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Volume 109 Number 13
H E R A L D
Benevolence ★ Humanity ★ Brotherhood
July 12, 2021
ISSN —07458 800
Red, White, and Blue, Royalty Appearance
SPJST Royalty participate in the Belton Fourth of July Parade on Saturday, July 3. Pictured are, left to right, State Duke Everhett Bartek, State King Koby Stone, District Two Queen Kayla Young, District Two Duchess Valora Young, all of Lodge 47, Seaton, State Queen Holly Jones and State Duchess McKenzie Burcie, both of Lodge 154, Fort Worth. They are pictured with Nala the puppy, who is owned by Lodge 47, Seaton youth Sydney Bilbrey. More on page 9.
June Top SPJST Sales Agents: Certificates Issued and Annualized Premium
- 1st Certificates Issued - 1st Annualized Premium $500 Award
Kattia Lange Lodge 92 Fort Worth District Three
- 2nd Certificates Issued - 2nd Annualized Premium $100 Award
- 3rd Certificates Issued - 3rd Annualized Premium $100 Award
Susan Steele
Wendy Pruski Lodge 107 Floresville District Seven
Lodge 91 San Jacinto District Five
;/;/;/;/; Readers Write ......................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 Insurance Department Updates .........4 District News........................................5 Lodge Section....................................10
- 4th Certificates Issued $50 Award
Cynthia Kristinek Lodge 157 Lubbock District Four
Members invited to assist with Moravian rebuilding
On Thursday afternoon, June 24, a tornado swept through several villages in the south-eastern Moravian region of the Czech Republic, ripping the roofs off buildings, uprooting trees, and overturning cars. Hail stones the size of tennis balls were reported, and local officials said a string of villages suffered considerable damage along a 15mile stretch of road from Breclav to Hodonin. In the village of Valtice, west of Breclav, Mayor Pavel Trojan said almost every building had been damaged by a bombardment of hail. The Washington Post reported on June 25 that at least five people were killed and hundreds injured by the rare and destructive tornado. The twister destroyed thousands of structures, tearing through seven towns and villages in the southeast part of the country, making this the most severe on record in the area.
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Special Center Section Supplement: Pre-Convention Reports Youth Section ....................................18 Czech Culture ...................................19 Advertisements .................................21 Lodge Calendar .................................22
Continued on Page 17.
;/;/;/;/; Lodge 18 Elgin participates in Western Days Parade
SPJST assists with The Great Race in Temple Page 8
According to German news outlet Deutsche Welle, half of the village of Hrusky was destroyed, while Hodonin experienced total destruction of neighborhoods. Damage commensurated with EF3 to EF4 intensity on the 0 to 5 Enhanced Fujita scale for tornado strength. That would place maximum wind speeds in the 140 to 180 mph range. Radio Prague reported on June 25 said that financial as well as material aid is pouring into South Moravian villages hit by the devastating tornado. While the government has allocated emergency funds to cover immediate needs, caring individuals have already donated millions of crowns to public collections set up by the country’s nongovernmental support organizations. To help cover immediate needs, the Finance Ministry released 10 million
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Lodge 47 Seaton welcomes members, friends at picnic
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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 FOUR - EL PASO AREA - Arnulfo Rivera 915-630-8074 • arnulfok5@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
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 - Ryan Jansa, 10377 Penny Lane, San Angelo, TX 76905-7616 - 325-234-5879 - rjansa1@gmail.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
. . . 30 Days to Convention . . . This week’s Vestnik contains a
special 40-page pull-out supplement that you will find after page 12. The supplement contains all of the preconvention reports from the Supreme Lodge Officers and Directors, Editor/Director of Communication, ByLaw Committee, Finance Committee, Insurance Committee, and Publication Committee. The 33rd SPJST Convention will be held Friday, August 13 to Sunday, August 15 at Killeen Civic and Conference Center. The supplement also contains the bylaw recommendations that will be discussed in detail at the Convention. All of these reports will also be published in the delegates’ Convention app available for smartphones and tablets. Delegates - please let us know if you need help downloading the app. Convention Meals Must be Reserved by July 23 Lunch and dinner meals will be provided for delegates and official committee members at the Convention; however, the meals must be reserved no later than July 23. Costs for guests will be $8.50 for lunch and $21
for dinner. Delegates may reserve their meals in the SPJST Convention App or online at https://spjst.org/2021-convention/
State Youth Achievement Day Saturday, July 31 in Temple SPJST State Youth Achievement Day is scheduled for Saturday, July 31 at Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center in Temple. Watch SPJST’s Facebook page and spjst.org for a schedule and more details. Complete information will also be published in the July 26 Vestnik.
Vestnik Dates and Deadlines July 26 Věstník deadline is Mon., July 19 at 5 p.m. August 9 Věstník deadline is Mon., Aug. 2 at 5 p.m. August 23 Věstník deadline is Mon., Aug. 16 at 5 p.m. September 13 Věstník deadline is Mon., Sept. 6 at 5 p.m. September 27 Věstník deadline is Mon., Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. October 11 Věstník deadline is Mon., Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. —SPJST—
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SPJST Family Fun • • • • • and • • • • • Important Dates (Number in parentheses denotes SPJST district.)
July 14-18 July 18 July 18 July 19 July 19 July 20-21 July 20 July 25 July 25 July 26 July 31 July 31
August 3 August 7 Aug. 13-15 Sept. 4 Sept. 18 Sept. 24-25 October 31
Junior Camp Session Two - Districts One, Two, Six Camp Kubena, Ledbetter Lodge 6, Cottonwood Picnic (3) Lodge 84, Dallas Lakeside Picnic (3) Vestnik Deadline for July 26 issue District Five Delegates’ Meeting • Lodge 88, Houston (5) SPJST Supreme Lodge Meeting • Home Office, Temple Fraternal Focus Webcast • register at spjst.org District Three Delegates’ Meeting • Lodge 25, Ennis (3) District Seven Annual Meeting Jourdanton Community Center (7) District Two Delegates’ Meeting • Lodge 24, Cyclone (2) State Youth Achievement Day Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center, Temple Lodge 92, Fort Worth hosts Paprskar Memorial Tarok Tournament IX (3) Delegates’ Convention Webcast Lodge 24, Cyclone Backwards Auction Fundraiser (2) 33rd SPJST Convention Killeen Civic and Conference Center SPJST Float: Westfest Parade (3) SPJST Float: Burleson County Fair Parade, Caldwell (1) Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cookoff (2) Lodge 24, Cyclone Barbecue Dinner (2)
SPJST INTEREST RATES 05/01/2021 - 07/31/2021 Universal Life Universal Life 3
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Dear Melanie, It gave me great pride to learn from page one in the June 14, 2021, Vestnik issue that there are more than 42,000 members and 100 lodges. Perhaps the founders of SPJST never could have imagined that their fraternal insurance company would ever grow that large, consisting of not only Czechs but many other ethnic nationalities. Credit, of course, must be given to Macy Narro of Lodge 17, New Tabor. She obviously did some homework to win the 2021 Flag Day Essay Contest. Over the years, I have noticed that the presidents of the lodges do not have a gavel and a striking plaque. I hereby propose that every president of every lodge be issued a gavel and striking plaque with the lodge name and number engraved on them. Since there are 100 lodges then 100 units of these need to be manufactured by whoever can make these. It will cost, but it’s worth it. Frank L. Chovanec Lodge 29, Taylor —SPJST—
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Praha Fest - August 15, 2021 West Fest - Labor Day weekend 2021 Hallettsville Kolache Fest September 2021 Victoria Czech Fest - September 2021 Thank you, Miss Rosalie Sykora Lodge 88, Houston ***
Editor’s Note: Hello, Miss Rosalie. As of this printing, the following events/dates were located online. Happy dancing! Praha Fest - Prazska Pout’ is August 15, 2021. Information at stmaryspraha.org (also on Facebook). Westfest is September 3, 4, and 5, 2021. Information at westfest.com (also on Facebook). Kolache Fest in Hallettsville is September 25, 2021. Information at w w w. h a l l e t t s v i l l e . c o m / v i e w event/121/Kolache-Fest/ Victoria Czech Fest is September 26, 2021 —SPJST—
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From the Desk of SPJST Vice President Delisle Doherty
It’s Your Life
“Lead By Example” God has given all of us skills and talents, but He is more interested in the character of the man/woman who uses these abilities. Certainly, we can be good examples to others who watch us model the skills we use in our work. They can learn a lot from us. But they can learn even more by watching how we treat our spouses and children, and our fellow employees and associates, how we respond to annoying people and difficult situations, and how we talk about corporate executives when they make poor decisions. In the business world, we may expect people to look out for themselves, to do whatever it takes to climb the employment ladder, and to use people every step of the way. When you go out of your way to care for someone who is hurting, overlook petty offenses and take steps to resolve big problems, and exude a positive attitude while being ruthlessly honest about difficult situations - people notice. All of us have a hundred choices to make each day. We may not recognize many of them because we’re so steeped in habitual attitudes and behaviors, but we have constant opportunities to demonstrate love or selfishness, faith or doubt, hope or complaints, delight or disgust. Habits can be broken, but not without conviction or tenacity to make different choices. If we choose to be an
example to those around us, we are in for a great ride, seeing people’s lives touched through us. Don’t miss out! If you are a lodge leader, no matter how much the lodge is struggling, show others that just being there is a blessing. Whether there are five who show up, or 100, it’s still a blessing. Others will recognize this, and you will see more coming. Think about who is the best “leader by example” you know? What is that person’s impact on others? One way to stay positive is focus on the benefits SPJST has to offer. It’s not a building you can meet at; it’s tools that can bring communities together. It’s leadership for children. It’s activities for seniors. It’s bringing families together. You can make it a community of positivity. If you know anyone who wants to be a member of your lodge, you are welcome to have them call me, and I will point them to the best qualified agent to help you grow. For that day, the agent will work for you. Every lodge has 196 agents working for them. You get me the info, and I’ll get you the agent. Watch for a new and exciting member referral program coming in July. It can help you grow your lodge, make a positive impact on your community and for your family. Have a safe and blessed week. Know my door is always open - figuratively and literally. —SPJST—
face the street with one sign and put the other somewhere else (stored in case the first gets damaged), on the building or somewhere else on the lot, it’s up to you. If you want it two-sided, you can do that, too. SPJST is paying for all the signs so we ask that you install it or pay to have it installed. Generally, people install these signs on 4-foot by 4-foot posts or metal poles. Phase 2 will be for those lodges who meet regularly in one location: We will talk to that location, and if they agree, we will install a 4-foot by 8-foot sign that says your lodge meets there. Phase 3 will be looking at the lodges without buildings and working to put up signage to create a branding campaign to let the community know you are there. The goal is to have the signs printed and delivered within 60 days. Your District Director was asked to get contacts for each lodge so we can update each of
From the Insurance Department SPJST Insurance Update
ThrougH June: 469 Certificates IssueD MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND ANNUALIZED PREMIUM Dist. Apps. Written Certs. Issued Annualized Prem. 1 14 $741,999.00 12 $596,999.00 $4,872.48 2 4 205,000.00 3 180,000.00 710.76 3 16 310,000.00 13 242,039.00 7,192.68 4 13 1,010,000.00 10 1,630,000.00 7,092.44 5 10 400,000.00 9 400,000.00 3,710.64 6 5 1,520,000.00 2 110,000.00 300.96 7 7 220,000.00 5 130,000.00 3,567.36 9 0 0.00 0 0 0 Ann 8 0.00 8 0 0
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SPJST announces start of lodge branding campaign I am excited to announce Phase 1 of our lodge branding program. Phase 1 consists of the Home Office delivering two 4-foot by 8-foot signs to every lodge that has a building. Each sign will be printed on aluminum and laminated to keep the colors from fading too fast in this Texas heat.
