Vestnik 2021.04.12 by SPJST

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Volume 109 Number 7

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April 12, 2021

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Wharton farmer sees best corn yields in state Editor’s Note: Thanks to El Campo Leader-News for permission to reprint this article. Keith and Sara Kresta and their children Andrew, Lauren, and Emily are all members of SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton. By Emily Lincke El Campo Leader-News March 20, 2021 Reprinted with permission A Wharton County farmer produced the best corn yields in the state last year, putting him in first place for the National Corn Growers Association’s 2020 yield contest. Keith Kresta of Wharton earned the top spot for the Conventional Non-Irrigated category of NCGA’s annual National Corn Yield Contest with yields of 236.9 bushels per acre during the latest

Keith Kresta, pictured above, produced the highest corn yields in the state during the 2020 growing season, according to the National Corn Growers Association’s annual yield contest. Kresta used a hybrid seed and lots of hard work to produce about 237 bushels of corn per acre, earning him first place in Texas for the Conventional Non-Irrigated contest category. Pictured, left to right, are Andrew, Keith, Sara, Lauren, and Emily Kresta on their farm in Wharton.

harvest season. He used a yellow food corn hybrid seed from seed supply company Pioneer. “Pushing the yield envelope is an exciting challenge,” Kresta said. “Strict adherence to the basic agronomic principles of crop production is key. Soil management, soil fertility programs, and hybrid selection are the top factors.” Kresta was one of 506 state winners out of 7,844 producers who entered the contest nationwide. Entries from 48 states were submitted, with national winners being selected from 12 states. Kresta’s farm is a family run operation. His passion for agriculture developed from working with his father and brothers in the fields as a kid, Kresta told the newspaper. As an adult, Kresta and his wife, Sara, aim to teach the same work ethic to their three children. “I am fortunate to work with a dedicated team and equally important, a very understanding wife when it comes to the Continued on Page 2.

( ( ( ( ( Inside This Week’s Věstník ( ( ( ( ( Important Dates ...................................3 Readers Write .....................................3 Interest Rates ......................................3 Insurance Update ................................3 SPJST President’s Message...............4 District News........................................5

Lodge Section......................................5 In Memoriam ......................................10 Youth Section ....................................11 Czech Culture ....................................12 Advertisements .................................13 Lodge Calendar .................................14

Camp Kubena hiring for summer positions Page 6

Lodge 80 Holland couple celebrates 70th anniversary Page 7

Lodge 88 Houston Youth Club hosts Easter egg hunt Page 11

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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 melaniez@spjst.com 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 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 - Jim Schroeder, LUTCF 936-661-2294 • jeschroeder.insurance@gmail.com DISTRICT THREE - Sabino Garcia 817-909-8899 • garciasabi@att.net DISTRICT FOUR - Lydia Talamantez 325-262-9743 • lillyg636@yahoo.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, 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

Your assistance is requested! We need your help. The next Vestnik

will include a list of members with unknown addresses. This is a list of almost 3,000 members who have had mailed returned to us an undeliverable. Attempts to contact these members have been unsuccessful. We ask that you review the list for the names of family and friends and let them know that the SPJST Home Office would greatly appreciate their updated contact information. Watch the April 26 Vestnik for complete details. Thank you!

Wharton farmer Continued from Page 1. long hours and financial uncertainty of farming . . . Crops do not grow only Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,” Kresta said. The projected US yield average for corn in 2020 was 175 bushels per acre, according to NCGA, making Kresta’s yields 35 percent higher than the projected national average. Texas’ runners-up are Chet Zdunkewicz of Needville and Justin Hansen of Lorena who produced 235.2 and 234.5 bushels per acre, respectively. Of the state winners, 27 won national titles, with the national winners’ average hitting 346 bushels per acre and the highest entry producing 476.9 bushels per acre. “With all the negatives from last year, we were very fortunate to have an excellent corn growing season along the Gulf Coast,” Kresta said. “This was definitely needed for farmers and landowners considering the depressed commodity prices.”

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Farmers participating in the contest submit information about their crop, including the yields, the variety of seed used and chemicals or minerals used to aid the production process. Contest data is used for agronomic research that will help address current obstacles in the industry, according to NCGA. “This valuable information helps farmers feed and fuel the world while preserving natural resources for Americans in rural and urban areas alike,” according to the NCGA press release. This year’s contest showed national winners planted more seeds per acre than other contest entrants, with an average of 38,425 seeds per acre for winners and an average 34,163 per acre for other participants. More national winners applied trace minerals to their crop compared to others, with 23 percent of winners utilizing this technique versus 19 percent of all entrants. The first NCYC was held in 1965. At the time, the average national corn yield was about 65 bushels per acre, and the highest contest entry was 218.9 bushels per acre, according to NCGA. —SPJST—

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SPJST Family Fun and Important Dates (Number in parentheses denotes SPJST district.)

Please contact the lodge/district, prior to attending. April 17 Lodge 81, Needville hosts SPJST Float: Needville Youth Fair Parade (5) April 20-21 SPJST Supreme Lodge Meeting SPJST Home Office, Temple (2) April 27 Fraternal Focus Webinar • register at spjst.org May 1 SPJST Convention Delegates’ Online Advisory Webcast register at spjst.org May 8 Lodge 20, Granger hosts SPJST Float: Lakefest Parade (2) May 28 SPJST sponsors National Polka Festival’s King and Queen Dance Contest • Sokol Hall, Ennis (3) May 29 SPJST Float: National Polka Festival Parade, Ennis (3) May 29 Lodge 25, Ennis: site of National Polka Festival dances (3) June 6 District One Annual Meeting • Lodge 9, Snook (1) June 6 Lodge 47, Seaton Picnic (2) June 13 Deadline for SPJST District Youth Achievement Day Craft, Talent, Royalty Entries • enter at spjst.org June 13 District Two Annual Meeting • Lodge 48, Beyersville (2) June 13 District Six Annual Meeting • Camp Kubena, Ledbetter (6) June 14 Deadline to Submit Recommendations to the By-Law Committee and Finance Committee for the 33rd SPJST Convention June 23-27 Leaders-In-Training Camp Camp Kubena, Ledbetter July 7-11 Junior Camp Session One - Districts Three, Four, Five, Six Camp Kubena, Ledbetter July 14-18 Junior Camp Session Two - Districts One, Two, Seven Camp Kubena, Ledbetter July 25 District Seven Annual Meeting Jourdanton Community Center (7) July 31 State Youth Achievement Day Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center, Temple Aug. 13-15 33rd SPJST Convention Killeen Civic and Conference Center

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Readers Write ✍ Member appreciates Vestnik content Dear Melanie, Just to let you know that members (such as I) who do not have family or connections to those who have passed are learning a lot from your extensive articles like that of Alvin Stasny and Joseph Nezval’s obituary. Such heroic men who gave service to others. Also, I compliment you on your reci-

pes, activities for kids, poems, and historical features. Good job! Mary Ellen Kiely Lodge 187, Round Rock Editor’s Note: Mary Ellen, thank you for your very kind note. Your sweet card is very much appreciated. I pass along the sentiments to our Vestnik contributors. They - along with our readers - are who make our Vestnik special. Thank you again! —SPJST—

MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND ANNUALIZED PREMIUM Dist. Apps. Written Certs. Issued Annualized Prem. 1 15 $890,000.00 18 $560,000.00 $12,451.00 2 7 100,000.00 4 50,000.00 941.06 3 7 325,000.00 5 200,000.00 2,991.68 4 27 1,842,000.00 26 1,852,000.00 23,359.92 5 20 1,584,803.00 17 1,879,803.00 6,271.33 6 10 582,585.00 10 557,585.00 7,323.19 7 18 690,000.00 20 800,000.00 10,292.40 9 0 0.00 0 0 0 Ann 12 0.00 12 0 0 Totals 116 $6,014,388.00 112 $5,899,388.00 $63,630.58 YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND ANNUALIZED PREMIUM Dist. Apps. Written Certs. Issued Annualized Prem. 1 28 $1,575,583.00 27 $1,040,583.00 $19,349.78 2 21 402,600.00 18 337,600.00 12,077.18 3 28 1,418,000.00 25 995,000.00 15,740.06 4 56 3,320,971.00 48 2,685,835.00 42,438.08 5 50 5,624,803.00 43 4,979,803.00 22,587.81 6 21 1,927,585.00 21 1,158,573.00 16,300.79 7 41 1,476,000.00 35 1,361,000.00 20,938.68 9 0 0.00 0 0 0 Ann 22 0.00 22 0 0 Totals 267 $15,745,542.00 239 $12,558,394.00 $149,432.38

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SPJST President Vanicek shares message to members Dear Brothers and Sisters, Throughout its history, SPJST has built a good reputation of being there for its members and for their communities in the most critical times. The unprecedented year of 2020 was no exception. Actions taken during this global crisis enabled us to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on operations and provide uninterrupted service as an essential service provider. Foremost, I am filled with gratitude for our members and for their continued interest and support of our Society. Correspondingly, my sincere thanks to SPJST employees for their commitment, professionalism, and solidarity during this challenging period. The great silver lining of 2020 was that trying conditions prompted SPJST to accelerate its digital and technological capabilities on multiple fronts. We continue to build on these advances and remain well-positioned to make a positive difference in the lives of our members. Looking back on the past two decades, SPJST has weathered some unprecedented challenges but they have not stopped us from accomplishing some extraordinary things. Here, I must express my appreciation to the members of SPJST Supreme Lodge for their loyalty, support, and for the determination and leadership that they have demonstrated in correcting the procedural inadequacies of the past and investing in technological solutions for the future. Already, as a result of the actions taken in 2019 and 2020, the diversity and value of SPJST investment portfolio has been enhanced, which enabled the Supreme Lodge to increase annuity rates in the third quarter of 2000. The stark reality is that the corrective measures and the investments in the future have come at a cost. Three years of progressive actions have resulted in three years of negative net income for the Society, overshadowing, perhaps, the seven years of progress which preceded them, leading to SPJST’s strong balance sheet, high credit quality, liquidity, and low lapse ratio of insurance sales. In 2020, SPJST posted total income of $22.19 million. That compares favorably to the $23.59 million recorded in the prior year. SPJST’s cash disbursements – which represent a combination of life and annuity benefits, additions to reserves and operating expenses – was $24.67 million for 2020. As a result,

SPJST posted a negative net income of $2.48 million for 2020. Two significant factors which contributed to the negative net income in 2020 were increased death claims and pending claims which were reserved for in 2020. Of our death claims last year, 30 were attributed to COVID19. SPJST’s life insurance and annuity sales declined in 2020. A total of 665 certificates were issued for insurance totaling $35.661 million in 2020. This compares with the 1,100 certificates issued in 2019 totaling $68.898 million. SPJST’s member certificate base consisted of 43,048 certificates at year-end 2020, down from the 43,754 certificates in force at year-end 2019. Total insurance and annuities in force at year-end 2020 was $1.117 billion, down from the $1.135 billion recorded at year-end 2019. Over the same period unallocated surplus declined from $16.27 million at year-end 2019 to $13.38 million at year-end 2020. Certainly, all of us look forward to putting COVID-19 and the year 2020 behind us. Even so, that does not signal a return to the old ways of doing things – and certainly not from the business perspective. We are standing at the beginning of a new and rebuilding chapter in the history of our fraternal order. And when I say, “we” I mean all of us – from our newly minted members to our longtime lodge leaders and volunteers to SPJST Home Office personnel, management team and Supreme Lodge. Effectively serving the insurance needs of our existing members and their extended families with high quality life insurance remains a key component of SPJST’s invigorated efforts to achieve new growth in 2021 and beyond. SPJST’s business development emphasis is on achieving sustainable, year-overyear growth that is aligned with the mission of the Society. Additional growth is planned by expanding existing distribution channels within our traditional markets as well as in those geographic areas where SPJST enjoys good name recognition and a strong fraternal presence. It is important to reiterate that SPJST and its insurance and annuity business – here and now – remains healthy and well capitalized. The net loss in income that occurred as a result of business actions has no direct impact on SPJST certificate holders. SPJST – like all fraternal and commercial life insurance companies –

is closely regulated and its reserves are protected with assets to meet certificate holder obligations. We simply want to be the best that we can be. On the fraternal front, our watchword is “relevancy” – doing those things that bring meaning and substance to SPJST’s fraternal mission. The prescription for relevancy in the Supreme Lodge and in our local lodges is strategic planning – making a conscious effort to routinely address what we and our society are doing to deliver redeeming value to our members and to society. Here at the Home Office, we are pursuing ways of achieving operating efficiencies as we also consider ways to

remain a strong and dynamic fraternal benefit society. It’s an exciting time. Together we have tackled many of the legacy challenges that were facing SPJST. As a result, we are a de-risked fraternal organization with a strong balance sheet, highly-rated investment portfolio and a diverse platform of insurance and annuity products and non-contractual benefits. Your trust and confidence in SPJST is appreciated and well placed. Thank you for your kind attention. Fraternally, Brian Vanicek SPJST President —SPJST—

SPJST Financial Statement as of December 31, 2020 Dear Members, In accordance with the 2016 SPJST By-Laws, I am submitting a report of our Society which is extracted from the Annual Statement for the period ending December 31, 2020. This report gives you pertinent items of information concerning our Society. All items are entered as found in the Annual Statement which was filed with the

Texas Department of Insurance in March 2021. Please review this report in detail and should you have any questions, please contact me. Fraternally, Roy W. Vajdak Controller —SPJST—

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION ASSETS Bonds.......................................................................................... $219,514,479 Stocks ......................................................................................... 500,000 Mortgage Loans.......................................................................... 9,694,542 Real Estate: Properties occupied by the Society ..................................... 1,986,358 Properties held for the production of income....................... 3,115,545 Certificate Loans......................................................................... 1,685,945 Cash ........................................................................................... 4,271,918 Other Assets ............................................................................... 3,454,763 TOTALS ............................................................................... $244,223,550 LIABILITIES AND RESERVES Certificate Reserves ................................................................... $216,945,095 Liability for Deposit-type Contracts ............................................ 6,761,469 Certificate Benefits Payable ....................................................... 1,845,928 Premiums Received In Advance ................................................ 72,065 Interest Maintenance Reserve …….................…..........……….. 2,094,368 Asset Valuation Reserve ……………………....…..........……….. 1,916,012 Other Accrued Liabilities ............................................................. 1,204,100 TOTALS .............................................................................. $230,839,037 Unassigned Funds......................................................................

