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Benevolence ★ Humanity ★ Brotherhood
September 13, 2021
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SPJST Mourns Loss of Honorary Vice President Gene McBride SPJST Honorary Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride passed away at his home in Temple, Texas, on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. He was 83. Brother McBride began his career at the SPJST Home Office in 1979 as State Field Manager. He was elected to the position of SPJST Supreme Lodge Vice President at the 2000 Convention. He served until his retirement in 2014 after 35 years of employment with SPJST. He was a charter member of Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy.
Brother McBride was born on January 6, 1938, to Ollie and Mittie (Patterson) McBride in Navarro County, Texas. He is survived by wife Frances McBride of Temple; children Darrell McBride and wife Darlene of Italy, Rusty Pecot of Belton, Darla Morgan and husband Brian of Italy, and
2021-2022 State Royalty first Appearance at Westfest
Amy Whitaker of Bruceville; grandchildren Derek, Levi, Melisa, Jason, Robert, Blake, Hunter, Chasidee, R.J., and Logan; and 16 great-grandchildren. Gene was preceded in death by his parents Ollie and Mittie McBride; and brothers Cecil and Edwin McBride. Visitation was Friday, September 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Scanio Harper Fu-
neral Home in Temple. Funeral service was Saturday, September 11 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home followed by burial at Eddy Cemetery in Eddy. Memorials in Brother McBride’s honor may be made to the SPJST Scholarship Fund; Camp Kubena, in care of the SPJST Foundation; or to Lewy Body Dementia Association (www.lbda.org). A special tribute honoring Brother McBride will appear in the September 26 Vestnik. —SPJST—
September is
Life Insurance Awareness Month #GetLifeInsurance #ActOfLove
august Top SPJST Sales Agents: Certificates Issued and Annualized Premium
The SPJST Float received the First Place Non-Commercial Float Award in the Westfest Parade on Saturday, September 4. The float was hosted by District Three and filled with SPJST members. Pictured above is the 2021-2022 SPJST State Royalty Court: Duke Zane Lauderdale and King Caleb See, both of Lodge 9, Snook, and Queen Megan Ohnheiser and Duchess Lily Howard, both of Lodge 185, New Braunfels. More photos on page 5.
1st - Certificates Issued 1st - Annualized Premium $500 Award
2nd - Certificates Issued 2nd - Annualized Premium $100 Award
3rd - Certificates Issued 3rd - Annualized Premium $100 Award
4th - Certificates Issued 4th - Annualized Premium $100 Award
5th - Certificates Issued 5th - Annualized Premium $100 Award
Ray Esparza Lodge 76 Wichita Falls District Four
Baltazar Nunez, FIC Lodge 219 El Paso District Four
Hilda Shearer Lodge 133 San Antonio District Seven
Boyd Maxwell Lodge 234 Luling District One
Linda Bratina Lodge 196 Houston-West District Five
; / ; / ; / ; / ; Inside This Week’s Vestnik ; / ; / ; / ; / ; Readers Write ......................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 “It’s Your Life”......................................4 Insurance Department Updates ........4 Lodge Section....................................24
Youth Section ....................................16 Youth Clubs’ Merit Points .................17 In Memoriam ......................................19 Czech Culture ....................................20 Advertisements ............................23-27 Lodge Calendar .................................26
Members raise funds for Joe Joe Bear
Susan Shofner retires after 26 years of service Page 6
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Lodge 92 Fort Worth hosts Paprskar Memorial Tarok Tourney Page 11
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Editor’s Note
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month
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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: MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC 254-773-1575 (ext. 122) • Mobile: 254-534-0807 VĚSTNÍK Fax: 254-773-8087 vestnik@spjst.org melaniez@spjst.com melaniez@usa.com EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER BRIAN VANICEK, FIC 254-773-1575 (ext. 139) Mobile: 254-534-2902 vanicek@spjst.com VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES AND MARKETING DELISLE DOHERTY 254-773-1575 (ext. 240) Mobile: 832-232-2049 delisled@spjst.com VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS MELANIE ZAVODNY 254-773-1575 (ext. 122) Mobile: 254-534-0807 melaniez@spjst.com CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER LEONARD D. MIKESKA, FIC 254-773-1575 (ext. 149) Mobile: 254-721-4739 leonardm@spjst.com CONTROLLER ROY VAJDAK 254-773-1575 (ext. 142) royv@spjst.com DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CFFM PO Box 85, Snook, TX 77878-0085 Home: 979-272-3265 • Mobile: 979-224-3125 dv.aggie71@gmail.com DISTRICT TWO DIRECTOR JESSE POSPISIL 4710 FM 1331, Taylor, TX 76574-2164 Home: 512-365-1110 • Mobile: 512-826-7371 jlpospisil@yahoo.com DISTRICT THREE DIRECTOR/CHAIR JOHN ENGELKE 6475 Gholson Rd, Waco, TX 76705-5330 254-799-4247 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 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 spjst@earthlink.net DISTRICT SIX DIRECTOR ANNIE VAHALIK 2508 N Levi St, Victoria, TX 77901-4059 361-649-4888 amvahalik@gmail.com DISTRICT SEVEN DIRECTOR REGINA HOUSE 146 Deer Run St, Pleasanton TX 78064-1510 830-570-2046 spjst202youth@gmail.com
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE District One - Bill Orsak, Vice Chair PO Box 252, Snook, TX 77878-0252 979-272-1243 • billorsak@gmail.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 - Brad Teplicek PO Box 372, Rowena, TX 76875-4006 325-442-2001 • bptep@aol.com District Five - Dorothy Pflughaupt, Chair 1243 Clovis Rd, Houston, TX 77008-6232 713-859-8976 • dotpflugh@yahoo.com District Six - Lisa Bubela, Secretary 1405 Divide St, El Campo, TX 77437-6152 979-543-7120 • lisa_bubela@yahoo.com District Seven - Oscar Korus 2565 Bruce Rd, Poteet, TX 78065-5013 830-391-4169 • oscarkorus@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 - Ralph Juarez 361-537-5506 • juarez2112@aol.com STATE FRATERNAL DIRECTOR FRANK HORAK Office: 254-773-1575 (ext. 177) • Mobile: 254-534-0681 frankh@spjst.com DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS District One - Hannah Kovar PO Box 28, Snook, TX 77878-0028 979-220-7904 • ladyjays@tamu.edu District Two - Position Currently Open Contact Frank Horak • 254-534-0681 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 CAMP KUBENA • 2001 Waldeck Rd • Ledbetter, TX Rob Clift, Executive Director 979-249-5674 • robc@spjst.com
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e are participating in Life Insurance Awareness Month (LIAM), a national awareness campaign that the nonprofit Life Happens created and coordinates every September. This year, Life Happens is collaborating with singer, songwriter, producer, and humanitarian Kelly Rowland for LIAM. By partnering with Life Happens as LIAM spokesperson, Kelly wants to help Americans get the knowledge they need to take action with life insurance through this year’s theme: With life insurance, I’ve got you. While known for her musical contributions both through her solo career and in Destiny’s Child, off the stage, Kelly has the important role of mother to her two sons, Titan and Noah. Like any parent, Kelly does everything she can to protect those she loves, including safeguarding her family’s financial future with life insurance. Visit SPJST’s Facebook page to hear Kelly’s message to the life insurance industry and consumers… plus hear why life insurance is important to her. We are also including many more important life insurance facts and information on our Facebook page. Please “like” our page and share these posts in your social media feed.
Heartfelt Condolences We express our sincere condolences to the family of Honorary Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride who passed away on Tuesday, September 7. Visitation was Friday, September 10, and the funeral service was Saturday, September 11 at ScanioHarper Funeral Home in Temple. Please keep Gene’s wife Frances and their family in your thoughts and prayers. Still to Come . . . Stay tuned to the Vestnik for these upcoming features: • Czech Heritage Month activities and a chance to win Czech-themed prizes • Lodge 81, Needville members share family adventures
Vestnik Dates and Deadlines September 27 Vestnik deadline is Mon., Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. October 11 Vestnik deadline is Mon., Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. October 25 Vestnik deadline is Mon., Oct. 18 at 5 p.m. November 8 Vestnik deadline is Mon., Nov. 1 at 5 p.m. —SPJST—
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SPJST Family Fun • • • • • and • • • • • Important Dates (Number in parentheses denotes SPJST district.)
Sept. 18 Sept. 18 Sept. 18 Sept. 24 Sept. 24-25 October 1 October 9 October 10 October 17 Oct. 19-20 October 31 Nov. 11 Nov. 25-26 Dec. 5 Dec. 12 Dec. 12 Dec. 18
Dec. 24 Dec. 31 Dec. 31
District One hosts SPJST Float: Burleson County Fair Parade, Caldwell (1) Lodge 47, Seaton Outdoor Extravaganza (2) Lodge 92, Fort Worth Czech Heritage Day (3) Lodge 185, New Braunfels hosts SPJST Float: Comal County Fair Parade, New Braunfels (7) Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cookoff (2) 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Begins Lodge 88, Houston Czech Fest (5) Lodge 141, Sealy hosts SPJST Float: Austin County Fair Parade, Bellville (1) District Three Fall Fun Day at Celebrating Heritage Day Dallas Sokol (3) Supreme Lodge Meeting • Home Office, Temple Lodge 24, Cyclone Barbecue Dinner (2) SPJST Home Office Closed • Veterans Day Holiday SPJST Home Office Closed • Thanksgiving Holidays Lodge 84, Dallas Christmas Party • Dallas Sokol (3) Lodge 4, Hallettsville Christmas Party Vsetin Educational Building (6) Lodge 18, Elgin Christmas Dance: Red Ravens (2) Lodge 141, Sealy hosts SPJST Float Wallis Christmas Parade (1) SPJST Home Office Closed • Christmas Holiday SPJST Home Office Closed • New Year Holiday Lodge 18, Elgin New Year’s Eve Dance Glen Collins and The Alibis (2)
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Readers Write Reader appreciates Lidice feature Melanie, A late thank you for publishing the Massacre and Destruction of Lidice, Czech Republic, story in the Vestnik. A time in history, never should be repeated, never be forgotten! An annual reminder would be appreciated. Again, thank you for the story. Tom Marek Lodge 88, Houston —SPJST—
Dear SPJST and District Six, I would like to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude for your support towards the scholarships I was selected to receive. Your kind hearts and generosity are truly appreciated, and I am forever grateful. I plan to attend Wharton County Junior College to major in radiology. Thank y’all so much for helping my dreams come true! With a grateful heart, Brittany Baker Lodge 30, Taiton —SPJST—
Member grateful for scholarships Thank you so much for the scholarships that you awarded to me! I am so grateful for not only that, but for everything else SPJST has supplied me with. It has taught me so many things as well
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Thank you so much for the scholarship. It will help me with my education at Texas A&M University - Texarkana. Aden Supak Lodge 186, Caldwell —SPJST—
Cyclone church sets Sept. 26 picnic The 75th annual Cyclone Picnic at St. Joseph’s Church is Sunday, September 26, 2021. Jerry Haisler will provide live music from 11 a.m. til 2 p.m. Sausage and home fried chicken with all the trimmings will be available for $12 beginning at 10:30 a.m. Drive-thru plates to-go are also available. Games begin at 12 noon, and the auction is at 2 p.m. Plenty of shade. Public invited. Bring your family. We hope to see you there! See ad on page 27. Carla Kacir Lodge 87, Temle —SPJST—
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From the Desk of Delisle L. Doherty SPJST Vice President of Sales and Marketing
It’s Your Life
Cheaper by the Dozen Here are 12 questions that are good to ask yourself every year for every policy you own - whether it’s SPJST or any other company - that you have insurance with. This could prevent you from being underinsured, costing you more in premiums later, or just reacting before you lose the policy. No matter who you have insurance with, ask these questions every year. If you are not sure of the answers, we will be glad to review all your policies - with us or anyone else to make sure you are good to go. 1. Are the names, addresses, dates, etc. correct on all my policies? If there is wrong information, you may have trouble with changes or adjustments to the policy. 2. Do I know how much cash value I have on my permanent policies (Whole Life and Universal Life)? Especially Universal Life policies. You should be asking an agent or the home office to review it with you every year when you get your statement. It can prevent disaster later. 3. Are my beneficiaries up to date? If you pass away and you have old beneficiaries, it could delay getting this money to whomever should have it. 4. Why did I buy my policy in the first place? If life changes happen, you may find yourself with the wrong amount or wrong people benefiting. 5. Do I still have enough insurance? (You may have gotten married, had a child, bought a house, got divorced, changed jobs, etc.) 6. Is my premium payment schedule still okay for me? You may find it easier if
you paid quarterly, or change to monthly from quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. We may be able to accommodate your new financial situation. 7. If I was rated because of my medical condition or smoking, has that changed? If you no longer have the condition that prompted the extra premium or you quit smoking for more than two years, we may be able to change the premium. (No guarantee, but most companies could sure look at your new situation). We will for sure. 8. Are the riders I bought with my policy still needed? You may have bought an accidental death rider but bought more insurance and no longer need that rider. That can save you some money. 9. Am I the owner of the certificate? If you don’t own the certificate and want changes done, you may not be able to do them. 10. Should I convert some or all my term insurance to whole life? You can do it up to age 65. If you are not fully financially secured before the term is over, you may not be able to get anymore. Sometimes it’s best to convert a small amount to make sure you have something when the term is over. 11. Do I have a proper estate plan in place? If you have extra money sitting in low interest accounts, you may want to get a fixed annuity instead. This will protect that money from estate taxes and probate. It will allow your beneficiary to have money while the estate is being sorted out. 12. Do I have outstanding loans against this policy? If it is not paid back, it could have a drastic effect on the policy in later years, including killing itself off.