We are not asking anyone to replace their current signage - unless they want to - but to add this near the street for all cars passing by to see. Each sign will look the same so when a person passes a lodge hall, they will know it is SPJST. We are asking the lodges to put the signs up near the street. If you want it to
you on the progress and when to deliver the signs. We are currently working on posters for the lodges. I will update everyone when we are ready to move forward. Four new brochures have been designed, too. Once they are printed, we will get them to each lodge and the agents. Phase 2 of that project will be to convert each brochure to Spanish. I will keep you updated on that progress. Watch for a new member referral program to be introduced this month. You will love it! Things are happening, and we are very excited to work with the lodges to help with new ideas and renewed growth for 2021 and beyond. Delisle Doherty SPJST Vice President —SPJST—
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$4,406,999.00
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$3,289,038.00
$27,447.32
YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND ANNUALIZED PREMIUM Dist. Apps. Written Certs. Issued Annualized Prem. 1 66 $4,138,202.00 60 $2,888,202.00 $38,795.13 2 33 900,003.00 27 690,003.00 13,858.22 3 69 2,303,000.00 62 1,772,039.00 32,410.85 4 88 6,888,915.00 77 5,508,779.00 60,788.30 5 97 9,886,401.00 86 7,581,668.00 41,372.07 6 53 4,847,585.00 47 2,418,573.00 29,731.08 7 60 2,378,383.00 52 21,73,383.00 30,680.11 9 0 0.00 0 0 0 Ann 58 0.00 58 0 0
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$31,342,489.00
469
$23,032,647.00
$247,635.76
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District News District Two Delegates’ Meeting Monday, July 26 at Lodge 24, Cyclone
District Six presents June 13, 2021 meeting minutes
Dear District Two Delegates, We will meet Monday, July 26, 2021, at Lodge 24, Cyclone at 6:30 p.m. to discuss and review the by-law recommendations to the 2021 SPJST Convention and address any questions that you may have. All delegates are encouraged to attend. We look forward to seeing you there! Fraternally, Bridget Bohac Lodge 20, Granger By-Law Committee District Two Representative —SPJST—
District Six did not hold a spring 2020 business meeting due to COVID19 and CDC restrictions. District Six Director Karen Kaspar (30) did not seek reelection in 2020. Annie Vahalik (4) was elected District Six Director. With Annie serving as district director, she was no longer eligible to serve as an officer for the district. A text/phone meeting was held with the officers to elect an interim vice president. Yvonne Marcaurele (30) was elected to fill that position. The District Six Annual Meeting was held on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Camp Kubena in Ledbetter, Texas. Lodge 30, Taiton hosted the event with 51 members and guests present. After registration and the morning social, SPJST Vice President Delisle Doherty led the blessing. Lodge 30 had Camp Kubena kitchen staff prepare hamburgers with all the trimmings. Immediately following the meal, District Six President Joe Siptak (4) asked for special reports from representatives of the Czech Heritage Museum, Education and Nature Center (Camp Kubena), S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Centers, and District Six Cemetery Committee. Philip Vahalik (4) reported that the Czech Heritage Museum is now open again for visitors. He said that the Museum board would be meeting in the near future. Mr. Vahalik welcomed everyone to come visit the Czech Heritage Museum in Temple. Lisa Bubela (30) introduced Rob Clift, executive director for Camp Kubena, to report on activities, events, and improvements taking place at the camp. Rob said that with the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, there were no camp activities. 2020 was used to upgrade camp safety areas and make needed improvements. Camp Kubena now has a new maintenance building which was an old structure that has been remodeled and refurbished to house equipment and gave the camp the ability to fence off equipment for camp safety. The project was completed under budget expectations. The camp now has a store that will help raise funds for
District Five Delegates’ Meeting Monday, 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—
Camp Kubena. The store was built with refurbished/reused items, such as the store door which was donated by David Wagner. Camp Kubena’s barn is now the activity barn which houses an area for leatherwork, stage, and other activities for groups to enjoy. Rob reported that the 2021 winter storm made a winter wonderland on the property. Fortunately, Rob - alternating his schedule with the assistant - director allowed them to monitor the Camp Kubena property for affects of the storm. The only damage was to a small pipe near the pool. Recovery from last summer is going well. With no one here in 2020 to this year holding family adventure days, 160 children coming next week, and the remaining of the summer is booked. Rob then reported on the positive effects of Camp Kubena: • Supporting SPJST youth - development of leadership, outdoor activities, challenge themselves, and making lifelong relationships. • Support membership - more access to Camp Kubena, family and group lodging. • Head Chef Dustin Motley is a former camper - this shows a future for our youth. SPJST youth are running the camp, including Shelby and Jacob Horak. Purchasing insurance products for youth helps build fraternal aspect of SPJST and longtime leadership and friendship goals. Rob reported that the future goal for Camp Kubena is being available and open year round. Mission of Camp Kubena is “Impacting lives through positive outdoor experiences.” Joe Siptak (4), District Six Director for S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Centers, reported on rest homes and assisting living facilities in Taylor, Needville, and Hillje. Mr. Siptak reported that all facilities were doing well. With the pandemic, there were no positive COVID-19 cases reported. Taylor reported the most damage from the winter storm. To date, visitor restrictions are being lifted and residents have been vaccinated and 50 to 60 percent of staff have been vaccinated. Staff continue to be screened daily along with all visitors. District Six President Joe Siptak (4) then opened the floor for nominations for the District Six Director for S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Centers since he was temporarily voted
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into the position with the resignation of Charles Bucek (151). Lisa Bubela (30) nominated Joe Siptak (4), and Marjorie Treumer (30) seconded the nomination. With no other nominations, Joe Siptak (4) was elected by acclamation. Joe Siptak (4) thanked the members for electing him. He will continue to do his best to represent District Six on the Senior Living Centers Board. Johnnie Hoffman (184) reported for the District Six Cemetery Organization. He stated that the District Six Cemetery Organization has deeded the SPJST Shiner Cemetery and the SPJST Moravia Cemetery to their neighboring Catholic cemeteries. SPJST Velehrad Cemetery will remain under the care of District Six Cemetery Organization. The road for the Velehrad Cemetery sustained some damage during the May heavy rainfalls. Repairs are scheduled to be taken care of. President Joe Siptak (4) called the District Six Annual Meeting to order at 1:02 p.m. Hosting Lodge 30 President Yvonne Marcaurele led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance. Lodge 30 President Yvonne Marcaurele then welcomed the District Six membership and guests. She thanked everyone for their attendance and hoped they enjoyed their visit to the wonderful facilities that SPJST had to offer with Camp Kubena. She encouraged everyone to look around if this was their first visit. Vice President Yvonne Marcaurele (30) welcomed Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny (246), FIC, Vice President Delisle Doherty (196), Camp Kubena Executive Director Rob Clift and Staff, District Six Director Annie Vahalik (4), and Honorary District Six Director Karen Kaspar (30). Secretary Elizabeth Holub (23) called the roll of officers, lodges, and standing committees. She reported that Second Vice President Helen Zabransky (4) was not able to attend due to her health. All other officers were present, and all committees had representation. Seven lodges were in attendance: Lodges 4, Hallettsville; 23, Moravia; 30, Taiton; 40, El Campo-Hillje; 63, Sweet Home; 151, Wharton; and 184, Moulton. Under old business, Secretary Elizabeth Holub (23) provided copies of the minutes from the 2019 spring meeting for members to read. Debbie Krpec (30) moved to approve the 2019 spring meeting minutes, seconded by Ardis Bacak (40). Motion passed.