13,384,513

TOTALS ............................................................................... $244,223,550

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Monday, April 12, 2021 STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

INCOME

12/31/20

Insurance and Annuity Premiums .............................................. $ 12,682,826 Net Investment Income...............................................................

9,364,000

Amortization of Interest Maintenance Reserve ..........................

401,667

Commissions and Expense Allowance ......................................

222

Net Realized Capital Gains or (Losses) .....................................

(281,332)

Miscellaneous Income ................................................................

27,498

TOTALS ...............................................................................

$22,194,881

DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME Life and Annuity Benefits ............................................................ Refunds to Members .................................................................. Additions to Reserves................................................................. Operating Expenses ...................................................................

$17,813,612 (213) 1,326,778 5,530,424

TOTALS ...............................................................................

24,670,601

NET INCOME.......................................................................

($2,475,720)

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN CERTIFICATE HOLDERS’ SURPLUS 12/31/20 Balance, Beginning..................................................................... Net Income.................................................................................. Change in Unrealized Capital Gains or (Losses) ....................... Change in Asset Valuation Reserve ........................................... Miscellaneous Changes..............................................................

$16,271,872 ($2,475,720) (308,663) (165,240) 62,264

BALANCE, ENDING ..................................................................

$13,384,513

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District News

District Two Annual Meeting set for June 13 The District Two officers have discussed the date and location for the annual meeting. We have selected Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Lodge 48, Beyersville. Since Lodge 48 has a new building, we thought it would be a good time to show it off. As always, the meeting will begin at 2 p.m., and we encourage all members in the district to attend this meeting. As you know, we haven’t met in awhile, and we have a lot to discuss.

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We will also elect officers. Remember, that anyone can run for office. We will be electing a District Youth Counselor (DYC), and some of the officers have indicated that they wish to step down so please start thinking about running for an office. This is just to let everyone know what is going on within the district. Watch the Vestnik for more meeting details soon. Thank you, District Two Officers President Rita Spin Vice President/FAC Ruth Hanusch Treasurer Lyn Rieger Secretary Linda Johnson —SPJST—

District Six Annual Meeting set for June 13 District Six has scheduled its annual meeting for Sunday, June 13, 2021. The meeting will be held at Camp Kubena in Ledbetter starting with a meal at noon. The pool will be open.

Following the District Six business Meeting, an informational meeting will be held for convention delegates and guests. The agenda and additional information will follow as arrangements are completed. Please keep up with any updates in the Vestnik. Fraternally, Elizabeth Holub District Six Secretary —SPJST—

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Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard reports on March meeting Members of SPJST Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard met via telephone on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at 1 p.m. for their quarterly meeting. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silent prayer was observed for our deceased members and for our longtime member and past Lodge 28 President and Reporter Joseph D. Nezval, who passed away on Friday, March 12. Brother Nezval’s funeral service was held Wednesday, March 17 at Czech National Cemetery near East Bernard. SPJST President Brian Vanicek officiated the service. We extend a special thanks to Brother Vanicek, State Fraternal Director Frank Horak, and Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny for traveling from the Home Office in Temple to attend the service. Thank you, too, to District Six for the beautiful spray of flowers. We appreciate the District Six members who attended Brother Nezval’s service. The service was a nice tribute to his legacy. We appreciate his caretakers, and we extend our condolences to Joe’s cousin Billy Fojtik and to Billy’s son, Will. May Brother Nezval rest in eternal peace.

SPJST Věstník Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: 254-773-8087

President Glenn Kaminsky asked for the officers’ reports. Helen Kelner gave the treasurer’s report, and it was approved. Sister Kelner then reported on upcoming fraternal activities. She stated that we have nine 50-year members and one 75-year member. After discussion, it was agreed by members to do presentations at the quarterly meeting on September 12. Sister Kelner also mentioned that the 2021 convention is August 13 to 15. District Six Director Annie Vahalik reported that we will have a district meeting this summer prior to the convention. Helen asked the members to turn in their volunteer hours for the first three months of this year. Brother Kaminsky asked lodge members to vote on sending flowers for the funeral of Joseph Nezval. After discussion, members agreed, for his longtime devotion and hard work with our lodge provided for the success of SPJST and our lodge. The motion passed with all in favor. Next Meeting—June 13 The next quarterly meeting will be Sunday, June 13 at 12 noon, providing Covid-19 guidelines permit us to safely meet. Location will be announced when it is secured. Fraternally, Helen Kelner, Secretary —SPJST—

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Lodge 32, Victoria excited to meet May 13 Yay! Great news! Lodge 32, Victoria has finally found a place to have a meeting! The meeting will be at La Hacienda restaurant on the patio on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone . . . it’s been way too long due to Covid-19. We hope to see you on Thursday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. on the patio. Please wear a mask. Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom Reporter/FAC —SPJST—

Lodge 66, Waco gives to SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund The Lodge 66, Waco meeting was called to order by Michael Galler (in the absence of President Douglas Galler) at St. Paul’s Church at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 22, 2021. Absent were Reporter Dorothy Veselka, President Douglas

VĚSTNÍK Galler, and Vice President Ron Neumann. Five members were present. Members stood for a moment of silence on the deaths of Barbara Brem and Wilma Monthie. Sister Dana McAdams read the minutes of the January meeting, and they were approved as read. Sister Dana also read a letter from SPJST Controller Roy Vajdak concerning the lodge’s premium refund. The District Three Spring Meeting will be held virtually on Sunday, April 18. The delegates’ meeting will also be held virtually on Saturday, May 1. Brother John Engelke gave an update of upcoming events. There are some upcoming delegate events. It was decided to hold off on making a decision about 50-year pins. Bookkeeper Sister Diana Engelke gave the bookkeeping report. A donation of $500 is being made to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. Our monthly donation for March is being made to St. Paul Church Easter fund for $100. The monthly Fraternal Focus webinar for members is Tuesday, April 27. Brother John Engelke stated the Supreme Lodge meeting is planned for April 19 through 21 in Temple. Members enjoyed a meal of sandwiches for the March meeting. For the April 26 meeting, we will have Mexican