In the end, it’s about making sure you have the right coverage for the right situation. You can have 100 cans of green beans, but it will not help if you’re making refried beans. All the insurance in the world is no good if it’s not the right stuff. You may have several policies, with several companies, but if it’s not right for your situation, it could be costly, and you may end up with nothing. All our RGAs
will be glad to review all your insurance. If they can’t do it, I’ll be glad to do it. My door is always open; figuratively and literally. Stay blessed, Delisle L. Doherty Vice President of Sales and Marketing —SPJST—
From the Insurance Department SPJST Insurance Update through august 622 Certificates IssueD MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND ANNUALIZED PREMIUM Dist. Apps. Written Certs. Issued Annualized Prem. 1 17 $540,000.00 12 $310,000.00 $5,848.56 2 5 285,000.00 3 120,000.00 225.00 3 11 395,000.00 8 235,000.00 3,520.55 4 32 2,549,840.00 22 876,840.00 18,455.64 5 6 449,803.00 7 579,803.00 3,050.12 6 2 75,000.00 4 1,075,000.00 3,681.36 7 6 125,000.00 6 265,000.00 3,283.08 9 0 0.00 0 0 0 Ann 14 0.00 14 0 0 Totals 93 $4,419,643.00 76 $3,461,643.00 $38,064.31 YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND ANNUALIZED PREMIUM Dist. Apps. Written Certs. Issued Annualized Prem. 1 89 $4,828,202.00 80 $3,488,202.00 $48,517.97 2 43 1,485,018.00 36 1,135,018.00 20,596.67 3 90 3,142,000.00 77 2,144,039.00 40,453.44 4 138 11,478,755.00 114 8,020,619.00 88,239.08 5 121 11,579,036.00 109 9,197,643.00 5,2076.98 6 69 5,942,585.00 63 3,983,573.00 38,591.20 7 76 3,128,383.00 63 2,695,361.00 35,026.87 9 0 0.00 0 0 0 Ann 80 0.00 80 0 0 Totals 706 $41,583,979.00 622 $30,664,455.00 $323,502.21
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Scenes From Westfest Parade saturday, september 4, 2021 • west, texas
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Lodge 25, Ennis discusses fundraiser Lodge 25, Ennis met on Thursday, August 12, 2021, beginning with a meal consisting of fried chicken, corn salad, and the trimmings. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Margaret Krajca. A moment of silence was held for deceased member Kenneth Vavra. All officer reports were presented and approved as read. We discussed the current fundraiser - 30 Guns In 30 Days. Renovation of the floor will be complete
before the anniversary party on November 13. Another agenda item was the roof damage that needs to be addressed and repaired, but it was decided to wait till next year to make final decisions on it. New member introduced was Michael Van Fowler, III, grandson of Pat (and the late Van) Fowler. Meeting adjourned, and I look forward to seeing you at the next meeting on September 9. Margaret Krajca, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 29, Taylor readies for 20th annual barbecue cook-off Lodge 29, Taylor will host its 20th Annual Barbecue Cook-Off on Friday, September 24 and Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Taylor SPJST Hall, located at 5025 FM 619 in Taylor. Friday Night Dance Sterling Country will play for a free dance on Friday, September 24 from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Old-fashioned hamburgers will also be available beginning at 6 p.m. Cook-Off Entries and Awards The entry fee for barbecue cookers is $100 (chicken, pork ribs, and brisket). Other entry fees are $10 for jackpot pinto beans, $10 for jackpot cook’s choice, and $10 for jackpot pork butt. We are looking forward to awarding $4,000 in prize money at this year’s cookoff. Cash and trophies will be pre-
sented to first through 10th places in all meat categories (chicken, pork ribs, and brisket). Cash and unique trophies will be awarded for first, second, and third place master cook and best rig. Jackpot pinto beans, cook’s choice, and pork butt are 80 percent payback; cash prizes will be awarded for first through fifth places, and trophies will be awarded for first through 10th places. Judges Needed Anyone is welcome to judge on Saturday. Contact Jesse Pospisil at 512826-7371 or send an email to jlpospisil@yahoo.com. Silent Auction on Saturday The lodge will host a silent auction from 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. inside the hall with a variety of items on display. If you’d like to donate an item, please contact Jesse. Lodge 29, Taylor invites you to this fun weekend event! We hope to see you there! See the ad on page 25 of this week’s Vestnik for more information. Fraternally, Jesse Pospisil Barbecue Cook-Off Chair —SPJST—
Happy Retirement, Susan Schofner! Thursday September 2, 2021 • SPJST Home Office
Congratulations to Susan Schofner, who served as Field Support/Store Promotional Specialist in the Insurance Department. Susan retired on September 3, after 21 years of service with SPJST Home Office.
She was honored with a reception at the SPJST Home Office. Best wishes, Susan! We will miss you.
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Lodge 35, Elk appreciates hall signs On Wednesday, August 11, 2021, President Randy Pavelka called the Lodge 35, Elk meeting to order at 7:18 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by officers, members, and guest. Present were 10 members and one guest. Carla Price read the July meeting report. With no corrections, it was approved as read. Due to our treasurer’s absence, Tammy Pavelka gave the reports. There was a correction made; the reports were then approved. Everyone surely does like the new hall signs. We have gotten compliments and passersby now know what is here and has been here for so many years. Thanks again! Floor Chair Gene Pavelka was not present so there was no report from him. Bar Chair Randy Pavelka gave his report. Happy anniversary to Johnnie and Carla Price, and happy birthday to Barbara Pavelka. With no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. I hope everyone tries to stay cool in the last few weeks of summer. Fraternally yours, Janie Brewer, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton Outdoor Extravaganza Saturday, Sept. 18 We are looking forward to seeing members, friends, and family at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall on Saturday, September 18, 2021, for the 16th Annual Outdoor Extravaganza fundraiser. Social hour will begin at 5 p.m. with the meal served at 6:30 p.m. The event is for the entire family; children are welcome. Tickets are $50 in advance ($60 at the door) and include a steak dinner, beverages (must be over 21 years of age), and snacks. Kids tickets (18 years and younger) are $20 each and includes a steak dinner and their own prize drawings. Tickets are available from any lodge member, or you may contact: Edwin Pechal • 254-721-2887 edwinpechal @yahoo.com Brandon Bartek • 254-624-4119 bbartek001@yahoo.com Activities include live and silent auctions, bucket drawings, games, and top prize drawings. Multiple guns will be given away including shotguns, pistols, rifles, and kids’ guns. Top prizes are: First Drawing - White tail deer hunt for one and non-hunting guest at Mustang Creek Ranch in Salado, Texas (mustangcreek.com) Second Drawing - Cruise for up to four people through Mega Travel-Tem-
ple. Valued at $2,000. (www.megatravels.com) Third Drawing - Three-person guided bay fishing trip with Backlash Fishing Charters in Corpus Christi, Texas. Valid from October to May and includes bait and tackle. (www.backlashcharters.com) Fourth Drawing - Three-person, onehalf day pheasant and one-half day quail guided combination hunt in Santa Anna, Texas, which is west of Brownwood. Guide and dog are included. (www.sahainc.com) Fifth Drawing - Four-person nighttime bowfishing trip with Slime Life Bowfishing Charters. Captain Seth Skinner will provide all gear needed for the trip. (slimelifebowfishing.com) Sixth Drawing - Spa package (details to be determined) Only 450 admission tickets will be sold for the six top prize drawings. So get yours fast! Contact Edwin, Brandon, or any lodge member for questions or to purchase tickets. Please join in the fun, and hopefully, walk away with a nice prize. You do not have to be present to win. See the advertisement on page 44 of this week’s Vestnik for more information. Sponsorships are also available. This is one of our biggest fundraisers, and your support is great appreciated! Please give me a call at 254-624-4119 if you have questions or need additional information. Fraternally, Brandon Bartek, Vice President —SPJST—
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Lodge 79 Corpus Christi celebrates belated Fourth of July Lodge 79, Corpus Christi celebrated a belated Fourth of July on Sunday, July 18, 2021, with hot dogs and sides. The meeting was called to order at 2:15 p.m. by President Mark Rebecek who led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers were present except for Treasurer Larry Elzner and Assistant Youth Leader Christina Rew. We had 16 members in attendance. On the sick list were Larry Elzner who is recovering from surgery. Secretary Virginia Rebecek read the June minutes, and they were approved. Secretary Virginia Rebecek also gave the financial report in the absence of Treasurer Larry Elzner, and it was approved. FAC report was given by Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky. He asked all to read the Vestnik for upcoming events. Also the Supreme Lodge is taking up donations for Moravia in the Czech Republic which received damage from a tornado. Under new business Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky made a motion that our monthly donation go to the Czech Moravian Benevolence Fund, seconded by Lila Mae Hajek. Motion was approved. Secretary Virginia Rebecek has received donations as of July 18 from Mary Jo Rebecek, Stephen and
Lodge 8, Weimar August Meeting and Memorial Service
LEFT PHOTO: State Fraternal Director Frank Horak shared a delicious white chocolate raspberry bundt cake with the lodge’s July birthday celebrants. Pictured are, left to right, Lodge 8 President Henrietta Veselka celebrating a proud 90th birthday, Brother Horak, Carolyn Tobola, and Becky Jares. PHOTO 2: Assisting Brother Horak, center, with drawing for door prizes are Earline and Luther Lorfing. PHOTO 3: Becky Jares, left,
and President Henrietta Veselka led a memorial service for deceased members from their lodge. A donation in memory of each was sent to the Czech Heritage Museum in Temple. RIGHT PHOTO: A memorial plaque made by Henrietta. Honored in the memorial for 2019: George Janik, Al Marshall, Sandy Woytek, and Michael Janik. For 2020: Evelyn Post, Betty Stepanek, Leo Jares, Paul Veselka, and Joseph Pesak, Jr.