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Roll call of deceased members was presented by Yvonne Marcaurele (30). Following the presentation of deceased members, a moment of silence was held. Before youth were dismissed from the business meeting to the swimming pool, District Six Youth Counselor Lisa Bubela (30) presented awards to winners of the rock decorating contest. Sixteen rocks were entered with two not being judged due to members not present. First place winners in the rock contest will be sent to Temple with Vice President Delisle Doherty to be displayed at the SPJST Home Office. Contest winners were: Ages Kindergarten to 8 Years 1st - Millie Garrett (30) 2nd - Nay-Eli Garcia (40 3rd - Grady Lange (30) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Brett Bacak (30) 2nd - Abigail Garrett (30) 3rd - Noah Garcia (40) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Brooke Bacak (30) 2nd - Shelby Krpec (30) Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Grant Bubela (30) 2nd - Emily Kresta (30) Congratulations to all the winners. Thank you to all who entered the contest. District Youth Counselor Lisa Bubela (30) discussed activities taking place in preparation for the summer camp season. Lisa reported that the teen camp will be the week of June 23 to 27, which will be Leaders-in-Training (LIT) Camp. District Six Junior Camp will take place the week of July 7 to 11. Lisa (30) reported that District Six Youth Achievement Day would be held virtually this year. June 13 at 11:59 p.m. is the deadline for Youth Achievement Day entries. The State Youth Achievement Day will be held on July 31 in Temple. Secretary Elizabeth Holub (23) announced Age 100 and Age 96 honorees, and the 75- and 50-year members. Treasurer Marjorie Treumer (30) gave the financial report for District Six. The last year was a challenge due to District Six’s bank account being established many years ago. Account number was low, and Marjorie encountered several errors on statements. Treasurer Mar-
VĚSTNÍK jorie Treumer closed the old checking account and opened a new District Six checking account. Today is the first day she is writing checks on the new account. She reported $7,883.06 in the District Six treasury. The audit committee reviewed the books to be in order. The treasurer’s report was accepted. Adult ornament contest 2020 was held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions. District Six had entries in the Christmas Ornament Contest with winners as follow: 1st - Lisa Bubela (30) 2nd - Ardis Bacak (40) 3rd - Philip Vahalik (4) President Siptak (4) asked for reports from the Standing Committees. Joe Siptak (4) represents District Six on the ByLaw Committee. He reported that the By-Law Committee has had a couple of meetings. Deadline for recommendations to the by-laws is midnight on June 14. The July 12 Vestnik will include the final By-Law Committee recommendations for Convention 2021. After adjournment of today’s meeting, delegates to the convention are asked to remain to review and ask questions in regards to changes being recommended to the bylaws. Marjorie Treumer (30), District Six Publication Committee representative, stated the committee held a virtual meeting in the fall to elect officers for the committee. Reduction in the number of issues of the Vestnik per month and increase in electronic subscriptions has shown a savings to SPJST. Karen Kaspar (30) represents District Six on the Finance Committee. She brought greetings from the Finance Committee which met in March 2021. The Finance Committee reviewed financial areas and are in process of finalizing recommendations from March to end of June 2021. The Committee evaluated financial aspects of SPJST. SPJST has a $13,000,000 surplus, and SPJST death claims are increasing. But, as members, this is the reason for our organization. The SPJST Supreme Lodge must continue to be proactive. Annie Vahalik (4) was elected District Six Director in September 2020. SPJST By-Laws require that directors and standing committee members be elected every four years. Congratulations to Annie. We appreciate that she has stepped up to the challenge. Karen Kaspar (30) gave her thanks
for all the support she had as District Six Director. Sister Kaspar was not able to give her final farewell and best wishes in person to District Six membership due to the spring 2020 meeting being canceled with COVID-19 and CDC restrictions. She stated that due to no inperson membership meetings in 2020, her final farewell and District Six report were printed in the September 2020 Vestnik. She wished well to District Six Director Vahalik and knows she will do her best for the members of District Six. Karen again thanked everyone for their support during the past years as District Six Director. Elizabeth Holub (23) represents District Six on the Insurance Committee. She reported that a virtual meeting was held to elect officers for the committee. Lots of changes are taking place in the Insurance Department with Vice President Delisle Doherty. SPJST Vice President Delisle Doherty presented a check for $2,000 to District Six for expenses incurred for the meeting. Lots of changes are being made in the Insurance Department. In 2020, SPJST showed a loss of $2.2 million. SPJST is working on new products and repricing to make products profitable. Changes to the agent program using quality over quantity. Of 312 agents, only 30 percent wrote business. He has several opportunities for agents to attend training sessions in person or virtually. Delisle reported that a new final expense plan will be available on June 14, for ages 40 to 80, and coverage is from $5,000 to $30,000. SPJST technology is not with current standards. SPJST has approved customizing technology for agents to give quotes onsite. Programs that are offered will be respecified such as the Family Value Universal Life, to be not undersold. Vice President Doherty reported that the 5-Year annuity rate is set at 3.25 percent to take members into the next presidential administration. Annuities are a wonderful product because they do not have any fees or are not affected by the stock market. With all the changes, as of June 1, we are in the black. For help in marketing existing lodge halls and lodge meeting places, SPJST is investing $50,000 in marketing materials, which includes two 4-foot by 8foot signs that can be placed near lodge halls or on walls where meetings are taking place. Marketing SPJST is best way to make community aware of our organization. If communities have
Founders’ Days or community events, SPJST can make themselves available and be a part of the event. There are 196 agents which work for SPJST. Any agent will work for any lodge. Bringing business is how to grow membership. New referral program will include a $25 gift card. Lodges to refer business; lodge contest; lodges need to grow, with posters for members, annuities, and benefits posted, members will be more aware of benefits. SPJST is working on new brochures in English and Spanish. New member benefits include the Member Services Directory which will be online by Labor Day. This directory will be free of charge to any member who owns a business. Businesses will have a plaque from SPJST to display in their business. If photo is taken with the sign, an article on business could be printed in the Vestnik or on social media. Vice President Delisle Doherty concluded stating, “We are one state, not seven districts.” DYC Lisa Bubela (30) was presented a check for District Six Youth Achievement Day (YAD). Director’s Report District Six Director Annie Vahalik (4) welcomed everyone and said it was literally great to see everyone’s face. She thanked Lodge 30 for hosting and complimented the facilities at Camp Kubena. She was glad to report that lodges were meeting again and thanked them for keeping things going through the pandemic. She stated that she became director in October and has enjoyed the challenge and working with the lodges. She has prepared a poster with some events and miscellaneous information for everyone to see, and if anyone had any questions about anything, she would be glad to help. SPJST Scholarship Fund awarded 39 scholarships this spring. District Six had four recipients. The State Convention will happen on August 13 to 15 in Killeen. Delegates were asked to stay for a meeting on the upcoming by-law recommendations. She thanked Supreme Lodge Vice President Delisle Doherty and Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny for coming today. Anyone needing assistance or having questions can always call or email her. She wished everyone a safe trip home and looks forward to visiting them at their upcoming lodge meetings and activities.
VĚSTNÍK Under new business, the audit committee - Debbie Krpec (30) and Janie Bucek (151) - audited the youth books and the treasurer’s books. They found that the District Six books were in good order. Yvonne Marcaurele (30) made a motion to accept the audit committee’s recommendation. A second was made by Lisa Bubela (30). The motion passed. Before opening the floor to the nominating committee, Vice President Yvonne Marcaurele read communication from Second Vice President/FAC Helen Zabransky. She wishes us a good and informative meeting. She is unable to attend due to recovering from an autoimmune disease. She is under doctor’s care and unable to go out among crowds. This is the first district meeting she has missed in many, many years and will miss seeing everyone. She will not be seeking reelection for her officer position. She hopes to see everyone at the convention in August. Nominating committee members Elaine Berkovsky (63) and Johnnie Hoffman (184) - presented the nominations for district officers: President Joe Siptak (4) Vice President Yvonne Marcaurele (30) Second Vice President/FAC Susan Siptak (4) Secretary Elizabeth Holub (23)
Monday, July 12, 2021 Treasurer Marjorie Treumer (30) District Youth Counselor Lisa Bubela (30) There being no other nominations for any office, a motion was made by Karen Kaspar (30) to elect the slate of officers by acclamation. Ardis Bacak (40) seconded the motion, and the motion passed. Congratulations was wished to all the officers of District Six. Under new business, District Six Director Annie Vahalik discussed the possibility of District Six participating in the Victoria County Czech Fest as a fall fun day event. The date would be Sunday, September 26. Director Vahalik stated she would keep membership informed when more information was received. It would be a wonderful event for promoting SPJST due to their Czech heritage roots. The meeting concluded with the installation of District Six officers by Director Vahalik (4). Elaine Berkovsky (63) moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Debbie Krpec (30). Motion was passed. Door prizes were presented to the membership attending. Fraternally, Elizabeth Holub District Six Secretary —SPJST—
District Seven Annual Meeting at Jourdanton Community Center on July 25 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—
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Sunday, July 25, 2021 • Hosted by Lodge 202, Jourdanton 1101 Campbell Avenue • Jourdanton, Texas 10 a.m. - Registration Refreshments and drinks provided by Lodge 202, Jourdanton Decorated Rock Contest (Youth) 10:30 a.m. - General Discussion Czech Heritage Museum............................................Director Roxanne Bertrand Senior Living Centers (Rest Homes)......................................Director Val Barta Meeting Begins...................................................District President Donnie Howard Presentation of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance.................District Youth Members Welcome........................................................Lodge 202 President James House Introduction of Guests.................................................District President Howard Announce Committees.................................................District President Howard Roll Call of Officers/Lodges.................................District Secretary Wendy Pruski Memorial Ceremony...................................District Seven Director Regina House Minutes.............................................................................District Secretary Pruski Correspondence.................................................................District Secretary Pruski Financial Report............................................District Treasurer Sandra Hoggard Recognition of 50-Year, 75-Year Age 96, and Age 100 Honorees............................................District FAC House District Youth Report............................................................DYC April Howard Standing Committee Reports Publication.....................................................................................Trey Bielefeld Finance ...........................................................................................Colleen Jenke By-Law .............................................................................................Oscar Korus Insurance.........................................................................................Wendy Pruski 12:15 p.m. - King Ranch Chicken or Lasagna Plate - $5 Youth will leave for outing off the premises at 11 a.m. Bring a swimsuit and a towel. Lunch will be provided for the youth. Meal Prayer .................................................................................Director House 1 p.m. SPJST Home Office..................................State Fraternal Director Frank Horak District Director................................................................Director Regina House Audit Committee Report Old Business New Business Nominating Committee Report/Election of Officers Site of Fall Fun Day Youth Contest Winners..............................................................DYC April Howard Youth Prize Drawing Winners Announced Split-the-Pot Winners Announced Silent Auction results Door Prizes Adjournment Fraternally, Wendy Pruski, District Seven Secretary District delegates’ meeting will be held after the meeting for all convention delegates. —SPJST—
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Saturday, June 19, 2021 • Temple, Texas Temple, Texas, hosted an overnight stop on the 2021 Hemmings Motor News Great Race presented by Hagerty on Saturday, June 19, 2021. The City of Temple reached out to SPJST to help with the event. SPJST State Royalty greeted the entries, and volunteers parked the cars. SPJST also coordinated six award-winning Central Texas vehicles to be displayed on the pavers in front of the Temple
Railroad and Heritage Museum. The Great Race, the world’s premiere old car rally, brought 100 of the world’s finest antique automobiles to town. In all, participants in the event cover more than 2,300 miles in nine days. The start was at the Alamo in San Antonio on June 19 and the race ended June 27 in Greenville, South Carolina.
LEFT PHOTO: State King Koby Stone with a 1965 Chevy Corvette owned by John Hughling. PHOTO 2: State Duke Everhett Bartek with a 1956 Ford Thunderbird owned by James Staats. PHOTO 3: State Queen Holly Jones with a 1937 Ford
Truck owned by John Hughling. RIGHT PHOTO: State Duke Everhett, State King Koby, and State Fraternal Director Frank Horak with a 1965 Pontiac GTO owned by Tory and Kim Webster.
LEFT PHOTO: State Fraternal Director Frank, State Queen Holly, and State Duchess McKenzie Burcie with a 1956 Pontiac Safari owned by Stephen Blythe. PHOTO 2: Duchess McKenzie with a 1940 Ford Sedan owned by Bob and Deborah Shafer. PHOTO 3: SPJST State Royalty with State Fra-
ternal Director Frank Horak. RIGHT PHOTO: The Great Race Volunteers are, left to right SPJST Supreme Lodge Chair John Engelke, Diana Engelke, Joan Vanicek, SPJST President Brian Vanicek, SPJST Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny, and David Nauert.