O O O Presenting 2021 Officers O O O SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood

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For more information, contact Rob at 979-220-4256 or email robc@spjst.com casserole and salad. Margaret Narovec will bring the dessert. Birthday celebrants were Jane Galler in February and John Engelke in March. Margaret Narovec won the door prize for March. The meeting adjourned at 7 p.m. Thanks to Sister Diana Engelke and Dana McAdams for taking the minutes for me. Next Meeting—April 26 The next meeting is on Monday, April 26 at St. Paul Church at 6 p.m. Fraternally, Dorothy Veselka, Reporter —SPJST—

The 2021 SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood officers are, front, left to right, Vice President Don Urbanovsky, President Milton Peterson, and District Three Director John Engelke, who installed the officers. BACK: Treasurer/Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka, Flag Bearer Irene Peterson, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Jeanette Beseda, Reporter Dorothy Kucera, and Secretary Barbara Jean Hykel. —Submitted by Dorothy Kucera, Reporter

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Lodge 79 Corpus Christi reports on March meeting Lodge 79, Corpus Christi enjoyed a catered meal of chopped steak and sides on Sunday, March 21, 2021. The tables were nicely decorated in a St. Patrick’s theme by Laura Rebecek. The meeting was called to order by President Mark Rebecek at 2:05 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. President Rebecek introduced District Seven Director Regina House and husband James. Director House installed the lodge officers for 2021. All officers were present except for Assistant Youth Leader Christina Rew. We had 24 members and guests in attendance. Director House gave a very informative talk. Secretary Virginia Rebecek read the January minutes, and they were approved. We did not have a February meeting due to the freeze. Financial report was given by Treasurer Larry Elzner. He gave the January

VĚSTNÍK and February reports, and they were approved. Larry also read a thank you note for our donation to PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Under communications, Secretary Virginia Rebecek read a letter from Controller Roy Vajdak pertaining to our premium refund. President Rebecek thanked Vice President/Fraternal Activities Coordinator Jerry Sijansky for his excellent job on turning in our fraternal acts for 2020. Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky gave his report. He asked all to keep turning in fraternal acts. Our lodge uses some of the money to donate each month to a charitable organization and also to donate to the SPJST Scholarship Fund in memory of a deceased member. Under new business, Judy Majek made a motion that our monthly donation go to the Mother Teresa Shelter. The motion was approved. Youth Club Report Youth Leader Marcia Rew presented her report. She said that they had seven members and guests in attendance. The youth painted rabbits and chickens. Happy Birthday Birthdays for February were Lela Mae Hayek (1st) and Annie Urbanovsky (4th), and birthdays for March were Jacob Rebecek (1st) and Slade Craig (20th). “Happy Birthday” was sung to these members. Twenty-five dollar door prizes were won by Zackery Rew and Larry Elzner. Michael Urbanovsky made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Gerilyn Donnell. The meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.

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Coleman and Virginia Benner of Lodge 80, Holland celebrate 70 years of marriage Coleman Benner and Virginia Jeschke Benner were united in marriage on April 27, 1951, in Bell County, Texas. Coleman and Virginia are members of SPJST Lodge 80, Holland. They both remain involved in community activities. Children are Ricky Benner (deceased) and wife Joyann Benner, Vicki BennerSlye and husband Rick Slye, and Kevin Benner. Grandchild is Tina Happy 70th Anniversary, Benner Entrop and husColeman and Virginia Benner! band James Entrop and 1951 . . . April 27 . . . 2021 great-grandchildren are Cory Entrop and Haley Due to Covid-19, no public celebration will be Entrop. All children, grandchildren, and held. You may share congratulations by a telephone great-grandchildren call or by mailing a card to the Benners at PO Box were/are also members 326, Holland, Texas 76534. of Lodge 80. —SPJST— Next Meeting—April 18 The next meeting will be Sunday, April 18 with the lodge furnishing fried chicken. Sides are to be furnished by the members. Fraternally, Virginia Rebecek, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi celebrates birthdays February and March birthday celebrants were recognized at the Lodge 79, Corpus Christi meeting recently. Happy birthday to, left to right, Lela Mae Hayek on February 1, Jacob Rebecek on March 1, Annie Urbanovsky on February 4, and Slade Craig on March 20. —Submitted by Virginia Rebecek Secretary

Lodge 81, Needville meets April 18 SPJST Lodge 81, Needville will meet this Sunday, April 18, 2021, at American Legion hall at 1 p.m. It was decided to have pizza provided by the lodge at 12 noon. Members, please bring a dessert and whatever else you like to eat with pizza. See you Sunday! Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 88, Houston: April is a big month Happy April, everyone! This won’t be a particularly short note as we have many activities returning to Lodge 88, Houston in April. Easter Egg Hunt Success First off, thanks to everyone who chipped in to make the Easter egg hunt such a success. More than 170 people registered. It was a beautiful morning, and fun was had by all. Special thanks to Angela Curley for running point on the event, everyone who volunteered on Friday night to stuff eggs, and those who showed up early on Saturday to hide them. Bingo is Back! Community health numbers are finally back to a level where we felt safe opening bingo back up to the public. Starting on Thursday, April 8, bingo will be open at 50 percent capacity. If we keep seeing trends head in the right direction, hopefully, we can expand that number soon. Thanks to everyone who has been patient as we bring back this foundational Lodge 88 event.

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi members enjoy cake at March meeting

Lodge 84, Dallas meets April 18 The next meeting of SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas will be held Sunday, April 18, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. at the home of Charles and Kathy Nemec, located at 10707 Webster Terrace in Dallas, Texas. Call 214-351-4214 for directions. An afternoon svačina will follow the meeting. Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—

Thanks to Lodge 79, Corpus Christi member Tim Elzner who presented a cake to the lodge for members to enjoy at the March 21, 2021, meeting. —Submitted by Virginia Rebecek, Secretary

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Members’ Meeting—April 19 We are adding improvements to our monthly meetings.

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Crawfish Boil—April 24 Details are being worked out, but mark your calendars for Saturday, April 24 at 11 a.m. for our April members’ event: a crawfish boil hosted by the Men’s Club. Camp Lodge 88 Starting June 14! There are still some slots left for Camp Lodge 88. Register at https://kidventure.com/camp-lodge-88/ Help Needed . . . There are a couple of targeted places where we could use some active assistance around Lodge 88. We hope you will consider lending a helping hand. Lifeguards Wanted Last week, the pool was officially handed over to our pool management company which is beyond exciting. We are anxious to get the Swim Club opened up to everyone as fast as possible, and the most notable thing we need at this point are lifeguards. If you know someone or a group of people who are interested in becoming lifeguards at Lodge 88 this summer, please have them email swim@lodge88.org.

The 2021 officers of SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi are, second from left to right, Youth Leader Marcia Rew, Treasurer Larry Elzner, Secretary Virginia Rebecek, Vice President/Fraternal Activities Coordinator Jerry Sijansky, and President Mark Rebecek. The officers were installed by District Seven Director Regina House, far left.