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Laura Rebecek, Mark and Virginia Rebecek, and Lodge 79. Thank you all for your donations. President Rebecek stated the August 15 lodge meeting has been changed to August 22 due to several members who will be attending the convention in Killeen. Under unfinished business, Secretary Virginia Rebecek handed out forms to the delegates. Youth Leader Marcia Rew gave the youth report. They had four members in attendance. The youth made wind chimes and suncatchers. They also talked about camp. Birthday for July was Virginia Rebecek on the 21st. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Virginia. Twenty-five dollar prizes were won by Virginia Rebecek and Becky Urbanovsky. Our next meeting will be August 22 with President Rebecek preparing beef and chicken fajitas. Members are asked to bring a side dish. Judy Majek made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Becky Urbanovsky, and the meeting was adjourned at 2:50 p.m. Fraternally, Virginia Rebecek, Secretary —SPJST—
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Lodge 79 Corpus Christi members participate in SPJST Convention Lodge 79, Corpus Christi held its monthly meeting on Sunday, August 22, 2021. President Mark Rebecek led us in the Pledge of Allegiance at 2:15 p.m. All officers were present. We had 16 members and guests in attendance. The lodge welcomed back Treasurer Larry Elzner who had been recovering from surgery. Secretary Virginia Rebecek read the July minutes, and Treasurer Larry Elzner gave the July financial report. They were both approved. Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky handed out referral cards to the attendees for signing up new members. Under new business, President Rebecek read a letter about renewing our general liability insurance policy for Lodge 79 meetings. The renewal was approved. President Rebecek also stated the District Seven meeting in Jourdanton was nice. Everyone enjoyed themselves. Our lodge had a good turnout. President Rebecek gave a report on the convention which was a success. Attending as delegates were Mark and Virginia Rebecek and Michael Urbanovsky. Sarah Urbanovsky, daughter of Michael,
also attended the convention and sang The Star-Spangled Banner, Czech National Anthem, and God Bless America. Donations to the Czech Moravian Benevolence Fund were made by Jerry and Jill Sijansky and the Elzner Brothers - Larry, James, Tim, and Rick. Thank you all who have been donating. Birthday for August was Mark Rebecek on the 3rd. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Mark. Twenty-five dollar door prizes were won by Jerry Sijansky and Leona Grant. Judy Majek made a motion to adjourn our meeting, seconded by Christina Rew, at 3:05 p.m.
clude financial statements, minutes, and discussion of future lodge activities. Lodge 80 plans to meet on the third Tuesday on a bimonthly basis. Please check future Vestniks for the dates. Social time will follow the meeting. Rita Spinn President —SPJST—
Next Meeting—September 19 The next meeting will be Sunday, September 19. We will be honoring our 50- and 75-year members with a meal of chicken fried steak. Fraternally, Virginia Rebecek, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis and Sales Agent Margaret Krajca are proud to announce new member Michael Van Fowler III! Michael was born on January 26, 2021, the son of Michael and Kimberly Fowler of Tyler, Texas. Welcoming him are big sister Kaylee and grandparents Pat (and the late Van Fowler of Ennis) and Johnny and JoNell Blankeship, also of Tyler. Michael is a fifth generation SPJST Lodge 25 member! His greatgreat parents Anton and Barbara Trojacek were active members in the early days of the lodge. Anton served as president of the lodge in 1922. Michael’s great-grandparents George and Mildred Trojacek were also very involved with SPJST. Mildred served as youth leader in the 1950s. Michael’s grandpa Van served as president and grandma Pat (Trojacek) Fowler is the lodge’s current recording secretary, serving in that role for many years. Welcome, baby Michael, to Lodge 25, Ennis! —SPJST—
Lodge 80, Holland meets Sept. 21 SPJST Lodge 80, Holland will meet Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the lodge building. Agenda items will in-
Helping the Joe Joe Bear Foundation SPJST agents, members and Vice President of Sales and Marketing Delisle Doherty braved the hot temperatures on the golf course to help raise money for the Joe Joe Bear Foundation. Joe Joe Bear gives teddy bears and support to families of children with life threatening illnesses in Texas and around the country. The organization has handed out almost 40,000 bears, and the tournament helped raise enough to purchase more than 4,000 bears. If you are interested in donating to Joe Joe Bear Foundation or know a child that could use the comfort of a loving bear while in the hospital, please visit www.joejoebear.org.
LEFT PHOTO: Working the SPJST booth are, left to right, volunteer Charlie Davis, Joe Joe Bear with Mary Bird (232), and Linda Bratina (196). CENTER PHOTO: SPJST booth team, left to right, are Kerry Herrington
(142), SPJST Vice President of Sales and Marketing Delisle Doherty, Joe Joe Bear (196), Bill Graff (196), and Dennis Silva. RIGHT PHOTO: Mary Bird (232) poses for a photo.
Lodge 25, Ennis welcomes new member
Michael Van Fowler, III
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Lodge 84, Dallas meets Sept. 19 Dear Readers, Just a reminder that Lodge 84, Dallas will be holding its next monthly meeting on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. at the home of Charles and Kathy Nemec, 10707 Webster Terrace, Dallas, Texas 75229. Call 214-351-4214 for directions. We will be having svačina afterwards so please bring a dessert to share. We have a lot going on so please mark your calendars! Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 84, Dallas announces fall activities Dear Readers, Mark your calendars for Lodge 84, Dallas’ upcoming events and activities! Sunday, September 19 - regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 2:30 p.m. at the home of Charles and Kathy Nemec. Sunday, October 10 - monthly meeting at 3 p.m. at Enchilada’s Mexican Res-
taurant, located at 7050 Greenville Avenue in Dallas, Texas 75231; phone 214363-8969. Please note this is a date, time, and location change from our regular schedule for monthly meetings. Sunday, October 17 - Czech Culture Day celebration to be held at Sokol Dallas. More details to follow. Sunday, November 14 - regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Sunday, December 5 - Lodge 84 annual Christmas party to be held at Sokol Dallas. More details to follow.
Check presented to Rockport VFD from the spjst foundation
Lodge 84, Dallas hosts spaghetti luncheon Dear Readers, Lodge 84, Dallas held its spaghetti luncheon on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Sokol Hall in Dallas. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the turnout was a bit smaller than expected but still a good time was had by all those who attended. Vice President Vicki Sims welcomed everyone in attendance and brought the monthly meeting to order at 12:22 p.m. After some brief announcements, a motion was made to table the minutes and remainder of the meeting until September. Motion carried, and everyone settled down for an afternoon of spaghetti dining and bingo playing. I do want to make note that a moment of silence was held for our departed member Brother Jack Wolfe and for the mother of Brother Ron Coker. May your loved one’s rest in peace. Next Meeting—September 19 Lodge 84 will be holding its next monthly meeting at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 19 at the home of Charles and Kathy Nemec, 10707 Webster Terrace, Dallas, Texas 75229. Call 214-351-4214 for directions. Come join us to hear what all we have going on, and bring a delicious dessert to share at our afternoon svačina after the meeting! See you there! Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan Reporter —SPJST—
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We are very active at Lodge 84, and we hope that you can join us for all the fun and fellowship we have planned. Remember to mark your calendars! Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston welcomes all to Czech Fest, Sat. Oct. 9 Fall is festival time, and SPJST Lodge 88, Houston invites all to Czech Fest on Saturday, October 9, 2021, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the hall, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). Beer Garden opens at 2 p.m. Musical entertainment features Texavia and the Lodge 88 Czech Orchestra. Czech Folk Dancers will also perform. Fair games and fun for the kids start at 4 p.m. Traditional Czech food will be available. There will be a cornhole tournament, kolache eating contest, and kolache baking contest. Prizes from Local Vendors! Look for prizes from local vendors including Burger Joint, Eureka Heights, Harold’s, Jubilee, Magnolia Brewery, Painting with a Twist, Pure Parenting Shop, Waffle Bus, and Yogaleena Studio. For more information and to purchase tickets go to https://www.lodge88.org/eventsall/2021/10/9/czechfest. Come join us for a day of fun with your family and friends! —SPJST—
Lodge 92, Fort Worth to host Czech Heritage Day on Sept. 18 “I had the honor of presenting a check to Rockport Volunteer Fire Department from the SPJST Foundation. This check is from the residual funds from the Hurricane Harvey fund drive. I met with Gillian Cox, a captain in the Rockport VFD. She was very appreciative of the check, letting me know that the department is completely funded by donations and volunteers. She then gave me a tour of the their beautiful facility that was repaired after Hurricane Harvey.” —Regina House SPJST District Seven Director
Lodge 92, Fort Worth will have Czech Heritage Day on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Doors will open at 1 p.m., and music will be provided by the Jodie Mikula Orchestra from 4 to 8 p.m. Admission will be $10 for adults with 12 and under free of charge with a paid adult ticket. A smoked pork dinner with all the trimmings will be $10 for adults and $6
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for ages 12 and under. Sandwiches will be available for $6. A cakewalk will be held before the dance as well as during intermission. We look forward to seeing you there! Fraternally, Mary Krivanek Saladin President —SPJST—
Lodge 97, Placedo meets Sept. 13 Lodge 97, Placedo will hold its next quarterly meeting on Monday, September 13, 2021, at 6 p.m. in the meeting room of the Victoria Mall. We are hoping to see your smiling faces there! Judy Bellanger, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 142, Houston reports on August meeting The monthly meeting of Lodge 142, Houston was held on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Lodge 88, Houston. Our social and lunch was at 1 p.m. and consisted of Cane’s Chicken. Vice President Kerry Herrington called the meeting to order at 2 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Flag Bearer Zac Coleman. Roll call of officers showed President Dennis Hermis, Secretary Elizabeth Hermis, and Sales Agents Connie Carter
VĚSTNÍK and Alexis Scott absent. FAC Pat Schleider read the July minutes. J.R. Coleman moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Debra Ngo. Minutes approved. Financial Secretary/Treasurer Keith Kieschnick gave his report. Debra Ngo moved to approve the report, seconded by Callye Schleider. Youth Leader Amanda Muzny reported Ryleigh Combrelle participated at State YAD on July 31 in Temple, and we are very proud of her. Beach CleanUp was on July 24, and we had seven youth and adults participate. It was a fun and educational event. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Pat Schleider reminded everyone the 2021 SPJST Convention will be held on August 13 to 15. It was discussed since Dennis Hermis had to withdraw as a delegate, our first alternate delegate Debra Ngo would be taking his place. Keith Kieschnick made a motion to excuse Dennis and Elizabeth Hermis from our August meeting due to illness. Barbara Linney-Gonzalez seconded the motion, and all approved. Sick Committee reported Elizabeth and Dennis Hermis ill, and Mary Wunderlich is at home and doing better. Birthday celebrants for August were Janice Combrelle on the 4th, Amanda Muzny on the 12th, Kenneth Malota on the 15th, and Autumn Ngo on the 9th. Happy birthday! Autumn Ngo thanked everyone for the $1,000 lodge scholarship money. She appreciated it very much. The meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m. Next Meeting—September 19 The next meeting will be Sunday, September 19 at 2 p.m. with lunch at 1
Lodge 41, port lavaca installs new sign Three generations of the Larry Rokyta family (Larry, his son, and grandson) installed the new SPJST Lodge 41, Port Lavaca sign recently. Pictured on the left of the sign are Jimmie Pustejovsky, Lorene Pustejovsky, Jack Baker, Darlene Baker, Dora Rendon, and Silvia Rangel. Pictured on the right side of the sign are Carolyn Rokyta, Larry Rokyta, Mary Allison, Jay Allison, and District Six Regional General Agent Carolina Covarrubia.
p.m. in the dining area at Lodge 88, Houston. Fraternally submitted by, Pat Schleider, FAC (in absence of Elizabeth Hermis) —SPJST—
Lodge 187 Round Rock shares July meeting updates Welcome, Donna Mabry! It has been too long since we all last saw her. All the kids are already so super ex-
Lodge 41, Port Lavaca Welcomes Member Lodge 41, Port Lavaca welcomes Dora Rendon! Dora recently transferred from Victoria since she now resides in Port Lavaca. Pictured, left to right, are District Six Regional General Agent Carolina Covarrubia, Sales Agent Silvia Rangel, Dora Rendon, Lodge 41 Vice President Darlene Baker, President Larry Rokyta, and District Six Director Annie Vahalik.