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Belton Fourth of July Parade Saturday, July 3, 2021 • Belton, Texas
State Royalty with the “Best of Show” award.
After the parade, the State Royalty enjoyed lunch at Clem Mikeska’s Barbecue in Temple with a personal meet-and-greet with Clem. Clem’s band wore SPJST caps in the parade!
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District Directors Celebrate July 4 in schulenburg District Five Director Bradley Stavinoha and District Six Director Annie Vahalik are all smiles at the Annual Fourth of July Picnic at St. John Parish in Schulenburg, Texas, on Sunday, July 4, 2021.
SPJST Věstník Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: 254-773-8087 Email: vestnik@spjst.org Online: spjst.org/news/submitarticle-photo Questions? Call 800-727-7578
Lodge 4, Hallettsville reports on June meeting Dear Members, Lodge 4, Hallettsville met Sunday, June 13, 2021, after the District Six Meeting held at Camp Kubena. President Joe Siptak called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. The minutes from the last meeting and financial report were dispensed with until the August meeting. Congratulations to our SPJST scholarship recipient Hanna Chudej. We discussed recognizing our 50year members at the Christmas party in December.
Next Meeting—August 8 The next meeting will be Sunday, August 8 at Hallettsville Chamber Meeting Room at 3 p.m. Door prizes will be given, and lunch will be served as usual. Members are cordially invited to attend. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 6 Cottonwood excited to host July 18 picnic Lodge 6, Cottonwood’s picnic is back! We will have plates to-go in the back of the hall, or you can dine inside the hall. All plates will be $10 each for a great fried chicken meal. We will also have an auction and a prize drawing with great prizes. We look forward to seeing you there! Dorothy Kucera Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard plans to honor longtime members The members of Karel Jonas No. 28, East Bernard met Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at 6:15 p.m. via telephone. President Kaminsky called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers were present. Next, there was a moment of silent prayer for our members who passed away and for the members of SPJST who passed away. Our sympathy goes to their families. We wished members
Lodge 18, Elgin Earns First Place Awards in Western Days Parade
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 18, Elgin hosted the SPJST Float in the Western Days Parade on Saturday, June 26, 2021. The entry earned two first place ribbons. Pictured on the float are, left to right, Lodge 18 Fraternal Activities Coordinator Mike Mogonye, President David Meyer, Hailey Girod of Lodge 29, Taylor, Secretary Charles Wilson, and Trustee F.L. Meyer. Later in the
day, Lodge 18 hosted a successful class reunions’ event and free dance with Glen Collins and the Alibis. RIGHT PHOTO: Supporting Lodge 18’s entry in the parade are siblings Hailey and Brandon Girod, both of Lodge 29, Taylor. They are pictured with Float Driver David Nauert and Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny.
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on the sick list a speedy recovery. President Kaminsky asked for the minutes and the treasurer’s reports for March, April, and May. Reports were approved by members as given. Members then discussed the upcoming convention and the by-law changes to be voted on. Changes to be voted on are in the May 10 Věstník issue. Helen Kelner discussed correspondence from SPJST Home Office and upcoming fraternal and youth activity events. Members discussed honoring our 50-year (10) and 75-year member Bertie Jo Hlavinka at the next quarterly meeting on September 12. We also talked about the plans. Congratulations on your accomplishment! Helen asked members to turn in fraternal hours for March, April, and May. Next Meeting—September 12 The next quarterly meeting will be Sunday, September 12 at 12 noon in Wharton County Library Meeting Room. Fraternally, Helen Kelner Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 29, Taylor meets July 14 Lodge 29, Taylor will meet Wednesday, July 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. We hope to see you there! Fraternally submitted, Linda Pospisil Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 35, Elk; Elk Hall, Inc. report on June meeting On Wednesday, June 23, 2021, President Randy Pavelka called the Lodge 35, Elk and Elk Hall, Inc. meetings to order at 7:26 p.m. We had nine members present. The Pledge was recited by all present. Secretary Carla Price read the minutes of the May meetings, and they were approved as read. Treasurer Cari Hammer gave her May reports, and she is still working on the books to get them updated. Floor Chair Gene Pavelka had a great month with a good turn-in. Bar Chair Randy Pavelka had a great month, too. Under old business, we have a beautiful new floor in our kitchen. Thank you to everyone who gave their time to get
the flooring installed. You all did great! I hope everyone enjoyed the family time during the Fourth of July holiday. With no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m. Next Meeting—July 14 The next meeting will be Wednesday, July 14 at 7 p.m. We welcome members and guests to attend our meetings. Please come join us. Fraternally yours, Janie Brewer, Reporter —SPJST—
Donnie talked about different things that need to be addressed at the Convention. The meeting was then adjourned. Dorothy Lastovica Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 38, Kovar welcomes visitors Lodge 38, Kovar held its monthly meeting on Monday, June 14, 2021. Present were five members and two guests, District One Director Donnie Victorick and son Ashley Victorick. It was a nice, surprise visit. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and Dana Bunte read the prayer. Donna Zimmerhanzel read a thank you note from FFA student Morgan Adams whom we had presented a donation. There was no old business or new business. We donated to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive.
Irene Bucanek Celebrates 81st Birthday with Family and Friends Happy 81st birthday to Irene Bucanek of Lodge 29, Taylor! She is pictured with Elvis celebrating her special day. RIGHT PHOTO: Edward Kopecky plays favorite polkas and waltzes on his accordion and sings for Irene’s birthday.
Irene Bucanek, owner of the Kolache Shoppe Bakery in Taylor, celebrated her 81st birthday on June 2, 2021, with family and friends. A party was held in her honor by her children and their spouses - Debbie and David Kubiak, Cheryl and Lee Perez, Charles and Tisha Bucanek, and Sidney and Chris Buca-
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nek. A dinner was served and entertainment was provided by the King himself - Elvis Presley, who sang and performed his greatest hits. Ed Kopecky also played polkas and waltzes on accordion and sang throughout the afternoon. Everyone had a wonderful time! Happy birthday, Irene!
Lodge 25, Ennis welcomes new member Lodge 25, Ennis welcomes new member Travis Wayne Baker. He is the son of Dillon and Christina Baker of Stephenville, Texas, and grandson of Corey and Suzanne Baker and Ronnie and Debbie Ticer. Great-granny is Betty Macalik, and great-grandparents are Joe and Billie Baker. Travis is a fourth generation SPJST Lodge 25 member, as he is the great-great-grandson of Joe and Annie Martinek. Travis’ sales agent is Margaret Krajca. —SPJST—
Travis Wayne Baker
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Lodge 79 Corpus Christi celebrates fathers at June meeting Lodge 79, Corpus Christi celebrated Father’s Day on Sunday, June 20, 2021, with a meal of meat loaf prepared by Virginia Rebecek and Jill Sijansky while members brought side dishes. The meeting was called to order by President Mark Rebecek at 2:05 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers were present except for Treasurer Larry Elzner. We welcomed 21 members and guests in attendance. On the sick list were Larry Elzner recovering from surgery, Jill Sijansky who had a stay in the hospital, and Libby Tabola who was still recovering from Covid. We wish them well. Secretary Virginia Rebecek read the May meeting minutes, and they were approved as read. The financial report was presented by Secretary Virginia Rebecek in the absence of Treasurer Larry Elzner. It was approved as read. We received a thank you note from Mother Teresa Shelter for our donation. President Mark Rebecek introduced our guest, District Seven Director Regina House. Regina discussed the upcoming District Seven Annual Meeting in Jourdanton and the upcoming SPJST Convention in Killeen. Under communications, Secretary Virginia Rebecek read a letter from District Seven Secretary Wendy Pruski giving information pertaining to the upcoming district meeting in Jourdanton on July 25. The fraternal activities coordinator’s report was given by Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky. He talked about the event that happened on June 10. It was the anniversary of the destruction of the town of Lidice in the Czech Republic by Nazi Germany. Youth Leader Marcia Rew gave the youth report. They had six members and guests in attendance. The youth made paper crosses and discussed the district meeting and rock contest. Under new business, Secretary Virginia Rebecek made a motion that our monthly donation go to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, seconded by Jerry Sijansky, and approved by members. Wedding anniversaries were James and Regina House - 34 years on June 13;
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Lodge 47, Seaton honors graduates
serts were brought by the members. President Vincent Newman called the business meeting to order at 11:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all the members. All officers answered the roll. Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall presented the minutes, and they were approved as read. Bradley Stavinoha read the treasurer’s report, and it was approved as read. Special Funds Chairman Marion Morales read his report, and it was approved as read. Under old business, President Vincent Newman presented a scholarship to our scholarship winners, Sarah Norman and Carson Schultz. Congratulations! We wish you both a very successful college endeavor. Also under old business, Congratulations to 2021 Rogers High School graduates Logan Erskine, Special Funds Chairman Marion Moleft, and Koby Stone, both of Lodge 47, Seaton! They were honored at the lodge’s meeting on Monday, June 7. Both Logan and Koby will attend rales talked about all the work that was Texas A&M University in the fall. Koby serves as the 2020-2021 SPJST done on the hall, and all the work that State King. —Submitted by Amber Bartek, Youth Leader still needs to be done. Under new business, Kristen Jones Becky and Michael Urbanovsky - 30 Lodge 81, Needville decided to attend the state SPJST Conyears on June 29; and Stephen and vention as a delegate since another Laura Rebecek - 14 years on June 30. discusses hall member had other commitments. BradHappy anniversary to all! improvements ley Stavinoha suggested doing a sponsor Door prizes for $25 were won by Marcus Rebecek and Christina Rew. The June 2021 meeting of SPJST backdrop on the back of the stage area. Christina Rew made a motion to ad- Lodge 81, Needville was held on Sun- Kristen Jones brought the idea of having journ our meeting, seconded by Michael day, the 27th since we were hosting the a photo booth at the corner of the hall by Urbanovsky, at 3 p.m. District Five Annual Meeting at our the stage. Under other business, Treasurer lodge. At 11 a.m., a prayer of thanks was Next Meeting—July 18 given by President Vincent Newman, Bradley Stavinoha informed members The next meeting will be Sunday, and everyone enjoyed barbecue chicken, that the S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Center July 18 with the lodge furnishing hot cooked by Special Funds Chairman in Needville is doing much better and is dogs. Members are asked to bring a side. Marion Morales. Side dishes and des- becoming self-sufficient. We will celebrate the Fourth of July. Fraternally, Lodge 84, Dallas Virginia Rebecek, Secretary invites all members —SPJST— to a lakeside picnic on Sunday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lodge 80, Holland meets July 19 The bi-monthly meeting of Lodge 80, Holland will be Monday, July 19, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge building. Agenda items will include financial statements, minutes, future activities, and proposed state by-laws changes. Social time will follow the meeting. We hope all can attend. Rita Spinn President —SPJST—
The address is 287 Autumnwood Trail Gun Barrel City, Texas 75156
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Next Meeting—July 18 For the next meeting on Sunday, July 18, Special Funds Chairman Marion Morales volunteered to grill hamburgers. Members, please bring chips, dips, and/or a dessert. See you at the next meeting! Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas invites members to July 18 lakeside picnic What: Lodge 84, Dallas Lakeside Picnic Where: 287 Autumnwood Trail Gun Barrel City, Texas 75156 When: Sunday, July 18, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lodge 84, Dallas will be hosting a lakeside picnic and monthly meeting on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Please mark your calendars to join us as we enjoy a day of fun, fellowship, and food. Everyone is asked to bring a dessert and side dish to share; the lodge will pro-
vide meat, bread, and paper goods. Everyone is also asked to bring your own folding tables and chairs, a personal cooler filled with your beverage of choice, your own rod and reel for fishing, and your own swimsuit for swimming. Other games and entertainment will be provided. The picnic is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch will be served at 12 noon. The phone number to call in case you have questions or need directions is 214-5640269. We hope to see you there! Please see the map illustration at the bottom of page 13. Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan Reporter —SPJST—
Scenes from Lodge 47, Seaton’s Picnic
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Lodge 92, Fort Worth to host Paprskar Memorial Tarok Tournament IX The Paprskar Memorial Tarok Tournament IX will be held Saturday, July 31, 2021, at SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth - National Hall, 3316 Roberts Cut Off in Fort Worth (Lake Worth). Registration and snacks will be served from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Six one-hour rounds begin at 9 a.m. Meal is included at noon break. Trophies will be awarded for the top four scores. Cash will be awarded for the top four scores. Registration is $25 per player.
