VĚSTNÍK
SPJST Lodge Section
Monday, July 26, 2021 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
Lodge 4, Hallettsville meets August 8 Dear Members, Lodge 4, Hallettsville will meet 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 8, Weimar members excited to gather again It was so good to see everyone again! It has been 16 months since we were able to be in a group. Lodge 8, Weimar met on Monday, June 28, 2021, at Oakridge Smokehouse in Schulenburg, Texas. President Henrietta Veselka called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Melvin Tobola led the Pledge of Allegiance. Carolyn Tobola led our prayer. A complimentary dinner from Lodge 8, Weimar was then enjoyed. In attendance were 10 members and friends. All officers were present except Vice President Anton Machacek. We were honored to have District Six Director Annie Vahalik and Mrs. Annie’s sister, Patsy Zabransky, attend our meeting. Minutes of the February 24, 2020, meeting were printed in the April 13, 2020, Vestnik. Becky Jares made a motion, seconded by Arlene Marshall, to accept the minutes as printed in the Vestnik. Motion carried. Becky made a motion, Melvin seconded, to accept the
treasurer’s report as presented. Motion carried. A memorial will be sent to the Czech Heritage Museum in Temple in memory of members who passed away since September 2019, namely Evelyn Lydia Post, Leo Jares, Betty Jean Stepanek, Paul Veselka, Joseph E. Pesak, Jr., and Annie Horecka Schilhab. Henrietta reported two of our members received their 50-year membership pin, namely Craig Jon Tobola and Ron Darren Tobola. They were both issued a certificate of membership on March 24, 1971. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Henrietta reported Junior Camp Session Two for Districts One, Two, and Six was scheduled to be held at Camp Kubena in Ledbetter, from Wednesday, July 14 until Sunday, July 18. State Youth Achievement Day will be held on Saturday, July 31 at Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center in Temple. The 33rd SPJST Convention will be held in Killeen on Friday, August 13 until Sunday, August 15. Anton is our delegate. For any further information on these events, please see the Vestnik. Our heartfelt sympathies go to the families of Honorary SPJST Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas and Janice Victorick, wife of District One Director Donnie Victorick, who passed away recently. May our Lord keep all their families in His tender loving care. Henrietta gave her thank you to Secretary/Treasurer Carolyn M. Tobola for keeping us informed about our meeting dates, etc. in the Vestnik. She stated, “Thank you. Job well done.” Director Vahalik reported on the District Six meeting which was held at Camp Kubena on Sunday, June 13. Annie reported there were 50 in atten-
dance. She also reported Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny is working on the convention souvenir book. She stated Vice President Delisle Doherty was doing a good job taking care of lodges. A birthday in recent months was Melvin Tobola on March 9. Anniversary was Melvin and Carolyn Tobola - 62 years. After no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Next Meeting—August 23 The next meeting will be Monday, August 23 at Oakridge Smokehouse in Schulenburg. The meal will be Dutch treat. Reminder to bring pull tabs to our November meeting. Carolyn M. Tobola Secretary/Treasurer —SPJST—
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Lodge 9, Snook reports on July meeting The Wednesday, July 7, 2021, meeting of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook was called to order by President Donnie Hejl at 7 p.m. Sheila Orsak led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call of officers was held. Minutes from the June meeting were approved. Hall manager and fraternal reports were presented. At the youth club, they discussed camp. They will have a kolache baking demonstration on August 21 and a District One Swim Party on Sunday, August 1. Under old business, we are still working on the pricing for new speakers, and the pipe has been installed at the entry to the building. Under new business, we received a plaque from the Little League team that we sponsored. July birthdays include Josef Orsak on the 10th. The meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m. Next Meeting—August 7 The next meeting is scheduled for August 7 at 7 p.m. Fraternally, Hannah Kovar, Reporter —SPJST—
Happy Birthday, Dorothy Lastovica of Lodge 38, Kovar!
Birthday congratulations to Dorothy Lastovica of Lodge 38, Kovar! Dorothy celebrated her special day with her family. Dorothy’s children and grandchildren are all 100 percent SPJST members of Lodge 38, Kovar. LEFT PHOTO: She is pictured with daughter Sheri Holder and son John Lastovica. RIGHT PHOTO: Dorothy and grandchildren Ethan, Elizabeth, and Matt Holder. Best wishes to Dorothy for many more happy, healthy years.