cited about going to camp, and some kiddos were even going over the checkoff list of items that they need to take with them. We discussed lodge signage and trees that need to be trimmed back to clear the building from possible damage to the roof. We all got to see our young adult Alexandria Johnson’s invitation to her graduation along with her picture in cap and gown with a letter inquiring about a lodge scholarship. We are all so very proud of her and all her accomplishments thus far so, of course, we all voted yes! We talked about upcoming events and even the rodeo in Taylor that is coming up. It was discussed that the August meeting is at the same time as the SPJST Convention so it was voted to cancel the lodge meeting in respect. We enjoyed a great potluck and fun time playing bingo. The next gathering will be on Sunday, September 12, and we will be playing some bingo! So please bring a one dollar item to add to the prizes. Yes, of course, we will be doing our famous potluck! Please keep all safe and well. See you all soon. Jennifer McCarthy Reporter/Youth Coordinator —SPJST—
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Paprskar Memorial Tarok Tournament IX Saturday, July 31, 2021 Lodge 92, Fort Worth - National Hall 3316 Roberts Cut Off, Fort Worth
The day started with registration along with snacks. Then the fun - and seriousness began. Six one-hour rounds were played followed by a noon lunch break. Trophies were awarded for the top four scores as well as cash for top four scores. We hope to see everyone - and more - back next year! ABOVE PHOTO 2: Winners of the tournament from right to left: 1st place Mark Brezina, 2nd place - David Kucera, 3rd
place - Pam Franks, 4th place - Andrew Kucera. PHOTO 3: Jerry Brezina, center, receives a plaque for teaching Tarok. PHOTO 4: Mark Brezina, right, presents John Paprskar with two plaques from The Texas Taroky Association for John Paprskar and SPJST Lodge 92 for outstanding support of Taroks in Texas 2020. ~ Article submitted by Lisa Ellsworth ~ Photos submitted by Garland Ellsworth
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Lodge 79, Corpus Christi members attend 33rd SPJST Convention in Killeen, Texas
★ ★ 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. September 26 Machu family—at SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville, 10450 FM 619, Taylor, Texas. For questions, comments, or to volunteer, contact Milton Filla 512-2699730, Marie Ann Ripple 512-3656916, or Nancy Machu 512-971-4284; or nbmachu@gmail.com. Submitted by Nancy Machu, Lodge 29, Taylor —SPJST—
Pocket Knife Philosophy by d.knape
TOP LEFT PHOTO: Dressed in Czech kroj, Sarah Urbanovsky of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi sings The Star Spangled Banner, God Bless America, and the Czech National Anthem - Kde Domov Muj? at the 33rd SPJST Convention held in Killeen, Texas, August 14 to 15,
a natural inclination such was the reputation of Czech farmers industrious and proud of their farms neat as can be
I remember mom telling me that if grandpa saw a vine or weed growing up inside his pasture fence
all their rows were straight all their fences tight
he would take his pocket knife out and cut it down just like that
they had pride in themselves and in their families they worked together
2021. RIGHT PHOTO: Attending the Convention as delegates from Lodge 79, Corpus Christi, were left to right, Virginia Rebecek, Mark Rebecek, and Michael Urbanovsky. ~ Submitted by Virginia Rebecek, Secretary
and were not afraid of hard work they were Czech but now proud to be Texans and so proud to be Americans. —SPJST—
Parker by d.knape
I hear a voice across the street good morning sir I look around and then see a young boy about 10 years old walking a big white dog. What a nice thing to have a boy say good morning
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi shares activities, celebrates birthday
TOP LEFT PHOTO: SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Secretary Virginia Rebecek celebrated her birthday on July 21, 2021. Members wished Virginia many more! CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Youth Club members attend
their recent meeting. Left to right, Sarah Urbanovsky, Marcus Rebecek, Youth Leader Marcia Rew, Jacob Rebecek, and Annie Urbanovsky. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Youth Club member Sarah Urbanovsky sings the
Czech National Anthem - Kde Domov Muj? at the District Seven Annual Meeting held at Jourdanton Community Center on July 25. District Seven President Donnie Howard looks on. ~ Submitted by Virginia Rebecek, Secretary
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to an old man. Turns out the boy is also quite good at polite conversation as he tells me he is home schooled and has a job the job? walking dogs and Cosmo the big white dog is his client for this morning. Parker is the boy’s name a unique name for the enterprising young boy on his way to becoming quite a remarkable young man. —SPJST—
A Chair by d.knape
Sometimes a chair is all you need
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Lodge 84, Dallas Members enjoy spaghetti dinner, bingo August 22, 2021 • Sokol Dallas
just kick back and there you be a chair that’s meant to watch TV soon puts an old guy fast to sleep. —SPJST—
Lodge 101, Gainesville member Theresa Annie Samek Stevens Achieves Grand Age of 96 SPJST congrat(deceased), and ulates Sister Michael Abner Theresa Annie Stevens (Renee’) Samek Stevens of of Lubbock, Texas. Lodge 101, She has six grandGainesville, who children and eight will celebrate her great-grandchil96th birthday on dren. She loves to September 20, email with her 2021. As such, children, grandSister Theresa is children, and entitled to all great-grandchilSPJST benefits dren. She has been with no further using a computer dues or assesssince the mid ments. 1990s. Sister Theresa Theresa and Isaac was born to John and Julia Samek Theresa Annie Samek Stevens managed a farmin Gainesville, ing and ranching Texas. Her siblings include sister operation from 1946 until Isaac’s Edna Samek Barker (deceased), death in 1990. She carried on the brothers John William and Joseph farming and ranching operations until Eldon (both deceased) and Charles today and is currently in the process Edward Samek. of selling cattle to cowboys and plans Theresa studied by oil lamps during her school years. This was during the to turn it all over to her son Michael. World War II era. After high school, She loves gardening, sewing, birthing calves, and traveling. she studied to be a nurse. Again, we congratulate Sister Theresa married Isaac Franklin Theresa Annie Stevens on attaining Stevens, Sr. on January 27, 1946. They were blessed with five children the Grand Age of 96. Thank you, - Sarah Stevens Cain (Royce) of Theresa, for all your devotion to Granby, Colorado, Isaac F. Stevens, SPJST for all these years. May God Jr. (Suzanne) of Denton, Texas, Betty bless you and your family for many Stevens White (William “Bill”) of more years of happiness. —SPJST— Burleson, Texas, John Abner Stevens
TOP LEFT PHOTO: Kathy Nemec offers the blessing before the spaghetti meal. CENTER PHOTO: Memorial monument to honor our departed members. RIGHT PHOTO: Brother Gene Sims, husband of Lodge 84 Vice President Vicki Sims, relaxes after a busy afternoon. Members line up to be served.
Members enjoy the delicious spaghetti and fellowship
Playing BINGO! Vice President Vicki Sims calls the numbers.
Scott Cowan, left, with his father, Steve Cowan.
~ Submitted by Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter
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Country Memories that Never Die By Justin Everett Lodge 24, Cyclone Green grasslands, fresh hay bales, bright corn patches, tall trees, and beautiful cottages. These are the images that go through my mind every time I head out on Highway 53 to go to my grandparents house in Yarrellton (10 miles past Zabcikville). When my sister (Jennifer) and I were little, we would stay the night out there almost every weekend. At first, I didn’t care for it since I was used to living in the city, but after a few visits, the countryside became contagious. My sister and I would have my mother drive us to Star Hall Lodge 47, Seaton so my grandparents could meet us halfway and not have to use so much gasoline (which is funny because back in the early 2000s, gasoline was only $1.46). My sister and I loaded in their Buick Park Avenue and begin our journey to the country. We really enjoyed seeing the cows, or “moo moos” as we called them. I always joked that God must have had fun making cows since there were so many different colored ones. I liked the black and white spotted cows because it reminded me of Oreo cookies and for a while, I actually thought Oreo cookies came from black and white cows ha ha!
When we got to the house, we unpacked and grandad took us for a ride on the four wheeler through their land. Grandad immediately had an activity and didn’t make us sit around and wait, and I loved that. Sometimes he’d even let little me take the wheel, and I felt like I was on top of the world. Next, my sis and I took a ride in the John Deere while grandad moved the hay bales closer for the cows to eat. Grandad then let me behind the wheel of the tractor and the steering wheel felt like the size of Texas in the palm of my hand. We then headed back to the house, and I decided to jump into the pool of mechanics since the countryside was rubbing off on me. I chained the Red Flyer wagon to the back
of my tricycle and pulled my sister in the wagon. She felt like she was in heaven on earth. I even made train sounds as I drove. After that, it was time for supper. Grandma made her famous fried squash and pickles from her garden - fried chicken patties and corn-on-the-cob from grandad’s field. The juice from the fried chicken and squash rolled down our chins as the corn kernels popped in between our teeth. The taste of fresh farm was filled in those cobs. After dinner, we helped Granny clean the dishes then grandad and I jammed with our accordions as Jennifer and Granny read story books and listened to us playing. When that was done, I played my Gameboy (an electronic game) for a little while then watched some TV in the living room with Jennifer as Granny tended to her garden before the sun went down. Grandad did not have a gig this weekend so we were able to hang at the house. Jenny and I were watching our favorite show, “Arthur.” Right in the middle of the episode, Grandad walked in the living room with a VHS tape in his hand, and I knew it wasn’t “Arthur Season One” ha ha. Grandad looked at the TV and said, “Let’s watch this tape. It’s got some good stuff on it.” In our minds, Jenny and I were bummed. We were really enjoying this episode of “Arthur,” and we had never seen it before. However, we knew it was not our house and we had to respect the rules. (If we didn’t, there was a switch waiting for us.) The tape consisted of various brass bands from up north, and sis and I were not impressed. However, when I saw Grandad tapping his foot, eating his can of peanuts, and drinking his beer, I let him have his moment and forced myself to enjoy it, too. Meanwhile, Grandmother was in the kitchen making her homemade rice crispy treats. These were originality at their finest. Imagine a less sugary rice crispy with more wheat and milk flavor. These were nice and sticky from the amount of marshmallow puff she used. She always called them marshmallow stickies, not rice crispies. Oh wow, I just
now got that ha ha. When 10 o’clock rolled around, it was time for bed. Still being small children, our grandparents wanted us safe to where they could keep an eye on us. Jennifer slept in the guest bedroom with Granny. And I slept in the master bedroom with Grandfather. This way, in case something happened to one of us, they’d be right there two inches away to help. As I closed my eyes and tried to sleep, Grandad had his reading lamp glowing like a lighthouse beacon. He was reading the newspaper. I asked him if he could turn the light off as it was hard for me to sleep. He just kept saying, “In a minute.” That minute turned into 45, and finally he turned it out. Granny also neglected to tell me Grandad snored so a full night’s sleep was out of the question. However, now I look back on it as a fond memory.
The next morning was Saturday, we would leave on Sunday. For breakfast, Granny made her famous pancakes burnt edges and soft batter in the middle. Thankfully, after breakfast, the grandparents let Jennifer and I watch TV. We got to see the “Arthur” episode we missed, and I played some Gameboy. Finally at 11 a.m., Granny and Grandad drove us to a restaurant in Cameron called Johnnie’s for lunch. My eyes looked like they had luggage under them since I didn’t get much sleep from the light and snore in the darkness. But nothing a bottle of Dr. Pepper couldn’t fix! Jenny and I ordered kids’ meal chicken nuggets; Granny and Grandad had chicken fried steak. Grandad’s highlight of the meal was cornbread and syrup. If you ever want to bribe my grandad or get him in a good mood, make him some homemade cornbread and syrup, and you’re gold. When we finished lunch, the grandparents took us to a nearby park to play. Jenny and I got on the swings and pretended they were spaceships, airplanes and even speedboats. Imagination comes in very handy at a park. We then went back to the house and helped Granny deshell some pecans. It wasn’t
the most exciting, but I sang while we did it. Then we went fishing on the creek on their land, and I caught a bass! I couldn’t believe it! After that I dropped the pole, and said I’m going out on a high note and left. Then instead of the tractor or four wheeler, Grandad took us all for a ride in his green Model A with a goose sounding horn. We drove up and down Highway 53 a little ways, and I learned there was no power steering which is why the wheel is so big; the car only went 40 miles per hour. No seatbelts and one little tiny windshield wiper! Definitely not an ideal car for a family vacation, but the crank windows made it okay for us to enjoy on a little ride. When we got back to the house, it was time to go home as tomorrow was Sunday, and Jennifer and I were leaving. When we got back, we all sat on the swing, watched the sunset, and talked about when my grandparents were our age. They had no TV, no video games, and no air conditioning. They even had to walk to school in the snow. And they attended a school where the teacher slept in the schoolhouse and only taught reading, writing, and math. After the sunset, we all went inside to go to bed. I was surprised to see my grandad was not in the bed so I went right to sleep. Grandad was in his office across the hall. As I began to drift off, I heard a piano accordion solo of “Wild Goose Waltz.” He was practicing for a gig next weekend, and my eye bags were going to be luggage the next day. An hour later, he put the accordion away and came to bed and turned on the chainsaw of snores.
