. (English audio with occasional Czech audio.)
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Tuesday, July 13 Czech Children’s Cartoons, including Krtek – the Little Mole. Tuesday, August 10 “Beyond the Wall” - A reprise of a film the Czech Heritage Museum screened in November 2017 at the Beltonian. Back by popular demand. A documentary looking at how the abrupt changes of the 1980s affected Central Europeans. Submitted by, Susan Chandler CHM Administrator —SPJST—
TCGS introduces its 2021 egg collection Easter in the Czech Republic is a fun time! The celebrations are very cheerful and lighthearted and last for several days. The villages and different regions usually have their own Easter traditions and customs, all relating to spring and the beginning of new life. Decorated eggs, also known as “Kralice,” are mentioned as early as the 14th century in Bohemian and Moravian literature. The hand-painted real eggs are still made there. The decorations can be quite elaborate, requiring skill and patience to decorate them using bee’s wax, straw, watercolors, onion peels, and picture stickers. The most common designs are probably geometrical patterns, but you will also find flowers, leaves, and other subjects in a myriad of colors as well as many other eggs made by a variety of decorating methods.
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Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) is happy to introduce its egg collection for 2021. While we have a supply of the hand-painted eggs from Moravia, we also have a beautiful selection of exquisite, beautiful glass eggs which are handmade in the Czech Republic. These eggs are designed with the same type of geometrics and flowers that are painted on the real eggs, but they are hand blown and hand-painted ensuring that no two eggs are identical. If you have not already begun a collection of eggs, we encourage you to consider starting a new tradition of gifting eggs to your loved ones on Easter. This is a gift that they can enjoy right away and then enjoy again during the Christmas season by placing them on their Christmas trees. We offer 12 different selections, which we will be happy to ship to you in time for Easter giving. A gift box for each egg will be included Please contact Nancy Machu at www.nbmachu@gmail.com or call 512971-4284 to place your order or for questions or comments. Shipping charges will be added to the price of the egg, depending on the number of eggs ordered. Please leave a short message for a return telephone call as anonymous calls without messages are not answered or returned. Fraternally, Nancy Machu Lodge 29, Taylor —SPJST—
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NCSML to host virtual presentation with Stephen J. Sebesta Join the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, for a free virtual presentation led by Dr. Stephen J. Sebesta, author of “The Settlement, Growth and Movement of Czechs and their Institutions in Cleveland, Ohio.” Highlighted with photos, maps and graphics, this book reviews the history of the Bohemians, Moravians, and Silesians in Europe, collectively known as the Czechs, and the forces that led them to emigrate. It traces immigration patterns of the Czechs in the U.S., giving detailed descriptions of the Czech settlements in Cleveland, Ohio, which, in 1910, had the fourth largest population of Czech-born inhabitants in the world. Sebesta’s research includes information about the Catholic and Protestant churches, the Jewish immigrants, freethinker organizations and the Sokols, as well other Czech organizations. He touches on Czech music and drama societies, summarizes the history of Czech fraternalism, newspapers, radio broadcasting, and breweries. The book also provides a history of the Cleveland Czechoslovak Legionnaires who fought in WWI and those in Cleveland who
provided foreign relief in support of the struggle to form the new country of Czechoslovakia. Anthony Avina of Pacific Book Review calls Sebesta’s book “ . . . a mustread for any history buffs out there and those interested in Czech culture overall.” Sebesta was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in the predominantly Czech Mt. Pleasant neighborhood. He has served as President of the Cleveland Chapter of the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences (SVU) and as a Vice President of Sokol Greater Cleveland at Bohemian National Hall. He has lectured on the subjects of the Czechs in Cleveland and the Cleveland Czech Legionnaires throughout the U.S., as well as in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. He’s also the author of “The Wartime Experiences of A Cleveland Czechoslovak Legionnaire.” The virtual program is free to attend, but participants must RSVP to receive the Zoom link. Registrants have the option of purchasing a copy of “The Settlement, Growth and Movement of Czechs and their Institutions in Cleveland, Ohio” from the Museum Store for $16.99. Those who do will receive a signed bookplate from Sebesta and a free copy of “Cleveland Czechs” by John T. Sabol and Lisa A. Alzo. This package is valued at $39.98. There are limited quantities of the
