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Volume 110 Number 2
Benevolence ★ Humanity ★ Brotherhood
January 24, 2022
ISSN —07458800
A sign of the times
From International Espionage to SPJST Supreme Lodge
SPJST hosted the State Progressive 42 Domino Tournament on Saturday, January 8 at the Home Office in Temple. Pictured are, left to right, Daylon Crye, Annie Vahalik of Lodge 4, Hallettsville; Mary Ann Cerny of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje; and Laverne Townsend.
Lodge 38, Kovar Vice President Edwin Zimmerhanzel installs a new sign at the intersection of Stolle Lane and Highway 95 South in Kovar, Texas, in Bastrop County. “Thanks to the SPJST Home Office for providing these awesome signs!” says Edwin.
L AST CALL!
Deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 1
Domino Days
Nick A. Morris served as SPJST Vestnik Editor (1962 to 1969) and Supreme Lodge President (1969 to 1984). Nick’s son, 1987 SPJST State King Michael Morris, shares a story on pages 18 and 19 regarding Nick’s work prior to SPJST and his involvement in a pilot’s daring escape from (then) communist Czechoslovakia, interwoven with the timeless and enduring message of American exceptionalism and freedom.
Enjoy an Evening with Photographer and Author
EARL NOTTINGHAM Thursday, Jan. 27 • 6:30 p.m. SPJST Home Office • Temple, Texas
; / ; / ; / ; / ; Inside This Week’s Vestnik ; / ; / ; / ; / ; Readers Write ......................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 Lodge Section......................................8 Longtime Members............................21 Youth Section ....................................27
Vestnik Project ..................................29 In Memoriam ......................................30 Czech Culture ....................................33 Advertisements .................................35 Lodge Calendar .................................38 Vestnik Valentines.............................40
Lodge 41 Port Lavaca honors Veterans
Members, friends give donations to Museum Page 3
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SPJST Foundation grant presented Page 34
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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 176 County Road 343, Charlotte, TX 78011-3663 830-570-2046 spjst202youth@gmail.com
Editor’s Note
Life Insurance is Love Insurance
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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 1312 Fawn Lily Dr, Temple, TX 76502-7808 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 - Patsy Koslovsky 764 S St Joseph Rd, Burlington, TX 76519-3108 254-718-1606 • patsyk2011@yahoo.com District Three - Mary Steinman 1136 Westgrove Dr, Saginaw, TX 76179-3463 817-731-2580 • appamary@sbcglobal.net District Four - Ryan Jansa 10377 Penny Lane, San Angelo, TX 76905-7616 325-234-5879 • rjansa1@gmail.com District Five - Melissa Victorick-Brown 2324 Lakeway Dr, Friendswood, TX 77546-6196 832-274-7369 • district5dyc@gmail.com District Six - Lisa Bubela 1405 Divide St, El Campo, TX 77437-6152 979-543-7120 • lisa_bubela@yahoo.com District Seven - April Howard 814 Madison Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130-3918 830-624-9242 • aprhoward@gmail.com CAMP KUBENA • 2001 Waldeck Rd • Ledbetter, TX Rob Clift, Executive Director 979-249-5674 • robc@spjst.com
Life is for living . . .
and goofing around, It’s for hugs and kisses and snuggles. Life is for living . . . and reaching for dreams, Goals that are reachable and those beyond the stars. Life is for living . . . and sharing what we have, Giving of our time and talent and love. Life is for living . . . and ensuring that those we love Will always be taken care of, no matter what. Be sure to protect the ones you love . . . with life insurance. Life insurance is love insurance, which makes February—the month of love—the perfect time for “Insure Your Love Month.” February and Valentine’s Day is a perfect time to remind ourselves of the need to protect the ones we love through proper life insurance planning. Call your SPJST Sales Agent today to schedule a time to discuss your life insurance needs. Or, call the Home Office at 800-727-7578 or send an email to info@spjst.org. We will be happy to help you.
SPJST Scholarship Application Deadline is February 1 The deadline to submit an application for an SPJST Scholarship is Tuesday, February 1. Apply online at www.spjst.org/scholarships Vestnik Valentines Deadline is February 1 It’s time to send your special someone a valentine in the Věstník! Our special Valentine Věstník will soon be published. Valentine greetings are due by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 1. Don’t delay, submit today at www.spjst.org/valentines. See the back page of this week’s Věstník for more information. We look forward to receiving your valentines!
Vestnik Dates and Deadlines February 14 Vestnik deadline is Mon., Feb. 7 at 5 p.m. February 28 Vestnik deadline is Mon., Feb. 21 at 5 p.m. March 14 Vestnik deadline is Mon., March 7 at 5 p.m. March 28 Vestnik deadline is Mon., March 21 at 5 p.m. April 11 Vestnik deadline is Mon., April 4 at 5 p.m. April 25 Vestnik deadline is Mon., April 18 at 5 p.m. —SPJST—
VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published on the second and fourth Mondays of each month by SPJST, PO Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $25 per year for non-members. Members’ fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Věstník do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VĚSTNÍK c/o Controller Roy Vajdak, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.
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SPJST Family Fun • • • • • and • • • • • Important Dates (Number in parentheses denotes SPJST district.)
Jan. 25 Jan. 27 Feb. 1 Feb. 1 Feb. 5 Feb. 6 Feb. 12 Feb. 13 Feb. 20 Feb. 20 Feb. 20 Feb. 20 Feb. 20 Feb. 25-27
March 5
March 15 April 2 April 2 April 3
Fraternal Focus Webcast • register at spjst.org Evening with Photographer/Author Earl Nottingham SPJST Home Office, Temple Deadline for SPJST Scholarship Applications apply online at spjst.org Deadline for Vestnik Valentines (see back page) State Tarok Tournament SPJST Home Office, Temple • register at spjst.org Lodge 24, Cyclone Dance: Mollie B and Ted Lange (2) Lodge 25, Ennis Annual Fundraiser (3) Lodge 18, Elgin Valentine Dance: Dujka Brothers (2) District Two Youth Development Workshop SPJST Home Office, Temple (2) District Two Youth Skating Party • Wheels, Temple (2) Lodge 6, Cottonwood Volunteers’ Appreciation Dinner (3) Lodge 9, Snook hosts Community Reception (2) Lodge 18, Elgin Dance: Glen Collins (2) SPJST Car Show at Temple Area Home Builders (TABA) Home and Garden Show Bell County Expo Center, Belton (2) State Straight Domino Tournament SPJST Home Office, Temple • register spjst.org Lodge 81, Needville Scholarship Deadline SPJST and Camp Kubena presents “Cars & Guitars” Camp Kubena, Ledbetter State 42 Domino Tournament • Camp Kubena, Ledbetter Lodge 84, Dallas Easter Celebration • Dallas Sokol (3)
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Readers Write Burleson County Historical Society offers books Dear Readers, Burleson County Historical Society is offering our books at a marginal cost of $25. This book is beautifully bound and includes many of the Czech families in the Burleson County area including pictures. If interested, please send an email to lillian.beasley22@gmail.com. Thank you, Lillian Beasley Lodge 17, New Tabor —SPJST—
Czech Heritage Museum, Temple receives donations Hi, Melanie. Enclosed are some old paper artifacts on Czechoslovakia or Czech Republic for the Czech Heritage M u seum. I am giving these from the J e r r y Manak Family and in loving memory of Joann Manak. A proud Czech American and SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas member . . . Jerry Manak —SPJST—
From Leon Macha - Ceremony/Officer handbook, SPJST Lodge 58, Columbus ceremonial badge 1905, and copies of pages from old newspapers. —SPJST—
From Marianna Hejl Wood of Lodge 155, Austin Agriculture/farm themed softcover books including a cookbook, butcher/process farm animals, wine-making, and useful/practical farm equipment. —SPJST—
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Enjoy an Evening with Photographer and Author Earl Nottingham Thursday, January 27, 2022 • 6:30 p.m. SPJST Home Office Community Room 520 North Main Street • Temple, Texas 76501
Consolidating all its lines of business on a cloud-based policy administration system integrated with advanced digital tools, SPJST will gain operational efficiencies and enhance both agent and member experiences. Philadelphia, January 19, 2022 – Equisoft, a leading global provider of digital business solutions for the insurance and wealth industries, announced today that SPJST has selected Equisoft’s insurance platform to replace its core legacy policy administration system. This partnership aims to improve SPJST’s internal processes and drive their digital transformation with a focus on improving member and agent experience. The initiative will modernize the organization’s core policy administration capability by implementing Equisoft/manage, a turnkey cloud-hosted (SaaS) solution using low-risk, production ready business processes. The project will also provide an enhanced member and agent digital experience across the policy life cycle, including the implementation of all their insurance and annuity products, new leading-edge agent portal tools, as well as the data migration of SPJST’s existing life insurance and annuity certificates. “As we’re endeavoring to enhance the overall user experience for our members and agents, this transformational project will allow us to keep up with ongoing regulatory and compliance requirements, as well as improve our operational and reporting capabilities,” says Brian Vanicek, President/CEO, SPJST. “We believe Equisoft’s insurance solutions, data migration expertise, and proven track record with many Insurance organizations offered the best combination to help us implement a modern policy administration system
and enable our digital transformation strategy.” “We are excited to embark on yet another transformational journey and are thrilled to have SPJST as a new client. They are clearly committed to transforming their business,” added Mark DePhillips, Equisoft’s Senior Vice President, USA. “We look forward to working with their team to implement our product suite and ensure that they realize their vision.” About SPJST SPJST provides financial security for its members; builds a wholesome family environment; and encourages cherished Czech traditions. Serving Texans for 125 years, SPJST’s mission is insuring and enriching lives. For more information about SPJST’s products, benefits, and history, visit spjst.org. About Equisoft Founded in 1994, Equisoft is a global provider of advanced insurance and investment digital solutions. Recognized as a valued partner by over 250 of the world’s leading financial institutions in 16 countries, Equisoft offers a complete ecosystem of solutions, from innovative front-end applications to extensive back-office services and unique data migration expertise. The firm’s flagship products include a SaaS policy administration solution, CRM, financial needs analysis, financial planning, asset allocation, fund and portfolio analysis, quotes and illustrations, electronic application, agency management systems, as well as customer, agent and broker portals. Equisoft is also Oracle’s largest and most experienced partner for the OIPA platform. With its business-driven approach, deep industry knowledge, innovative technology, and expert teams based in Canada, USA, UK, Chile, Colombia, South Africa, India and Australia, Equisoft helps its clients tackle any challenge in this era of digital disruption. For more information about Equisoft’s products and services, please visit www.equisoft.com.
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SPJST members and their guests are cordially invited to enjoy an evening reception, presentation, and book signing with photographer and author Earl Nottingham. In Wild Focus, Earl Nottingham, chief photographer for the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department and its magazine, provides a unique perspective on Texas featuring images of the woods, waters, and wildlife of the Lone Star landscape. Nottingham’s engaging photography—landscape, nature, and wildlife; environmental portraiture of people; photojournalistic coverage of events, including natural disasters—provides a cohesive overview of biodiversity and the state of conservation in Texas. The nearly 200 stunning photographs collected here encompass the expansive mission of TPWD, presenting traditional landscape images from state and national parks as well as from vast private lands. Cultural Welcome to Your SPJST Member Discounts Exclusive Discounts from Your Favorite Brands D6EF2GD2@FE
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and historic sites are included along with environmental portraits of the people associated with those sites. From the state’s wildlife, both great and small, to nature shown in not only its beauty but also its fury—wildfires, hurricanes, and floods— Earl Nottingham offers a visual compendium of events, people, places, and things that have shaped the face of natural Texas. The author logged untold miles and wore through many sets of tires to offer timely stories that would “inform, educate, entertain, and empower” readers about the outdoors. These images that capture the richness and diversity of wild Texas inspire a greater appreciation for the state’s beauty and promote a sense of stewardship for its natural treasures.
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Put Health and Wellness on Your 2022 Calendar
Health and wellness. It’s the kind of thing that SPJST – as a fraternal life company – would do well to promote and that members will find beneficial. There’s an incredible amount of information out According to the World Health Organization, health is a state of complete physical, menthere just waiting to be shared. The tal, and social well-being and not merely the challenge is finding an effective absence of disease or infirmity. Wellness is way to parcel out the information an active process through which we become in a meaningful way. Beginning aware of and make choices toward a more with our live January 25 Fraternal successful existence. Focus Webcast, SPJST takes on the broad topic of health and wellness with an introductory emphasis on the importance of creating a more active lifestyle, regardless of where you reside on the age timeline. To participate in the Tuesday, January 25 Fraternal Focus webcast, visit spjst.org to register. The webcast begins at 7 p.m.
Social members enable lodges to broaden their fraternal reach Whereas the purchase of an SPJST life insurance or annuity certificate entitles one to the full range of SPJST member benefits, something not generally known is that social membership in SPJST is also available to adults 18 years of age or older. “Social membership in SPJST is an opportunity to join hands with friends and neighbors in improving your community and building your social and business network,”says SPJST President/CEO Brian Vanicek. “Social members are not eligible to vote or hold office in the lodge; however, social members may, at the discretion of the local lodge, serve on an appointed committee and may deliberate and vote on that committee. Social membership also includes an online subscription to SPJST’s twice monthly newspaper, Vestnik.” The by-law which makes social membership possible was approved by delegates of the 28th SPJST Convention in year 2000. The provision – as it appears in Section 9 (d) of our current SPJST By-Laws reads as follows: (d) Social Member.
From the Desk of Delisle L. Doherty SPJST Vice President of Sales and Marketing
It’s Your Life
My New Year’s Resolution is to Make No Resolutions One of the great traditions in our so-
ciety is to make New Year’s resolutions. These resolutions will make us happier, healthier, wiser, less stressful, and even richer. So they say. The one thing you can count on is every year, you will break that resolution. In fact, for many, that resolution will be recycled over and over and broken just as many times. I’ll bet many have already broken this year’s resolutions. I think it’s time we eliminate resolutions from our annual tradition. Instead create good habits. Habits change lifestyles. Good habits eliminate stress. Good habits are contagious. More impor-
tantly, good habits become permanent. Over the next few articles, I will talk about simple habits that can make your life better and the people around you. It will help create good habits that will last the rest of your life. It will help you forget about resolutions! Watch for the first habit: “If you can, you should.” My door is always open; figuratively and literally. Stay blessed, Delisle L. Doherty Vice President of Sales and Marketing 832-232-2049 “It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness.” —Eleanor Roosevelt —SPJST—
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(1) A social member is a member whom a lodge votes in as a social member, who completes a social membership form, and who pays his/her membership dues
and assessments, if any, to the local lodge. (2) A social member is not eligible to vote or hold office; however, a social member may, at the discretion of the local lodge, serve on an appointed committee with the inherent right to deliberate and vote on that committee. (3) A social member must pay for the Vestnik if he/she desires to receive it. (4) An uninsurable child whose parent or guardian is a member can participate in the youth program Lodges seeking to involve social members in their regular lodge meetings or lodge events are asked to download the SPJST Application for Social Membership from the spjst.org website. Complete the form and send by email to info@spjst.org. “This enables the SPJST Home Office to maintain a record of our social members,” says Vice President of Communications Melanie Zavodny. “We will include social members on mailings and email blasts with information related to lodge activities and coming events as well as organizational offers from SPJST.” —SPJST—
Executive committee in session SPJST Board of Directors Chair John Engelke, right, calls the Executive Committee meeting to order on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, using a giant gavel handmade by Jerry Manak of Lodge 84, Dallas. Looking on are Controller Roy Vajdak and in back, Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer Linda Hill.