The next morning he woke me up and asked, “Are you ready? We are going to church this morning at Marak, and your mom is going to pick you and Jennifer up after it’s over. I thought, “Oh, boy! I’m gonna be pooped.” However, I made it to the church - now the service, that’s another story. Now that I look back on it all, anytime I think about it, I get warm inside and all my troubles disappear. I will cherish those memories forever. —SPJST—
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SPJST September Věstník Project
September is the middle child lost among the other months not quite summer not quite fall a month that never gets its turn to show what it can do never called on never acknowledged not asked to do anything exceptional the more popular October gets the better grades while September just sits quietly in the back of the room trying to look inconspicious trying to blend in. —SPJST—
This project earns a maximum 1 point in the SPJST Youth Merit Point System. To complete the project questions to earn 1 point in the SPJST Merit Point System, scan the QR Code below, or go directly to spjst.org/programs/vestnik-project/
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District Four Youth Counselor Ryan Jansa was born in San Angelo in 1979. His parents are Leonard and Sandra Jansa. He grew up in Wall, Texas, and still lives there today. Ryan is a lifelong member of SPJST. His parents purchased his life insurance certificate when he was born. Ryan became active in Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club when he was in kindergarten. The next year, they started a youth club in Wall. He was a member of Lodge 160, San Angelo until he graduated from high school.
Get to Know District Four Youth Counselor Ryan Jansa
Youth Counselor for District Four. He enjoys his new role with SPJST and looks forward to keeping the youth program going for future generations.
People suffering in hard backed chairs arranged in a lobby 6 feet apart they come in aided by family members coming from all walks of life some cannot walk at all walkers, crutches, canes in some cases stretchers all pass by in search of relief there is no humor here no smiles no expression in their eyes patients are hollow vessels of who they used to be silence fills the room anxiety roams the sterile halls fear lurks behind every corner people are just exhausted worn out from their ordeal holding in their pain waiting for their name to be called
Ryan enjoyed playing baseball with Wall Little League. His dad was his coach and even built a baseball field in the backyard to practice on. Ryan didn’t always want to participate in Youth Achievement Day (YAD). He didn’t like to complete his projects, but he enjoyed the prize money awarded at YAD. As an adult leader, Ryan knows the value of completing and competing with YAD projects. It taught Ryan important things like cooking, sewing, and building skills. His mom still has
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some of his projects hanging in her house today. Ryan enjoyed going to camp each year and participating in all the activities. He continues the tradition of attending SPJST camp with his youth club as a chaperone. Ryan attended Angelo State University and received a degree in Business Management. He works for Concho Valley Transit as the Facilities Manager. The youth club was started with nine youth. The youth enjoy meeting each month and completing crafts with each other. In 2021, Ryan campaigned hard at the district annual meeting and was elected District —SPJST—
they limp along they stoop they strain they suffer in place almost defeated yet ever hopeful their fate in the hands of the emergency room they pray for cures they wait for miracles. —SPJST—
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Colorful Fall Fun Facts e “And the tree was happy” ~ Shel Silverstein. According to superstition, catching leaves in autumn brings good luck. Every leaf means a lucky month next year. e The name ‘pumpkin’ comes from the Greek word 'pepon,' which means ‘large melon’ e According to The Weather Channel, pumpkin by far was the most craved-for food in autumn. e A “Harvest Moon” is the full moon closest to the autumn equinox. Before artificial lighting, such moonlight was essential to a farmer’s successful harvest. e The word “harvest” comes from the Old Norse word haust, which means “to gather or pluck.” As people moved to the cities, “harvest” fell out of use and city dwellers began to use “fall of the leaf,” which was shortened to “fall” to describe the change in season. e While Americans typically use the word “fall,” the British use the word “autumn,” though both terms date around the 16th century. Before these terms, the period was called “harvest.” e People who live on the equator or central area of the planet never experience autumn. e Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, takes place each autumn. The festival began as part of a crown prince’s wedding celebrations in 1810 and has continued since. About 1.3 million gallons of beer are poured during the festival. e Autumn holidays include Labor Day, Grandparents Day, Patriot Day, Autumn Equinox, Columbus Day, Halloween, Veterans Day, Remembrance Day, and Thanksgiving. e Many birds prepare for winter migration during the fall. One of the longest migrations is the 11,000-mile journey by the Arctic Tern. e Each autumn, monarch butterflies migrate from the U.S. to Mexico and some parts of Southern California. They fly at speeds ranging between 12 and 25 miles per hour. Monarch butterflies are the only insect that migrates to a warmer climate that is 2,500 miles away. e The word ‘November’ is from the Latin, novem, meaning "nine." November was originally the 9th month of the Roman calendar, which began in March. —SPJST—
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SPJST Věstník Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503
Lodge 185 New Braunfels youth enjoy weekend with grandparents
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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.
It will be Halloween soon, and I can’t wait to go trick-or-treating. We get a ton of candy. See you in spooky October. Fraternally, Travis Ordogne, age 9 —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas Lodge 30, Taiton youth youth enjoy spaghetti luncheon enjoys Camp Kubena Dear Vestnik Readers, This past weekend, we went to Camp Kubena with our District Six crew! It was so much fun doing all the fun stuff like high ropes, swimming, bb archery, archery, and ax throwing. We also enjoyed the hayride with root beer floats and s’mores! I had so much fun and can’t wait to be back out there next summer! Sincerely, Bethany Baker, age 15 —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton youth enjoys school Dear Vestnik Readers, I am enjoying school so far. I have the coolest teacher in fourth grade. We have the best seating in the whole school. Instead of desks, we have tables and chairs. Yesterday, we went to Salado Creek. I had the best time. I am looking forward to going again.
Dear Readers, The youth attended the lodge spaghetti luncheon on Sunday, August 22, 2021. We were invited to join the mother lodge for their meeting, but a motion was made to postpone it until September. So we were able to enjoy the spaghetti meal and play bingo instead. Youth Leader Lynda mentioned that we would probably hold a zoom meeting soon to go over State YAD results and future upcoming activities. A big thank you to Bessie’s Catering for providing the delicious spaghetti meal and to the mother lodge for hosting a fun-filled day. Stay tuned for more youth activities! Fraternally, Josh Tucker, age 11 —SPJST—
Hi, Everyone! We hope your new school year is going well. We spent the weekend with our grandparents, and we went to the San Antonio Riverwalk and other places downtown. Have a great year! Madeline Kitchen, age 11 Skeet Kitchen, age 10 —SPJST—
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2021 Youth Club Member Update - Merit Points and Meeting Attendance Second Quarter Merit Points and Meeting Attendance The totals below in the column labeled “Pts” are merit points earned in the January to December 2021 youth year. This is total merit points for the 2021 youth year. Please see “What is the Merit Point System?” for complete information about the contest. The number in the column labeled “Mtgs” is the number of meetings each youth club member has attended from January to December 2021. Please see “What is an Active Youth Member?” below to determine number of meetings needed to participate in youth activities. What is the Merit Point System? Youth club members earn merit points for participating in SPJST lodge, district, and state activities. At the end of the youth year, points are totaled and the youth with the highest points in the youth club receive cash awards. Contest Dates January 1 to December 31, 2021 Merit Point Contest Age Divisions Junior—Entering Kindergarten or Age 5 to Age 12 Teen—Age 13 Years to High School Senior Rules The youth leader or assistant youth leader is responsible for keeping track of the merit points for each active member of the youth club. The points are to be sent to the State Fraternal Director on the Quarterly and Merit Point Reports each quarter. Youth club members are also encouraged to keep up with their points and turn them in to the youth leader on a quarterly basis. This system helps both the youth leader and the youth member keep better records of youth participation. Current, official Quarterly and Merit Point Reports, available from the State Fraternal Director, may only be used in the Merit Point Contest. The Quarterly and Merit Point Reports sent to the State Fraternal Director by the youth leader will be kept on file for at least six months following the conclusion of the contest.
Merit points are earned for only those activities listed under Youth Point Values. An activity can only earn points in one category on the point sheet. When in doubt about any activity earning points, contact the State Fraternal Director prior to the contest conclusion. Everyone will be subject to the same rules in every contest. Failure to comply with any rule shall mean immediate withdrawal. Merit Point Awards Awards are presented on the district and state levels in the junior and teen merit point contests. At each District YAD, the Home Office presents first through third place awards to top qualifying junior and teen youth club members. The top three junior and teen youth club members with the most points in each district will receive awards. In the event of a tie, all who tied for first through third places will receive the award. A youth may only receive the state award once in the age division. State Teen and State Junior awards are presented at State YAD. District Junior and Teen Point Awards First Place - $30 Second Place - $25 Third Place - $20 What is an Active Youth Member? A youngster with a current SPJST insurance certificate may enter the youth program the youth year that he/she will be entering kindergarten. To be considered active, youth club member must attend a majority (seven) of the monthly meetings during the year. The youth must attend the majority of these meetings at his/her home youth club. In those instances where a lodge does not have a youth club, the youngster may attend adult lodge meetings or the meetings of another youth club. The youngster will be eligible for camp and Youth Achievement Day (YAD) after the completion of his/her kindergarten year. Active youth members must be single and not be pregnant or a parent. The age of the youth on January 1 of
the current youth year will be the recognized age in the SPJST Youth Program (camp, YAD, contests, etc.). The 2021 youth year began January 1 and ends December 31. Youth club eligibility ends when the youth graduates from high school. Dist Ldg Name Pts Mtgs
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Eldridge, Konnor 13 Giesenschlag, Grayson 5 Gill, Caiden 38 Green, Joshua 40 Green, Riley 34 Hruska, II, J. Beaux 55 Hruska, Jase 27 Hruska, Kyleigh 38 Kienow, Dakota 38 Kienow, Shane 38 Lauderdale, Jade 67 Lauderdale, Zane 69 Macik, Alexis 5 Macik, Brayden 5 Nicks, Courtlyn 44 Paul, Charlotte 76 Sebesta, Hagan 43 See, Caleb 73 See, IV, John William27 See, Wesley 32 Tates, Tatiana 49 Walker, Kamree 5 Weaver, Jensen 33 Weaver, Kallen 33 Withem, Kennedi 7 Bammel, Madelynn 50 Charanza, Cameron 38 Chmelar, Brylee 65 Chmelar, Taylor 58 Dowell, Maylee 50 Dowell, Millison 50 Dowell, Thatcher 45 Hermes, Nathan 13 Johnson, Kole 33 Johnson, Luke 33 Kellum, Ashlyn 44 Kocurek, Bailen 77 Kocurek, Marley 82 Lloyd, Jackson 38 Lloyd, Rylie 38 Loehr, Emma 41 Lopez, Abby 38 Lopez, Easton 38 McCuller, Cobey 26