Sunday, June 6, 2021 • Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall • Submitted by Amber Bartek, Youth Leader
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For more information or directions, contact John Paprskar 817-480-3480. Late entries will be accepted if player slots are available. To register by mail, send name, address, and phone number by July 23 to John Paprskar, 905 Venice Street, Hurst, Texas 76053. Fraternally, John Paprskar —SPJST—
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Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Honors Fathers; Anniversary Celebrants at June Meeting Lodge 79, Corpus Christi honored fathers at the June meeting. Pictured are, left to right, Zackery Garcia, Stephen Rebecek, Mark Rebecek, Michael Urbanovsky, and Jerry Sijansky. BELOW PHOTOS: Happy anniversary to, from left, District Seven Director Regina and James House - 34 years on June 13; Stephen and Laura Rebecek - 14 years on June 30; and Michael and Becky Urbanovsky - 30 years on June 29. Congratulations!
Lodge 97, Placedo welcomes back members A heavy rain storm blew in as members were arriving. The meeting room had no air conditioning or electricity so we held the meeting at the tables at the end of the mall. President Gay Revel brought the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Judy Bellanger said the opening prayer. There were 12 in attendance. Dennis Vanek gave the treasurer’s report. District Six Director Annie Vahalik was introduced. She reported on the many improvements at Camp Kubena and all the good things happening. She told us the Convention was to be held August 13, 14, and 15, 2021, and checked to see if delegate Donna Vanek had her reservations and hotel room set. Annie told us of all the positive things going on since Delisle Doherty took over as Supreme Lodge Vice President. Camp Kubena is open and fully booked. A total of $39,000 in SPJST scholarships was awarded to 39 students. The Czech Heritage Museum is open again. Gay Revel spoke about new final expense plans that are now available. Ken Revel made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Next Meeting—September 13 The next meeting will be Monday, September 13, the second Monday, at the Mall. Fraternally, Judy Bellanger, __ —SPJST—
—Submitted by Virginia Rebecek, Secretary
Lodge 141, Sealy gives to Janice and Donnie Victorick Scholarship Fund The June 8, 2021, meeting of Lodge 141, Sealy was called to order by President Rick Martinez, beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance and followed by the roll call of officers. All officers were present. We were excited to have eight members present, three of which were youth. Secretary Bernice Stolarski read the minutes of the previous meeting, and Treasurer Dora Martinez reported on the bank balance. Both reports were approved. President Rick stated that he had attended the District One Meeting at Lodge 9, Snook, and they talked about the SPJST Convention in Killeen in August. Members approved a $100 donation for the Janice and Donnie Victorick Scholarship Fund.
With there being no other business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned. Next Meeting—September 14 The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 14. Bernice Stolarski, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 142, Houston plans family weekend at Camp Kubena The monthly meeting of Lodge 142, Houston was held on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Lodge 88, Houston. Our social and delicious lunch at 1 p.m. was pizza and dessert. Dennis led the prayer. President Dennis Hermis called the meeting to order at 2 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Flag Bearer Zac Coleman. A moment of silence was held for our departed member, Mary Ann
Kieschnick and for Janice Victorick. Roll call of officers showed all present except Fraternal Activities Coordinator Pat Schleider and Sales Agents Connie Carter and Alexis Scott. We had 23 members present and guest Dorothy Pflughaupt. At this time, Dorothy reminded everyone about the District Five Annual Meeting on June 27 at Lodge 81, Needville. She also spoke about a District Five delegates’ meeting on Monday, July 19 to discuss the by-law recommendations. J.R. Coleman made a motion to have Secretary Elizabeth Hermis’ minutes approved as written. The motion was approved by all. Financial Secretary/Treasurer Keith Kieschnick read the May financials. All were approved as read. Under correspondence, a thank you note was received from the Mary Ann Kieschnick family for the beautiful flowers. Kaylee and Karlee Kieschnick thanked the membership for their scholarships they received from SPJST. Con-
VĚSTNÍK gratulations to both! Youth Leader Amanda Muzny spoke on an activity on a beach cleanup in July or August. Sick Committee reported Mike Schleider was moved to a regular room and doing rehab. We wish a speedy recovery to Mike. Under old business, Dorothy Pflughaupt discussed the Larry W. Pflughaupt Endowment Fund with a prize drawing and lottery tickets. Catherine Manchack spoke of a lodge family weekend at Camp Kubena for two nights on Labor Day weekend. We will take a head count at our July meeting for all those who are interested in going. June birthday celebrants were Elizabeth Hermis on the 1st, Zoey Coleman on the 1st, Keith Kieschnick on the 18th, and Dorothy Pflughaupt on the 29th. Happy birthday! Anniversary celebrants were Karole and J.R. Coleman - 37 years on June 9. Congratulations! Father’s Day recognition went to all dads! The meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m. Additional door prizes were presented. Next Meeting—July 18 The next meeting will be Sunday, July 18 at 2 p.m. with a lunch at 1 p.m. at Lodge 88, Houston. Fraternally, Elizabeth Hermis Secretary —SPJST—
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Lodge 151, Wharton reports on quarterly meeting SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton held its quarterly meeting on Monday, June 14, 2021, at the Wharton Depot Museum. A light meal was served to nine members and two guests. Vice President David Bucek led the prayer before the meal. President Gerald Macha called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence was held for our departed members. The roll was called, and all of our officers were present. Special guest was District Six Regional General Agent Carolina Covarrubia. The March minutes and treasurer’s report had been handed out to the members. After they had been reviewed, Second Vice President Edith Molberg made a motion to accept them. The motion was seconded by David Bucek, and it passed. Communications were read. Treasurer Carolyn Bucek read the letter from the Home Office regarding refunds to lodges. Secretary Janie Bucek reported Lodge 151 received four transfer requests. Janie then gave the fraternal activities coordinator’s report. David Bucek gave the cemetery report. He stated the SPJST Moravia Cemetery has been deeded to the Moravia Catholic Church. The SPJST Shiner Cemetery also has been deeded to the Shiner Catholic Church. He then re-
Lodge 81, Needville presents scholarships to Sarah Norman and Carson Schultz
Lodge 81, Needville President Vincent Newman, pictured right, congratulates and presents Lodge 81 scholarships to Sarah Norman and Carson Schultz. Congratulations to both Sarah and Carson!
ported the recent heavy rains eroded part of a section of the new road in the SPJST Velehrad Cemetery. A 20-foot culvert will have to be installed, and more gravel will be needed to repair the road. Under new business, Jo Ann Preisler made a motion to accept four transfer members to our lodge. The motion was seconded by Edith Molberg, and it passed. We would like to welcome Rebecca A. Rubio, Martin Ramirez, Jr., Arcadia Castro, and Helodio Castro to Lodge 151.
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RGA Carolina Covarrubia reported Supreme Lodge Vice President Delisle Doherty is updating software and new applications to bring in new members. Delisle is also working to acquire more agents to increase the SPJST membership. Door prizes were drawn. President Macha adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Fraternally, Janie Bucek Secretary/FAC —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston presents scholarship to hallie shepherd Congratulations to Lodge 88, Houston member Hallie Elizabeth Shepherd, second from left, who received a scholarship from the lodge. She is pictured with Brent Shepherd, Kristen Shepherd, and Betty Green.
The Lodge 88, Houston Scholarship Committee awarded a scholarship to an outstanding graduating senior at the June monthly meeting. Hallie Elizabeth Shepherd received a $1,000 scholarship. Hallie is the daughter of Kristen and Brent Shepherd. She is the granddaughter of Betty Green and the late Larry Green. Hallie’s greatgrandparents were the late Talita and John Hilsher, all members of Lodge 88, Houston. Hallie graduated from Cypress Creek High School and plans to attend the University of Texas, majoring in government. She was active in volleyball serving as team captain in her senior year. She was also on the varsity golf team. Hallie was a member of the National Honor Society and served as the treasurer in her senior year. She was a member of the student council and
student government. She served as treasurer of He Would Love First her junior and senior years. Hallie was also a member of Young Life and Lakewood United Methodist Church. In her essay, Hallie shared her experience on a church mission during her junior year. She learned “not only how to love and appreciate strangers, it taught me how to handle many different personal situations such as consoling our clients and managing a worksite.” Hallie also stated, “It is clear to me that supporting humanity in any way, shape, or form is of the utmost importance.” Congratulations to this fine member! May your future be bright. Fraternally, Carol Havemann, Chair Scholarship Committee —SPJST—
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Lodge 160 San Angelo meets August 5 Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo will hold its quarterly meeting on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at 5 p.m. at Los Panchitos Restaurant, located at 34 West Avenue D in San Angelo. Note the change of meeting location from previous meetings. Please RSVP to Sandra at 325234-1339 if you plan to attend. We hope you will be able to join us! Fraternally, Sandra Jansa, President —SPJST—
Lodge 180, Burleson members gather, reacquaint It seems like forever since we have had an actual meeting with members in attendance. On Tuesday, July 6, 2021, we had a meeting at El Fenix in Burleson. With all the happenings that have taken place recently in Burleson and the additional staffing of the Burleson Police, the Community Room has not been available for outside usage. All of our members enjoy eating at El Fenix, and they have a room just the perfect size for us to meet. Our meeting was different from our
VĚSTNÍK usual meetings as we had not had one in well over a year. Seems very hard imaging such a long time with Lodge 180 kind of being in an idle time. I would say that this meeting was not held in the true tradition of our usual meetings, but we did open the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silent prayer. I would say that this meeting was a get-acquainted-withyour-fellow-member time. All members were present for the meeting with District Three Director John and Diana Engelke as well. After a wonderful meal and visiting with each other, we enjoyed great tasting muffins in lieu of a cake for the many birthdays that were missed in the past. Each person received a gift card of their choice when leaving. It was great seeing and being around fellow lodge members, and I look forward to our next meeting which will be Tuesday, August 3 at El Fenix in Burleson. Respectively, Nancy Kelly President/Reporter —SPJST—
★ ★ Reunions ★ ★ Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, until the week prior to the reunion date - as space permits - notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include your SPJST lodge number/name, and your contact phone number. Thank you.