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From the SPJST State Fraternal Director State Fraternal Director shares February updates Did you see the first full moon of 2022? The Farmer’s Almanac calls it the full wolf moon. As I was driving home from work on Monday, January 17 — through my rearview mirror, I could see the moon peaking over the horizon. I thought to myself, how big it was. I should have pulled over to the shoulder of the road and taken a photo. I regret not doing that. Here is a photo I found on www.skynews.com.
I hope everyone had a great start to the new year. There are members of my family that have had COVID. I was fortunate not coming down with it this year. I hope you and your family are able to avoid it and stay healthy. 2022 SPJST Lodge Membership Drive: Up, Up and Away! Introducing the 2022 membership drive and contest for all lodges. Here is your chance to help grow your lodge and raise a little funds for the lodge, too. As we enter the new 2022 year, it’s time to focus on bringing in new members to your lodge. Last year, we introduced a new referral program. In 2022, your lodge can be paid for those referrals. See complete information on page 7. Outgoing Officers Any officer who is not elected to serve in 2022 and does not seek re-election in the future is eligible for this honor. • The recipient must be active and a current member. • Complete information and a form is at spjst.org/outgoing-officer-forms/ • Plaques should be awarded at the next local lodge meeting.
100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Everyone spread the word! The 2021-2022 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive to benefit the scholarship fund is in full swing, and we need your help! • A donation of any amount is appreciated. • All contributions provide scholarships for higher education. 2021 Lodge Paperwork Past Due Lodge officers—all 2021 required paperwork listed below was due in the Home Office on January 18 in order to receive the 2022 Lodge Premium Refund. This information will soon be reported to American Fraternal Alliance • 2022 Lodge Officer Listing • 2021 - 990 and 990-T Forms • Fraternal Hours recorded Strategic Planning for Your Lodge Please think about setting up a strategic planning meeting for your lodge officers and members that help with your lodge functions. You can contact me to schedule that time. • Strategic Planning information: - Three-step exercise about 60 to 90 minutes - Presenter is President/CEO Brian Vanicek - Construct a strategic plan for your lodge 2022 State Tournaments Scheduled All SPJST State Tournaments are now scheduled for 2022. Visit spjst.org/tournaments/ for more details or to register for any of the state tournaments. The regular 42 domino tournament on Saturday, April 2 will be played in another location other than the Home Office in Temple. The tournament will take place in Ledbetter at Camp Kubena. I will have more information about the location and the special event that will be taking place that day. Tarok Tournament Saturday, February 5 SPJST Home Office in Temple Straight Dominoes Saturday, March 5 SPJST Home Office in Temple Regular 42 Dominoes Saturday, April 2 Camp Kubena in Ledbetter
2022 SPJST Lodge Enhanced Premium Refund Guidelines Please see the guidelines below that were passed in the January 2022 Executive Committee Meeting by the Board of Directors. Let me know if you have any questions or need any assistance. We are here to help you attain your lodge’s goals in 2022! Contact Us! State Fraternal Director Frank Horak 254-773-1575, ext. 177 254-534-0681 frankh@spjst.com Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez 254-773-1575, ext. 164 tammym@spjst.com
District One FAC Kyle Skrabanek 979-820-0531 District Two FAC Ruth Hanusch 254-771-0193 District Three FAC Vicki Sims 214-763-0341 District Four FAC Janeece Williams 806-632-5239 District Five FAC Linda Bratina 832-647-9971 District Six FAC Helen Zabransky 361-798-3347 District Seven FAC Kathleen Polasek 830-570-5800 Fraternally, Frank Horak State Fraternal Director —SPJST—
2022 SPJST Lodge Enhanced Premium Refund Guidelines One of the most important financial benefits that the SPJST Executive Committee has extended to local lodges is the annual Premium Refund Program. The purpose of this program has been to help SPJST lodges keep their operations on a sound financial basis. The formula for calculating the refund is: 1. $1.00 for each paid-up certificate in the lodge; and 2. 1.25% of the lodge’s annual earned premium. To receive the refund in early 2023, lodges must meet the following four-point criteria:
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Hold Regular Lodge Meetings in Accordance with Section 74 of the SPJST By-Laws and Offer a Well-Rounded Fraternal Program.
Every lodge is required to hold regular meetings to discuss lodge business with its members. Service to each other — as fellow SPJST members — and service to the community is an important part of SPJST’s mission. Rather than mandating a specific number of fraternal activities that your lodge must accomplish in a given year in order to remain in good standing and qualify for incentives, the greater focus is on lodges working to host a healthy mix of “quality” events that bring value to SPJST’s community presence.
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Return All Requested Paperwork by January 15, 2023. • Form 990 or Form 990-T • Fraternal Activity Summaries • Updated Lodge Officer Listing
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Submit Routine News/Photos to the Vestnik.
Every lodge is required to submit news of upcoming events, lodge meetings, and/or meeting/event summaries and/or photographs to the Vestnik as well as to their local media. Youth submissions, member features, and obituaries can also be submitted to the Vestnik. Every lodge is required to have a submission in at least 4 of the 24 published Vestniks in 2022. Of course, the lodge may contribute to the Vestnik more frequently. Local news media features can also satisfy these requirements when the features are shared with the Vestnik (see contact details below). Vestniks are published on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Unless otherwise noted in the Vestnik, the deadline for submitting items for publication are the first and third Mondays of each month at 5 p.m. Articles and photos may be submitted in several ways: • Online at www.spjst.org under the “News” tab • Email to vestnik@spjst.org • Fax to 254-773-8087 (articles only; photos not accepted through fax) • Mail to SPJST Vestnik • PO Box 100 • Temple, TX 76503-0100 • Text to 254-534-0807
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Share Lodge/Member Activities and Stories on Social Media.
Lodges are encouraged to share lodge/member activities and stories on Facebook and/or Instagram. Some examples include lodge members serving a meal at a soup kitchen; members cleaning a cemetery; food drive for local pantry; hosting a heritage or cultural event; and contribution to non-profit organization. The Communication Department is available to assist with fulfilling the lodge’s social media requirement.
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Healthy habits that can become part of your daily routine A person’s habits can have a strong impact on his or her overall health. Unhealthy habits like smoking and living a sedentary lifestyle can increase a person’s risk for various conditions and diseases. On the flip side, healthy habits like eating a nutritious diet and getting enough sleep can bolster a person’s immune system and reduce his or her risk for various ailments. Some healthy habits, like daily exercise, can be time-consuming. Busy adults may not have time to exercise vigorously each day, though the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services urges men and women to find time for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week. But not all healthy habits take up time. In fact, adults can incorporate various healthy practices into their daily routines without skipping a beat. Take the stairs. Taking the stairs instead of the elevator can have a profound effect on overall health. According to Duke University, climbing just two flights of stairs combined per day can contribute to six pounds of weight loss over the course of a single year. In addition, a study from the North American Menopause Society found that stair climbing can help postmenopausal women reduce their risk for osteoporosis and help them lower their blood pressure.
Drink more water. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that water helps the body maintain a normal temperature, lubricates and cushions joints, protects the spinal cord and other sensitive tissues, and helps to rid the body of waste through urination, perspiration and bowel movements. Adults who are thirsty can choose water over soda or other sugary beverages. The CDC notes that sugary beverages like soda and sports drinks contain calories but little nutritional value, making water a healthier way for individuals to quench their thirst. Go for daily walks. Walking benefits the body in myriad ways. For example, the Harvard School of Public Health notes that women who walk 30 minutes per day can reduce their risk of stroke by 20 percent and potentially by 40 percent if they walk briskly. In addition, researchers at the University of Virginia Health System found that men between the ages of 71 and 93 who walked more than a quarter mile per day had half the incidence of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease as men who walked
Held in conjunction with the 2022 Temple Area Builders Association Home & Garden Show which attracts more than 5,000 attendees annually!
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It’s time to focus on bringing in new members to your lodge! We recently introduced a new referral program. In 2022, your lodge can earn funds for those referrals!
HOW TO EARN MONEY The lodge in each district that scores the most points each month will receive $125, in honor of SPJST’s 125th anniversary in 2022. Each person who sends in a referral and the referral becomes a new member — or a current member who purchases an additional certificate — will receive a $25 thank you gift card.
HOW TO EARN POINTS Mail in a new referral card for any potential new member. Your lodge will receive 2 points if they become a member with a life or annuity product. Mail in a referral card for an existing member who would like more insurance or a review. If they purchase additional life insurance or a new annuity, your lodge will receive 1 point.
less. A 15-minute walk around the neighborhood each morning coupled with a 15minute walk after dinner can help adults dramatically improve their overall health. Eat more greens. Eating more greens is another healthy habit that doesn’t require a major overhaul of an individual’s lifestyle. The U.S. Department of Agriculture notes that dark green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, are rich in vitamins A,C, E, and K. The Mayo Clinic notes that vitamin E alone can help people maintain their vision and promote a healthy reproductive system while also improving the health of the blood, brain and skin. The USDA also notes that green vegetables contain very little carbohydrates, sodium and cholesterol. Adults won’t have to reinvent the dietary wheel to incorporate more greens into their diets, and the results of doing so can have a significant, positive effect on their overall health. The right habits can help people live healthier lives, and such habits need not require any major life changes. (MS) —SPJST—
Home & Garden SPJS T Car Show
INTRODUCING THE 2022 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE AND CONTEST FOR ALL LODGES. Here’s your chance to help grow your lodge and raise a little funds for the lodge, too.
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Bell County Expo Center 301 W Loop 121 • Belton, TX
Several Special Awards
Friday, Saturday, Sunday February 25, 26, and 27, 2022 Move In Friday 1-5 p.m.
$30/Car Pre-Registration by Feb 21 Register early! Space is limited to 75 cars.
$40/Car at Show
24-hour On-Site Security! For more info: 254-534-0807 254-534-0809 melaniez@spjst.com
Move Out Sunday 4 p.m. No exceptions
Top 15 Peopleʼs Choice Awards
Registration fee includes a car show tee-shirt, goodie bag, and 2 tickets good for 3 days at the Home & Garden Show!
Home & Garden SPJS T Car Show Entry Form Name: __________________________ Email: __________________________ T-Shirt Size: (circle) S M L XL 2X 3X
HOW TO SUBMIT REFERRALS Complete a referral card and mail it to the SPJST Home Office. Need referral cards? Contact: SPJST Vice President Delisle Doherty • 832-232-2049 • delisled@spjst.com Submit referrals online at spjst.org/referral The referrals submitted will be assigned to one of your lodge agents or the best qualified agent to help your lodge. If the agent closes the deal, your lodge will receive the new member or certificate credit (if it is an existing member). This is a great opportunity to get your lodge’s youth involved by, inviting friends to become members. It’s also a great opportunity to get neighbors, friends, and family involved, too! Monthly winners will be posted in the Vestnik.
Address: __________________________ City: ______________ State: ___ Zip: _______ Phone: (
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Year of Car: _________ Make: ___________________ Model: ___________________ Color: ___________________ LIABILITY: In consideration of the acceptance of the right to participate, entrants, participants, and spectators by execution of this form release and discharge the Temple Area Builders Association, SPJST, the Bell County Expo Center, the City of Belton, the State of Texas, agents, representatives, and anyone else connected with the management or presentation of the Home & Garden SPJST Car Show of and from any and all known or unknown damages, injuries, losses, judgments, and/or claims from any causes whatsoever that may be suffered by any entrants to his person or property. Further, each entrant expressly agrees to indemnity all of the foregoing entitles, forms, persons, bodies of and from any and all liability occasioned or resulting from the conduct of entrants or any participants assisting or cooperating with the entrant and under the direction of the entrant. FIRE MARSHAL REQUIREMENTS: All filler caps to gas tanks must be taped closed and all battery cables must be disconnected. Gas tanks are required to be drained to 1/4 of the tank or less. Signature of Entrant: __________________________ Legal Guardian (if under 18): __________________________
Mail Entry Form to: SPJST c/o Home & Garden Car Show • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, TX 76503 Email Entry Form to: melaniez@spjst.org • Enter Online: spjst.org/car-show • Call: 254-534-0807 for credit card payment
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The deadline for all Věstník items is 5 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month. Send your news and photos directly to: SPJST Věstník Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: 254-773-8087 Email: vestnik@spjst.org Online: spjst.org/news/submitarticle-photo Questions? Call 800-727-7578
Lodge 4, Hallettsville meets Feb. 13 Dear Members, Lodge 4, Hallettsville will meet Sunday, February 13, 2022, at the Chamber Meeting Room at 3 p.m. Following the meeting, we will have door prizes and lunch as usual. Members and their families are cordially invited to attend. We hope to see you there! Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 6, Cottonwood appreciation dinner for volunteers Mark your calendar for Sunday, February 20, 2022! Lodge 6, Cottonwood appreciates all our volunteers who worked throughout 2021, especially for the extra hours put in for our annual lodge picnic and Westfest. A catered lunch of chicken fried steak and sides will be served at 12:30 p.m. Cottonwood Hall will open at 12 noon for social time. We are looking forward to seeing you on Sunday, February 20. Patti Rosales, Reporter —SPJST—
O O O Presenting 2022 Officers O O O SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood
Lodge 6, Cottonwood welcomes new members The monthly Lodge 6, Cottonwood meeting was called to order by President Milton Peterson. The Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST pledge were recited by a youth member, followed by a moment of silence to honor the deceased members. Sister Irene Peterson reported 10 members, one guest, and four youth members were present. Minutes from the December meeting were read by Secretary Barbara Hykel. Treasurer’s report was given by Peggy Dobecka. Both reports were approved by the membership. SPJST Home Office news was reported by Fraternal Activities Coordinator Jeanette Beseda. Youth club report was given by Peggy Dobecka. No additional member correspondence received/sent by Barbara Hykel. An appreciation dinner for all volunteer workers who helped make our fundraising activities successful was designated for Sunday, February 20 at 12:30 p.m. at Cottonwood Hall. This event is for all who worked at the Lodge 6 annual picnic in July and Westfest activities over Labor Day weekend. This will be a catered meal, and the lodge officers look forward to thanking all those who helped. Don Urbanovsky presented correspondence he received from Cotton-
wood Water Supply. Two directors are resigning, and the letter was an invitation to anyone interested in those director positions. The annual meeting for the Cottonwood Water Supply will be February 25 at Lodge 6, Cottonwood Hall. Jeanette Beseda announced two new members—adult Gina Vera and youth Jackson Dobecka. We welcome them both! District Three Director John Engelke was present to install the 2022 Lodge 6 officers. They are: President Milton Peterson Vice President Don Urbanosky Secretary Barbara Hykel Treasurer Peggy Dobecka Fraternal Activities Coordinator Jeanette Beseda Flag Bearer Irene Peterson Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka Reporter Patti Rosales Thank you, John, for leading us in the pledge to uphold the SPJST mission. Barbara Hykel was recognized for celebrating a January birthday. Attendance door prize winners were Kim Seith, Bobby Dobecka, and Milton Peterson. Next Meeting—February 6 Next lodge meeting will be Sunday, February 6 at 2 p.m. Patti Rosales, Reporter —SPJST—
O O O Presenting 2022 Officers O O O SPJST Lodge 13, Dime Box
The 2022 SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood officers are, seated in front, Flag Bearer Irene Peterson and President Milton Peterson. Middle row, from left, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Jeanette Beseda, Reporter Patti Rosales, Secretary Barbara Hykel, and Treasurer/Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka. BACK: Vice President Don Urbanovsky and District Three Director John Engelke, who installed the officers. —Submitted by Patti Rosales, Reporter
The 2022 SPJST Lodge 13, Dime Box officers are, left to right, Secretary Debbie Kostelka, President Ricky Ford, Secretary LaDonna Jatzlau, and Reporter Doris Pool. Not pictured is Vice President Wesley Ford.