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Narro, Macy 82 Parker, Carson 64 Parker, Jaycee 59 Parks, Jada 46 Plachy, Kyren 79 Satsky, Delaney 18 Satsky, Natalie 23 Story, Andrea 39 Story, Ryan 31 Supak, Emmy 77 Supak, Lila 74 Brinkman, Marina 52 Coker, Ciara 54 Enrique, III, Jessie 62 Pineda, Patsy 54 Ramon, Keith 54 Braden, Kenna 42 Daulton, Gabriel 29 David, Maxx 33 Elwood, Cooper 9 Goodman, Sebastian 37 Henley, Braxton 22 Marshall, Aubrey 24 Marshall, Sterling 24 Teague, Collin 35 Teague, Jr., James 32 Bartek, Camdon 38 Bartek, Everhett 33 Bilbrey, Sydney 49 Bilbrey, Tyson 23 Burt, Jayten 20 Carter, Dawsen 26 Carter, Jaysen 29 Champion, Elijah 12 Champion, Emily 12 Erskine, Logan 10 Federle, Ariana 8 Federle, Lydia 8 Federle, Rebecca 13 Galler, Fiona 37 Koslovsky, Tessa 8 Kristinek, Gauge 18 Kristinek, Riley 18 Loos, Abigail 3 Marek, Jackson 26 Martinez, Kal-El 55 Martinez, Seth 50 Martinez, Tristan 62 Ordogne, Andrew 36 Ordogne, Travis 36 Ranly, Elisa 20 Ranly, Ian 20 Regan, Emma 26 Skrabanek, Kyler 26 Smith, Robert Cash 9 Smith, Warren Ace 8 Stock, Tamryn 16 Stone, Koby 15 Young, Kayla 25 Young, Kelsea 25 Young, Valora 18 Young, Zaydriana 18 Miksch, Della 45
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Newsom, Brooke Newsom, Makayla Poldrack, Tatiana Stefek, Hayden Wuensche, Trent Wuensche, Trevor Taisler, Molley Beckendorf, Bailee Beckendorf, Paetyn Beckendorf, Tynlee Johnson, Alexandria Johnson, Dustin Langlais, Shane McCarthy, Luke McCarthy, Mathieu Meyer, Alexis Meyer, Kadnce Meyer, Karter Meyer, Kember Dobecka, Aubrianna Dobecka, Quinlan Blake, Elli Blake, Lillian Dvorak, Misty Henson, Beau Henson, Clark Henson, Winnie Holland, Luke Holland, Madison Holland, Maison Jurik, Chad Martin, Carolina Martin, Lucia Mraz, Jacob Nelson, Cody Oliver, Layne Oliver, Morgan Oliver, Victoria (Tori) Roberts, Aubrey Roberts, Avery Ryan, Kaylnn Sullivan, Preston Ruzicka, Megan Ruzicka, Ryan Tucker, Josh Tucker, Kalyne Tucker, Kendall
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154 154 154 154 154 154 154 154 154 154 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 215 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 88 88 88 88 88 88 88
Burcie, McKenzie Hernandez, Kyleigh Hernandez, Reagan Jones, Holly Jones, Macy Jones, Miles Masters, Mylie Sanders, Audrey Suges, Steven Suges, Victoria Schwertner, Grace Schwertner, Olivia Schwertner, Colt Schwertner, Bella Schwertner, Tracy Wood, Cotton Wood, Hunter Wood, Tanner Craddock, Brenson Craddock, Carson Craddock, Hayden Gallant, Bree Gallant, Reese Jansa, Caitlynn Jansa, Nolan Miller, Marley Schwartz, Davis Schwartz, Parker Schwartz, Sterling Williams, Addee Dostal, Brady Dostal, Elizabeth Hargraves, Tripp Jones, Amber Jones, Ruby Mikulec, Miles Mikulec, Rylie Nesvadba, Bryce Nesvadba, Brylie Stavinoha, Maxx Brown, Addison Godwin, Nancy Guerrero, Anahi Guerrero, Juan Guerrero, Sergio Pflughaupt, Evan Pflughaupt, Megan
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Butera, Embry Butera, Ryder Coleman, Zachary Coleman, Zoe Comberrel, Brielle Comberrel, Ryleigh Kieschnick, Karley Lerner, Jaydan Lerner, Jonathan Lewis, Emily Lewis, Kaleigh Maul, Ashley Maul, Taylor Miller, Kaydence Bacak, Brett Bacak, Brooke Baker, Bethany Baker, Brittany Bubela, Grant Garrett, Abigail Garrett, Ella Garrett, Millie Jo Korenek, Faith Kresta, Emily Kresta, Lauren Krpec, Shelby Lange, Grady Riha, Hudson Riha, Simone Riha, Vanessa Garcia, NayEli Garcia, Noah Gonzalez, Aiyana Gonzalez, Itzel Gutierrez, Jason Manrriquez, Claire Manrriquez, Maysen Manrriquez, Saydee Manrriquez, Taylor Manzano, Adryanna Manzano, Angelica Manzano, Trianna Taylor, Kelly Craig, Slade Craig, Sloan Rebecek, Jacob Rebecek, Marcus
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Rew, Brandon 14 Urbanovsky, Annika 10 Urbanovsky, Sarah 10 Hastings, Aubree 16 Lynn, Christian 15 Petett, Caitlyn 18 Pruski, Colt 48 Singleton, Haleigh 30 Tholkes, Bohden 15 Cabrera, Camila 60 Gribble, Ben 15 Gribble, Michael 28 Haag, Katherine 32 Haag, Sydney 37 Howard, Lilyanna 75 Hilbig, Ethan 10 Jurica, Jacob 15 Jurica, Jody 15 Kitchen, Madeline 40 Kitchen, Rileigh 44 Kitchen, Skeet 41 Lago, Harrison 46 Lago, Hudson 46 McCoy, Steel 49 Mills, Garrett 47 Mills, Gatlin 47 Mills, Payton 49 O'Gorman, Madeline 25 O'Gorman, Mary 18 Ohnheiser, Megan 88 Smith, Tate 34 Stroobandt, Addison 35 Stroobandt, Jack 35 Velasquez, Anabella 52 Velasquez, Mallory 52 Velasquez, Shaylee 52 Fair, Jenna 42 Fair, Kayla 49 Popham, Ciara 5 Popham, Ryanne 45 Poppe, Luke 19 Poppe, Makenna 31 Valdez, Diego 42 Zielonka, Camdan 5 Zielonka, Chloe 5 —SPJST—
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In Memoriam In Memory of Charlie Amos, Sr. Charles D. Amos, Sr. - Christian, husband, father, grandfather, and master electrician - completed his final job on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Visitation with the family was held Thursday, September 9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Seaton Brethren Church. A memorial service was on Friday, September 10 at 3 p.m. at Seaton Brethren Charles Amos, Sr. Church. Born on a farm near Cartersville, Georgia, to Charlie Clifford Amos and Lula Chambers Amos on December 7, 1937, he learned the meaning of hard work and family values having four brothers, a sister, and 11 half brothers and sisters. Charles came to Temple, Texas, at the age of 17 anxious to learn how to be an electrician from his Uncle Tom Amos. He purchased Amos Electric Supply in 1968, built the business and more than likely provided electrical work at your home or business since that time. Up until a few weeks ago, he was still helping friends and neighbors anyway he could. Charles was always a farmer and cattleman at heart. When he no longer worked at farming, he enjoyed taking a Sunday afternoon drive in East Bell County looking at and commenting on the crops - exactly how much rain was needed, how to get rid of the grasshoppers, and how the new equipment was much better than plowing with two mules. Charles was a member of SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone. He was also an active member of Seaton Brethren Church, serving as chairman of the board; he felt God called him to take care of it and its members. He had been there so long, he knew every nook and cranny of the old building and often worked behind the scenes to assure the church’s success and continued restoration. Charles didn’t know when to stop climbing ladders. He was relentless at
loving and helping people. He didn’t have words; he had action. He was more comfortable with a job than a discussion. He was so proud of his family and never gave up on them. We will miss his generous heart and his hard-working hands. Charles is survived by wife Roberta Amos; son Charles Amos, Jr., wife Whitney, and grandchildren Carsen and Chip Amos; son Joel Amos, wife Jessica, and grandchildren Elijah and Ameira Amos; step-daughter Neely Jones, spouse Paulino Castillo; and brother Marshall Amos of Rome, Georgia. Memorials may be made to Seaton Brethren Church, c/o Helen Haisler, 6111 Wooded Creek Cove, Temple, Texas 76502; or the charity of your choice. —SPJST—
In Memory of Gladys Havemann Gladys Albina Hilsher Havemann, age 94, died peacefully at her son’s home on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation was on Tuesday, September 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. Service and burial were held Wednesday, September 8 at 10 a.m. Gladys Havemann Gladys was born at home in the small Czech community of Roznov, Texas, the seventh child of Albina Halamicek Hilsher and Charles Hilsher, on July 24, 1927. She and her siblings grew up on a farm, and Gladys boasted that they had more fun than any kids have today. As a young woman, Gladys worked as a bookkeeper at Hilsher’s Home Supply. Together, Gladys and Warren enjoyed their twins, traveled, and danced. They built their country home on part of the old family homestead where they had a huge vegetable garden, fruit trees, and berry vines. Gladys even had a small garden at her home on
Redan where she enjoyed working in her yard, visited with the “best neighbors,” and gave treats to all the dogs that came to her porch. Gladys was proud of her Czech heritage and took her family to the Czech Republic in 2002 where they met with relatives. Gladys was a member of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston for 76 years and Sons of Hermann. Gladys is survived by twin sons Ronnie and wife Francesca, and Donnie and wife Carol. Gladys was extremely proud of her boys; she would happily tell everyone she met that she had twin sons. Gladys was blessed with grandchildren Brian and wife Tracy, Melissa Zahn and husband Steven, Amanda, Lisa Calderon, Darren and wife Kristina, Nicholas and wife Jamie, Darrell and wife Nanda; great-grandchildren Austin Grubbs, Derek Grubbs, Trevor Grubbs, Colby, Lane, Landon Zahn, Katelyn, Carly Zahn, Dylan, Joshua Calderon, Nathan, Sophia Calderon, and Bradleigh, Benjamin, Elizabeth, and Shelby. She is also survived by sisters Josephine Pflughaupt and Ruth Martinak; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Warren; parents; sister Eleanora Lange; and brothers Alfred, Charles, John, and Harold. —SPJST—
In Memory of Anton Machacek Anton David Machacek was born September 2, 1939, in Port Lavaca, Texas, and grew up in the Czech farming community at Six Mile. He was proud of a 23-year career in the United States Navy and the global adventures this career offered. He was equally Anton Machacek proud of his family, including his “bride” of 60 years Joan; children Catherine, David, and Daniel; and grandchildren Talitha, Adriel, and Joshua. In 1975, he settled his family on a small farm in Moulton. There, he also
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started an antique business, which he ran until retiring a second time in 2005. Anton continued woodworking to the end of his life, spending countless hours at a scroll saw, crafting beautiful crosses, toys, and Christmas ornaments. Many of these were gifted to friends and family. Those he sold at regional craft shows funded annual donations to the South Texas Children’s Home. His woodwork has been featured at Cuero Heritage Museum and Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange. At his core, however, Anton was a farmer and a Czech farmer to be sure. He loved to plant things - vegetables, fruit trees, flowers, anything that might grow. He loved to nurture and tend them. He kept a neat garden, and he always raised more than he needed. Most who knew him shared in the communion of this abundance of pears, plums, oranges, lemons, squash, potatoes, okra, beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, and his prized cushaws. Anton was a member of SPJST Lodge 8, Weimar. He repaired the chairs for the Velehrad School that was moved to Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in LaGrange. Anton was elected Fraternalist of the Year for District Six. He was serving as vice president of Lodge 8, Weimar, and he was a delegate at the 2021 SPJST Convention. Anton left his earthly garden on August 25, 2021, to join his daughter Catherine and parents Rudy and Marie in eternal life. Graveside service was on Monday, August 30 at 11:15 a.m. at Hillside Cemetery in Cuero. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church Yorktown Building Fund. —SPJST—
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Lekce dvanáctá Lesson 12 Read the following out loud. Get your parents, grandparents, relatives, or friends to help you with the pronunciation. Clip and save each lesson and compile into a notebook. Vowels and Consonants In Czech, the vowels are a, e, i, o, u, and y. They may be either short or long. The rest of the letters in the alphabet are called consonants. These consonants have about the same sound as in English: b, d, f, h, l, m, n, p, r, s, v, and z. Translate the examples bude došel fazol hrdina lev máslo náčiní prsten ráno strana vůl zima
The consonants b, d, h, v, and z have different sounds when they appear at the end of a syllable or at the end of a word. The d sounds like t; h like th; b like p; z like s; and v like an f. Translate the examples 1 syllable: dub hřev pluh rád vůz
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ž - like the s in measure, pleasure. žertovali, žaludek, žárovka. ř - very hard for non-Czechs to say because there is no English equivalent. Remotely resemble rsh. It must be learned from someone who speaks Czech - čtenář, řád, Řecko.
2 or more syllables: pohádka kolébka poukázka hlávka vlhko S
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The consonants ž, š, č, c, ď, ť, ň, ř, and j are soft consonants and are followed by the soft i or í never by y or ý. Translate
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Some consonants fall into a special category because they do not have exact English equivalents:
g - as in gun, got. granát, groš, guma. S
j - like y in yet, yam. jelen, jemný, jed.
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ch - as in loch or the German “Bach” (has to be demonstrated to be heard correctly). ucho, chystatí, chyba, chřipka.
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č - like ch in chair, church, člen, člověk, čest.
Translate chyba vlohy kysati dudy Tyrolák nýbrž rytíř
š - like sh in shoot, shirt. škoda, škola, šindel.
Uředni orgán SPJST ★ Založené roku 1897
Učme se Česky Let us Study Czech
c - like ts in mats, bats. cesta, cena, cizí.
k - as in cafe, cat. kočka, kůň.
buď teď život širší čárá coul dlaň řidič jídlo letiště budič
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The following are hard consonants - h, ch, k, d, t, n, and r, and are followed by hard y or ý, never by soft i or í.