bookplates and “Cleveland Czechs.” Interested parties are encouraged to make their purchase early. As an added incentive, Sebesta will send a free digital copy of his book to the person who RSVPs for the program furthest away from Cedar Rapids. For more information, please visit ncsml.org or call (319) 362-8500. About National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, preserves, presents, and transcends unique stories of Czech and Slovak history and culture through innovative experiences and active engagement to reach cross-cultural audiences locally, nationally, and internationally. The NCSML is an innovative leader in lifelong learning, community building, and cultural connections. We encourage selfdiscovery for all ages so that the stories of freedom, identity, family, and community will live on for future generations. For more information, visit ncsml.org or call (319) 362-8500. Submitted by, Meredith Hines-Dochterman Director of Marketing and Communications National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library —SPJST—
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Czech Music Live. Online. 24/7. Stream. Dance. Sing Along. Enjoy! As people continue to hunker down at home with family and polka music events get canceled, what’s the next best thing? Tune into Czech music online! While Czech festivals and events have taken a backseat during these trying times, Czech music abounds online. Lift your spirits. Be happy. Tune in to any of these stations, some of which offer Czech music 24/7. Alfred Vrazel’s Polka Show Sundays, 12 to 2:30 p.m. Nonito Martinez’ Polka Show Sundays, 2:30 to 5 p.m. KMIL 105.1 FM www.kmil.com The American Czech Hour KHBR 1560 AM Sundays, 1:30 to 3 p.m. www.khbrhillsboro.com KBEC Polka Party KBEC 1390 AM Sundays, 9 to 11 a.m. www.kbec.com Czech Melody Time KOOP 91.7 FM Wednesdays, 7 to 8 p.m. www.koop.org Michael Craig’s Polka Show KRXT 98.5 FM Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 12 noon Sundays, 1:15 to 6 p.m. www.krxt@krxt985.com Saturday Morning Dance Time KULP 1390 AM Saturdays, 10 to 12 p.m. www.kulpradio.com
Texas Czech Genealogical Society Website: txczgs.org Promoting the study of the genealogy of the particular group of people known as “Texas Czechs.” For membership: Marie Dulak 979-589-1903
Czech Music Across America A good place to find Czech music online is Goodtime Radio WRJQ out of Appleton, Wisconsin, which streams Czech music 24/7. You will hear some of the best Czech music - traditional and new. The site also features some of Texas’ own Czech bands - Czech and Then Some (CATS) from Ennis, Vrazels’ Polka Band as well as Mollie B, Barefoot Becky, Alex Meixner with Michael Morris on drums and vocals, and much more for your listening pleasure. WJRQ can be found via Tune-in or Simple Radio apps. It can also be found via its website www.wrjqradio.com - which includes a running list of song titles/band names. Other sites to Czech out:
www.mistrinanka.cz www.stribrnanka.cz www.zdounecanka.cz www.mosch-musikverlag.de/en/ernstmosch-chronik.html (Ernst Mosch and his Original Egerlander Musicians) www.sohajka.cz Czech music . . . Happy music for happy people. Stream. Dance. Sing Along. Enjoy! —SPJST—
Stay tuned to the next Věstník as we will include additional Czech music online options.
Pioneer Polkacast www.radionorthland.org/category/polkacast/ 24/7 Polka Heaven www.247polkaheaven.com/ Czech Music - Just a Click Away Across the internet, options are endless when searching for live-stream Czech music. A simple search will put you on the path to polka/waltz music anytime, day or night. An excellent example from Europe Radio Dechovka is an internet radio station dedicated to beautiful Czech music. It also serves as a European portal for Czech blasmusik. Spend an afternoon exploring its website http://www.radiodechovka.cz/. Yes, the website is in Czech, but look for the dropdown menu when its landing page opens and choose English translation. Some of you may recognize a couple of the Czech/Moravian band names below - bands that have toured across Texas. As long as you’re ‘in Europe’ perusing Radio Dechovka, hop on over to the bands’ websites and get reaquainted:
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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 on the first and third Mondays of each month at 5 p.m., unless otherwise posted. Send updates to: VĚSTNÍK, c/o Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX to: 254-773-8087. Email to: vestnik@spjst.org. Advertising rates are $2 per column inch for lodge ads; $4 per column inch for non-profit organization ads; and $6 per column inch for commercial ads. For advertising information, please call the Editor at 800-727-7578 or email vestnik@spjst.org. LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 507 East Main Street, Fayetteville. Directions: Lodge hall is located on Hwy 159 East, 3 blocks from the town square. Hall Rental Information: 979-9663795. 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) Tentative dates for 2021: Sunday, March 14—Lodge 4, Hallettsville meeting, 3 p.m. at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce Sunday, June 13—Lodge 4, Hallettsville meeting, 3 p.m. at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce Sunday, August 8—Lodge 4, Hallettsville meeting, 3 p.m. at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce Sunday, November 14—Lodge 4, Hallettsville meeting, 3 p.m. at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce Sunday, December 12—Christmas party in Vsetin Lodge Meetings: Held every other month at 3 p.m. at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce, 1614 North Texana Street, Hallettsville. For information/updates, call 361798-3347. LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Sunday, February 14—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Lodge Hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West. Directions: From Interstate 35, take the West exit and stop at the blinking light. Go east at the blinking light and stay on Oak Street through downtown West. Take Farm Road 2114 East for 3 miles. Turn right on Czech Hall Road. Lodge hall is on the right about 1/2 mile down the road. Hall Rental Information: Peggy Dobecka 254-717-0383 or Jeanette Beseda 254-717-7840. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, contact Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka 254-717-0383; or dataped@sbcglobal.net. LODGE 8, WEIMAR (6) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of February, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant, Schulenburg. Dates are February 24, May 25, August 24, and November 23. 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: 979272-3732. 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: 979-8841451. 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 hHwy 36, east of Buckholts, 1/4 mile east of downtown Buckholts. Hall Rental Information: 254-217-2863. 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: 979272-3440. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Youth Leader Holly Narro 979-218-4931. LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a nonsmoking facility. Hall Rentals/Band Bookings: FL Meyer 512-940-7970. 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 Davilla, 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) Attention: We regret to announce that the bar has temporarily closed due to COVID-19 precautions. 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: For date, time, place, and more 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) 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. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall.
Due to the global pandemic, please contact the lodge/district prior to attending any event due to possible schedule changes, postponement, or cancellation. 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 979-5437120. LODGE 32, VICTORIA (6) 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 361-220-7725. 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 254-715-0275; mrdudemann@yahoo.com. LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: 512-237-9099/day; 830-8394353/night. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, call 512332-6758. 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 979-2183527; or FAC Ronnie Roesler 979-406-0158. LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE (6) Lodge Hall: 30420 Loop 524 US Hwy 59, Hillje. Directions: Hall is just off US 59 in Hillje. Hall Rental Information: Cathy Garcia 979-332-1614; Hall Phone: 979-648-2317. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: For meeting date, time, location, call Youth Leader Cathy Garcia 979-332-1614. LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA (6) 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 361-5525170 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. Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Danny Stepan 254-760-7819; 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 254-931-0295.
LODGE 49, ROWENA (4) Lodge Hall: 706 FM 2133, Rowena. Hall Rental Information: 325-442-4841 - Beverly Teplicek. 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 325-6560029. 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 Hlinsky 979-378-2364. 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 Kaluza 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: Sunday, September 13; and Sunday, December 6. Meetings are at 12:30 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 48, BEYERSVILLE (2) The new hall is nearing completion. We are now taking bookings; contact Bonnie Urbanek 512-739-9324. Monthly meetings will restart in January, 2021.
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: 254-6572485. Bingo: Every Thursday, 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355. Lodge Meetings: Held bi-monthly. 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.
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. unless otherwise noted. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 5:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. For information, call Youth Leader Michelle Newsom 512-9130226.
LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5) Lodge Hall: 13609 Hwy 36, Needville. Directions: Hall is located at the corner of Hwy 36 and FM 361, one mile from the traffic light in Needville. Hall Manager/Bookings: Dan Natho 979-618-1426. Hall Phone: 361-793-4742. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m.; meal at 12 noon at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Contact Youth Leader Kristen Jones 936-556-3248 or Assistant Youth Leader Krystle Bender 832-792-1194.
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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 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 979-922-1553.
LODGE 87, TEMPLE (2) Lodge Hall: 320 North 50th Street, Temple. Directions: From East Adams Avenue, turn north onto 50th Street; go 2/10 mile. Hall is on the left. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. For information, call 254-773-2363.
LODGE 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 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. For more information, call 713-8695767, 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. *Introductory pricing. 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 Zoom Meetings: Held second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. To join, please email spjstyouthlodge88@yahoo.com for link. For information, contact Youth Leader Vanessa Guerrero 281-745-1697.
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 Dennis Hermis 713-826-2981; 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 Amanda Muzny 713-5605377.