Kresta family The 54th annual Kresta reunion will be held on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Moravia Parish Hall, southwest of Schulenburg, Texas, on FM 957. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. A catered meal consisting of barbecue brisket, sausage, fried chicken, German potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, bread, and tea will be served at around 12:30 p.m. The cost is $12 per person, and children
under 12 are free of charge. Since the meal is catered, we must have an accurate head count. Please RSVP before July 16 by calling/texting Amy Kresta at 325-203-8382 or sending an email to akresta@yahoo.com. Donated raffle items should value at least $25. Items of lesser value can be donated to silent auctions. All items will be greatly appreciated, but not required. Bring lawn chairs for outside time, if desired. Again, please RSVP by July 16. This is very, very important! Thank you very much. Marylyn Kresta Kubecka Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje ••• July 17 Ruzicka family—at Church of Christ, 100 East 3rd Street, Cameron. For more information, contact Robert Harris 972746-7565. Submitted by Joseph J. Beran, Lodge 47, Seaton. —SPJST—
Lodge 155, Austin members celebrate marriage of Kylie Tullos and Lance Brady
Lodge 202, Jourdanton members celebrate july birthdays Lodge 202, Jourdanton members Valerie Barta, left, and Kathleen Polasek celebrate birthdays on July 19 and July 25, respectively. Valerie is the S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Centers Director for District Seven, and Kathleen is the Lodge 202 Fraternal Activities Coordinator. Enjoy your special days, young ladies! —Submitted by Bettie House Secretary
Congratulations to Kylie Tullos and Lance Brady, who were married on June 15, 2021, at Reveille Peak Park in Burnet, Texas. They are pictured with Kylie’s great-grandparents Joe and Jean Motl. Kylie and her great-grandparents are members of SPJST Lodge 155, Austin. Other family in attendance who are also members of Lodge 155 were Kylie’s mother Ashley Tullos; brother Nathan Tullos; and cousins Amy Eskew, Travis Brack, Joy Eskew, and Dean Eskew. Nathan Tullos served as the ring bearer, and Joy Eskew was the flower girl. Kylie has enlisted in the United States Army and will start her service in July. Best wishes to the couple and to Kylie in her new career.
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Moravian Benevolence Fund Continued from Page 1. crowns in emergency aid. As of June 25, labor offices started distributing individual aid of CZK 58,000 crowns per person to help those who have lost their homes. In the coming days, the regional development and agriculture ministries will channel another 500 million crowns to the affected municipalities. Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has also called on the European Union to earmark finances from its Solidarity Fund to help remove the damage caused by the devastating tornado. Closer to home, Americans are learning of the destruction and are asking what they can do in order to show their solidarity and support for their distant
motherland whose residents are now suffering and who must begin what promises to be a lengthy rebuilding process. Texans, especially, remember that it was not so long ago that it was the Czech Republic that showed compassion and support for the people of Texas when disaster struck. In 2013, the Czech Republic Ministry of Foreign Affairs presented four million crowns — approximately $200,000 — to the city of West, Texas for rebuilding following the massive explosion of a fertilizer warehouse that occurred in that Central Texas community. Four years later, in 2017, the Czech Republic Ministry of Foreign Affairs approved the provision of five million Czech Crowns — approximately $237,000 — for humanitarian assistance to displaced families in La Grange, Texas in response to Hurricane Harvey. The gifts demonstrated the Czech Republic’s dedication and solidarity with the United States and especially Texans, where Texans of Czech Moravian ancestry represent a large part of the population.
Individuals and organizations wishing to offer assistance may make their taxdeductible donations to: Czech Moravian Benevolence Fund c/o The SPJST Foundation P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 The SPJST Foundation The Foundation is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides assistance to projects of redeeming value, especially those which embrace Czech heritage and culture. Donors may also make their gifts online on Facebook at this link: (8) Facebook. “Facebook was selected as our primary donor site as Facebook pays all of the processing fees, enabling100 percent of the monies collected will go to the cause,” says Foundation President and Honorary Czech Consul Brian Vanicek. Every individual and group donor will be recognized. The funds will be retained until such time it can be determined
Lodge 187, Round Rock members share rock designs
LEFT PHOTO: Greg McCarthy and his eagle holding dog tags rock art. CENTER PHOTO: Rock painting station. RIGHT PHOTO: Mathieu McCarthy and his narwhal rock art. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Luke McCarthy and his Samurai training in the mountainous archipel-
ago of Japan rock art. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Jennifer McCarthy and her Charlie Brown and Snoopy watching Fireworks. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: JoAnn Oman wins a double at the District Two Meeting. —Submitted by Jennifer McCarthy, Reporter
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where they can be most effectively utilized. “As Texans of Czech ancestry we have a deep and enduring need to be connected with our Czech homeland. The Czech Moravian Benevolence Fund will help us to make that connection. We will stay in touch with our friends and contacts throughout the region,” says Vanicek. “To that end, The SPJST Foundation’s Facebook page will provide regular updates of how the situation is progressing.” —SPJST—
Old Dead Tree by d.knape
Old dead tree sticking its head out above the rest an old balding man weathered and worn bark-less and gray dead from age and lightening strikes it now looms over the woods a statue without arms a ghostly figure seen from afar it speaks of what it has been through saying do not forget me I gave you shade I gave you comfort above all I gave you beauty see me now. —SPJST—
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The deadline for all Věstník items is 5 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month. Send your news and photos directly to:
SPJST Věstník Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: 254-773-8087 Email: vestnik@spjst.org Online: spjst.org/news/submitarticle-photo 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), State Fraternal Director at 800-727-7578, or visit www.spjst.org.
Lodge 30, Taiton youth enjoys LIT camp
Lodge 47, Seaton youth excited to attend first SPJST camp
Just recently, I attended LIT (Leadersin-Training) camp at Camp Kubena. I had so much fun seeing old and new friends. I enjoyed all the activities there, and I can’t wait to go with my district to camp as an LIT. Bethany Baker, age 14 —SPJST—
This week, we’re doing Ram Camp. Last week, we did Camp Extra at school. It was very fun. I learned how to float this summer. Next week, we’re going to go to Summer Fun Water Park. We are also going to go to the bowling alley. Then after that, we’re going to Camp Kubena. It’s going to be my first time in camp. I’m so excited. I’m still excited to go swimming at camp. I’m going to pass the swimming test. I hope we are going to have the Fourth of July float this year in the parade. I want to ride in it. Fraternally, Andrew Ordogne, age 6 —SPJST—
Lodge 185, New braunfels youth attends summer camps I got back from Camp Travis yesterday. It was good to be home, but I had a great time. Now we are getting ready to go to SPJST camp. Your friend, Rileigh Kitchen age 14 —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton youth shares summer fun times Dear Vestnik Readers, School is out for the summer! I made a perfect score on my STAAR reading test. I have had a great summer break so far. We have just finished a camp called Camp Extra at an elementary school. It was fun. We read Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library there. I really enjoyed that book. We are also doing the library’s summer reading program again this year. I have to read for 30 minutes every day. I enjoy reading. We have went swimming a few times already this summer, and I bet we will go swimming a lot more. This year at Camp Kubena, I am going to pass my swim test. I am so glad that my brother and I
will get to go this year. I cannot wait for the rest of the summer. I will see you in August. Fraternally, Travis Ordogne, age 9 —SPJST—
Lodge 30, Taiton youth graduates from Eighth Grade Congratulations to Brooke Lillie Bacak who graduated from the eighth grade at St. Philip Catholic School. Brooke was one of 22 graduates honored at the Wednesday, May 19, 2021, mass at 6 p.m. The graduates were congratulated and wished all the best in high school. The daughter of Brad and Crystal Bacak of El Campo, Brooke served as president of the student council for the 2020-2021 year at St. Philip Catholic School. Brooke is also a member of SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club. Brooke was selected by her teachers to crown the Blessed Mother Mary during the annual “May Crowning” tradition, which was held during Mass on April 30. She is pictured below with St. Philip Catholic School eighth graders Lance Brooks and Landon Brooks.
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Monday, July 12, 2021 Slovanská Podporující Jednota Státu Texas
Fill in the missing blocks with numbers between 0-10. The numbers in each row add up to the totals on the right. The numbers in each column add up to the totals on the bottom.
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Učme se česky Let Us Study Czech Lekce osmá Lesson 8
Lodge 185 New Braunfels youth achieves eighth grade class valedictorian
Read the following out loud. Get family or friends help with the pronunciation; do them together. Clip and save each lesson, and compile them into notebook. Čtení - Reading: Naše Škola - Our school To je naše škola. A toto je naše třída. Tam je učitel. Zde jsou studenti. Jan je student. On má pero a knihu. Co je na stole? To je moje tužka. Učitel ma křídu a píše na tabuli tuto pohádku. S S S
Hello, SPJST members and friends. I would like to wish my sister a happy seventh birthday! I hope you enjoyed your time at Splashway. Love, Your Big Brother Noah Garcia, age 9 —SPJST—
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Congratulations to Megan Ohnheiser on her eighth grade graduation from St. James Catholic School in Seguin. Megan graduated with honors and was valedictorian of her class with a 4.0 GPA. Megan will be attending St. John Paul II Catholic High School in the fall. Megan is a member of Lodge 185, New Braunfels Youth Club.