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Lodge 9, Snook to host Feb. 20 community reception
We will have a reception on Sunday, February 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. displaying Snook memorabilia. The community is invited, and refreshments will be served.
Lodge 17, New Tabor to deliver valentines to nursing homes
The Wednesday, January 5, 2022, meeting of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook was called to order by President Donnie Hejl at 6:55 p.m. Charlotte Paul led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll of officers was called. Minutes from the December meeting were approved. Hall manager, fraternal, treasurer, and statewide reports were given. The youth club discussed dates for camps and Youth Achievement Day (YAD). Motions were passed to accept two new members and sponsor Snook Little League.
Next Meeting—February 2 Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 2 at 7 p.m. Fraternally, Hannah Kovar, Reporter —SPJST—
The Lodge 17, New Tabor meeting was held on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at 2 p.m. President Randy Gaas called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Kyle Skrabanek. Secretary Betty Suehs was not present. Treasurer Susan Skrabanek read the minutes from the December meeting. Treasurer Susan then gave her report. Correspondence was approval of transfer of membership. FAC and Youth Leader Holly Narro gave her reports and informed us of the Christmas time activities that the youth participated in such
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as the downtown Caldwell Christmas on the Square where they rode on the SPJST Float brought by the Home Office. Susan Skrabanek gave the hall report and informed us that she has renewed the bar license for the next two years. Under old business, the December memorial service was discussed, and it was very well attended. We have new lights in the parking lot. Also a date was set for March 6. After the meeting, we will do maintenance around the hall. Under new business, valentines for the nursing homes was discussed, and the lodge and youth club will be passing out cards and goodies for the residents. The Go-Texan asked us to serve beer at their event which will be held on Sat-
Lodge 4, Hallettsville Christmas Party Sunday, December 12, 2021
• Vsetin Educational Building • Hallettsville, Texas
LEFT PHOTO: Singing carols, left to right, are Jennifer Hessler and Alene Steffek. PHOTO 2: Judy and Allen Grones. PHOTO 3: Wilma and David Wagner. PHOTO 4: Congratulations to the 75-year members in attendance. They are, from left,
Vicky Zak, Margaret Smotek, and Shirley Kalmus. RIGHT PHOTO: Vsetin Czech Moravian Brethren Church Pastor Mark Labaj led us in prayer. He is pictured with his wife, Vernell.
LEFT PHOTO: Patsy Zabransky and Judy Grones visit in the kitchen. PHOTO 2: Gayenell Chudej, standing, visits with Helen Zabransky, left, and Pat Hessler. PHOTO 3: Joe Siptak and Annie Vahalik lead the afternoon bingo games. PHOTO 4: Fifty-year member Vernell Labaj, left, is pictured with her mom, Vicky Zak, who
is a 75-year member. PHOTO 5: Assisting Annie with door prizes is Ava Jane Prasek. RIGHT PHOTO: Marlyn Sevcik and Helen Zabransky sing “The 12 Days of Christmas.” Twelve people sang an individual day, then the whole group sang the chorus.
LEFT PHOTO: Evelyn Holy, back, center, is pictured with her family members. From left are Sandra Holy, Melissa Prasek, Constance Prasek, Kaden Grahmann, and Ava Jane Prasek. PHOTO 2: Diane Hadley, left, enjoys the meal with her
sister, Shirley Kalmus, and friend David Nicholson. PHOTO 3: Annie checks Alton and Gayenell Chudej’s winning bingo card. RIGHT PHOTO: From left are Bernice Marek, Mary Schroeder, Wilbur Zapalac, and Charlene Biehunko.
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urday, February 5 at the Caldwell SPJST building. President Randy Gaas adjourned the meeting at 2:45 p.m.
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Lodge 23, moravia members gather for christmas social
Next Meeting—February 6 Our next meeting will be Sunday, February 6 at 2 pm. Fraternally submitted, Kyle Skrabanek Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 23, Moravia members meet for Christmas social SPJST Lodge 23, Moravia met Sunday, December 5, 2021, for its quarterly meeting and Christmas social. This was held at the lodge hall starting at 2 p.m. The meeting was conducted by Vice President Wanda Carpenter due to the absence of President Elizabeth Holub. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence held for deceased and sick members and our armed forces. The secretary read the minutes of the last quarterly meeting, and the treas-
Happy Birthday, Barbara of Lodge 6, Cottonwood!
Barbara Hykel celebrated a January birthday. Barbara is SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood’s Secretary and has been performing those duties for 51 years. Wow! What dedication! Happy Birthday, Barbara! —Submitted by Patti Rosales, Reporter
Lodge 4, Hallettsville members enjoyed a Christmas social on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Pictured are, left to right, Dorothy Olsovsky, District Six Director Annie Vahalik, Kathy Guenther, Wanda Carpenter, Theresa Rerich, and David Carpenter.
urer’s report was given. District Six Director Annie Vahalik and husband Phillip were welcomed to the meeting. Director Vahalik spoke on different items and wished us all Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Fiftyyear pin recipients were not present so the pins will be mailed to them: Ronald Barborak, Wanda Drabek, Dennis Kubos, Kevin Vrana, and Michael Vrana. The 75-year pin recipient will also receive his pin through the mail— James Vasek. Door prizes were won by Director Annie Vahalik, Wanda Carpenter, Theresa Rerich, Dorothy Olsovsky, Kathy Guenther, Phillip Vahalik, and David Carpenter. After the meeting closed, our Christmas social was held. Submitted by, Kathleen Guenther, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 24, Cyclone excited to announce Mollie B returns Polish up your dancing shoes, mark your calendars, and get ready for a wonderful afternoon of dancing and listening to your favorite polkas and waltzes and a few country songs mixed in for a little variety. My toes are already beginning to tap just thinking about the music. Squeezebox featuring Mollie B and Ted Lange will be returning to Lodge 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Doors, kitchen, and bar will open at 12 noon with dancing from 2 to 6 p.m. Tickets are Going Fast! Reserve Your s Today Tables are filling up very quickly, but we don’t want anyone to be left out. Call Linda or Daniel Wilde at 254-985-2258 or 254-231-5348 to get your tickets and reservations for this fun day of music, dancing, and good food prepared by our great cooks at Lodge 24. This year’s lunch menu will be a true Czech dinner containing sausage, pan fried cabbage, new potatoes, and green beans with a little sweet treat to top off the meal. Hope to see all of you on February 6! Linda M. Wilde Treasurer —SPJST—
Lodge 24, Cyclone ready to host Ted Lange, Mollie B at Feb. 6 dance Lodge 24, Cyclone met on Monday, January 10, 2022, amid fields of growing wheat. The meeting was called to order by President Daniel Wilde. He led the Pledge of Allegiance and had a silent prayer for our deceased members. Brenda Maddux read the minutes of the November meeting as we had no minutes from the Oscar Store supper in December. Linda gave the treasurer’s report including the New Year’s Eve dance and supper. We are indebted to District Two Director Jesse Pospisil for his discretionary fund donation to Ronald McDonald House. The lodge matched his donation. The next item of discussion was Squeeze Box featuring Ted Lange and Mollie B. They will appear at Flag Hall on Sunday, February 6. Linda Wilde is currently taking reservations. A meal will be available for $12. It will be similar to the last appearance for Mollie B. We received thank you notes from R. McDaniel, Gary Greener family, Milton Zavodny family, and David and Melanie.
Lodge 29, Taylor member creates Texas Czech bank for Museum
Leonard Kaderka of Lodge 29, Taylor displays a handmade wooden bank that he constructed. It is Texas-shaped and features a Czech flag. Leonard donated the beautiful item to the Czech Heritage Museum in Temple.
VĚSTNÍK The fraternal report was then presented. A report for the lodge incentive has been filed with the Home Office by Brenda and Shirley. A vacuum cleaner will be purchased to clean the stage. The ceiling lights are too old and need to be replaced as you cannot get parts to keep them going. There are about 35 of them at a cost of $100 each plus installation. We talked about the musician Orts and several more. Sadly, we lost Zach Schneider and James R. Hosch. Birthday celebrants were Clifford Hoelscher, Daniel Wilde, and Steve Bruggman. We wish Alfred and Bernice Vrazel a speedy recovery. Please be aware of Squeeze Box featuring Ted Lange and Mollie B here in our hall on Sunday, February 6 playing from 2 to 6 p.m. Food is available for $12. Call Linda Wilde at 254-985-2258 for tickets now. Extending the wishes of the season. Bobby Hoelscher, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis plans Feb. 12 annual fundraiser Dear Readers, The Lodge 25, Ennis meeting was held Thursday, January 13, 2022, beginning with a meal consisting of barbecue, ham, green beans, broccoli salad, cake, pies, and strudel. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Sister Margaret. On the sick list is Frances Trojacek. All officers’ reports were approved as read. A thank
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Lodge 25, Ennis honors 50-year members
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Helen Kelner gave the treasurer’s reports, and they were accepted as given. Helen reported on Home Office information and FAC activities and upcoming events. President Kaminsky called for nominations for 2022 officers. After a discussion, nominations of officers was the same as 2021: President Glenn Kaminsky Vice President Jeanette Kaminsky Secretary/FAC/Reporter Helen Kelner Treasurer Anton Kelner
Lodge 25, Ennis recognized its 50-year members and presented pins to them. Congratulations to, left to right, Doreen Honza, Tina Svrcek, and Linda Trojacek. —Submitted by Margaret Krajca, Reporter
you note was read by Sister Pat from Helping Hands and Meals on Wheels in appreciation of the donation we sent. Annual Fundraiser—February 12 Lodge 25’s annual fundraiser will be held on Saturday, February 12. Frankie Svehlak will be making barbecue for this event. Tickets are on sale for $25 each or five for $100. They are also sold each Wednesday during bar night. Or, you can call 972-875-8381 and leave us a detailed message, and we will make sure you get your ticket. Discussion was then held regarding a new roof, and the estimate came in at approximately $50,000. National Polka Festival in Ennis was our next topic, and it was decided to be open all day on Saturday, May 28 starting at 11:30 a.m. More information to come.
Lodge 38, Kovar youth celebrates 16th birthday Elizabeth Holder celebrated her 16th birthday. She is surrounded by her family. Pictured, from left to right, are mom Sheri (holding Ava), Elizabeth, Grany Dorothy Lastovica, and brothers Ethan and Matt. All are members of Lodge 38, Kovar. Happy birthday, Elizabeth! —Submitted by Dorothy Lastovica
Next Meeting—February 10 The next meeting will be held Thursday, February 10. See you all then! Fraternally yours, Margaret Krajca, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard hosts Christmas meal, meeting Members of SPJST Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard met for their quarterly meeting at 12 noon on Sunday, December 12, 2021, in Wharton County Library meeting room. All officers were present. President Glenn Kaminsky welcomed everyone. He said grace and recessed the meeting for members to partake of our Christmas meal from Ben’s Chuck Wagon - ham, side dishes, and cake for dessert. Everyone enjoyed the meal and social. When President Kaminsky called the meeting back to order, everyone said the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silent prayer was observed for the passing of Terry Edwin Kosik. Members on the sick list - we wish them a speedy recovery and good health soon. Helen Kelner read the minutes of the September meeting and planning meeting. Minutes were approved as read.
Officer salaries were discussed and approved after motions by members and voting. Our donations were discussed, and motions made and approved by members for recipients to be SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive, Czech Heritage Museum in Temple, S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Center in Needville, S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Center in Hillje, Czech National Cemetery in East Bernard, East Bernard Cub Scouts, and Wharton-Matagorda Children Protective Services. The audit committee conducted an audit.
Ethan and his godmothers
Pictured with Ethan Holder are his godmothers Alex and Kayla at Kayla’s wedding. It was a beautiful wedding. Ethan is the son of Sheri Holder and grandson of Dorothy Lastovica. Ethan, Sheri, and Dorothy are members of Lodge 38, Kovar. —Submitted by Dorothy Lastovica
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More Scenes from Lodge 84, Dallas Christmas Party Sunday, December 5, 2021 • Dallas Sokol
Door prizes were awarded. Everyone got to take home a meal from our Christmas meal. Next Meeting—March 13 The next quarterly meeting will be Sunday, March 13 at 12 noon at Wharton County Library meeting room in East Bernard. We wish everyone a safe and healthy year. Fraternally, Helen Kelner Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 81, Needville reports on January meeting The January 2022 meeting of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville was held on Sunday, the 9th. At 12 noon, a prayer of thanks was given by President Vincent Newman, and everyone enjoyed a meal of ribeye steaks, potatoes, and green beans purchased by Bradley Stavinoha from Needville Youth Fair. Desserts
Scenes from Lodge 41, Port Lavaca Veterans attending the November meeting and social at Lodge 41, Port Lavaca are, from left, Larry Rokyta - Army, Jimmy Pustejovsky Navy, and Jay Ellison Navy. Thank you for your service!
Lodge 67 Schulenburg members celebrate Christmas Members of Lodge 67, Schulenburg held their annual Christmas party on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Oakridge Smokehouse in Schulenburg. The evening started with a social hour. Refreshments were served, and a full buffet meal followed. Those in attendance included Mary Ann, Vanessa, and Ernest Kutac, Arline and Elmer Ulrich, Linda and Delvin Dieringer, Deanna and Tom Urban, Thadious Polasek, Adrienne Kobza, and District One Director Donnie Victorick. Adrienne Kobza Vice President/Treasurer —SPJST—
were provided by members. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the kitchen committee for getting everything ready for us. President Vincent Newman called the business meeting to order at 1 p.m. The youth led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers answered the roll. We had a moment of silence for departed member John Pavlock and social member Gloria Wood. Our sympathy goes to their families and friends. Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall
Dora Rendon, left, is Lodge 41’s newly elected treasurer Dora Rendon, left, is pictured with longtime Treasurer Jeanie Elder. Thank you, Jeanie, for your many years of dedicated service to Lodge 41.
read her report, and it was approved as read. Bradley Stavinoha read the treasurer’s report, and it was approved as read. The special funds chair read his report, and it was approved as read. Under old business, Hall Manager Marion Morales said he will install new light switches and outlets and perform some repairs in the women’s bathroom. He also said the youth room still needs work, and he will install shelving in the kitchen storage room. Under new business. Youth Leader Kristen Jones announced that the youth will hold a workshop on Sunday, January 23 to clean windows at the S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Center in Needville. Also under new business, Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha mentioned that Needville Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual banquet on January 27. It was voted and passed to buy a table and send eight of our members to attend. Under other business, Vice President Jeanette Newman said she will put the scholarship information in the local papers and the Vestnik. It was also announced that the Czech Heritage soup tasting supper will be on Friday, January 28 starting at 5 p.m. Door prize winners were Leon Anhaiser, Pam Labay, Ruby Jones, and Kristen Jones. Congratulations to our winners! Next Meeting—February 20 For our next meeting on Sunday, February 20, Bradley Stavinoha said that he will bring chicken noodle soup prepared by the Catholic church in Needville as their fundraiser. Members, please bring a dessert. See you at the next meeting! Fraternally, Jeanette Newman Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 81, Needville invites scholarship applicants
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O O O Presenting 2022 Officers O O O SPJST Lodge 107, Floresville
Any college or technical school bound senior, who has been a member of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville for at least one year, can apply for the local lodge scholarship. Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to SPJST Lodge 81, Needville, 9939 Peterson Road, Needville, Texas 77461 on or before March 15, 2022, to receive an application. —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas reports on January meeting Dear Readers, Members of Lodge 84, Dallas met on Sunday, January 16, 2022, for their monthly meeting. Sister Kathy Nemec gave a short presentation on ideas for Covid protection before the meeting was brought to order by President Vicki Sims at 2:45 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for our departed members, troops serving our country, and those affected by the pandemic was led by Flag Bearer Charles Nemec. Secretary Cherri Petr then read the minutes for November and December which after some edits and clarifications, everyone approved. Secretary Cherri read correspondence.