Monthly History Moment If you were able to make the March meeting, you saw that we will be adding a “history moment” to each meeting to highlight part of the lodge’s history or Czech culture. March’s moment was a quick five-minute history of where Lodge 88 has been located previously and the origins of the SPJST stone in

Lodge 88, Houston Swim club seeks lifeguards

Members and volunteers assist with projects around the new pools at Lodge 88, Houston as the sun sets in the evening sky. The Swim Club at Lodge 88, Houston will open soon. The pool was officially handed over to the pool management company recently. The lodge is currently seeking lifeguards for the summer. For more information, send an email to swim@lodge88.org. —Submitted by Aaron Rigamonti, President

front of the gazebo. Many of our members have great stories to tell about Lodge 88. I invite you to volunteer to share a story about the lodge’s past with our members. It could be about an artifact at the lodge, activities that occurred, or anything of the sort. If you are interested, please email me at aaron.rigamonti@gmail.com with the topic you would like to share. We would like to have one of these each month. The Pokrok* Project (*it means progress) If you were at the meeting, you also heard about the board launching “The Pokrok Project.” We would like a small group to develop a long term plan for activities and facilities at the lodge. After soliciting input from members in whatever methods are appropriate, create site plans, schedules, budgetary costs, and some theoretical order of implementation. None of this would need to be immediately actionable, but it would allow us to plan. This committee would report to the board of trustees. If you are interested in serving on this committee, again, please send an email to aaron.rigamonti@gmail.com. The board would like to get this work started as soon as possible.

Marketing Committee Help We’re looking for a handful of volunteers to help us with marketing initiatives over the next few months to truly enhance the lodge’s presence in the community. Email erin.rife14@gmail.com. Duties include revamping the website to ensure it’s a valuable resource to current members, potential members, and visitors; reviewing all the content on the website—edit, enhance, spruce it up, etc.; researching and gathering information to enhance information around membership at the lodge, renting the space, and events. We hope everyone enjoyed their Easter break. We hope to see each of you at the lodge in April. In the near future, we hope to have full capacity bingo, the return of dances, the Swim Club open, and maybe even get the Blue Room back up and active. It’s basically what we have all been waiting for. Pokrok, Aaron Rigamonti, President —SPJST—

Lodge 200 Bruceville-Eddy supports VFD fundraiser

Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy presented a donation to BrucevilleEddy Volunteer Fire Department to support its fundraiser. Pictured are, left to right, Lodge 200 Secretary/Reporter Michael D. Hosch, Butch Shollenberger of Lodge 200, and Lodge 200 President James R. Hosch.

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SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Donors’ List SPJST members and friends are encouraged to support the 2020-2021 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. In sending your donation, please be sure to include donor’s name(s) so that proper acknowledgment may be published in the Věstník. Donations are tax-deductible, and 100 percent of the amount that you contribute is used for scholarships to SPJST members. Mail your contribution to: SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. Thank you for your kind support. For more information or printed donation solicitation forms, please contact the Fraternal Department at 800-727-7578. Guidelines for Giving 1. Donations made by lodges out of lodge funds will be listed as a lodge donation. 2. Collected donations from a lodge meeting will be listed individually by member’s last name in alphabetical order. Individuals submitting a donation will also be listed by member’s last name alphabetically. 3. Gifts of $50 or more will be printed in bold. 4. Families or groups, which desire names, listed under a particular last name or group name should indicate this on the donation form or letter, otherwise, the names will be listed as individual donations by last name in alphabetical order. 5. 100 Pennies donations made as a memorial will be listed under memorial donations in a separate listing. Note: Please print donor’s name(s) clearly. There have been 113 donations made to the 2020-2021 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. Donations to date are $2,577.20. SPJST Memorial donations to date are $1,000. Thank you for your generous donations to the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund. Because of your generosity, many young SPJST members will be able to attend or continue with college. The 2020-2021 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive goal is $20,000. Thank you!

Lodge 142, Houston Remembers Deceased Members

Lodge 142, Houston honored its members who passed away in 2019 and 2020 at the lodge meeting on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Lodge 142 Youth Club members assisted with the memorial service. “You can shed tears that they are gone . . . Or you can smile because they had lived. You can close your eyes and pray that they will come back . . . Or you can open your eyes and see all that they have left. Today, we honor our brothers and sisters that we lost in 2019 and 2020: Elaine Hintzel, Harvey Tumis, Alice Jochen, Terry Kieschnick, Clerus Heinrich, Milton Kubena, Ami Tumis, Walter Rosilier, Michael Jurik, Henry Hermis, and Paul Veselka.” —Submitted by Pat Schleider Fraternal Activities Coordinator

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Lodge 258, Seguin members make quite a catch

Richard A. Smith, Birdie Smith, Birdie SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club 2 SPJST Lodge 87, Temple 1 SPJST Lodge 9, Snook —SPJST—

From left to right, Dennis Rittiman and daughter Kim Jenke and Chester Jenke and son Curry Jenke made quite a catch on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Rockport - Fulton, Texas. Chester serves as president of Lodge 258, and Curry is the vice president. Kim is also a member of Lodge 258.

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In Memoriam Resolution of Sympathy The Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek No. 4, Hallettsville, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincerest and deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, BOBBY LEE HOLLY of Victoria, Texas, who passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021, at the age of 72, after a hardfought battle with kidney failure, multiple strokes, and falls. He was born in Hallettsville on November 20, 1948, to the late Alfonse and Viola Holly. Bobby was Bobby Lee Holly drafted into the United States Army and served his country honorably in the Vietnam War from July 1969 to July 1970. Bobby married Dolores Grahmann on October 30, 1971, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. Together, they raised three sons of which he was very proud. Bobby loved his family and six grandchildren more than anything else. Bobby worked as a painter/sandblaster for Brown and Root for 25-plus years, and later retired from Victoria County road and bridge crew in Precinct 3. He also worked for Kellogg Propane making deliveries in his spare time. Bobby was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and run trout lines. His adventures allowed him to travel to many places across Texas in pursuit of his favorite pastime. He spent as much time as he could at his ranch in Langtry and loved sitting on the porch watching his kids and grandkids coming in from their evening hunts while frying chicken or making a big pot of stew. Bobby was a longtime member of SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville as well as Saint Mary’s Catholic Church and American Legion. He is survived by wife Dolores Holly; son Doyle Holly and wife Kristy; son Jeff Holly and wife Amy; son Scott Holly and wife Ellie; grandchildren Dawson, and Karson Holly, Brady, Brooke and