Byl jeden domeček. V tom domečku stoleček, na stolečku mistička, na mističce vodička, v té vodičce rybička. “Kde je ta ryba?” Kočka ji snědla. “Kde je ta kočka?” V lese zaběhla. “Kde jsou ty lesy?” Na prach shořely. “Kde je ten prach?” Voda ho vzala. “Kde je ta voda?” Voli ji vypili. “Kde jsou ti voli?
Páni je snědli. “Kde jsou ti páni?” Na hřbitově pochováni. S S S naše - our, ours třída - class, or classroom maso - meat máslo - butter student - student tabule (F) - blackboard pole (N) - field košile (F) - shirt moje - my stůl - table učitel - teacher kniha - book ryba - fish Jan - John voda - water nový, á, é - new starý, á, é - old malý, á, é - little velký, á, é - big křída - chalk zde, tu - here na stole - on the table na tabuli - on the blackboard pohádka - fairy tale dobrý, á, é - good zlý, á, é - bad, wicked černý, á, é - black bilý, á, é - white S S S Mluvnice - Grammar 1. In Czech, the adjective must agree in gender form with the noun that it modifies. Example: malý stůl - small table; malá kniha - small book; malé okno - small window. In
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the vocabulary, there are adjectives given showing the three gender endings ý, á, and é. 2. In the reading exercise, the feminine nouns křída, pohádka, and kniha are spelled with the ending ‘u’. This is because in Czech when a noun is used in some function other than the subject or predicate nominative, it must be put into a case. The aforementioned feminine nouns are in the accusative case functioning as direct objects answering the question “what?”. The feminine nouns ending in ‘a’, change this ending to ‘u’ when used as direct objects.
Exercise 1. Select suitable adjectives for the nouns given in the vocabulary. Remember that the nouns are either masculine, feminine, or neuter, depending on their endings, and the adjectives must agree with the nouns in gender ending.
This is a pencil. What is on the table? That is our new school. What new words do you see above? Find out their meanings. —SPJST—
2. Translate the reading exercise into English.
Další schůze CEFT byla úspěšná
3. Memorize the vocabulary. 4. Translate into Czech: I have a book.
Jan Vaculík Poslední pravidelná schůze Ceské vzdělávací nadace státu Texasu se konala v pravidelnou dobu po čtvrt roku, i
Czech Cultural Calendar Tuesday through Saturday Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, 119 West French Avenue, Temple. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To arrange a private small group tour, contact the Museum: czechheritagemuseum@gmail.com; or leave a message 254-899-2935. The Museum hosts Czech Films Matinee at 3p.m.; Night - 6 p.m. on the second Tuesdays of the month at Beltonian Theatre, 219 East Central Avenue, Belton. Free admission. Please note: There will be no matinées in July and August. Every First and Third Tuesday Evenings Tarok Parties—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. For information, call CHMGC 254-899-2935; find them on Facebook; or on the web at https://czechheritagemuseum.org. Monday through Saturday Czech Center Museum Houston, 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 713-528-2060; or visit czechcenter.org. Through November 15 Exhibit: Texas-Czech Wedding Apparel and Tradition—at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC), 250 West Fairgrounds Road on US Highway 77, La Grange: exhibit includes 10 dresses that have been donated by our members and are from weddings that occurred from 1883 to 1946; view fragile mementos; and leave with an understanding of Czech culture and traditions that are still alive today. July 13 Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center Movie Night presents Havel: Co Byste Obětovali pro Prvdu a Lásku? - What Would You Sacrifice for Truth and Love?—at Beltonian Theatre, 219 East Central Avenue, Belton, 6 p.m. Free admission. Donations accepted online or through a donation box at the concession window. Imported Czech beer, wine available. Please note: There will be no matinées in July and August. July 18 SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood Picnic—at the hall, 700 South Czech Hall Road, West: fried chicken dinner - drive-thru or dine-in, auction, and prize drawing.
August 10 Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center Movie Night presents “Beyond the Wall” - A reprise of a film the Czech Heritage Museum screened in November 2017 at the Beltonian. Back by popular demand. A documentary looking at how the abrupt changes of the 1980s affected Central Europeans. at Beltonian Theatre, 219 East Central Avenue, Belton, 6 p.m. Free admission. Donations accepted online or through a donation box at the concession window. Imported Czech beer, wine available. Please note: There will be no matinées in July and August. October 17 Celebrating Heritage Day—at Sokol Dallas, 7448 Greenville Avenue in Dallas, Texas 75231, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stay tuned for more information. Event is presented by the American Czech Culture Societies and its member societies - Sokol Dallas, SPJST, WFLA, KJT, KJZT, VH Czech School of Dallas, and RVOS. You may contact Bob Podhrasky at pod@att.net; Nina Marcussen at czechschoolofdallas@yahoo.com; or Lynda Novak at magiclady_46@hotmail.com for information. —SPJST—
když se zdá, že původní epidemie polevuje,avšak je nutno být opatrný, protože podle posledních z prv z Indie, tam vyskytla nová epidemie, která se šíří do světa. Doufejme, že tato epidemie bude snadněji překonatelná, přestože vme, že nakažlivé nemoci jsou nebezpečné za každých okolností. Objevují se již nově druhy bakterií a ůidstvo může očekávat další nebezpečí. Ve většině zemí vlády konají alespoň základní opatření, mnoho závisí na hygienických návycích obyvatel. Schůze se konala v místnoatech Slovanské podporující jednoty státu Texasu, která poskytla přítomným členům pohodlné občerstvení, Místnost v budově jednoty je technicky vybavena pro telekonferenci, což pravidelně podle potřeby používají, Schůze byla zahájena presidentem nadace Rayem Lenartem, který přivítal přítomné ředitele, kteří se připojili pomocí počítačů, Součástí zahajovacího obřadu byla přísaha americké vlajce a republice, pro kterou stojí, modlitba a uctění památky zemřelých členů. Pak jsme přistoupili k projednávní jednotlivých bodů pořadu. Jednotliví úředníci odpovědní za činnost výborů nebo komisí přednesli přehled činnosti na české katedře Texaské university v Austinu, Tx. a na hudební katedře Severotexaské university v Denton, Tx., kde činnost probíhá za omezených okolnosttí způsobených epidemií. Poměry na Texaské A and M universitě v College Station, Tx. pokračují ve vývoji a doujme, že se nadaci podaří vyjednat novou smlouvu, která bude zlepšením studijních podmínek pro moravské studenty z Brna a Olomouce na Moravě Tato nová smlouva vyžaduje zevrubné úpravy a změny vztahu mezi universitou a nadací a vyžaduje důkladné prozkoumání všech podmínek. Nikdo nemůže předpoládat, v jakých poměrech se ocitneme, až epidemie skončí anebo bude vyléčena a zda instituce nebudou muset změnit postup jednání se zákazníky neboli si všichni uvědomíme, v jakém postavení jsme byli před epidenií a zda se vrátíme do poměrů před epidemií anebo nějak změníme stávající poměry. Společnost a kadý jednotlivec prošel změnou politických, sociálních a lidských vztahů, aniž by si toho byl dnes vědom, i když blízká budoucnost ukáže, že změna nastala a je nutno s nu počítat. —SPJST—
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TCGS July Book of the Month: Lee County Czechs Eleven years ago, Texas Czech Genealogical Society launched a project designed to fill an important gap in the genealogical records of Texas by means of a book titled, Lee County Czechs. The book subsequently has found its way into various local and personal libraries, as well as notable genealogical libraries across our country. The book had its beginning with the challenge, “You were from Lee County, and we (Texas Czech Genealogical Society) don’t have anything from there. Why don’t you do something on the Czechs of Lee County?” - or something to that effect. Well, I accepted the challenge with some trepidation, never having done anything like this before. At first, I considered doing the work from information from the United States Federal Census of 1900, this being the most comprehensive of all the censuses insofar as family information is concerned. However, upon compiling the information I found that due to the rather small Czech population of the county in 1900, I proposed to our leadership team that I expand the work to include information from the census records of 1910, 1920, and 1930 to include that of 1900. To this they agreed. In addition, the team agreed with my recommendation that we include pictures so as to add “life” to what might otherwise be considered “dull statistics.” An appeal was sent out, and a number of individuals and couples (whose names appear in the credits of the book) very graciously shared their collections with me. These appear in a “Lee County Scrapbook” chapter. Early on, I felt that it would be good to have a chapter on the physical setting of Lee County to show why the Czech community grew where it did: first and foremost, a belt of rich black land that stretched from southwest to northeast in the central part of the county. I also felt that it might be interesting to include something of the historical background of the county to demonstrate
Monday, July 12, 2021 the progression of the various ethnic groups and individuals who, shall we say, paved the way for the Czechs who basically overflowed from crowded Fayette County. Therefore, beginning with the Tonkawa Indians, who had been driven out of their Edwards Plateau homeland by the Apaches and Comanches, I briefly touched on the coming of the Spanish, French, Mexicans, American adventurers, Texan heroes, Germans, and Wends, all along that historical trail called El Camino Real (or, as it is sometimes called, King’s Highway, or Old San Antonio Road, or most recently, The Presidential Corridor), currently State Highway 21, until at last we come to the Czechs, who, in the early 1880s, settled along both sides of that stretch of rich black land previously mentioned. Thus, we have a second chapter for the book. Then, in order, I included the extractions from the Federal Census Records for Lee County for each of those four decades - 1900, 1910, 1920, and 1930 (the records for 1940 not yet having been released.) Next, having researched county records for corresponding years, I decided to include as much of these as were available. (When I say this, I am referring to the fact that only the records for 1900 and 1910 were available - the ones from 1920 and 1930 having been lost due to flooding in the courthouse some years ago). My reason for including these was to help the reader and researcher to see how individuals and families either prospered or suffered financial set-backs over those 20 years of living in Lee County. These tax record extractions form two chapters of the book. At last, we come to that chapter mentioned earlier, “Lee County Scrapbook.” It is hoped that the index of names in the back of the book will make its use more convenient. This work has been “a labor of love.” Yes, it was a long road to completion, but along those roads, precious memories of some very fine people who, in seeking to
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find a better life for themselves and their families, also helped to make Lee County, Texas, and America a stronger, happier, and richer place to live. There have been many nights when these memories have come to haunt my mind. I’m happy to have had the opportunity to share some of these memories and to help you to appreciate those fine people whose names are written herein. May God bless the memory of them and their children who have come after them. Free Shipping in July To obtain your copy of Lee County Czechs, please send a check for $32 per book, payable to TCGS, to Nancy Machu, 3337 Bianco Terrace, Round Rock, Texas 78665. To pay by credit card, please call Nancy at 512-971-4284 to give credit card information. TCGS is offering free shipping on this book during the month of July 2021. Submitted by John R. Gantt TCGS Chaplain SPJST Lodge 9, Snook —SPJST—
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Lodge 92, Fort Worth to host tarok tourney on July 31 The Paprskar Memorial Tarok Tournament IX will be held Saturday, July 31, 2021, at SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth - National Hall, 3316 Roberts Cut Off in Fort Worth (Lake Worth). Registration and snacks will be served from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Six one-hour rounds begin at 9 a.m. Meal is included at noon break. Trophies will be awarded for the top four scores. Cash will be awarded for the top four scores. Registration is $25 per player. For more information or directions, contact John Paprskar 817-480-3480. Late entries will be accepted if player slots are available. To register by mail, send name, address, and phone number by July 23 to John Paprskar, 905 Venice Street, Hurst, Texas 76053. Fraternally, John Paprskar —SPJST—
Paprskar Memorial Tarok Tournament IX Saturday July 31, 2021 at
National Hall
SPJST Lodge 92 Fort Worth 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road Fort Worth (Lake Worth), Texas Registration: $25 per player Registration and Snacks 8 to 8:45 a.m. 6 one-hour rounds begin at 9 a.m. Meal included at noon break Trophies for top 4 scores Cash for top 4 scores For more information or directions: John Paprskar 817-480-3480
Late entries accepted if player slots are available. To register by July 23, mail your name, address, and phone number to: John Paprskar, 905 Venice Street, Hurst, Texas 76053
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SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Post your lodge’s upcoming SPJST fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is Wednesday at 12 noon, unless otherwise posted. Send updates directly to: VĚSTNÍK, c/o Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX to: 254-773-8087. Email to: vestnik@spjst.org. Advertising rates are $2 per column inch for lodge ads; $4 per column inch for nonprofit organization ads; and $6 per column inch for commercial ads. For advertising information, please call the Editor at 800-727-7578 or email vestnik@spjst.org. LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE (1) 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 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 4, HALLETTSVILLE (6) 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 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 Meetings: Held every other month at 3 p.m. at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce, 1614 North Texana Street, Hallettsville. For information/updates, call 361798-3347. LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Sunday, July 18—Lodge Picnic: drive-thru and dine-in meal: fried chicken and trimmings, auction, prize drawing Saturday, July 24—Kocian reunion 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) Monday, August 23—Lodge meeting Monday, November 22—Lodge meeting Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of February, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant, Schulenburg. LODGE 9, SNOOK (1) Lodge Hall: 457 CR 269, Snook. Directions: From Snook, turn on FM 2155 to downtown. At Snook School, stay right on Spur 2155. At “T”, turn right on CR 269. Go 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: 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 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)
• Hall is open Wednesday through Sunday, 3 to 10 p.m. • All Friday dances: 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. with free admission. • Clay Raesz serves hamburgers each Friday beginning at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 14–SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor members will hold their monthly meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Covered dish meal following the meeting. Friday, July 16–Texas Rein Friday, July 23—Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six Friday, July 30—Craig Howell Band 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.