The 2022 SPJST Lodge 107, Floresville officers are, front, second from left to right, Reporter Polly Bayer, Secretary Wendy Pruski, and Youth Leader Lian Pruski (holding daughter Tillie). BACK: Treasurer Oscar Korus, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Bob Bayer, Vice President Larry Bertrand, President Trey Bielefeld, and Hall Manager Roxy Bertrand. Not pictured is Flag Bearer Colt Pruski. They are pictured with District Seven Director Regina House, front, left, who installed the officers. —Submitted by Polly Bayer, Reporter
Youth Leader Lynda Novak presented her report. On Saturday, January 29, State Fraternal Director Frank Horak will host an online meeting for youth leaders. The youth leaders’ workshop is to April 22 and 23 at Camp Kubena. March 27 is District Three Youth Achievement Day (in person this year) at Lodge 25, Ennis, and Melanie will be placing the registration online soon for youth to upload their entry cards and files. For those who are entering the royalty competition, “My SPJST Family -
What It Means To Me” is the speech topic. Youth Leader Lynda also said that the Flag Day essay deadline for submission is May 31. The topic is “What Does the Red, White and Blue Mean to Me.” Sister Lynda then gave her Fraternal Council and Czech Culture reports. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Vicki Sims reported that fraternal hours need to be submitted. New business included the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive, new ideas for community service/support,
Lodge 107, Floresville Hosts District Seven Fall Fun Day Sunday, November 14, 2021 • Submitted by Polly Bayer, Reporter
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and activities and ideas for 2022 celebrations. Jim Liska then gave the treasurer’s report. The sunshine committee sent a getwell card to Sadie Liska, mother of Treasurer Jim Liska who has been under the weather lately. Longtime member Jeraldine Becan has not been feeling up to par so we send get better soon wishes to both of these fine members. Before adjourning our meeting, President Vicki Sims reminded everyone that our February meeting will be held on Sunday, February 20 at 2:30 p.m. at Back Country BBQ, located at 6940 Greenville Avenue in Dallas, Texas 75231. The phone number is 214-6966940. We then enjoyed our afternoon svačina. Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas members invited to April 3 Easter celebration Lodge 84, Dallas will join with KJT, KJZT, and WFLA/Better Life on Sunday, April 3, 2022, for an Easter celebration at Sokol Dallas. Details so far include mass at 11 a.m. A social will follow at 12 noon. A fried chicken dinner with all the trimmings and Easter dessert bar will follow. There will be a fellowship afterwards. More details will be forthcoming as they get confirmed, but I heard that the
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Easter Bunny is supposed to make an appearance! SPJST Lodge 84 youth, please contact Lynda Novak at magiclady_46@hotmail.com or 972948-4456 by March 27 to let her know you are coming so she can let the Easter Bunny know you will be there. Keep reading the Vestnik as plans come together but mark your calendars for Sunday, April 3 to come and enjoy fun, food, and fellowship! Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 92, Fort Worth Ladies Circle reports on January meeting The Ladies Circle of Lodge 92, Fort Worth met Tuesday, January 11, 2022, with 22 members present. We missed a lot of our friends who chose to stay home due to the rise in Covid cases. Those present wore masks, spread out when they were seated, and had a great time. Instead of the usual hugs being given, there were elbow bumps witnessed. Janet Basham read a few inspirational readings including “The Things That Matter Most to Me.” She also had several funny stories to share. Since it is a new year, new treasurer Claire Rooney was put to work collecting dues from everyone. It was reported that Robyn Brownlee was in the hospital with Covid. She is going to move to rehab shortly. We wish her a speedy recovery. Bobby Shropshire also has Covid but is convalescing at home with a mild case.
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O O O Presenting 2022 Officers O O O SPJST Lodge 117, Robstown
The 2022 SPJST Lodge 117, Robstown officers are, second from left to right, Treasurer Kathryn Marek, Secretary Dianne Raska, Vice President Frank Sijansky, and President Frances McDonald. The officers were installed by District Seven Director Regina House, pictured far left.
Ideas for future months were discussed. It was decided that in February, we will crown a Valentine Queen and designate a couple of ladies for her court. We are encouraged to wear red or pink. We will wear green for St. Patrick’s Day in March (might be a little Mardi Gras in the mix also). In April, we will have our annual Easter egg hunt. In July, we’ll have a picnic theme. More ideas will develop over the year, but this was a good start. Jon Durham, Lodge 92 Building Manager, announced the activities and dances coming up in January and February. On February 13, there will be a polka dance. He asked if the Ladies Circle would be interested in hosting a cake walk at this dance, and we voted to do
so. Birthdays for January are Bessie Ellsworth on the 5th, Carol Gilbert on the 7th, Darlene Tompkins on the 21st, Starlene Clawson on the 27th, Kali Martinez on the 29th, Lynn Connelly on the 30th, and Kitty Rippin, who will be 98 years young on the 31st. Several door prizes were given away including pecan pies, popcorn tins, an SPJST rain gauge filled with “rain” bingo coins, a bag filled with kitchen towels and several other goodies, and a Christmas cake. All the ladies present also received their own pecan can pie as a gift from Sandi Celusniak who stumbled on a bargain she couldn’t resist and thought of the friends she was going to see the next day.
The meeting was followed by a wonderful meal including roasted chicken, homemade dressing, ham, and meatballs furnished by this month’s hostesses – Betty Krenek, Lynn Cummings, Sharon Connelly, and Lola Taylor. The dishes the rest of the members brought were great, too. We only had one dessert, but after the holidays, we can skip a little dessert. Bingo followed with only 11 ladies playing, but we had a great time even though the pots were small. We hope to see more ladies feeling safe to come to the meeting next month. We missed those who were not there. (Sorry no photos this month, our photographer was not present.) Respectfully submitted, Cathy Simmank, President —SPJST—
Lodge 107, Floresville hosts District Seven fall fun day Lodge 107, Floresville hosted the District Seven Fall Fun Day on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Lodges in attendance were 79, Corpus Christi; 107, Floresville; 202, Jourdanton; and 258, Seguin. A short meeting was held at 10:30 a.m. with Lodge 107, Floresville President Trey Bielefeld welcoming all members and guests. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence was observed for deceased members. A report was given by SPJST Vice President of Sales and Marketing Delisle Doherty, and a few words were said by District Seven Director Regina
Lodge 107, Floresville members celebrate christmas
Lodge 107, Floresville members enjoyed a Christmas party and meal at Maverick Grill and Saloon on Sunday, December 12, 2021. —Submitted by Polly Bayer, Reporter
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House. SPJST Regional General Agent Ralph Juarez was introduced to those in attendance. Dominoes and Bunco were played at 11a.m. A barbecue chicken dinner was served at 12:30 p.m. Cornhole was played in the afternoon. Winners from the adult Christmas ornaments, baking, sewing, dominoes, and corn hole were announced. Door prizes were awarded during the day. Winners from split-the-pot, youth raffle, and District Seven raffle were announced. Foreign exchange students in attendance were Bruno Briedis, Muslim Lityuskin, and Elida Mamutawie. The students were introduced to corn hole, and they enjoyed their time. All had a great time with great food and fellowship. Fraternally, Polly Bayer, Reporter Editor’s Note: See fall fun day photos on page 13. —SPJST—
Lodge 107, Floresville elects 2022 officers SPJST Lodge 107, Floresville met on Sunday, December 12, 2021. President Trey Bielefeld opened the meeting. Flag Bearer Colt Pruski led the Pledge of Allegiance, and a moment of silence for our military and deceased members was observed. Officers were elected. They are:
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O O O Presenting 2022 Officers O O O SPJST Lodge 177, Academy
Lodge 107, Floresville reports on January meeting
The 2022 SPJST Lodge 177, Academy officers and board members are Board Member Dewayne Sefcik, Secretary Alyssa Marek, President George Tomastik, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Penny Rowe, Treasurer Josie Mitchell, Bookkeeper/Board Member Dinell Tuerck, and Vice President Bruce Tomastik. Not pictured are Board Members Joanne Hutka and Don McCrea.
President Trey Bielefeld Vice President Larry Bertrand Secretary Wendy Pruski Treasurer Oscar Korus Reporter Polly Bayer Fraternal Activities Coordinator Bob Bayer Hall Manager Roxy Bertrand Youth Leader Lian Lynn Flag Bearer Colt Pruski
our Christmas party at Maverick Grill and Saloon where we met the youth club. We all enjoyed a good meal. The youth exchanged gifts and held their meeting. Fraternally Polly Bayer, Reporter —SPJST—
President Trey Bielefeld called the Lodge 107, Floresville meeting to order on Sunday, January 9, 2021. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Flag Bearer Colt Pruski. All officers were in attendance. Minutes from the December meeting were read and approved. The treasurer’s report from November and December were read and approved. A discussion was held on the price and getting signposts manufactured and installed for the sign provided by the Home Office. Pricing was higher than expected due to the cost of metal pipes during the pandemic. January birthday celebrant is Joshua Pavliska. A photo of the 2022 officers was taken, and District Seven Director Regina House installed the officers. Next Meeting—February 6 Our next meeting will be held on Sunday, February 6 at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall. Fraternally, Polly Bayer, Reporter —SPJST—
December birthdays were Bohden Tholkes on the 3rd, Cy Pavliska on the 3rd, Jack Bayer on the 4th, Joshua Bayer on the 9th, Donna Bayer on the 15th, and Lian Lynn on the 24th. After the meeting, members went to
Lodge 151, Wharton Members Celebrate Christmas; Milestone Membership Monday, December 13, 2021 • Wharton Depot Museum
LEFT PHOTO: Members recognized for birthdays are, left to right, Benny Hundl, Ruth Sabrsula, David Bucek, Angie Wasicek, Edith Molberg, and Sheila Mink. PHOTO 2: Proud family members in attendance for 83-yearold Bennie Hundl to receive his 75-year SPJST membership pin. Pictured,
left to right, are Philip Hundl, Benedict Hundl, Eric Hundl, Valeria Hundl, Kimberly Hundl, Bernadette Hernandez, Robert Hundl, and Rodney Hernandez. PHOTO 3: District Six Director Annie Vahalik visits with members. RIGHT PHOTO: Members enjoy a catered turkey and dressing meal.
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Lodge 141, Sealy members hosts Christmas meeting The Christmas meeting/meal of Lodge 141, Sealy was held at Tony’s Restaurant in Sealy at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. We had 10 in attendance. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance led by President Rick Martinez. This was followed by the roll call of officers, reading of minutes by Secretary Bernice Stolarski, and financial report by Treasurer Dora Martinez. Both reports were approved. Gerardo Mendoza Torres of Sealy is a new member of our lodge, and was approved with a motion by Dora Martinez, seconded by Bennie Stolarski. Welcome! The Austin County Fair parade had been canceled because of rain, but the float will be in the Wallis Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade. Bernice Stolarski made a motion to approve the officers by acclamation, seconded by Bennie Stolarski. Motion passed. The 2022 officers are: President Rick Martinez Vice President John Simpson Second Vice President Bennie Stolarski Secretary Bernice Stolarski Treasurer Dora Martinez
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Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy members gather for christmas meal
Lodge 160, San Angelo meets Feb. 17 Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo will hold its quarterly meeting on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at 5 p.m. The meeting will take place at Los Panchitos Restaurant, located at 34 West Avenue D in San Angelo. Please RSVP to Sandra at 325-234-1339 if you plan to attend. We hope you will be able to join us! Fraternally, Sandra Jansa, President —SPJST—
Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy hosted a Christmas party on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Taylor Hall in Eddy. The evening included a delicious meal, gift exchange, and door prizes. Pictured are, left to right, James R. Hosch, Betty Morris, Gary Morris, Linda Pospisil, Michael D. Hosch, District Two Director Jesse Pospisil, Frances McBride, President/CEO Brian Vanicek, and Vice President of Communications Melanie Zavodny.
a great job. With no other business to discuss, the meeting adjourned and members enjoyed their meals and fellowship. Thanks, Bernice Stolarski, Secretary —SPJST—
District One Director Donnie Victorick stated that he appreciated our continuing work with the lodge and reported that annuities can be extended, investments are much better, changes in the administrative system are being made, and that Vice President of Sales and Marketing Delisle Doherty is doing
Lodge 202, Jourdanton gives to ACCEPT, family shelter SPJST Lodge 202, Jourdanton met Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Jourdanton Community Center with 21 members and guests present. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jenna Fair. Silence was observed for deceased members Connie Jo Popham and Betty Lee Alsobrook, and in honor of our armed forces. President James House presided. All officers were present. Secretary Bettie House read the minutes that were approved as read. Treas-
O O O Presenting 2022 Officers O O O SPJST Lodge 202, Jourdanton
Lodge 202, Jourdanton gives to safer path shelter Lodge 202, Jourdanton presented a check for $100 to Safer Path Family Violence Shelter. Pictured are Safer Path Executive Director Rhonda Williamson and Lodge 202 Secretary Bettie House. The 2022 SPJST Lodge 202, Jourdanton officers are, left to right, President James House, Vice President Sharon LaGrange, Secretary Bettie House, Treasurer/Assistant Youth Leader Sandra Hoggard, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Kathleen Polasek, and Youth Leader Regina House. —Photo by Kayla Fair • Submitted by Bettie House
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urer Sandra Hoggard presented the financial report. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Kathleen Polasek gave the dates of the SPJST tournaments. Youth Leader Regina House reported on the participation at the animal shelter. Instead of gift boxes for Christmas, the youth and adults donated 21 gift cards in the amount of $10 each that CASA will distribute to deserving youth in the county. Lodge 202 will host District Seven Youth Achievement Day (YAD) on June 12. District Seven Director Regina House expressed greetings from the Home Office. She spoke of the board meeting and assistance available for business advertising. Officers elected for 2022 are: President James House Vice President Sharon La Grange Secretary Bettie House Treasurer Sandra Hoggard FAC Kathleen Polasek Youth Leader Regina House Asst. Youth Leader Sandra Hoggard Director House installed the officers. The lodge will donate $100 each to ACCEPT for the elderly in need in the county and also to the Safer Path Family Violence Shelter. The four quarterly meetings in 2022
will be March 6, June 5, September 11, and December 11. Twenty-five dollar door prize winners were Will Fair, James House, Regina House, McKenna Poppe, Jenna Fair, Jennifer Poppe, Diego Valdez, and Sandra Hoggard. The meeting adjourned. Kayla Fair gave the table prayer. Everyone enjoyed tamales, homemade chili, beans, and rice. The youth provided tasty desserts. Games were also enjoyed by all. Next Meeting—March 6 Sunday, March 6, 2022 will be the next quarterly meal/meeting at 1 p.m. at Jourdanton Community Center. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST—
More Fun Ways to Get 30 Minutes of Physical Activity When was the last time you moved out of your comfort zone to get active? When you were a kid, you moved your body while playing; you didn’t think about exercising. Swinging from the monkey bars, running around the park
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Lodge 202, Jourdanton contributes to ACCEPT Lodge 202, Jourdanton Secretary Bettie House is pictured presenting a check for $100 to Atascosa County Christmas Elderly Project Target (ACCEPT) for elderly residents in need. Receiving the check is Representative Isaac Benitez.
and playing soccer with friends were par for the course of an active childhood. If as an adult the thought of breaking a sweat breaks your spirit, it might be time to think about fun ways you can get active, just like you’re a kid again. It’s recommended that adults do 150 to 300 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity a week. Starting with just 30 minutes a day will put you right in the middle of that range. But no one wants to spend half an hour a day slogging it out doing something they hate. You’ll get the most out of physical activities that you enjoy, and you’ll keep coming back for more.