Blair Holly, and Rollins Holly; and sisters Shirley Kalmus and Diane Hadley. In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by infant son Bruce Holly and infant daughter Collette Holly. Visitation was Monday, February 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Rosewood Funeral Chapel, immediately followed by a rosary. Funeral service was held Tuesday, February 23 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. Full military honors followed immediately at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons Dawson, Karson, and Brady Holly; nephew Jason Kalmus; niece Holly Hearne; family friend Kevin Royale; and brother-in-law Melvin Grahmann. Honorary pallbearers were grandson Rollins Holly, brother-in-law Larry Kominczak, and childhood friend Harvey Woytek. May our departed brother rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Gayenell Chudej Victoria Zak —SPJST—

In Memory of Albert E. Olsovsky Albert E. Olsovsky, age 94, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021. Funeral service was Thursday, April 8, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Our Lord Catholic Church in Moravia, Texas. Visitation was at the church at 9:30 a.m with the parish and Knights of Columbus rosary recited prior to the mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment was at Albert E. Olsovsky Moravia Catholic Cemetery in Moravia with full military honors conducted at the cemetery by Schulenburg American Legion. Brother Olsovsky was born December 18, 1926. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 23, Moravia where he served as president for many years. He was also active in District Six activities. Survivors include wife Dorothy Ol-

sovsky of Moravia; daughter Theresa Rerich and husband Tony of Weimar; daughter Elizabeth Holub and husband Mike of Schulenburg; son Michael Olsovsky of Moravia; brother William Olsovsky and wife Mary Louise of Applevalley, Minnesota; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons; one granddaughter; two sisters; and two brothers. The family requests donations be made to Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church, Moravia; or a charity of one’s choice. —SPJST—

In Memory of Ollie M. Pospisil Ollie M. Pospisil, age 97, of Praha, Texas, passed from this world to a better place on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Ollie was the fifth of seven children who was born July 29, 1923, in Moravia to Albina Petter Vrana and Emil Vrana Sr. In her younger years, she worked at the familyOllie M. Pospisil owned cotton gin, and her brother Emil Vrana II’s hatchery. On July 26, 1949, Ollie married Julius L. Pospisil, and to this union were born Timothy, Alan, and Sandra. Ollie was a devoted wife, mother, and friend to many. Mom loved to work crossword puzzles until glaucoma impaired her eyesight. She loved to tell stories about her childhood and early days in Moravia. She collected curios and enjoyed sewing. She planted a large vegetable garden every spring well into her 80s. Her homemade egg noodles and poppyseed rolls were delicious. Ollie was a member of St. Mary’s Praha Catholic Church, Praha Altar Society, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary 94, Fayette County Farm Bureau, and SPJST Lodge 23, Moravia. In addition to her parents, Ollie was preceded in death by husband Julius; brothers Julius, William, Emil II, and Eddie; and sisters Martha Hanslik and Millie Berger.

Ollie is survived by sons Timothy Pospisil and Alan Pospisil (Janice) of Praha; daughter Sandra Pospisil of Houston; sister-in-law Agnes “Dot” Vrana of Yoakum; and numerous nieces, nephews, and their families. Pallbearers were Julius “Duke” Vrana, Dale Vrana, Ronnie Kallus, Eli Hanslik, Steve Hamblin, David Jorgensen, Ron Kallus, and Reid Vrana. Honorary pallbearers were Dennis Kallus, Larry Vrana, and Emil Vrana III. Visitation for Ollie was from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30 at Smith Funeral Home in Flatonia. A rosary was recited at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 31 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Praha followed by a funeral mass at 10 a.m., officiated by Father Gabriel Maison. Burial was at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Praha. Family asks that memorials be made to St. Mary’s Praha Catholic Church; Hospice of South Texas; Flatonia Fire Department; or a personal charity of one’s choice. Expressions of sympathy or fond memories can be sent to the family at www.smithfuneralhomeflatonia.com. —SPJST—

In Memory of Pansy Skrla Pansy Myers Skrla, fondly known to many as “Nanny,” age 91, went home to meet the Lord on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at her home in Crosby, Texas. Pansy was born in Damon on December 28, 1929, to Dale Lee Myers and Georgia Garey Myers. Pansy graduated from Cedar High Bayou School in 1947 and Pansy Skrla went on to attend college at St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Galveston, graduating in 1952. Pansy loved to work and help others. She worked from 1952 to 1960 at Lillie Duke Hospital in Baytown. Pansy transferred to Gulf Coast Hospital, later known as BayCoast Hospital, in 1960 and worked there until January 6, 1995, where she retired as an operating room supervisor. Pansy was a faithful church member,

VĚSTNÍK attending Crosby Church of Christ since its opening from 1954 until death. During all this, Pansy met the love of her life, Steve Skrla Sr., and they married on June 6, 1953. Steve and Pansy found residency in Crosby where they raised five children and built a life together for 49 years. Family meant everything to Pansy, and she made sure they knew it by being present as often as she could for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Pansy was a member of SPJST Lodge 91, San Jacinto. Pansy was preceded in death by husband Steve Skrla Sr.; parents Dale and

Monday, April 12, 2021 Georgia Myers; brothers Perry, Dudley, and George; sisters Margaret and Gloria; and daughter-in-law Elizabeth Skrla. Survivors include children Susanne Selensky (husband David), Steve Skrla Jr. (wife Donna), Pat Dale Skrla, Cindy Campbell (husband Joseph), and Michael Skrla (wife Kim); grandchildren Jared Selensky (wife Michelle), Lesel Selensky-Smith (husband Shawn), Steve Skrla III (wife Linda), Scott Skrla (wife Sherry), Eric Skrla (wife Jessica), Wesley Skrla, Kevin Skrla, Joshua Campbell, Cyndel Campbell, and Mackenzie Skrla; and great-grandchildren Ensley Smith, Makenna Smith, Steve

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Skrla V, Owen Skrla, and Olivia Skrla; sister Dorothy Eddleman; sister-in-law Georgia Krauskopf; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was Monday, March 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Crosby Church of Christ in Crosby. Funeral service was held Tuesday, March 9 at 10 a.m. at Crosby Church of Christ. Honoring the family as pallbearers were Steve Skrla Jr., Pat Dale Skrla, Michael Skrla, David Selensky, Joey Krauskopf, and Dax Smith. Honorary pallbearers included Pansy’s seven grandsons, John Smith, and Jerry Bolls. —SPJST—

Lodge 185, New Braunfels youth enjoy cousin time

Lodge 79 Corpus Christi youth bags first deer

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.

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Youth Club member Marcus Rebecek bagged his first deer while hunting with his father, Stephen Rebecek. Marcus is the son of Stephen and Laura Rebecek and grandson of Mark and Virginia Rebecek.