Sunday, July 18—Glen Collins and The Alibis, country Sunday, July 25—Fritz Hodde, polka Sunday, August 22—Mark Halata, polka Sunday, September 12—Czech Melody Masters, polka Sunday, September 19—Glen Collins and The Alibis, country Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a nonsmoking facility. Polka and Country 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. Follow us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/elginSPJSTlodge18 and on Twitter - @SPJSTelgin18 . 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 48, BEYERSVILLE (2) Update: The new hall is complete. We are now taking bookings. 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 Bookings/Rentals: Call Kim Ogden 512-739-9324 or email SPJST48@gmail.com. Lodge meetings: Second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the hall. Youth club meetings: Held prior to the adult meeting at 5:15 p.m. Call Youth Leader Michelle Newsom 512-913-0226 for information. A notification will be sent to members if meeting times need to be changed.
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 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 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 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 18, ELGIN (2)
Dances are 3 to 7 p.m., cover $10 per person - un•less otherwise noted.
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 35, ELK (3) Saturday, July 31—Birthday Party Saturday, August 7—Joe Parker Band Saturday, August 14—Wedding Saturday, August 21—Gordon Collier Saturday, August 28—Wedding 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 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) Saturday, August 28—Czechaholics, 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, September 24—Fab5, 8 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, October 22—Texas Sundown, 8 to 12 a.m. Friday, November 13—Red Ravens, 7 to 11 p.m.
Monday, July 12, 2021 LODGE 117, ROBSTOWN (7) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of March, June, September, and December, 1:30 p.m. at Hilltop Community Center, 11425 Leopard, Corpus Christi. LODGE 130, DALLAS (3) Lodge Meetings: For monthly meeting date, time, and location, contact President/Sales Agent John Vrla 214906-3385 or email jvrla@cebridge.net. LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO (7) Lodge Meetings: Quarterly meetings are held in March, July, October, and December at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road, San Antonio. For information, contact President Jarolyn Popp 830-964-5135. LODGE 135, ENNIS (3) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of January, April, July, and October, 7 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 2622 East Hwy 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy 287 East exit. Stay Hwy 287 on until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and under the overpass at IH-45. Then go approximately 1 3/4 miles on Hwy 34. Sokol Hall is on the left. LODGE 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 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 information, call 713-869-5767, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beer, set-ups, soda, and ice sold at bar. Please do not bring from outside. *Dress Code dances: evening attire for ladies and gentlemen. *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 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 91, SAN JACINTO (5) Lodge Meetings: Quarterly meetings - TBA in the Věstník. For information, contact Lodge Secretary Vonda Smesny 832-694-8762.
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 92, FORT WORTH (3) Saturday, July 31—Paprskar Memorial Tarok Tournament IX: Registration, snacks - 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Six one-hour rounds - 9 a.m. Meal included at noon break. Trophies for top four scores. Cash for top four scores. Registration is $25 per player. Late entries accepted if player slots are available. For information, contact John Paprskar 817-480-3480. To register by mail, send name, address, and phone number by July 23 to John Paprskar, 905 Venice Street, Hurst, Texas 76053. 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 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 151, WHARTON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Wharton Depot Museum, 100 South Sunset Street, Wharton. For information, call 979-532-5884. LODGE 154, FORT WORTH (3) Lodge Hall: 6500 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth. Directions: From IH-35 West in Fort Worth, take IH-20 West exit. Stay on IH-20 West until you come to 820; stay on 820 until you come to Jacksboro Hwy and Azle Street exit. Take Azle Street exit; go to the traffic light. Turn left at the traffic light. Go to the second traffic light then turn right onto Boat Club Road. Go approx. 2 1/2 miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Phone: 817-237-5181. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 3:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, call 817-731-2580. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. Contact Youth Leaders CarrieAnn Jones 817-371-1727, carrieannjones@att.net; or Appa Burcie 817-614-2967, abburcie2015@gmail.com for information. LODGE 155, AUSTIN (2) Lodge Meetings: For dates time, and location of quarterly meetings, call Secretary Ginny Prasatik 512-472-1721.
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 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 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 160, SAN ANGELO (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Wednesday of February, May, and August; and the November meeting is held the third Sunday. Watch the Věstník for meeting time/location. For information, contact President Sandra Jansa 325-651-8045; or sandra.jansa@hotmail.com. Youth Club Meetings: For date, time, location, call Youth Leader Ryan Jansa 325234-5879.
LODGE 162, IOWA COLONY (5) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Iowa Colony Community Center, 12003 CR 65, Iowa Colony. For information, contact President Betty Crawford 713-594-5049. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Iowa Colony Community Center. For information, call Youth Leader Brenda Moyle 713-303-1471. LODGE 169, BRENHAM (1) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Thursday in February, April, June, August, October, 6:30 p.m. at Texas Seafood and Steakhouse, 2209 South Market Street, Brenham. (December meeting/social information will be announced at a later date.) Lodge Information: Call Stephen Bliznak 979-251-4150; or Lenora Bliznak 979-277-8845. LODGE 172, PASADENA (5) Lodge Hall: 3609 Preston Road, Pasadena. Lodge Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m. at the lodge hall, 3609 Preston Avenue, in Pasadena. November and December meetings will be held on the third Sunday. For information, contact Jo 346-317-4412; or Helen 713-920-7172 LODGE 177, ACADEMY (2) Lodge Hall: 711 Rio Poco, Little River-Academy. Directions: Hall is on the south side of Academy, just off Hwy 95, on the right. Hall Phone: 254-982-4434. Please leave a message with questions. Bingo: Every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Kitchen is open. Board of Trustees/Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September, and November - Board Meeting, 6:15 p.m. Regular lodge meeting, 6:30 p.m. LODGE 179, WARRENTON (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 11 a.m. Location will be announced in the Věstník prior to the meeting each month. For information, contact Ricky Weyand 979-966-7138. LODGE 180, BURLESON (3) Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. For meeting location or information, call 817-905-2097 or 972-268-0022. LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY (2) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at The Chicken Place, 504 Bridge Street, Marlin. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at The Chicken Place, 504 Bridge Street, Marlin. For information, contact Youth Leader Becky Beckendorf 254749-5732. LODGE 183, ARLINGTON (3) Lodge Hall: 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington. Directions: Take IH-35 West to Fort Worth. Take IH-20 East exit and proceed on IH-20 East until you come to Cooper Street exit. Take Cooper Street exit to the North. Stay on Cooper Street until you come to Mayfield Street. Turn right on Mayfield; go down and turn left on Pleasant Valley Lane. Hall Rental Information/Hall Phone: 682-8003485. Game Nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. Lodge Meetings/Family Nights: Third Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 184, MOULTON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. at Moulton VFD building in the meeting room. RSVP to Elmer Michna at 361-7723876 or Johnnie Hoffman at 361-772-5049. Please RSVP by Thursday of the week prior to the meeting. LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS (7) Lodge Meetings: Every other month - February, April, June, August, October, and December. Call for meeting date, time, and location. Youth Club Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. (subject to change). Call Youth Leader Jessica McCoy for information 979-7778215. LODGE 186, CALDWELL (1) Lodge Hall: 937 State Hwy 36, Caldwell. Directions: Hall is just off Hwy 36 on the south side of Caldwell, next to Burleson County Fairgrounds. Hall Rental Information: 979-567-4264. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the hall. Call Youth Leader Yolanda Brinkman for information 979-5670637. LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK (2) Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place, Round Rock. Directions: From Taylor, take Hwy 79 into Round Rock until you get to Sunrise. There will be a 7-11 store on the right. Turn right and proceed past Hopewell School. Continue through the four-way stop. Luther Peterson Boulevard is the first street on the left. From Temple, take IH-35 South. Just past Georgetown, exit on University Boulevard. Proceed to stop sign. Take left on University Boulevard. The third street is Sunrise. Turn right onto Sunrise. The sec-
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ond 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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