Happy Birthday, Lodge 202, Jourdanton Members!
Here is a list of activities that will get your heart pumping and add a bit of fun into your schedule at the same time. Ready, set, play! Shopping You might not think of it as a physical activity, but shopping can add a lot of steps to your day. Next time you need to buy a few things, take the long way between shops, maybe doing a little window shopping on the way. Bonus points if you park your car further away from the entrance or walk to and from the shops. t
t Slide/roll down a hill (and run back up) Got a spare cardboard box lying around the house? Find a hill and get sliding! As well as the adrenalin rush of whooshing down the hill, you’ll burn energy when you run back up to the top. If you’re not into embracing your kidat-heart and rolling down the hill yourself, pop your kids on a blanket, drag them down the hill, and run back up. They’ll have a ball and you’ll get your heart pumping!
Boxercise Got some pent-up energy to release? Boxercise is a great cardio workout inspired by the workouts of pro-boxers. Boxercise is a great way to get fit and strong and even let out your daily frustrations, without having to actually play the contact sport. t
Lodge 202, Jourdanton recognized its November, December and January birthday celebrants. LEFT PHOTO: Happy birthday to Lodge 202 Youth Club member Luke Poppe, who celebrated his special day on November 18. CENTER PHOTO: Celebrating December birthdays were youth club member MaKenna Poppe on the 11th, Jennifer Poppe on the 22nd, and
Virginia Valdez on the 10th. Best wishes for a great year! RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 202 Youth Leader Regina House celebrates her birthday on January 26. Regina also serves as the District Seven Director. Wishing you a great day and a great year, Regina! —Photos by Sandra Hoggard —Submitted by Bettie House, Secretary
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From International Espionage . . . to the SPJST Supreme Lodge by Michael Morris, Lodge 47, Seaton Nick A. Morris was SPJST Vestnik Editor from 1962 to 1969 and Supreme Lodge President from 1969 to 1984. The following is a story about Nick regarding his work prior to SPJST and Nick A. Morris his involvement in a pilot’s daring escape from (then) communist Czechoslovakia, interwoven with the timeless and enduring message of American exceptionalism and freedom. Several times throughout my life, my father regaled me with a story about an almost unbelievable event that he was a key figure in that occurred in Europe during the early 1950s. I don’t recall ever pressing him for details, but I should have. The fragments of that story have forever stuck in my mind, and I have always wanted to know more about it. I was fascinated with thoughts about those who were involved, how
they planned it, what actually occurred, and where they are now. Occasionally, I would do internet searches about it and come up empty. But I’ve recently learned a great deal more about that event, and I’d like to share it with you. The story begins like this. In 1953, my father was staMiroslav Slovak tioned in Germany working as a civilian employee for the U.S. Government, when a handful of Czechs decided to defect from (then) communist Czechoslovakia by hijacking a commercial airliner that was scheduled to fly from Brno to Praha, the capitol city. The pilot, 23-year-old Miroslav Slovak, had been planning his defection for quite a while, along with another couple who were on the flight. During the flight, two other passengers learned of their plan,
and they, too, decided to defect. Miroslav and the other four passengers, worked collectively to subdue the co-pilot, keep other rebellious passengers out of the cockpit, and guide the plane at night . . . beneath radar detection . . . through the fog . . . and into communist-free Frankfurt, Germany. Enter my 33-year-old father. His training, language skills, and strategic location made him the perfect person to receive and meet with the five Czech defectors, get to know them, debrief them, and ultimately help pave the way for them to seek asylum in the United
Nick A. Morris, 1952
that lead, I found out that in addition to being a published author, that he is also the executive director of the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum in Kent, Washington. You see, after Miroslav Slovak became an American citizen, he quickly became an accomplished and celebrated commercial airline pilot, stunt pilot, and hydroplane pilot . . . the primary reasons Mr. Williams was tapped to write his book. Again, I dug a little deeper and found Outside his apartment, Nick A. Morris with dog Johnny
Nick A. Morris pictured by Frankfurt Military Post Manor House, Hotel-Officer and Civilian sign.
States. Exciting stuff, huh?! In 2021, my sister, Katherine, shared with me an excerpt from an article that she’d discovered online regarding a recently-written book about Miroslav Slovak which referenced the name - Nickey Morris as he was called back then - and his involvement in the event. When I saw that, I got really interested and decided to dig deeper! Online access to free content can be limited so I went about trying to find out more about the author of the book. I was certain that if anyone knew the full story about Miroslav Slovak’s daring escape to freedom and my father’s involvement in it, it was going to be the author David Williams, and I had to speak to him! Trying to find his current contact information proved much more difficult, and I hit nothing but dust for quite a while. After more research, I found an article about an interview that Mr. Williams gave about the book. By following
Nick A. Morris, 1953
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the website for the museum, located their phone number, and decided to call. I was somewhat nervous as I didn’t actually know who I would reach and had not really planned what I was going to say. Somewhat to my dismay – and a bit of relief – no one answered. So, I followed the prompts to leave a voice message for Mr. Williams. I was confident that I had left enough “teasing” information to illicit a call back . . . and it did! When Mr. Williams called me back a short while later, I immediately realized that it was his voice I’d heard on the museum’s answering service just a short while ago. After exchanging introductions and explaining how our conversation came to be and so forth, Mr. Williams told me that while conducting research for his book that he tried to reach someone in our family to see what we knew about my father’s involvement in the events, but had no success. Wouldn’t that have
Mira Slovak after racing a hydroplane to victory in 1966.
Nick A. Morris, 1953
. . . some of you probably remember that show. Each episode of This Is Your Life was built around Mr. Edwards conducting a “surprise” interview of a famous or iconic person, along with a brief review of their life, their accomplishments, and key people from their past.
Nick A. Morris, left, with Mira Slovak on This Is Your Life episode honoring Mr. Slovak.
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ceiving that package in the mail . . . watching the DVD and seeing my dad on TV . . . cracking open that book and reading his name . . . then sharing those treasures with my family! Suffice it to say that it was a dream come true getting to connect and communicate with the author of the book and the man who had come to know Miroslav Slovak so intimately. Mr. Williams’s ninth published book is entitled, A Race to Freedom . . . The Mira Slovak Story. It’s a fascinating and riveting tale of bravery, determination, hope, and inspiration that will keep you turning page after page! It is available for purchase from Amazon in three formats: hardback, digital (Kindle), and audiobook. —SPJST—
For me, the story that dad told me about always conjured up fantastic ideas of what that experience must have been like for him and those involved. During one of my subsequent conversations with Mr. Williams, he asked me if I’d ever seen that particular episode of This Is Your Life. I told him that I hadn’t, but sure would have loved to. He then revealed to me that during his research that he was able to obtain a copy of it. After further discussion about his work, his many interviews with Miroslav, and his book research in general, I asked him if I could purchase five copies of his book from him – one for me and my four siblings. Mr. Williams was gracious enough to send me five personally-signed copies of his book, along with five DVDs of the This Is Your Life episode featuring Miroslav Slovak. What an absolute thrill it was re-
The Legend of Mira Slovak - YouTube
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SPJST Home Office Staff Enjoy Christmas Party Wednesday, December 22, 2021
• SPJST Home Office • Temple, Texas
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S P J S T Re c o g n i z e s i t s L o n g t i m e M e m b e r s Our sincerest thanks for your membership! Age 100 ~ Born in 1922 District Five Lodge 88, Houston Laverne S. Ball Mildred L. Huebner Bernice Wessells
Lodge 142, Houston Emil Kutra, Jr.
District Six Lodge 41, Port Lavaca Martha R. Bethel
Age 96 ~ Born in 1926 District One Lodge 9, Snook Joseph John Junek Lodge 13, Dime Box Bernadette Beran Lodge 51, Ellinger Sidney J. Rutta Lodge 94, Wheelock Dorothy M. McDonald Lodge 201, Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Gladys M. Oakley
District Two Lodge 15, Buckholts Helen Hrozek Evelyn Frances Orsag Lodge 20, Granger James Adolph Gerick Lodge 29, Taylor Edward Balusek, Jr. Alleene Jane Seale Walter P. Streich Lodge 48, Beyersville Claudia Elizabeth Morris Lodge 80, Holland Celestine V. Haschke
District Three Lodge 6, Cottonwood Pauline P. Malik Edward H. Smajstrla
Lodge 84, Dallas Evelyn Cechan Andeline Svoboda Lodge 130, Dallas Albert Nesuda Lodge 154, Fort Worth Anna M. Chernosky Aline Duke
District Four
Lodge 49, Rowena Irene Holubec Mary L. Kasberg
District Five
Lodge 81, Needville Laverne Horelica Lodge 88, Houston Ivan John Anders Hester M. Clark Iris M. Harwell Beatrice R. Lejsal Dorothy Paulis Rosalie Ross James John Soja Burmah Swayne
Lodge 32, Victoria Lydia Mae Sykora
Lodge 151, Wharton Edna Emma Kacal
Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Arthur J. Presmeyer Anna M. Wuthrich
Lodge 184, Moulton Gladys Mikulencak
Lodge 63, Sweet Home Daniel Adolph Pekar
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Wilma Jean Prejean
Lodge 148, El Maton Edowina Bankhead Vlasta Kalisek
Lodge 107, Floresville Emma Donaubauer Emma Joyce Pelech
75 ~ Year Members ~ Joined in 1947 District One Lodge 1, Fayetteville Margaret Wilson Lodge 9, Snook Mary Francis Budnik John Henry Junek Gladys Ann Kennedy Doris Mae Sadler Carol Ann Foyt Shepherd Lodge 17, New Tabor Rose Marie Autrey Daniel J. Hyvl Patricia Blazek Langham Lodge 38, Kovar Della Mae Otahal Della Nora Pittman Lodge 51, Ellinger Clarence Lee Marusik Shirley Jean Slott
Lodge 91, San Jacinto Zdenky Harman
Lodge 67, Schulenburg Johnnie Joe Valchar
Lodge 139, Danbury Rockford Hoyt Broadway Ireon J. Waters Irene E. Zwahr
Lodge 141, Sealy Adelle Ruth Hintz
District Six
Lodge 28, East Bernard Martha E. Macha Helen Marie Matula
District Seven
Lodge 186, Caldwell Alice Ruth Chlapek Marie J. Trcalek Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station Dorothy L. Vytopil
Lodge 201, Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Lorene M. Brown Ellen Jean Hrnicko Jeanenne J. Klesel Dorothy Marie Morgan Warren F. Neely Daniel R. Surovik Marvin Lee Warmke
District Two Lodge 15, Buckholts Mary Irene Burtis Marguerite H. Burtis Mary Frances Chudej Cecilia Ann Dore Kathryn Janicek Jack Dennis Ruzicka Lodge 18, Elgin Betty Ruth Gaskamp Lodge 20, Granger Sadie Mae Blaha Darwin Lee Machu Thelma Naizer Johnnie E. Volcik, Jr. Lodge 24, Cyclone Irene Beran Rachel M. Green Samuel W. Hunter Jr. Alvin James Marek David Joe Sebek Linda Marie Smetanka James Ronnie Stepan, Sr. Doris Laverne Vrazel
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Monday, January 24, 2022 Lodge 29, Taylor Rodney Wayne Balusek Patricia Ann Beyer Tom Lee Cadan Laura Mae Danek Joyce Ann Faykus Janice L. Hanna Barbara Jean Kenne Dorothy Ann Mikeska Eugene James Pokorny Paul Frank Pokorny, Jr. David Lee Seay Jackie L. Shelton Maxine Dee Splittgerber Walter P. Streich Lodge 47, Seaton Michael Bruce Baca Dwaine Lynn Chlapek Lana Carole Farmer Carolyn Joyce Fischer Louise Marie Hejl Carolyn S. Langston Charlene E. Mikeska Joe Raymond Mikeska Olga Ann Motl Laverne M. Pick Patricia Ann Proctor Edward N. Skrabanek Dorothy Jane Stuchly Dorothy L. Symmank Doris Ann Tyroch Dorothea Emily Vanicek Beatrice E. White Trudy Lynn Wood Janet Marie Cabla Young Lodge 48, Beyersville John R. Stalmach Lodge 80, Holland Eugene G. Paulat Lodge 155, Austin Joe Lee Motl Lodge 177, Academy Jeanette M. Sefcik
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Lodge 76, Wichita Falls Mary Ann Cook
Lodge 35, Elk Jay Von Paris Robert William Paris
Lodge 160, San Angelo Georgia Mae Pohl
Lodge 54, Fort Worth Jo Ann Cepak Linda Frances Gipson Dwain Roy Pomykal Lodge 82, Ennis Murray George Strunc Lodge 84, Dallas Lytle Wray Arche Paulette Ann Dorsey Carole Annette Faraizl Daniel R. Gajdica Margaret Ann Klecka Bobby W. Kolenovsky Marvin Richard Marek Antionitte McCutchen John Anthony Nemec Mary Ann Nemec Charles G. Nemec, III William V. Skrabanek Lodge 92, Fort Worth Joan Marie Applewhite Frank K. Becan, Jr. Charles F. Kratky, Jr. Leon Novikoff Kathryn E. Patek Pamela A. Price John Joseph Skrasek Lodge 101, Gainesville Rosella Yeager Lodge 130, Dallas Elaine M. Guggenheim Charline M. Woods
Lodge 5, Pilot Point-Tioga Carolyn M. Austin Doris Marie Fox Dorothy Jean Tamplen Virginia Jaresh Tschoepe
Lodge 154, Fort Worth Evelyn Ann Hopkins Willie J. Janecka Linda Lee Joubert Gloria Ruth Kret
Lodge 6, Cottonwood Evelyn Victoria Pappas
Lodge 180, Burleson Freddie Karlicek, Jr.