Write a sentence using each word in the entire lesson. Copy all new words into your vocabulary collection. Be sure to look up all words you do not know the meaning of. —SPJST—
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CANCELLED!
Victoria Co. Czech Heritage Festival Sept. 26
Due to increased cases of Covid-19 in the area and lack of sufficient volunteers, the Victoria County Czech Heritage Society has decided to cancel the Victoria County Czech Heritage Festival which was to be held Sunday, September 26, 2021, in Victoria, Texas. Plans are to hold it in September 2022. Thank you, Joseph D. Janak, Jr. —SPJST—
TCGS announces publication of wedding album Set to make its formal debut at the September 25, 2021, Caldwell, Texas, “20th Anniversary Celebration: Upward to New Heights,” commemorating the founding of The Texas Czech Genealogical Society, TCGS is offering its new publication, The Wedding Album, as its September “Item of the Month.” This publication would be a wonderful addition to a family’s keepsakes passed on to future generations. Containing 250 pages in an 8.5 by 11 inch soft-bound book, with 1,004 indexed surnames, The Wedding Album contains 380 wedding articles submitted by 53 different individuals. Some articles have detailed text accompanying the photos, while others contain only a photograph with the couple’s name and date. Also included are four very special wedding articles: • “Wedding Traditions (of the 1940s and 1950s in North Texas)” by Carolyn and Henry Holub • “Tradition of the Wedding March” by Lori Najvar • “Wedding Photography” by Frank Kalbac • “Wedding Kolaches” by Jan Srubar This special TCGS September “Item of the Month” offer, featuring free shipping and handling, a savings of $10, will be available through September 30, 2021. To order The Wedding Album,
Monday, September 13, 2021 mail a $32 check (per copy) payable to TCGS, c/o Nancy Machu, 3337 Bianco Terrace, Round Rock, Texas 78665. If you need more information or want to pay by credit card, you may contact Nancy at nbmachu@gmail.com or 512971-4284 (please leave a message, and your call will be returned). A complete list of all TCGS publications can be found on the TCGS website https://txczgs.org under “Store.” Gladys Valchar TCGS Secretary Lodge 87, Temple —SPJST—
Travis-Williamson Counties CHS sets Sept. 26 meeting After one and one-half years of not meeting because of COVID-19, TravisWilliamson Counties Czech Heritage Society will meet on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at 1 p.m. at Taylor Bay Seafood and Steak, located at 200 West Lake Drive in Taylor, Texas. We will be honoring Nicklaus Hall, the recipient of the $500 TWCCHS Scholarship. We will also discuss participating in the SPJST fundraiser for the people in Czech Republic after the tornadoes hit the Moravia area. Hope to see you all at the meeting.
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We need to take precautions against COVID-19, so please wear a mask at the meeting. Janie Zbranek TWCCHS Reporter —SPJST—
Brazos Valley CHS to offer fall Czech language class Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society (BVCHS) will be offering Czech language classes which will begin Monday, September 27, 2021, and continue through December 13, 2021, at St. Joseph Parish Activity Center in Bryan,
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 on the second Tuesdays of the month - at Beltonian Theatre, 219 East Central Avenue, Belton: Matinee at 3 p.m.; Night - 6 p.m. Free admission. Donations accepted online or through a donation box at the concession window. Imported Czech beer, wine available. 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 information, 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. September 19 Holy Trinity Church Bazaar, Corn Hill— held on the grounds of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 8626 FM 1105, Jarrell: Holy Mass - 10:30 a.m. BBQ and Corn Hill fried chicken dinner with all the trimmings - 11 a.m. in the parish activity center. Live auction - 1:30 p.m. Hamburgers - 2:30 p.m. Full day of family activities - polka music, kolache sale, homemade ice cream, children’s games, silent auction, cake walk, bingo, and prize drawing (held after live auction). For questions, email holytrinitycc@yahoo.com or call 512863-3020. Visit www.holytrinityofcornhill.org. Submitted by Monica Snook, Admin Assistant, Holy Trinity of Corn Hill.
CANCELLED!
September 26 Victoria Co. Czech Heritage Festival: It has been decided to cancel this year’s festival. Watch for festival information in 2022. Thank you.
October 9 Czech Fest—at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights), 4 to 8 p.m. at the hall: Beer Garden opens at 2 p.m. Musical entertainment features Texavia and the Lodge 88 Czech Orchestra. Performance by the Czech Folk Dancers will also perform. Fair games and fun for the kids start at 4 p.m. Traditional Czech food will be available. There will be a cornhole tournament, kolache eating contest, and kolache baking contest. Prizes from local vendors - Burger Joint, Eureka Heights, Harold's, Jubilee, Magnolia Brewery, Painting with a Twist, Pure Parenting Shop, Waffle Bus, and Yogaleena Studio. For information and to purchase tickets, go to https://www.lodge88.org/eventsall/2021/10/9/czechfest. October 17 Celebrate 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 pod@att.net; Nina Marcussen czechschoolofdallas@yahoo.com; or Lynda Novak magiclady_46@hotmail.com for information. —SPJST—
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Texas, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. (the class will not meet the week of Thanksgiving). The class will address basic Czech and Czech culture and is open to anyone who is interested. Tuition will be $35 for the semester. The instructor for the course will be BVCHS member Stanislav (Stan) Vitha, who is from Olšovice in the Southern Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic and now a resident of Bryan. For information regarding the class, contact Jo Ann Zaeske at 979-224-4434. Kelly J. Sandhop, ADN, RN BVCHS Reporter —SPJST—
VĚSTNÍK with new information now available online, through Ancestry, MyHeritage, Family Search, and adding some of Susan’s suggestions, a much more historical informative document can be preserved for future generations. Ones serving on the Czech Family Histories V Book Team have served on almost all 20-plus books TCGS has published to date. We have set the bar high and are dedicated to publishing only books that we can take pride in as a society and within each of our own hearts. Our goal continues to be the same as we want you to be proud of having your article(s) published in our books. With the above said, the decision was made to extend the submission deadline to September 25, 2021. We plan to have an in-person event on Saturday, September 25 at Caldwell Civic Center. The submission date will coincide with the event date making it easier for you.
Submission Guidelines for Czech Family Histories V 1. You may submit as many articles as you wish. Each can be of any length, but each surname submission must be submitted separately on a CD, DVD, or flash drive and must be accompanied by a printed copy of the article if submitting on a CD, DVD, or flash drive.
Czech Family Histories V article submission deadline is fast approaching Did your family history story (stories) appear in either of the previous four volumes of Czech Family Histories published by TCGS in 2005 or 2007? If so, maybe you are wondering how to update your article other than with newfound names and/or dates. Why not go back and review some of the items learned from the January 23, 2021, webinar, Using Social History to Enhance Family Stories. Susan Kaufman pointed us towards many sources in which family histories can move beyond names, places and dates. (Susan’s speaker handout was included in the February OZ as well). While their story may be recorded in Czech Family Histories, I, II, III, or IV,
2. Submissions can also be sent via email. See the contact and email information below. 3. If you do not have access to a computer, a typewritten hard copy will be accepted. We are sorry, but we cannot accept handwritten articles. 4. Articles should be typed using number 12 Times New Roman Font and be single-spaced with doublespacing between paragraphs. Margins should be set at one inch. 5. If at all possible, only black and white photos should be submitted as the book will not be published with color photos. If color photos are submitted, they will be published in black and white. Photos should be of good quality. Quality copies can be made at Wal-Mart, Walgreens, or CVS Pharmacies for your convenience at a very low cost.
6. Please do not send original photos as they cannot be returned. 7. Please be sure to write the names of ALL persons on the back of the photos as they are viewed from the front along with your name, address, and phone number, in the event we need to contact you. 8. It is best not to submit an article laid out in a particular manner as this, as a rule, does not comply with the book layout. Please DO NOT embed photos in the article. 9. Because of the number of printers involved, some do not recognize the Czech diacritical markings and WILL change the letters, resulting in possible incorrect spellings, especially
with names. Having said this, please do not use the Czech diacritical markings. 10. Genealogical outlines and charts should not be submitted, as due to spacing, they cannot be reproduced. If this type of information is to be submitted, the submitter will need to place the information in paragraph form prior to submitting. 11. Texas Czech Genealogical Society reserves the right to make minor corrections ONLY, i.e. grammatical or sentence structure. TCGS will not write articles. If the book committee has any questions regarding the content, contact will be made with the article author.
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Articles must be received on or before September 25, 2021. Mail or email to: Charlene Hurta 1231 CR 201A Angleton, Texas 77515
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September 25, 2021, the submission deadline, is the date for our Upwards to New Heights In-Person Event at the Caldwell Civic Center in Caldwell, Texas. See our website at www.txczgs.org for full details on the event. The Texas Czech Genealogical Society is a 501[C][3] organization. —SPJST—
Website: txczgs.org Promoting the study of the genealogy of the particular group of people known as “Texas Czechs.” For membership: Marie Dulak 979-589-1903
Historic National Hall SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth
CZECH HERITAGE DAY Saturday, September 18, 2021 1 to 8 p.m. Doors open at 1 p.m. Adult Admission: $10 • Ages 12 and under: Free
Like To Polka? POLKA?
HUNGRY?
Jodie Mikula Orchestra 4 to 8 p.m.
Traditional Czech Dinner Served 1 to 4 p.m.
The Jodie Mikula Orchestra will be playingyour favorites like “The Chicken Dance”. Come and dance on our beautiful dance floor. The Grand March begins at 4 p.m.
Adults: $10 Ages 12 and under: $6 Dinner includes pork loin, sauerkraut, green beans, and parsley potatoes.
Don’t miss out! Accordion players, heritage videos, and other activities from 1 to 4 p.m.
After 4 p.m. pork and sausage sandwiches will be available for $6 each.
Feeling Lucky? LUCKY? Ladies Circle Cake Walks Once again, the Ladies Circle will be “spinning the wheel” for lucky winners of delicious cakes and kolaches! Join us at
National Hall 3316 Roberts Cut-Off Road • Fort Worth, TX 76114 817-624-1361 • nationalhallfortworth.com
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SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Annual Fundraiser
Outdoor Extravaganza Saturday, September 18, 2021 Seaton Star Hall
10842 State Highway 53 • Temple • 5 Miles East of Temple
Social Hour - 5 p.m. • Meal - 6:30 p.m. Live and Silent Auctions • Bucket Drawings Games • Top Prize Drawings Donation: $50 per person in advance/at the door (Meal, beverages, and snacks provided.) Children of ticket holders can attend for $20 each and will be eligible for a separate prize drawing.
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• White Tail Deer Hunt for 1 and Non-Hunting Guest at Mustang Creek Ranch in Salado (www.mustangcreek.com) • Cruise for up to 4 people • Valued at $2,000 (www.megatravels.com) • 3-Person Guided Bay Fishing Trip with Backlash Fishing Charters in Corpus Christi Valid October to May. Includes bait and tackle. www.backlashcharters.com
• 3-Person 1/2 Day Pheasant, 1/2 Day Quail Guided Combination Hunt in Santa Anna Guide and dog included. www.sahainc.com
• 4-Person Nighttime Bowfishing Trip with Slime Life Bowfishing Charters Captain Seth Skinner will provide all gear for the trip. www.slimelifebowfising.com • Spa Package • Details to be determined.
Tickets or More Info:
Edwin Pechal 254-721-2887 email - edwinpechal@yahoo.com Brandon Bartek 254-624-4119 email - bbartek001@yahoo.com
Multiple guns to be given away - shotguns, pistols, rifles, kids’ guns
Only 450 admission tickets will be sold. get yours today!