Dear Vestnik Readers, We had such a great time during spring break. On the last day, our families went to Top Golf in San Antonio. They even had an Angry Birds Golf Game. It was a lot of “cousin” fun! Sincerely, Steel McCoy, age 9 Megan Ohnheiser, age 14 —SPJST—

Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club: Easter egg excellence Lodge 88, Houston hosted its annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Thanks to everyone who chipped in to make the egg hunt a success. More than 170 people registered for the hunt. It was a beautiful morning, and all enjoyed a fun time.—Submitted by Aaron Rigamonti, President

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Učme se česky Let Us Study Czech Lekce třeti Lesson 3 Read the following out loud. Get family or friends to help you with the pronunciation; do them together. Clip and save each lesson; compile them into notebook form. Jak se máte? - How are you? Dobré ráno! - Good morning! Na shledanou! - Good-bye! (Till we meet again.) S

Slovníček - Vocabulary matka - mother hlava - head dáma - lady lampa - lamp park - park pán - gentleman bratr - brother čas - time doktor - (or lékař) doctor okno - window škola - school kočka - cat ano - yes co? - what? ten, ta, to - that S

1. Conjugation of the verb míti - to have: Singular 1st person 2nd person 3rd person

mám - I have máš - you have má - he/she/it has

Plural máme - we have máte - you have mají - they have 2. The Noun in Czech All Czech nouns are classified as being either masculine, feminine, or neuter. If they end in a hard or neutral consonant, they are classed as masculine; if they end in “a”, they are feminine; and if they end in “o”, they are neuter. Therefore, the noun “park” is masculine; “lampa” is feminine; and “okno” is neuter. 3. The Demonstrative Adjectives The demonstrative adjective “that” is translated in Czech by ten, ta, to. Ten is always used with masculine nouns; ta with feminine nouns; and to with neuter nouns. S

Homework 1. Copy the expressions and vocabulary into a notebook and memorize them. 2. Memorize the conjugation of míti - “to have.” 3. Classify the nouns that are given in the vocabulary as to their gender. 4. Place the correct demonstrative adjective ten, ta, to before each noun in the vocabulary. Example: ten park, ta lampa, and to okno.

Read the following verse; see if you can translate it: Babička Alenka a Jiřík si hráli s míčem. Kolem šla stará babička. Náhle upadla. Jiřík podal Alence míč. Skočil a pomáhal babičce na nohy. Alenka čekala na Jiříka. Ptala se: “Kdo to byl? Tvá babička?” “Ne!” “Tak teta?” “Také ne!” “Nebo známá babička?” “Vůbec ne. Byla to cizí babička.” —SPJST—

Czech Heritage Museum to present The Pagan Queen April 15 in Belton The Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center and The Beltonian Theatre will present two showings of the 2009 film The Pagan Queen on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the historic Beltonian Theatre, located at 219 East Central, just off the courthouse square in Belton. The Pagan Queen tells the legend of Libuše, queen of Moravia and wife of Přemysl. It was Libuse who first envisioned the city of Prague to be built on the Vltava River and then saw it through to be built. Premysl the farmer founded the longest Czech dynasty, lasting 500 years. The film has English audio with Czech subtitles. The Pagan Queen is a beautifully dark film, but there is nudity and violence. If you prefer to see the story in opera form, an excellent performance of Czech composer Bedřich Smetana’s opera Libuše, at the National Theatre in Prague can be found on the homepage of the museum website at CzechHeritageMuseum.org. Susan Chandler Czech Heritage Museum Executive Director —SPJST—

Czech Heritage Museum in Temple hosts “The Bonfire of Liberties” exhibit through April The Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center’s temporary exhibit, “The Bonfire of Liberties: Censorship of the Humanities,” an exhibition by Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities will continue through April. This exhibit includes Czech themes on censorship such as Charter 77, the document Vaclav Havel wrote in 1977, protesting the arrest of the rock band “Plastic People of the Universe.” Easily understood books on Charter 77 are available for sale by the Museum. A video from the Library of Congress is available on the Museum’s home page which features Gábor Demszky, a Hungarian sociologist dedicated to the plight of the Roma, who was punished for signing Charter 77 by having his research license suspended. He continued his dissident writings and published them through the samizdat method of underground publication. He speaks on the topic of samizdat. “The Bonfire of Liberties” gives an overview of censorship in its various guises over time. It examines the struggle between those who want to censor difficult, controversial, and revolutionary material from sensitive viewers and those who want to protect the freedoms of all people to read, view, and think for themselves. The exhibit includes information on Venus of Dolní Věstonice, one of the oldest known ceramic articles in the world. The Venus was found near Brno, Moravia, and is dated to approximately 30,000 BCE. The Venus of Dolní Věstonice suffered censorship by an East Texas newspaper in the not-so-distant past. Susan Chandler Czech Heritage Museum Executive Director —SPJST—

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Monday, April 12, 2021

Czech That Film Texas Austin, Dallas in April

April 16 to 18 Studio Movie Grill – Spring Valley 13933 N Central Expy • Dallas

The 10th Annual Czech That Film Fest returns to Austin on Tuesdays in April with pop-up, drive-in screenings at Pioneer Farms (Austin) and on April 16 to 18 at Studio Movie Grill in Spring Valley (Dallas). Tuesdays in April Pioneer Farms 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr • Austin

For complete information about the films and the fest, visit https://czechthatfilmtexas.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/CzechThatFilm.

Charlatan

HAVEL Directed by Slávek Horák Dallas, Texas Friday, April 16

Alchemical Furnace

Charlatan Directed by Agnieszka Holland Austin, Texas - Tuesday, April 13 Dallas, Texas - Saturday, April 17

Czech Cultural Calendar Monday through Saturday Czech Center Museum Houston—at 4920 San Jacinto Street in Houston, Texas 77004-5719, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit revamped exhibits. Experience the culture, art, music, and stories of many Czechs, Slovaks, and people of all cultures who left their country to seek liberty and democracy in America. For info, call 713-5282060; or visit czechcenter.org. Tuesday through Saturday Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center—at 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 at czechheritagemuseum@gmail.com or leave a message at 254-899-2935. First and Third Tuesday Evenings Tarok Card Party and Lessons—at Czech Heritage Museum, Temple, 119 West French. All ages and anyone interested are welcome. No admission or fee. Jimmie and Carolyn Coufal are award-winning tournament champions who not only teach beginners, but also help experienced players increase their skill. Through April Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center hosts temporary exhibit at 119 West French Avenue, Temple: “The Bonfire of Liberties: Censorship of the Humanities.” Exhibit includes Czech themes on censorship such as Charter 77, the document Vaclav Havel wrote in 1977, protesting the arrest of the rock band “Plastic People of the Universe.” Easily understood books on Charter 77 are available for sale by the Museum. A video from the Library of Congress is available on the museum home page. The exhibit includes information on Venus of Dolní Věstonice, which suffered censorship by an East Texas newspaper in the not-so-distant past. For information, call CHMGC 254-899-2935; find them on Facebook; or on the web at www.czechheritagemuseum.org.