Lodge 25, Ennis Dorothy Ann Dvorak Jerry Wayne Jansa Clifton W. Johnson
District Four Lodge 49, Rowena Lois Marie Gordon
Lodge 230, Midland Lorraine D. Kana
District Five Lodge 81, Needville Joe Niver, Jr. Marilyn D. Regan Jo Ann Shelton Rosie D. Stavinoha Phillip F. Ward Lodge 88, Houston Mary Jane Buri Richard Alan Burke Kenneth J. Dybala Robert Wayne Jurica Georgia Ann Macik Louis J. Reznicek Barbara Ann Stueve Jo Ann Woodward Lodge 91, San Jacinto Edward J. Jasek Kenneth Dale Lostak Evelyn Elsie Wotipka Lodge 139, Danbury Clarence J. Gardovsky Sylvia A. McLelland Lydia L. Rice Lodge 142, Houston Debra Fay Krustchinsky Larry Wayne Zajicek
Lodge 28, East Bernard Armin S. Boettcher Clemens W. Boettcher Olga Mae Burger Jerry Edwin Kosik R.J. Schroeder Dolores Ann Vacek Lodge 30, Taiton Anton A. Peter, Jr. Dorothy M. Fiala Clarence J. Halamicek Jeanette E. Hunter Carolyn Jean Rokyta Lodge 63, Sweet Home James Canute Hermis Lodge 97, Placedo Margie Ann Sklar Lodge 148, El Maton Mary Ann Dekunder Jerry Edward Dornak Mildred M. Dornak Louis J. Fabrygel, Jr. Emilia Faye Fischer Rose Mary Foltyn
District Seven Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Margaret Faye Greene Mary Ann Klanika Vernon Joe Roschetzky Lodge 107, Floresville Mary K. Howard Shirley Ann Otero
Lodge 162, Iowa Colony Dorothy Mae Kaylor
Lodge 117, Robstown John Jerome Lewis Billie Bernard Mazza Nath T. Mazza, III
Lodge 172, Pasadena Jerome C. Dressler, Jr. Dolores Marie Hicks Betty Jo Yonley
Lodge 133, San Antonio Dennis Pat Dusek Joyce Ann Merecka
District Six
Lodge 185, New Braunfels Patsy Ann Schreiber
Lodge 4, Hallettsville George W. Bucek, Jr. Marvin Joe Dusek Adela Ermis Dorothy T. Hanneke Mary Elizabeth Jonietz Joe Frank Konecny Clifton J. Sevcik Lodge 23, Moravia Edith Marie Filip Rose Lillian Krupala William Olsovsky
Lodge 202, Jourdanton Betty Ann Chain Charlene Jo Cummings Judy Kunetka Elliott Bennie Gaydos William Joe Gaydos Sue Allen Hansmire Margaret A. Hoese William Frank Rickrim Bettie Lou House Edward Mazur
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50 ~ Year Members ~ Joined in 1972 District One Lodge 1, Fayetteville Gilbert E. Canik John Mark Chovanec Allan L. Nitschke Lodge 9, Snook Henry Micky Groce Roger R. Groce Mary L. Landreth Scott Wayne Vajdak Lodge 13, Dime Box Albin Frank Horak, Jr. Jack A. Kocurek Renny Joseph Kocurek Floyd Patrick Kostelka Michael T. Light Michelle L. Light Deborah A. Morgan Amanda Jane Perry Sandra Dee Perry Lodge 17, New Tabor Margaret L. Ayers Paula D. Ayers Randal E. Ayers Lorie Ann Blaha David Paul Bormann Alvin P. Bormann, Jr. Michael C. Charanza Shelly Renee Pendergraft Terry L. Poehl Fred A. Surovik Lodge 38, Kovar Anna M. Davis Betty J. Kucera Gary Lee Meduna, Jr. Lodge 39, Bryan Paul C. Patranella Lodge 51, Ellinger Kerry Havran Baurax Dawn M. Marusik Lodge 67, Schulenburg Linda D. Dieringer Lodge 94, Wheelock Michael Davenport Robin L. Scasta Scarlett J. Scasta Lodge 141, Sealy Nadonya Janel Janca Christa D. Nolazco Pamela S. Renz
Lodge 169, Brenham James Bilski Stephanie Kluck Lodge 186, Caldwell Kathy G. Cannon Dana D. Drgac Lamar Layne Drgac Denice D. Kemp Harold R. Towslee Lodge 201, Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Bette B. Barler Genevieve Broz Wesly David Chernosky Brian S. Hegemeyer Jonathan P. Kamas Peggy J. Newmann Karen K. Rittenhouse Dana Zettel Schomburg Linda S. Surcek Allen W. Ueckert Jenell J. Zettel
District Two Lodge 15, Buckholts John C. Allison Michael James Allison Stacy L. Biskup Karen Kay Pratt Calvin B. Sanders Gary Neal Sanders Kevin T. Schiller Lodge 18, Elgin Travis Wayne Volek Lodge 20, Granger Corrine J. Dykowski Edward E. Dykowski Fred L. Nunnery Lisa D. Selucky Repa Larry W. Rozacky Randy Simcik John C. White Rebecca J. White Lodge 24, Cyclone Edwin J. Barcak Charles David Bedrich Boyce L. McLoud James D. McLoud Holly L. Morgan Samuel W. Pierce David A. Popelka Diana Robinson Daniel M. Schneider Willie Roy Stermer
Lodge 29, Taylor Barry Barker, Jr. Cheryl Renee Brian Diane M. Clearman Daniel Lee Dabney Ben Gilbert Faltesek Jason P. Faykus Kevin L. Hurta David G. Kautz Mark G. Kokes Gregory W. Krenek Daniel E. Marek Troy J. Marek Sherry A. Glaeser Marx Angela McReynolds Monica Lynn Mehevec Teresa A. Psencik Melissa R. Stone Stephannie Volek Lodge 47, Seaton Dorothy H. Arnold Ralph A. Arnold Ronnie L. Bartek Donna G. Bonham Bradley S. Brenek Susan M. Carroll Marion L. Embrey Paula E. Pagel Faris Mark A. Franklin Matthew Aron Goldman Lynn C. Guthrie David Lee Kotrla Ludine L. Lesikar Gregory C. Moore Hulon Ross, Jr. Marshall A. Voigt Melissa Ann Voigt Rebecca Lynn Vrba Kimberly Watkins Loge 48, Beyersville Linda M. Albert Brenda K. Barcak Melanie K. Elliston Warren L. Matous Irene T. Rivera Sidney Dale Srnensky Ellen Ashley Sterin Jimmy Scott Turek Pamela Denise Wall Paula Diane Wuensche Lodge 74, Lovelady Gloria Blackstone Anna M. Dixon William Larry Meyer Sherry L. Rice Syble E. Temple
Lodge 80, Holland Kathleen E. Allbee Richard Cortese Nannette Doskocil Weldon L. Doskocil Christopher A. Giesenschlag Linda G. Hoherd Tammy K. Hoherd Johnny Ray Kordes Doris Helen Ledbetter Jerry Ben Massar Raymond Rudolph Massar Barbara K. Naivar Stacy L. Shackelford Jimmy D.Wilson Lodge 87, Temple Paul Cameron Windy E. Cuba Denise Hallford James D. Hejl Kerry McCall Holloway Jeffeory Howard David M. McCall Scott Alan McCall Jo Ann Pemberton Charla A. Ranly John Scott Allyn M. Sigut Donna E. Waskow Edward L. Whitlow Lodge 177, Academy Jimmy D. Ashby Mary V. Ashby Deandra M. Bartek Randall H. Cross Marshall Curtis Hawk Verna W. Tomastik Lodge 182, Falls County Judy Diana Treat Lodge 187, Round Rock Roy A. Krienke Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy Frances Jo McBride Alan Leonard Pelzel
District Three Lodge 6, Cottonwood Dennis Ray Bartosh Leonard Gary Beseda David Lee Janda Pamela Lovecky Terry James Mechell Carolyn B. Munn
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Monday, January 24, 2022 Nathan Lance Ondrej Brian S. Payne Joyce M. Pilgrim Edward L. Prikryl Patty L. Prikryl Richard W. Schroeder Brian Leen Sembera Patricia A. Sembera Monica Smajstrla Raymond P. Soukup Harry Lee Svacek, Jr. Georgia Wachsmann Patricia Wachsmann Lodge 25, Ennis Jeanne Ruth Chapman Danny Dvorak Juliana Gilmore Tramell Harrison Calvin D. Honza Kenneth John Krajca Jennifer M. Kruger Judith Kay Langer Myra Jane Mraz Richard Hampton Mraz Paul M. Novotny De Ann Marie Patak Danna Jo Pomykal William Rounsavall Barbara Salik Daniel W. Salik Ramon E. Starek Willie Randall Zaidle Patricia Ann Zapletal Larry Zhanel Lodge 35, Elk Ernest J. Dieterich Mindy M. Farek Mary E. Jordan Gary Don Kubitza Arlene P. Mladenka Mary Lee Mladenka Matthew R. Mladenka Ashley O’Donnell Lodge 54, West Evelyn F. Cepak Paul F. Cepak Veronica M. Cepak Deborah Debbendener Audra M. Geisler Henry Kapavik, Jr. Caroline E. Kaska Johnny Joseph Mynar, III Edwin G. Sulak, Sr.
VĚSTNÍK Lodge 66, Waco Melissa L. Adair Teresa A. Bartz Darrell A. Cervenka Peggy Lucille Cowan Roy D. Cunningham Johnnie Joe Gaidusek, Jr. Ronald S. Hall, Jr. Kristie L. Heussner Andy J. Holub David G. Holub Randal L. Holub Doris J. Horton Josephine A. Kaluza Cheryl D. Kasik Ronnie R. Kramer Mary E. Kyle Michael R. Landon Sharyn Leyendecker James E. Macik Stephanie R. McCoy Emma M. McDougal Angela Marie Monthie Robert R. Neill Kristin L. Palms Jerry Lynn Pruitt Richard Owen Pruitt Robert Lee Pruitt Jim Bob Reed Charles A. Robinson Martha F. Slovak James E. Urbanek Mary Louise Urbanek Dorothy J. Veselka Louie J. Veselka Melissa A. Warren David M. Watson Julie A. Watson Myrtle Christine Wigley Tena Marie Woods Lodge 84, Dallas Elizabeth Burns Tadd Andrew Casey Ryan E. Coffey Hugh David Griser Margie A. Hargrove Donna Kay Hetherington Katherine Sue Horn Cynthia Ann Jennings Albert J. Kohutek David R. Kohutek Stephen Lee Kohutek Diane Lindner Leona R. Luttrell Anna Marie Marek Gary Wayne McManus Jonathan Lee McManus
Patricia Ann Morris Michael Paroski Jason L. Patak Joseph Damon Petr Aaron L. Thornton Lodge 92, Fort Worth Troy Lee Cates Ann Hosek Larry J. Hosek Scott S. Hosek Berni Kratky, Jr. Brandon L. Lackey Stephen Bradley Largent Carla L. Mika Judy M. Paprskar Mindy M. Paprskar Clinton F. Praslicka Susan Spindor Pamela G. Taylor Lodge 101, Gainesville Gerald Tow Lodge 130, Dallas Steven R. Ashmead Alan Ray Ondrusek Henry R. Ondrusek Lodge 135, Ennis Frank J. Jurica Lisa Lynn Laznovsky Michele Schrandt Lodge 154, Fort Worth Sonya Y. Bartosh Tina F. Cox John M. Havran Michael Hennessey Rhonda L. Marshall Marilyn Mae Milan Doris M. Mocio Robert W. Norman Anthony J. Porras Julie C. Porras Todd L. Pruitt Trent L. Pruitt John T. Richey Stephen Vance Ruzicka Johanna C. Williams Lodge 180, Burleson Claudette Cooper Lodge 183, Arlington Lorrie Elaine Anderle David B. Mikeska Cynthia Pustejovsky
Randall R. Rejcek Steven Wayne Rejcek Rhonda Rejcek Steelman
District Four Lodge 73, Seymour Neil A. Black Julie K. Coles Lane A. DeYoung Byron Ellington Glenda N. Simaichl Lodge 157, Lubbock Julie J. Bartos Fredda Kristinek Lodge 160, San Angelo Debra A. Braden Samuel G. Butera James E. Ripple Lodge 215, South Plains Raynard V. Macha Nancy R. Madry
District Five Lodge 81, Needville Michael W. Blinka Charlotte Ann Bolf Diana Marie Bolf Clarence Brazda, Jr. Cheryl A. Foytik Bruce Wayne Graeber Alice M. Kocurek Katherine Elaine Kresta Alfons J. Kresta, Jr. Kevin Kusy John Lewis Moore, Sr. Danette L. Pavlas Anthony J. Pekar Barbara A. Sanders Floyd Glen Smith Lodge 88, Houston Rachelle Hertig Ainsworth Kimberly K. Albert Robert D. Bailey Lisa M. Barcia Cynthia L. Bartay Janette Beckendorf Diane M. Bednar Pamela L. Behrend Gregory J. Borski Edward Brautigam Mary Clark Brennan Lisa G. Brown John V. Broz Candice Buchbinder
VĚSTNÍK Lisa Renee Bush Alice Maxine Butts Noris Clinton Butts Jonie M. Caballero Dana Cain Tammy L. Camp Benjamin F. Cerny Jannette L. Cerny Gaylan Marie Chadwick Todd Emery Chapman Caron L. Charlton Troy L. Charlton Stacey Deems Clawson Jeffrey E. Comer Margaret Creel Janice A. Dearman William Denker Mary Kathryn Dishman Michael Wayne Dishman Scott Henry Dishman Shannon M. Divin Annette M. Dodson Daniel G. Dodson Melanie Dover Troy H. Eads Jo Ann Eickenhorst Randy G. Eickenhorst Ronald O. Evensen Christina A. Fairman Donnie L. Faltesek Milton F. Fuchs Randell G. Fuchs John W. Fugate Suzanne M. Gaertner Timothy Kevin Gandy Kimberly Gilliam Roland R. Gilliam Glenn Lee Goehring Gilbert Gooding Karen A. Gooding Kerri L. Gooding Michelle Gooding Jay Lance Gootee Irene A. Green Ted E. Green, Jr. Susan G. Habernal Clyde Edward Hannes Marlon Clyde Hannes Shirley Marie Hannes Wynell L. Hannes Nancy A. Hartig Kimberly Ann Hegwood Bernice M. Hermis Oscar Hermis, Jr. Philip J. Hilsher Timothy J. Hilsher Patricia A. Hoepfl Archie Louis Holub Jeanette Marie Holub
Monday, January 24, 2022 Karen A. Holub Debra Lois Hooper Kirk Leroy Hooper Dana K. Ip Aurelia Janish Jo Ann Jenks Brenda g. Jones Darren P. Kohut Betty J. Koteras Ricky P. Lester Leann M. Lindemann Jerome L. Listvan Doris J. Luetge Mark E. Luetge Jennifer F. Marek Kenneth E. Martin Maria C. Martinez Rhonda L. McConnell Kirby G. McDowell Theresa J. Mobley Joan D. Mosquinski Kathryn L. Novosad Kimberly K. Nowak Stacie E. Nuby Richard T. Otto Dianna Cheryl Patterson Jon Edward Paul Dorothy Paulis Delores Pavlicek Gregory Pavlicek Lara Lanell Pearson Priscilla Pedersen David R. Petrash Lorrie A. Petter Dawn K. Prewett Kenneth Lee Rainosek James E. Regner Rodney C. Rodd Jaime J. Salinas Joel D. Salinas Mary S. Salinas Gary L. Sanders Allen A. Seifert Kelly Denise Siblik Michael Silhan Bobby Smith David E. Smith David Glenn Smith Juliana L. Smith Mary Kaye Smith Dorothy A. Spellman James F. Spellman James Spellman, Jr. Cynthia A. Streit Leland Dale Surovik Wesley Swearingen Donnie Ray Syptak Lewis W. Terry
Glenda L. Thetford Deirdre A. Tomczak Diana M. Tomczak Rhonda M. Tucker Calvin Vahrenkamp Idabel Grace Walden Holly Ann Walker Susan Z. Wheeler Janette Wilganowski Ronald A. Winkler Christine Womack Ronald D. Wood Linda Cay Wren Richard J. Zalesak Tina A. Zalmanek Peggy Jo Zoboroski Lodge 91, San Jacinto Frank George Hejtmanek Louis C. Hejtmanek Lanelle L. McKay Thomas Louis Simpson, Jr. Lodge 139, Danbury Gaschen Geissen Julia Frances Beissen Robert Heiman Janyth R. Krenek Brent A. Vrazel Lodge 142, Houston Jennifer Kubin Alexander Jeffrey C. Kubin Steve Roznovsky, Jr. Cheryl A. Schilhab Michele R. Triska Lodge 172, Pasadena Thomas E. Barron Lisa A. Busker Gene Allen Henson Jeanne Henson Glenda Lee Mikeska Audrey J. Rushing Leona J. Zella Kelly Shalene Zucha Lodge 181, Conroe Carl Lee Klander Lodge 196, Houston-West Joe N. Dibello Randall J. Hill Waldo E. Hill Brenda L. Pike Lynda Lanelle Plunk Betty J. Schultz Harold M. Schultz
Kenneth H. Schultz Michael S. Stasny Cynthia A. Wilkie
District Six Lodge 4, Hallettsville Allen J. Barcak Gary A. Chudej Mike Lee Hathaway Leon A. Jahn Anthony J. Kristek Patrick J. Kristek Linda Diane Leopold Georgia Marek Betty Lucille Repka Bruce A. Repka Dale A. Steffek Richard A. Steffek James Edward Vanek Lodge 8, Weimar Wendy S. Agee Stephanie L. Krizak Lodge 23, Moravia Deana M. Johndon Randy Allan Vrana Lodge 28, East Bernard Linda H. Carter Johnnie J. Fojtik Kodelle Hobbs Robert J. Zahradnik Lodge 30, Taiton Georgia Martha Dorotik Lisa M. Fiala Wade Everett Foegelle Melinda S. Redkin Huffman Kelly Joseph Krutilek Clay W. Nohavitza Kristine Lyn Sellers Cynthia Marie Tripp Lodge 32, Victoria Glenn Ray Brooks Kathryn A. Huff Gary W. Kocian Shannon L. Kocian Christopher Marek Thomas Prochaska Betty A. Schlebach Johnny Schlebach Sandra G. Schmidt Daniel Twardowski
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Monday, January 24, 2022 Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje James C. Hajovsky Lori Lynn Holub Wayne A. Holub Jerome Louis Knebel Charles F. Schwartzkopf, Jr. Donna J. Sralla Joni Denise Sralla Lodge 41, Port Lavaca Wanda June Hahn Donna Lee Turk Lodge 63, Sweet Home Joyce E. Morris Lodge 97, Placedo George Faltesek, Jr. Barbara Neill Lodge 148, El Maton Sandra M. Holub Darrell J. Tomasek Lodge 151, Wharton Daniel Churchal, Sr. Dennice M. Degraffenried Eugene Grudziecki Margaret R. Johnson Rosemary Anne Kalina James Norris Matula Douglas Alan Wasicek Catherine J. Winkenwerder Susan C. Woolley
