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District News
from Vestnik 2021.06.28
by SPJST
all departments. The President/CEO is an ex officio member of all appointed committees within the Board of Directors. Subject to such rules and policies as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors, the President/CEO shall have authority to appoint and terminate such other officers, agents, and employees and to delegate authority to them. with ratification of the Board of Directors upon appointment and/or termination of an Executive Officer.
(page 49) ARTICLE XXII RULES OF PROCEDURE Section 98. If the Charter of Incorporation or by-laws of SPJST are silent as to any procedural aspect of any action or meeting hereunder, the procedures of the latest edition of “Robert’s Rules of Order” shall control such procedure. The rules contained in the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern SPJST in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the Charter of Incorporation, the by-laws, or any special rules of order SPJST may adopt.
(page 50) Section 101. Between meetings of the Convention, the Board of Directors may by two-thirds vote of all members of the Board of Directors, amend these by-laws in any way necessary to clarify or give effect to Convention enactments, to remove or revise contradictions or ambiguities, or to make these by-laws conform to the laws of the State of Texas. Thirty days prior to the vote to amend, all by-law changes shall have public notification by posting in the Vestnik. Submitted by, Pam Durham Lodge 92, Fort Worth —SPJST—
The 2021 SPJST District Two Officers are, left to right, Flag Bearer Trent Wuensche of Lodge 48, Beyersville; President Rita Spinn of Lodge 80, Holland; Vice President/Fraternal Activities Coordinator Ruth Hanusch of Lodge 47, Seaton; Secretary Linda M. Wilde of Lodge 24, Cyclone; Treasurer Lyn Rieger of Lodge 29, Taylor; and Flag Bearer Trevor Wuensche of Lodge 48, Beyersville. They were elected at the District Two Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Lodge 48, Beyersville.
District Five Delegates’ Meeting Sunday, July 19 at Lodge 88, Houston
Dear District Five Delegates,
A delegates’ meeting has been scheduled at Lodge 88, Houston on Monday, July 19, 2021, following the 7 p.m. monthly meeting. Please try to come. A light dinner of hot dogs and watermelon will be available after the meeting.
Please review proposals prior to the meeting, and be ready with any questions or concerns you may wish to discuss.
Thank you, Dorothy Pflughaupt, Chair By-Law Committee —SPJST—
SPJST District Seven Spring Meeting, hosted by Lodge 202, Jourdanton, will be Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Jourdanton Community Center, located at 1101 Campbell Avenue in Jourdanton, Texas.
RSVP for Lunch
Registration begins at 10 a.m. Refreshments will be furnished by Lodge 202, Jourdanton. The lunch served at 12:15 p.m. will consist of a lasagna or King Ranch chicken plate with salad, garlic bread, and dessert for $5. Members are asked to report the number of plates needed to your lodge secretary by Friday, July 16.
The meeting begins at 10:30 a.m. Members are asked to bring items for the silent auction. Members are also asked to bring glasses and cases, hearing aids, and aluminum can tabs.
Delegates’ Meeting
A delegates’ meeting will follow the district meeting, and all delegates are encouraged to attend.
Your attendance and support will be appreciated. Bring a friend. Please see the agenda on page 7. Fraternally, Wendy Pruski District Seven Secretary —SPJST—
The 2021 SPJST District Six Officers are, second from left to right, President Joe Siptak of Lodge 4, Hallettsville; Vice President Yvonne Marcaurele of Lodge 30, Taiton; Secretary Elizabeth Holub of Lodge 23, Moravia; Treasurer Marjorie Treumer of Lodge 30, Taiton; Fraternal Activities Coordinator Susan Siptak of Lodge 4, Hallettsville; and District Youth Counselor Lisa Bubela of Lodge 30, Taiton. Pictured with them are SPJST Vice President Delisle Doherty, far left, and District Six Director Annie Vahalik, far right. The officers were elected at the District Six Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Camp Kubena.