April 13 Czech That Film: Charlatan—Drive-in screening at Pioneer Farms,10621 Pioneer Farms Drive, Austin 78754-5415: Gates open at 7 p.m.; movie starts at 8. Seating is limited. Get tickets at pioneerfarms.org. Presented by Big Day Pictures and PolkaWorks. Visit www.czechthatfilmtexas.com. Contact Jeffrey Brown, Big Day Pictures, via email jeffreybrownfilm@gmail.com; or call 512900-0572. April 15 Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, Temple Film Screening: The Pagan Queen. (English. Adult nature. Not for children.) 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, visit the Museum’s website www. czechheritagemuseum.org and click on the link at the top; or click the Event tab. April 16 Czech That Film: Havel—at Studio Movie Grill-Spring Valley, 13933 North Central Expressway, Dallas 75243. Presented by Big Day Pictures, Václav Havel Czech School of Dallas and Sokol Dallas. Visit www.czechthatfilmtexas.com. Contact Jeffrey Brown, Big Day Pictures, via email jeffreybrownfilm@gmail.com; or call 512-900-0572. April 17 Czech That Film: Charlatan—at Studio Movie Grill-Spring Valley, 13933 North Central Expressway, Dallas 75243. Presented by Big Day Pictures, Václav Havel Czech School of Dallas and Sokol Dallas. Visit www.czechthatfilmtexas.com. Contact Jeffrey Brown, Big Day Pictures, via email jeffreybrownfilm@gmail.com; or call 512900-0572.

April 18 Czech That Film: Alchemical Furnace—at Studio Movie Grill-Spring Valley, 13933 North Central Expressway, Dallas 75243. Presented by Big Day Pictures, Václav Havel Czech School of Dallas and Sokol Dallas. Visit www.czechthatfilmtexas.com. Contact Jeffrey Brown, Big Day Pictures, via email jeffreybrownfilm@gmail.com; or call 512-900-0572. April 20 Czech That Film: Alchemical Furnace— Drive-in screening at Pioneer Farms Drive, Austin 78754-5415. Gates open at 7 p.m.; movie starts at 8. Seating is limited. Get tickets at pioneerfarms.org. Presented by Big Day Pictures and PolkaWorks. Visit www.czechthatfilmtexas.com. Contact Jeffrey Brown, Big Day Pictures, via email jeffreybrownfilm@gmail.com; or call 512900-0572. April 27 Czech That Film: The Droneman—Drivein screening at Pioneer Farms,10621 Pioneer Farms Drive, Austin 78754-5415: Gates open at 7 p.m.; movie starts at 8. Seating is limited. Get tickets at pioneerfarms.org. Presented by Big Day Pictures and PolkaWorks. Visit www.czechthatfilmtexas.com. Contact Jeffrey Brown, Big Day Pictures, via email jeffreybrownfilm@gmail.com; or call 512900-0572. May 1 Taylor Czech Chorus Scholarship Application Deadline—Completed application and all documentation must be submitted on or before May 1, 2021. Late applications will not be considered. Applications available at local high school offices, can be downloaded from Taylor Czech Chorus Facebook page, or by contacting Betty Zimmerhanzel 512-352-6823. Submitted by Monica Stojaník, Lodge 20, Granger. —SPJST—

Droneman

Alchemical Furnace Documentary directed by Adam Oľha, Jan Daňhel Dallas, Texas - Sunday, April 18 Austin, Texas - Tuesday, April 20 Droneman Directed by Petr Zelenka Austin, Texas - Tuesday, April 27 About the Fest! Presented by Big Day Pictures and PolkaWorks, Czech That Film Texas annually brings the best of Czech contemporary cinema to Texas. The festival is committed to exhibiting films that not only expose participants to Czech culture, but also enlighten audiences, bring people together, and present inspired entertainment for all. Normally traveling to 20 cities in the USA and Canada over the last decade, Austin and Dallas will be the only cities presenting in-person screenings in 2021. Special thanks to our partners: Pioneer Farms, UT-Austin’s Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies, and UT-Austin’s Center for European Studies, Václav Havel Czech School of Dallas, and Sokol Dallas. Submitted by, Jeffrey Brown Big Day Pictures Producer / Programmer —SPJST—

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SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Post your lodge’s upcoming SPJST fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is 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) 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) 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) 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) Attention: The hall is open Wednesday through Sunday, 3 to 10 p.m. All dances on Fridays are from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., and admission is free of charge. Friday, April 16—Les and the Leftovers Friday, April 23—Second Hand Rose Friday, April 30—Gabriel River Band

Due to the global pandemic, please contact the lodge/district prior to attending any event due to possible schedule changes, postponement, or cancellation. 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. 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 48, BEYERSVILLE (2) Attention: Update - The new hall is complete. We are now taking bookings. Contact Bonnie Urbanek 512739-9324. 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 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 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.

VĚSTNÍK 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/Rentals: Marion Morales 281-650-4466. 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 936-5563248 or Assistant Youth Leader Krystle Bender 832-7921194. LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. Meeting location will be posted in the Věstník. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. - unless otherwise announced in the Věstník. Contact Youth Leader Lynda Novak 972-948-4456. LODGE 87, TEMPLE (2) Lodge Hall: 320 North 50th Street, Temple. Directions: From East Adams Avenue, turn north onto 50th Street; go 2/10 mile. Hall is on the left. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. For information, call 254-773-2363. LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) Lodge Hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). Directions: Hwy 290—Take Mangum Dacoma exit; stay on frontage road. At third traffic light, turn left onto 18th Street. Go under freeway at third traffic light, turn on Beall Street. Hall is on the right. Hall Phone/Rental Information: Call 713-869-5767; or visit www.lodge88.org. Dances are held 8 to 11:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. 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 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.

Monday, April 12, 2021 LODGE 135, ENNIS (3) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of January, April, July, and October, 7 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 2622 East Hwy 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy 287 East exit. Stay Hwy 287 on until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and under the overpass at IH-45. Then go approximately 1 3/4 miles on Hwy 34. Sokol Hall is on the left. LODGE 139, DANBURY (5) Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly - the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at Main Street Steakhouse, 1802 Main Street in Danbury. Meeting at 12 noon, luncheon follows. For information, call Lonnie 979-922-1553. LODGE 141, SEALY (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of every other month - February, April, June, August, October, and December at 6 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle Drive, Sealy. For information, contact Secretary Bernice Stolarski 979-885-6786. LODGE 142, HOUSTON (5) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month except in December which is the second Sunday at 2 p.m. - unless otherwise noted; meal served at 1 p.m. Meetings are held at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights) in the annex building - unless otherwise noted. For information, contact Lodge142 President 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 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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. Lodge/Hall Information: George Scogin 936-875-2867. Lodge Meetings: Due to Covid-19, meetings are now held quarterly. 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 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 201 BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 3948 FM 2502, Bleiblerville. Directions: Hall is across the street from the post office in Bleiblerville. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Jenell 979-357-2181. LODGE 202, JOURDANTON (7) Adult Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly, the first Sunday of March and June at 1 p.m.; and the second Sunday of September and December at 1 p.m. A meal will be served at each meeting. Meetings are at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. For information, contact Secretary Bettie House 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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