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Lodge 999 Catherine R. Beimer William Tyree Mitchell David Mark Sovadina Michael J. Sovadina —SPJST—
SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, April 2, 2022 AT CAMP KUBENA located 7 miles from the famous Round Top, Texas
Car Show • Music • Food • Family Fun
Lodge 184, Moulton Elaine Brozowski Adrian Paul Kubicek Valerie L. Singleton
District Seven Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Anne M. Clarke Patrick M. Clarke Katrina A. Huff Shari L. John Sandra Kay Netek Christopher T. Pavelka Raymond L. Raska Gail Richter Cyrill M. Stastney Brenda Kay Williams Lodge 107, Floresville Patrick M. Kotara Phyllis L. Lietz Theodore Olsovsky Amy E. Petett
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SPJST Youth Section State Fraternal Director shares February updates Hopefully, everyone had a great time bringing in 2022! There were many SPJST lodges hosting New Year’s Eve dances and celebrations. It was low key at our house this year. I received my C o v i d booster shot and f e l t crummy so I decided to turn on the television to watch the ball drop in Times Square while in the comforts of home! Did anyone see the full moon on Monday, January 17? The Farmer’s Almanac calls it the full Wolf Moon. It caught my eye looking into my rearview mirror coming home Monday evening after work. I only wished I had pulled over to take a photo of it. I did find a great photo online taken Monday night from Yahoo. I wanted to share with you. Let’s Get Together! In the coming weeks, I will be heading to each district to visit with our youth leaders and DYCs. The goal: to listen to your thoughts about our youth program and to hear your ideas about revitalizing it. You will receive thought questions prior to the visit that will be designed to encourage meaningful discussion. Your own questions will also be encouraged. This informal gathering will last no more than a couple of hours and be held at your lodge or a quiet restaurant. 2022 SPJST Lodge Membership Drive: Up, Up and Away! Introducing the 2022 Membership Drive and Contest for all lodges. Here’s your chance to help grow your lodge and raise a little funds for the lodge, too. As we enter the new 2022 year, it’s time to focus on bringing in new members to your lodge. Last year, we introduced a new referral program. In
2022, your lodge can be paid for those referrals. For more information, see page 7. 2021 Youth Quarterly Reports Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for turning in your last youth club quarterly report for 2021. • Next report due Friday, April 15. • Youth Leaders, please become a member of the closed Facebook group page—“SPJST Leadership.” Questions? Give me a call. 2022 SPJST Youth Club Handbook Review Youth Leaders, please add this to your calendar. We will review changes to the 2022 SPJST Youth Club Handbook in a virtual meeting. • Saturday, January 29 at 9 a.m. and ending no later than 12 noon. • A .pdf file of the handbook will be sent to you weeks prior. • Here’s the link to join: https://www.gotomeet.me/spjst/youthclub-handbook-review Dates for 2022 Camp Sessions • LIT Camp Thursday, June 23 to Sunday, June 26 • Junior Camp Session One Thursday, July 7 to Sunday, July 10 Districts Two, Three, Four, Five • Junior Camp Session Two Thursday, July 14 to Sunday, July 17 Districts One, Six, Seven • All camp registrations start at 2 p.m. and last one hour. • Late registration must be coordinated with your District Youth Counselor. • All qualifying campers, LITs, and chaperones may choose either session.
• 6 p.m. - Friday night social • 7 p.m. - Appreciation dinner • Enjoy an overnight stay at beautiful Camp Kubena. • Saturday will be filled with fun, team building activities to assist you in your youth club. and a motivational speaker. • Experience high ropes, axe throwing, disk golf, and other activities and amenities at Camp Kubena. • Saturday morning breakfast and lunch will be provided. • District Youth Counselors, youth leaders, and camp chaperones are invited. Bring a guest, too. SPJST Camp T-Shirt Orders Members, youth clubs, and parents will order camp t-shirts online in 2022. More details coming soon! District Youth Achievement Days All districts will host live District Youth Achievement Days (YAD) in 2022. We will be converting to an online registration process through the SPJST website. No more cards! Yeah! • Craft categories that will have attachment uploads: * Photography * Hobby Kit (photo of box/package) * Desserts (pdf/photo of recipe card) * Royalty (speech and headshot photo) • Entries are due 20 days before the respective scheduled District YAD (Contact youth DYC for more information.) • District One - Sunday, July 10 Caldwell Civic Center • District Two - Sunday, July 17 Lodge 47, Seaton
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• District Three - Sunday, March 27 Lodge 25, Ennis • District Four - Sunday, June 12 Venue TBA • District Five - Saturday, July 16 Lodge 88, Houston • District Six - Sunday, July 10 Taiton Community Center • District Seven - Sunday, June 12 Lodge 202, Jourdanton hosting • Royalty speech topic - “My SPJST Family — What It Means To Me.” State Youth Achievement Day State YAD will be in Temple at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center on Saturday, July 30. District Youth Development Workshop Each district will conduct its own workshop for their respective youth. Leaders and parents, please bring your youth club members to the workshop. • • • •
District One - At spring meeting District Two - Sunday, February 20 District Four - to be announced District Seven - to be announced
Due to the upsurge in Covid cases, our districts have an option to host the workshop now or hold off until a later date. 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Everyone spread the word! The 2021-2022 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive to benefit the scholarship fund is in full swing, and we need your help!
Lodge 25, Ennis youth: fun pizza, bingo times
Camp Registration Coming Soon We ask for your patience as we will soon introduce the camp registration process for 2022. Stay tuned to the “SPJST Youth Program” Facebook group page for updates on camp registration. Youth Leaders Appreciation and Workshop Save the Dates: April 22 and 23 Our youth leaders are very important to SPJST. Make plans to join us at Camp Kubena as we show our appreciation.
Kalynn Ryan and her dad, Blake, enjoy a game of bingo.
Kalynn’s sister Kenley Ryan and great-grandmother Margaret Krajca.
Dear Readers, I had pizza and played bingo at the meeting. We won prizes. It was fun. —Kaylynn Ryan, age 8
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Lodge 25, Ennis youth enjoys Christmas break
Lodge 25, Ennis youth attends first meeting
Dear Readers, I liked my Christmas break and new year! My favorite present was a Bayblade arena. I got to see all my family and played games like Left, Right, Center. Fraternally yours, Luke Holland, age 7 —SPJST—
Dear Readers, I had fun at my first meeting of 2022. We colored and sang the kolache song. I am excited that my grandma and grandpa are coming to my house soon! Love, Garrett Wyatt, age 5 —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis youth visits trampoline park
Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club shares upcoming activities
Dear Readers, Today, I went to the trampoline park with my family. We had so much fun! I liked the ninja warrior course the best. I saw snow falling down at my Gram’s house in Waxahachie. It’s been a great day! Fraternally yours, June Holland, age 5 —SPJST—
Dear Readers, The youth of Lodge 84, Dallas continue to meet via Zoom for pandemic precaution. At our January meeting, Youth Leader Lynda Novak reminded us that State Fraternal Director Frank Horak stated the 2022 January Vestnik project was now online. Everyone was reminded to double check that they had submitted their 2021 projects. Youth
Leader Lynda said all our youth were current so we should keep an eye out for the new ones to continue completing and submitting. She said the youth development workshop would be held on January 22 in Ennis. The youth leaders’ workshop is April 22 and 23 at Camp Kubena. March 27 is District Three Youth Achievement Day in person at Lodge 25, Ennis and for us to keep an eye out for the registration that we are to use to upload our entry cards and pictures. For those who are entering in the royalty competition, “My SPJST Family - What it Means To Me” is the speech topic. Flag Day essay deadline for submission is May 31, and “What Does the Red, White and Blue Mean to Me” is the theme for 2022. Youth leader Lynda continued to encourage us to get started on our YAD projects soon as it is approaching quickly! She then said to keep up the good work that we are doing and that she will be in touch for anything further that comes up. Fraternally, Josh Tucker, age 13 Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club Welcomes 2022 at January Meeting Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club members met Sunday, January 9, 2022. Items discussed were the upcoming annual lodge fundraiser which will be held Saturday,
February 12. District Three Youth Achievement Day (YAD) will be held at our lodge on Sunday, March 27. Everyone was encouraged to begin their YAD entry
LEFT PHOTO: Bingo callers Madison and Misty. PHOTO 2: The Holland family plays bingo. PHOTO 3: Pictured are Jennifer, left, Laure’s family, in back, and Margaret. RIGHT PHOTO: The Oliver girls. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Youth recite the Pledge of Allegiance. BELOW PHOTO 2: Lodge
plans. Lunch, snacks, and bingo was enjoyed by everyone. —Rita Holland, Youth Leader
25 Youth Club officers include Misty, Preston, and Madison. BELOW PHOTO 3: The Wyatt family. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 25 youth are recognized for participating in the theme design contest. Congratulations to, left to right, Layne, Morgan, Tori, and Misty.
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SPJST February Věstník Project 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/
David Motley was born July 20, 1968, in the dust bowl and the rattlesnake capitol of Texas called Sweetwater. He was the middle child and only son of Reese and Peggy Motley. His childhood was simple yet rewarding. David’s dad was a long-haul truck driver, and his mom was a seamstress. The first part of his childhood he grew
up in the city, building forts and playing army with neighborhood kids. The adventurous part of his childhood was spent bicycling, boating, fishing, and camping at Sweetwater Lake. David has always enjoyed the outdoors, but later, he came to love it as he moved to Ennis in seventh grade. That’s when his life began to totally change. His father changed careers from a truck driver to a diesel mechanic, and his mom became office manager at a local newspaper. David’s family also became
involved in the up. He pushed Get to Know ranching induspast pain, fear, try. He learned and uncertainty Camp Kubena valuable lessons to accomplish Assistant Director of caring for and goals. After raising livestock, leaving the servDavid Motley as well as the satice, David came isfaction of reback home and p a i r i n g met a young equipment and Czech girl. tools. In school, They were marDavid tried his ried and blessed hand at football with two chiland baseball, but dren, both of later found the whom grew up satisfaction and in the SPJST perseverance of Youth Program. cross country Through his meets. In his children’s parspare time, he ticipation in thoroughly exSPJST, David plored the vast learned the wilderness of living in the country. Dur- value of heritage. ing those summer days, he fished and During his adult life, David held traversed the local Onion Creek in his many jobs—but none really sparked his homemade canoe which was an old 30- passion until he began working in the gallon galvanized washtub. This would adventure therapy field. While working usually end up more of a cold swim- at a local treatment facility, he ziplined ming trip in the natural spring fed water for the first time. Terrified of heights and than as a canoe trip. If you didn’t find David in the creek, he was usually laying around in a grassy spot of the wilderness daydreaming and watching the local wildlife.
Upon graduating from Ennis High School, David joined the United States Marine Corps. In the Marines, he learned to push himself and understand the value of teamwork and never giving
wondering how he got himself into this mess, he rode down that first zipline and immediately knew, “This is it! This is what I want to do with the rest of my life . . . helping people overcome their fear and truly experience life!” David’s son Dustin was the connection that introduced David to Camp Kubena. Dustin was asked by Camp Kubena Director Rob Clift to come and
assist with high ropes one day in the late season of 2019. David’s passion for outdoor experience and his attention to safety was integral in the permanent hiring of David, not to mention his experience in team building. David has an ability to relate the low rope experiences to everyday life. While employed at
Camp Kubena, David has expanded his Challenge Course Practitioner to a level 2. “Through my faith and life lessons, I continue to help assist children and adults overcome their fears and to enjoy life,” David said. —SPJST—
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Lodge 107, Floresville youth shows pigs; makes sale Dear Readers, I showed for my first time in the stock show with my two pigs. Their names were Dicey and Pandice. I got 12th place with Dicey and was able to make it to the sale. I had so much fun, and I can’t wait to do it next year!
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Fraternally yours, Colt Pruski, age 9 —SPJST—
In Memoriam In Memory of James Voelkel The Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek, No. 4, Hallettsville in behalf of our entire membership wish to express our sincere and deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, JAMES E. VOELKEL, 77, of Cuero, Texas, who passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Visitation was Saturday, December 18 at 10 a.m. at Freund Funeral Home in Cuero. Funeral service was at 11 a.m. with Father Richard Bediako officiating. Interment followed at James Voelkel Hillside Cemetery.