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SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor 20th Annual
BBQ COOK-OFF Friday-Saturday ★ September 24-25, 2021 ★ Taylor SPJST Hall, 5025 FM 619, Taylor, TX ★ Barbecue Cookers: $100 entry fee - Chicken, Pork Ribs, Brisket $10 fee for Jackpot Pinto Beans $10 fee for Jackpot Cook’s Choice $10 fee for Jackpot Pork Butt Cash & Trophies awarded for 1st through 10th places in all meat categories - Chicken, Pork Ribs, Brisket Cash & Unique Trophies awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Master Cook and “Best Rig” Jackpot Pinto Beans, Cook’s Choice & Pork Butt - 80% Payback Cash prizes awarded for 1st through 5th places Trophies awarded for 1st through 10th places
$4,000 Prize Mo ney
All are welcome to judge on Saturday! FREE Dance: Friday 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. - Sterling Country Old-fashioned hamburgers sold on Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Silent Auction on Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Contact: Jesse Pospisil 512-826-7371/cell ★ 512-365-1110 ★ jlpospisil@yahoo.com
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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: 979-966-3795. Lodge Meetings: First Monday of even-numbered months - February, April, June, August, October, and December, 6 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE (6) Sunday, November 14—Lodge 4, Hallettsville meeting, 3 p.m. at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce Sunday, December 12—Christmas party in Vsetin Lodge Meetings: Held every other month at 3 p.m. at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce, 1614 North Texana Street, Hallettsville. For information/updates, call 361-7983347. LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Lodge Hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West. Directions: From Interstate 35, take the West exit and stop at the blinking light. Go east at the blinking light and stay on Oak Street through downtown West. Take Farm Road 2114 East for 3 miles. Turn right on Czech Hall Road. Lodge hall is on the right about 1/2 mile down the road. Hall Rental Information: Peggy Dobecka 254-717-0383 or Jeanette Beseda 254-717-7840. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, contact Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka 254-7170383; or dataped@sbcglobal.net.
LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) Sunday, September 19—Glen Collins and The Alibis, country Sunday, October 10—The Lost Cause, polka Sunday, November 14—Czechchoices, polka Sunday, November 21—Glen Collins and The Alibis, country Sunday, December 12—Christmas Dance: Red Ravens, polka Friday, December 31—News Year’s Eve: Glen Collins and The Alibis, country. $20 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. Dances: 3 to 7 p.m.; cover $10 per person - unless otherwise noted. 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 Meetings: Fourth Monday of February, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant, Schulenburg.
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 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: 979-272-3732. 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 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 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: 979-884-1451. 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 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 8, WEIMAR (6) Monday, November 22—Lodge meeting
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: 254217-2863. Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly. For information, call 254-721-3902. LODGE 17, NEW TABOR (1) Lodge Hall: 2674 CR 225, Caldwell. Directions: From Caldwell, turn from Hwy 36 east onto FM 166. Proceed 2.1 miles then turn left on CR 225. Go 1 mile, veering to the right. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 979-2723440. 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 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. Friday, September 17–Craig Howell Band Saturday, September 18–Taylor High School Class Reunion.
Friday, September 24–Sterling Country Band Saturday, September 25—20th Annual Taylor SPJST BBQ Cook-Off: Judges needed for bbq entries. See advertisement on page 24 of this week’s Vestnik. Friday, October 1–Old Friends Friday, October 8–Second Hand Rose Wednesday, October 13–SPJST Lodge 29 members will hold their monthly meeting beginning at 6:30 pm. Covered dish meal served following the meeting. Friday, October 15–Texas Neon Ramblers Friday, October 22–Les and the Leftovers Friday, October 29–Dry Country Lodge Hall: 5025 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: In Taylor, at intersection of State Hwy 95 and US 79 Business (4th Street), turn east on Hwy 79. Proceed to FM 619, turn north (left) and go about .8 mile to the large, 2-story hall. Hall Rental Information/Hall Phone: 512-352-9139. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 30, TAITON (6) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at Taiton Community Center, 14221 FM 961, El Campo. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Taiton Community Center, 14221 FM 961, El Campo. For information, call Youth Leader Lisa Bubela 979-5437120. LODGE 32, VICTORIA (6) Lodge Meetings: Held the second Thursday of every other month - January, March, May, July, September, and November, 2019 at Victoria Mall Meeting Room, at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact Secretary Linda Mozisek 361-2207725. LODGE 35, ELK (3) Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From Interstate 35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy 84 East through Bellmead; go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road; go approximately 1 mile; the road will dead end. Turn right at the dead end; go approximately 1/2 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Gene Pavelka 254-749-3326. Hall Phone: 254-863-9320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Sales Agent: James (Dude) Mann 254715-0275; mrdudemann@yahoo.com. LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: 512-237-9099/day; 830-839-4353/night. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, call 512-332-6758. 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 979-218-3527; 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 361-552-5170 or email danmarysitka@yahoo.com. LODGE 47, SEATON (2) Lodge Hall: 10842 State Hwy 53, Temple. Directions: Seaton Star Hall is 7 miles east of Temple on Hwy 53. Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Danny Stepan 254-760-7819; Hall Phone: 254-985-2548. Visit www.seatonstarhall.com. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall.Call Youth Leader Amber Bartek for information 254-931-0295. LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE (2) 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. Update: Hall is complete! We are now taking bookings. 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 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 325-656-0029. LODGE 51, ELLINGER (1) Lodge Meetings: Third Friday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Ellinger Fire Department, West Main Street in Ellinger. For information, call Calvin Hlinsky 979-378-2364. LODGE 54, WEST (3) Lodge Meetings: First Friday in March, June, and November, and the second Friday in September at St. Joseph Hall, 303 South Harrison Street in West, 7 p.m. For information, call Freddie Kaluza 254-709-2303. LODGE 63, SWEET HOME (6) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. For meeting location or information, call Lodge Secretary Ann Moseley 361-781-2644. LODGE 66, WACO (3) Lodge Meetings: Date, time, location TBA in the lodge’s monthly meeting minutes that appear in the Věstník. For information, call 254-799-4247. LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG (1) Lodge Meetings: Third or fourth Sunday of March, June, September, and December (Christmas) at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant in Schulenburg, 2 p.m. To confirm meeting date/s, call Ernest Kutac 979-561-7190. LODGE 73, SEYMOUR (4) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 12 p.m. - unless otherwise noted. For meeting location, call Alice Orsak 940-889-2391. LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS (4) Lodge Meetings: Sunday, September 13; and Sunday, December 6. Meetings are at 12:30 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls. For information, contact Dianna Ibarra 940-224-7383. LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Meal served at 1 p.m.; meeting follows. Visitors welcome. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Call Youth Leader Marcia Rew for information 361-563-6779. LODGE 80, HOLLAND (2) Lodge Hall: 12141 East FM 2268, Holland. Directions: On Hwy 95, south of Holland, turn east on FM 2268. Go 1/2 mile to hall, which is on the right. Hall Phone: 254-657-2485. 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. 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: 361-7934742. 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 936-556-3248 or Assistant Youth Leader Krystle Bender 832-792-1194. 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 254773-2363. LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) Friday, September 24—Fab5, 8 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, October 9—Czech Fest: 4 to 8 p.m.: Beer Garden opens at 2 p.m. Musical entertainment - Texavia and the Czech Orchestra. Performance by the Czech Folk Dancers. Fair games and fun for the kids start at 4 p.m. Traditional Czech food. Cornhole tournament, kolache eating contest, kolache baking contest. Prizes from local vendors. For information and to purchase tickets, go to https://www.lodge88.org/eventsall/2021/10/9/czechfest. See advertisement on page 24 of this week’s Vestnik. Friday, October 22—Texas Sundown, 8 to 12 a.m. Saturday, November 13—Red Ravens, 7 to 11 p.m.
VĚSTNÍK 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 281745-1697. LODGE 91, SAN JACINTO (5) Lodge Meetings: Quarterly meetings - TBA in the Věstník. For information, contact Lodge Secretary Vonda Smesny 832-694-8762. LODGE 92, FORT WORTH (3) Lodge Hall: 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road, Fort Worth 76114. Directions: From IH-35 West in Fort Worth, take IH-30 West to the Henderson exit. Take Henderson North; it becomes Jacksboro Hwy (TX 199). Stay on this road north until Roberts Cut Off, which is a right off of Jacksboro Hwy. Hall - also known as National Hall - is on the right about 2 or 3 blocks down the road. Great Western Inn Motel is on the corner. Hall Event/Rental Information: Call National Hall Events Manager Jon Durham 817-624-1361. Visit Lodge 92 website www.nationalhallfortworth.com. Ladies Circle: Meets the second Tuesday of each month. Randy and the 92nd Road House Band plays every first Sunday. Dressy casual. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall - unless otherwise noted. LODGE 97, PLACEDO (6) Lodge Meetings: Monday, March 2; Monday, June 1; Monday, September 14 in the Community Room at Victoria Mall, 6 p.m. For information, call Secretary Judy Bellanger 361-576-2935. LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE (7) Lodge Hall: 1156 FM 1303, Floresville. Directions: From Floresville, take FM 536 West for 3 miles to FM 1303; turn right and go 2 miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 830-393-7796. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: For meeting date/time/location, contact Youth Leader Lian Lynn 830-480-2737. LODGE 117, ROBSTOWN (7) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of March, June, September, and December, 1:30 p.m. at Hilltop Community Center, 11425 Leopard, Corpus Christi. LODGE 130, DALLAS (3) Lodge Meetings: For monthly meeting date, time, and location, contact President/Sales Agent John Vrla 214-9063385 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 830-9645135. 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 979922-1553. LODGE 141, SEALY (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of every other month February, April, June, August, October, and December at 6 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle Drive, Sealy. For information, contact Secretary Bernice Stolarski 979-885-6786. LODGE 142, HOUSTON (5) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month except in December which is the second Sunday at 2 p.m. - unless otherwise noted; meal served at 1 p.m. Meetings are held at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights) in the annex building - unless otherwise noted. For information, contact Lodge142 President Dennis Hermis 713-826-2981; or Secretary Elizabeth Hermis 281-787-8717. Youth Club Meetings: Held the
Monday, September 13, 2021 same date, time, and location as the adult lodge meetings - unless otherwise noted. For information, call Youth Leader Amanda Muzny 713-560-5377. 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 979618-1890. 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 817731-2580. 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 157, LUBBOCK (4) Lodge Meetings: Last Sunday of every other month of March, June, and September; then December - the first Sunday at 2:30 p.m. For meeting location, contact Secretary Cynthia Kristinek - phone 806-763-7245; or email cyndynjerome@gmail.com. LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Wednesday of February, May, and August; and the November meeting is held the third Sunday. Watch the Věstník for meeting time/location. For information, contact President Sandra Jansa 325-651-8045; or sandra.jansa@hotmail.com. Youth Club Meetings: For date, time, location, call Youth Leader Ryan Jansa 325-234-5879. 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 713-3031471. 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 979-2514150; 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 713920-7172 LODGE 177, ACADEMY (2) Lodge Hall: 711 Rio Poco, Little River-Academy. Directions: Hall is on the south side of Academy, just off Hwy 95, on the right. Hall Phone: 254-982-4434. Please leave a message with questions. Bingo: Every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Kitchen is open. Board of Trustees/Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September, and November - Board Meeting, 6:15 p.m. Regular lodge meeting, 6:30 p.m. LODGE 179, WARRENTON (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 11 a.m. Location will be announced in the Věstník prior to the meeting each month. For information, contact Ricky Weyand 979-966-7138. LODGE 180, BURLESON (3) Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month at the Burleson Police Department Building - Community Room, 1161 S.W. Wilshire Boulevard, Burleson at 6 p.m. For information, call 817-905-2097 or 972-268-0022. LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY (2) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at The Chicken Place, 504 Bridge Street, Marlin. Youth 100
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 254-7495732. 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: 682-800-3485. 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 361-772-3876 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 979-777-8215. 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: 979567-4264. 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 979-567-0637. LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK (2) Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place, Round Rock. Directions: From Taylor, take Hwy 79 into Round Rock until you get to Sunrise. There will be a 7-11 store on the right. Turn right and proceed past Hopewell School. Continue through the four-way stop. Luther Peterson Boulevard is the first street on the left. From Temple, take IH-35 South. Just past Georgetown, exit on University Boulevard. Proceed to stop sign. Take left on University Boulevard. The third street is Sunrise. Turn right onto Sunrise. The second street to the right will be Luther Peterson Boulevard. Hall Rental Information: 512-255-1554; or 512-771-4948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, beginning at 2 p.m. at the hall, followed by entertainment and potluck meal.
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danton 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 940-8550882. 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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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.
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LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST (5) Lodge Hall: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress. Directions: Off Hwy 290 West at Skinner. Hall Phone: 281-373-9482; 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 713-515-2835. 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 254-7184798. 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 830-281-8246. 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 Jour-
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