LODGE 91, SAN JACINTO (5) Lodge Meetings: Quarterly meetings - TBA in the Věstník. For information, contact Lodge Secretary Vonda Smesny 832-694-8762. LODGE 92, FORT WORTH (3) Lodge Hall: 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road, Fort Worth 76114. Directions: From IH-35 West in Fort Worth, take IH-30 West to the Henderson exit. Take Henderson North; it becomes Jacksboro Hwy (TX 199). Stay on this road north until Roberts Cut Off, which is a right off of Jacksboro Hwy. Hall - also known as National Hall - is on the right about 2 or 3 blocks down the road. Great Western Inn Motel is on the corner. Hall Event/Rental Information: Call National Hall Events Manager Jon Durham 817-6241361. 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) Lodge Meetings: Monday, March 2; Monday, June 1; Monday, September 14 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 214906-3385 or email jvrla@cebridge.net. LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO (7) Lodge Meetings: Quarterly meetings are held in March, July, October, and December at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road, San Antonio. For information, contact President Jarolyn Popp 830-964-5135. 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 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) 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: 817-237-5181. 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 817-371-1727, carrieannjones@att.net; or Appa Burcie 817-614-2967, abburcie2015@gmail.com for information. LODGE 155, AUSTIN (2) Lodge Meetings: For dates time, and location of quarterly meetings, call Secretary Ginny Prasatik 512472-1721. 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 325234-5879. 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) Lodge Hall: 3609 Preston Road, Pasadena. Lodge Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m. at the lodge hall, 3609 Preston Avenue, in Pasadena. November and December meetings will be held on the third Sunday. For information, contact Jo 346-317-4412; or Helen 713-920-7172 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.
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LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Quarterly business meetings are held in March, June, and September, and a social meeting in December. Location and dates will be announced in the Věstník. Contact President Henry Mayo for information 979-777-1426. 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 bring finger foods for the snack table. Lodge Meetings: Monday night before the Friday dance 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: 281373-9482; email spjstlodge196@gmail.com. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month. Potluck social at 1 p.m.; meeting begins at 2 p.m. - unless otherwise noted. For information, call Cadance Wager 713-5152835.
LODGE 180, BURLESON (3) Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month at the Burleson Police Department Building - Community Room, 1161 S.W. Wilshire Boulevard, Burleson at 6 p.m. For information, call 817-905-2097 or 972-268-0022.
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 James R. Hosch 254-718-4798.
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 254749-5732.
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 183, ARLINGTON (3) Lodge Hall: 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington. Directions: Take IH-35 West to Fort Worth. Take IH-20 East exit and proceed on IH-20 East until you come to Cooper Street exit. Take Cooper Street exit to the North. Stay on Cooper Street until you come to Mayfield Street. Turn right on Mayfield; go down and turn left on Pleasant Valley Lane. Hall Rental Information/Hall Phone: 682-8003485. 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 Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. at Moulton VFD building in the meeting room. RSVP to Elmer Michna at 361-7723876 or Johnnie Hoffman at 361-772-5049. Please RSVP by Thursday of the week prior to the meeting. 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 979-7778215. LODGE 186, CALDWELL (1) Lodge Hall: 937 State Hwy 36, Caldwell. Directions: Hall is just off Hwy 36 on the south side of Caldwell, next to Burleson County Fairgrounds. Hall Rental Information: 979-567-4264. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the hall. Call Youth Leader Yolanda Brinkman for information 979-5670637. LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK (2) Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place, Round Rock. Directions: From Taylor, take Hwy 79 into Round Rock until you get to Sunrise. There will be a 7-11 store on the right. Turn right and proceed past Hopewell School. Continue through the four-way stop. Luther Peterson Boulevard is the first street on the left. From Temple, take IH-35 South. Just past Georgetown, exit on University Boulevard. Proceed to stop sign. Take left on University Boulevard. The third street is Sunrise. Turn right onto Sunrise. The second street to the right will be Luther Peterson Boulevard. Hall Rental Information: 512-255-1554; or 512-771-4948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, beginning at 2 p.m. at the hall, followed by entertainment and potluck meal.
LODGE 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 830281-8246. 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 940855-0882. 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 March, April, and May at 6 p.m. at Puerto Vallarta Grill, 1611 Montana Avenue, El Paso. For questions, call President Aracely Quiz 915-999-2062. 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 p.m. at Czech Center 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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