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flect your primary occupation,” Vanicek adds. “We know that there are many SPJST members who have sideline businesses or services that they offer in their spare time. Hunting leases, fence building, beauty products and so on . . . ” In addition to the member business listings, the directory will also include local lodge contacts, including sales agents and information about the life insurance and annuity benefits available to SPJST members and prospective members. There will also be sections which introduce various aspects of the SPJST experience – including the SPJST Youth Program, Scholarship Program, and Camp Kubena. The online format will also enable business owners to make updates online as well as add additional member business and service listings. “Once the framework is up and before the directory goes online, I will send an email and link to our SPJST business and service providers — to manage their listings,” explains Vice President of Communications Melanie Zavodny. “It’s at that point that business owners and service providers will be able to provide detailed information about the products and services as well as a photograph that helps to communicate their business.” Users will be able to conduct searches on the basis of topics as well as location – like the zip code. What will really make SPJST’s online directory unique is that only SPJST members will have access to posting their businesses or services; however, the general public – by virtue of the Internet – will also have access. “More access means more potential business for our members,” says Vanicek. “Exactly!” says Zavodny. “We’ll be taking advantage of social media to promote the directory – to members, of course, as well as to non-members. “It’s all part of SPJST’s invigorated effort to make membership in SPJST a more engaging experience,” says Vice President of Sales and Marketing Delisle Doherty. “It underscores the great value SPJST places on building upon its existing relationships. We want to see our members do good. That’s the value proposition they receive in exchange for getting involved. We appreciate that and to show it, we’re going to provide every business that is listed in the directory with signage that will help to promote their business while it raises our profile.” “Every business listed in the directory
VĚSTNÍK will receive signage that will help to promote their business and help to build the SPJST member services network.” Depending on the nature of the business or service, the signage will come in two forms – as a window decal and as a plaque – each designating the business or service provider as a “Proud SPJST Member.” “By marketing your business or service as an SPJST member, I believe you’ll get the same kind of stimulus that you would if you were a member of your local chamber of commerce – which is also a good thing,” says Doherty, adding, “It reflects your community service orientation and makes you more desirable to customers. “And, certainly, it helps SPJST because it helps to reflect the superior character of our membership.” SPJST FAC Assistance We are here to help in you need assistance. Please feel free to call me or Tammy. Your District Fraternal Activities Coordinator (FAC) is also available to assist you. State Fraternal Director Frank Horak 254-773-1575, ext. 177 254-534-0681 frankh@spjst.com Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez 254-773-1575, ext. 164 tammym@spjst.com District One FAC Kyle Skrabanek 979-820-0531 District Two FAC Ruth Hanusch 254-771-0193 District Three FAC Vicki Sims 214-763-0341 District Four FAC Janeece Williams 806-632-5239 District Five FAC Linda Bratina 832-647-9971 District Six FAC Helen Zabransky 361-798-3347 District Seven FAC Kathleen Polasek 830-570-5800 Fraternally, Frank Horak State Fraternal Director —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
Lodge 6, Cottonwood reports on July meeting
Lodge 9, Snook congratulates State King, State Duke
President Milton Peterson called the Lodge 6, Cottonwood meeting to order on Friday, July 30, 2021. Sister Peggy Dobecka led the Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST motto. A moment of silence was observed for the sick and deceased. Sister Irene Peterson reported 13 members present. Sister Barbara Hykel read the minutes from the last meeting. Sister Peggy gave the treasurer’s and youth club’s reports. The youth did wonderfully with the raffle at the picnic. Sister Jeanette Beseda gave her fraternal activities coordinator’s report. The picnic turned out great. Thanks to everyone who attended. Sister Evelyn Stuckly was honored for 12 years of service to the lodge. Birthday for August was Kim Sieth. Attendance door prize winners were Dorothy Kucera, Milton Peterson, and Lou Blahuta.
The Wednesday, August 4, 2021, meeting of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook was called to order by President Donnie Hejl at 7:16 p.m. David Kovar led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll of officers was called. Minutes from the July meeting were approved. Hall manager, FAC,
Happy 90th Birthday, Henrietta Veselka of Lodge 8, Weimar
Next Meeting—September 12 The next meeting will be Sunday, September 12 at 2 p.m. Dorothy Kucera, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 8, Weimar meets August 23 Lodge 8, Weimar will meet Monday, August 23, 2021, at 6 p.m. at Oakridge Smokehouse in Schulenburg, Texas. We invite all members to come to our meeting. Dinner will be Dutch treat. Carolyn M. Tobola Secretary/Treasurer —SPJST—
Congratulations to Henrietta Veselka of Lodge 8, Weimar! She celebrated her 90th birthday on July 19, 2021. She was honored with a special party recognizing this grand occasion. Sister Henrietta serves as president of Lodge 8. Happy birthday and best wishes for many more years of good health and happiness!