He was born September 10, 1944, in Hallettsville to Arthur and Marie Brogger Voelkel. He attended and graduated from Hallettsville High School in 1963. He continued his education and graduated from Texas A&I. He married Cathy Coppedge on April 12, 1969, in Cuero. He retired from Mitchell Glass where he was the project manager. James was a member of Lodge 4, Hallettsville. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Voelkel; mother Marie Brogger Holy; and stepfather Alfred “Fritz” Holy. James is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Cathy: daughter Leslie Renee Voelkel (Paul) of Yorktown; sister Linda Kay Ward (Dave) of Austin; and brother Paul Voelkel (Theresa) of Hallettsville. Pallbearers were Brett Duckett, Wayne Holdgraf, Alan Kahlich, Kevin Voelkel, Kelly Voelkel, John Rodriguez, Ernest Castillo, and A.J. Castillo. Hon-
orary pallbearers were Michael Ortiz, Brandi Castillo Bethany Phillips, Blake Phillips, and Nicole Schultz. Memorial contributions may be made to Cuero Pet Adoptions or donor’s choice. May our departed brother rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Victoria Zak Gayenell Chudej —SPJST—
In Memory of Cheryl House Lodge 202, Jourdanton officers and members express their heartfelt sympathy to the relatives and friends of CHERYL LYNN HOUSE. On December 28, 2021, Cheryl Lynn House, age 63, of Jourdanton, Texas, ended her long battle with cancer and passed peacefully from this earth. Viewing, rosary, and service were held at Hurley Funeral Home Chapel in Pleasanton on Wednesday, JanuCheryl House ary 5 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cheryl was born November 12, 1958, to Jimmy R. and Dorothy (Valchar) House in Killeen, Texas, while Jimmy was stationed in the Army. She often referred to herself as an Army Brat, especially when her inquisitive and mischievous nature got her in trouble. At an early age she loved to explore her surroundings, like when she was two years old and crawled over the chain link fence before her dad could even finish installing it in their backyard in Charlotte, or when she pushed her highchair up to the window and climbed out to play or visit the neighbors. Being told “no,” was not acceptable to her. Cheryl’s inquisitiveness and takecharge attitude led her to explore many interests, like piano lessons with Mrs. Ormand, 4-H cooking and sewing projects, playing clarinet in the band, OEA competitions, dancing, art, and poetry. Her English teacher, Mrs. Edgar Williams, taught her to love reading and writing which influenced her to later become an English teacher.
After graduating from Texas A&I University in Kingsville, Cheryl taught eighth grade English for 27 years in Pearsall. She especially enjoyed teaching her creative Gifted and Talented students. When she retired from teaching in 2014, she took charge of helping her parents, who both had health problems. Being the oldest of three children, her take-charge attitude helped her to focus on what she felt was important - her family. Researching family history, staying in touch with relatives, collecting photographs and recipes of family members, and recording memories became important. Cheryl also loved to play bingo, cards, dominos, the lottery, and slot machines. She didn’t win all the time, but she seemed to be pretty lucky at these games of chance. Cheryl also had a down-to-earth side that she expressed through planting and growing vegetables. She made some of the best tasting salsa from the produce of her gardens. She was preceded in death by both her parents, Jimmy R. and Dorothy (Valchar) House; grandparents Jim and Stella (Childress) House, and Leopold and Helen (Stavinoha) Valchar; aunts and uncles Billy and Maggie House, Pete and Virginia Pawelek, Arline Fischer, Eugene Valchar, Leo (Sonny) Valchar, and Helen (Valchar) Blume. She is survived by sister Vivian (House) Howe; brother and sister-in-law James and Regina (Marek) House; and nieces Heather (Howe) Dunn and husband Vinnie, Michelle House, and Kelly House. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Shane Blume, Scott Valchar, Eric House, Jake Pawelek, and Zack Pawelek. Donations can be made to the Epilepsy Foundation or the American Cancer Society. Cheryl attended SPJST Lodge 202, Jourdanton meetings and supported the different lodge projects. She will be missed. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST—
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In Memory of Willie Skrasek Willie Louis Skrasek, 89, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Funeral service was 12 p.m. Wednesday, January 19. Interment was at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation was Tuesday, January 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Mount Olivet Chapel. Willie was born on April 7, 1932, in Fort Worth, Texas, to John and FranWillie Skrasek tiska Skrasek. Willie grew up on a 30-acre farm in North Fort Worth. He was an altar boy at St. George’s Catholic Church as a young man. When he started grade school, he only spoke Czech. He graduated from Northside High School in 1950 and attended TCU on a scholarship. He learned to fly and got his pilot’s license at Saginaw Airport in 1950. At a young age, he was the proud owner of his own plane. Frank Barber, Meridynn’s future grandfather, was his flight instructor. Willie worked at Bell Helicopter from 1951 to 1952. He entered the Army as a private in July 1952. He trained for medical aidman in January 1953. Willie was promoted to corporal in September 1953. He served in the Korean War for 15 months with the 7th Infantry Division. Willie was awarded a Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, UN Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Medical Badge, and a Good Conduct Medal. Willie was released from active duty in April 1954 and served in the reserves for eight years. Willie came back to Fort Worth to work with his brothers, John and Joe Skrasek, selling cars. He opened his own car business in 1958 - Willie L. Skrasek Used Cars. He retired from the business in 2012. He was a founding member of Diamond Oaks Country Club and spent his days playing golf and gambling with his friends on the course and in the 19th hole with a Crown Royal and Coke. He also loved dancing at National Hall SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth and listening to Czech music. He enjoyed spending time with his family especially his nephews and granddaughter.
Monday, January 24, 2022 He was a member of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth. He was preceded in death by his wife of 20 years, Ada Mae Skrasek; sisters Frances, Mary, Toni, and Lillie; brothers John and Joe; and nephew R.D. Ryno Jr. Survivors are daughters Ada Marie and Marilyn Willette Skrasek; granddaughter Meridynn Francesca Libby and husband Tyler; former wife Janette Skrasek; sister-in-law Helen Skrasek; and nieces and nephews John Skrasek and wife Karen, Joan Applewhite and husband John, Barbara Stewart and husband Bill, Stanley Matula, Jeanette Ryno Stevenson, Ron Skrasek and wife LeAnne, and Gary Skrasek and wife Debbie. —SPJST—
In Memory of Janell Labay Janell C. Labay, age 88, of Hamshire, Texas, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021. She was born on October 4, 1933, in El Campo, daughter of the late Frank W. and Cecilia Orsak Dressler. Janell was raised in the El Campo area and graduated from El Campo High School and Wharton County Junior College. In 1959, she married Dewey D. Labay, and they Janell Labay moved to Hamshire. Janell worked a long career in the banking business with 46 years of service as a teller and supervisor at Texas First Bank in Winnie. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje and St. Mary Catholic Church in Fannett. Janell was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers George Dressler, Ted W. Dressler, Edward J. Dressler, and Jerome C. Dressler; and sisters Vlasta Halamicek, Bertha Kunetka, Lillian Heller, Dolores Sliva, and Charlyne Labay. She is survived by son Kevin Wayne Labay; sister Lorraine Kana of El Campo; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and many friends. Visitation was Thursday, December 16 at 9 a.m. at St. Philip the Apostle
Catholic Church with rosary at 10 a.m. and the mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Burial followed at Holy Cross Memorial Park in El Campo. Pallbearers were Christopher Blahuta, Steve Durst, Charles Heller, Michael Kana, David Labay, and Mark Sliva. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, 9894 Gilbert Road, Beaumont, Texas 77705. Condolences for the family may be left online at www.triskafuneralhome. —SPJST—
In Memory of Johnny Pelzel Jr. John (Johnny) Lawrence Pelzel Jr., age 84, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021. Visitation was Sunday, November 14 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Keller at 6:30 p.m. with rosary beginning at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, November 15 at St. Johnny Pelzel Jr. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Pilot Point, followed by burial in St. Thomas Cemetery. Johnny was born on March 15, 1937, a snowy day on their farm in Tioga, to parents John and Annie Pelzel and grew up in Pilot Point. He had the distinction of being the fastest cotton picker in the family. Johnny met the love of his life, Martha, in grade school at Pilot Point. They married on June 22, 1957, and moved to Fort Worth where Johnny started a career in aircraft manufacturing at Convair Aircraft. He later went to work at Bell Helicopter, where he spent 44 years as a Jigs and Fixture Builder Leadman in the Tooling Department until he retired in 2004. Johnny and Martha were married for 64 years. Johnny was devoted to his family and in being a good provider while Martha worked as a homemaker. He always made a point to spend time with his children and grandchildren watching them participate at their games, activities, and events for school.
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He loved to hold his children and grandchildren as babies and hug their chubby cheeks. Johnny’s passion was gardening. He loved to work in his garden every year and grow delicious vegetables - tomatoes, okra, squash, zucchini, cucumbers, green beans, onions, greens, and peppers. He enjoyed sharing these with his family and friends. He also grew beautiful iris, zinnias, daisies, dahlias, lilies, and roses. He enjoyed dominoes, dancing, and eating Martha’s cooking and baking - especially kolaches. Johnny was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He lived out of his Catholic faith devotedly and had an amazing heart for God as he always put God first and others before himself. Even while battling his illness, he always made a point to thank those who were caring for him and visiting with him. He lived and taught by the Golden Rule: Do to others as you would want them to do to you. Johnny was a member of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth. He and Martha enjoyed many years of polka dancing and good times with friends and family at National Hall. He was also a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Keller, and a 3rd degree Knights of Columbus member. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents John and Annie; sister Margaret; and brothers Eugene, Ronnie, and William Richard Pelzel. Survivors include wife of 64 years, Martha David Pelzel of Keller; daughter Theresa Thompson (Doug) of Fort Worth, son Duane Pelzel (Meg) of Richland Hills; and daughter Sharon Thomas (Steve) of North Richland Hills; grandchildren Garrett and Connor Thompson, Jordan and Brooks Thomas, and Grace, Faith and Zachary Pelzel; sisters Evelyn Walterscheid of Gainesville, Marilyn Weber and husband Don of Pilot Point, and Jenny Dennis and husband Doug of Lindsay; brothers Bobby Pelzel of Gainesville and Harold Pelzel and wife Sandy of Durham, North Carolina; sister-in-law Emma Pelzel of Gainesville; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Pallbearers were nephews Glenn Marcus, Matt Pelzel, Russell Pelzel, Marcus Dennis, Gregory Pelzel, and Glen Pelzel. —SPJST—
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Monday, January 24, 2022 Říkadlo
Slovanská Podporující Jednota Státu Texas
Česká
Část
ROČNÍK 110 ZÁŘÍ 2
24.leden.2022
Podpora ★ Lidskost ★ Bratrstvi´ BENEVOLENCE HUMANITY BROTHERHOOD
Uředni orgán SPJST ★ Založené roku 1897
Učme se česky Let Us Study Czech Lekce dvacátá Lesson 20 More conversation and terms about food and restaurants. S S S Slovníček—Vocabulary věřím—I believe jablko—apple švestka—plum účet—bill platit—to pay pěšky—on foot náhle—suddenly čerstvé—fresh pomeranč—orange pokračování—continuation vezmu—I will take jednoduché—simple nárok—claim, a right to náročný—demanding, hard to please protivný—annoying, offensive moučník—some sweet dessert, pastry jablkovy zavin—apple pie příručka—handbook, manual šlehaná smetana (or šlehačka)— whipping cream Nezlob se!—Don’t be angry! škoda (To je škoda!)—It’s too bad! broskev—peach (pl.- broskve) Najedl jsem se—I ate my fill znamenitý—excellent začátek—beginning vláda—government vládnout—to rule, govern táhnout—to pull, drag doba—time period konec—end
pokrok—progress krok—step prodávat—to sell kus—piece díky—thanks padnout—to fall více—more
What is the general meaning of the following verse?
Jedna, dvě, Honza, jde, tři, čtyři, z hospody, pět a šest, nese čest, sedm, osm, nemá rozum, devět, deset, jde se věšet, jedenáct dvanáct, už tam visí jako paňác. S S S
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Milosrdenství (Pravidlo) Kdo bližnímu nepomáhá, Tomu Bůh pomoci váha; Kdo chce Bohu milým býti, Lásku k bližnímu musí míti. —SPJST—
Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center gala honors Pavelka Band, DJ John Zavadil
S S S These are useful terms, both in restaurants, and ordinary conversations. Translate the sentences: 1. Pak budeme pokračovat. 2. Já si vezmu vepřový řízek a bramborový salát. 3. Nemáš nároky na něco zvláštního. 4. Ukaž, že jsi nenáročná česká dívka. 5. Číšník tomu stejně nebude věřit. 6. On si pomyslí, že jsi protivná. 7. Po mase a příkrmu se jí moučník. 8. Já si dám jablkový závin. 9. Já si objednám švestkové knedlíky. 10. Mluvíš jako konverzační příručka. 11. Pane vrchní, přineste mi černou kavu a šlehanou smetanu. 12. Kdo bude platit účet? 13. Teď půjdeme pěšky domů. 14. Znamenitě mi všechno chutnalo. 15. Najedl a napil jsem se dobře. 16. Nezlob se, že jdeme pěšky domů. 17. Škoda, že nemáme auto. 18. Koupíme si pomeranče než dojdem domů. 19. Zde je čerstvé ovoce. 20. Jsem unavená. Ani krok dál! 21. Nyní, docházím ku konci. 22. Ještě kousek domů. 23. Mockrát ti děkuji za doprovod domů.
Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC) in La Grange paid tribute to The Pavelka Orchestra and Disc Jockey John Zavadil at its 2021 Musical Tribute Gala held Saturday, December 4, 2021. Pictured above are members of the Pavelka family — many of whom are SPJST members — who turned out to enjoy the tribute evening. The program included dinner, dancing, and silent auction.
Pictured, left to right, are Anita Murphy of Lodge 6, Cottonwood; and 2021-2022 Miss Czech-Slovak U.S. Lauren Gerik and Molly Gerik, both of Lodge 66, Waco.
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Pozvánka Na 6. Virtuální Debatu Vážení a vzácní přátelé, za iniciativu Chceme volit distančně si vás dovolujeme pozvat na již 6. virtuální debatu zahraničních Čechů, která se uskuteční 4. 2. 2022 a ponese název Srdcem doma. Toto datum hraje pro krajany důležitou roli. Na základě výzvy ministerstva zahraničí si Češi ve světě zvolili 4. únor za svůj významný den: den odchodu J. A. Komenského do exilu. J. A. Komenský, byť daleko od domova, srdcem zůstal vždy doma. Naše iniciativa vyhlásila minulý rok (4. února 2021) kampaň na podporu uzákonění korespondenčního hlasování, která trvá dodnes. Pozvánku na 6. virtuální debatu přijali následující vzácní hosté: - Martin Smolek, náměstek ministra zahraničí pro řízení sekce právní a konzulární, MZV ČR. - Pavel Pitel, ředitel konzulárního odboru MZV ČR. - Jiří Krátký, zvláštní zmocněnec pro krajanské záležitosti, MZV ČR. Datum debaty: 4. 2. 2022 Začátek debaty: 17:00 hodin středoevropského času (CET) Moderátorka debaty: Eva Hrnčířová, česká novinářka, reportérka a moderátorka. Virtuální platforma: videokonferenční platforma Zoom. K účasti na setkání je potřeba vyplnit tento přihlašovací formulář: https://forms.gle/S5xSS44Yeanj5HUm8 Odkaz na Zoom zašleme včas všem přihlášeným. Debata se zaměří na otázky z oblasti sociálně-právní služby českým občanům v zahraničí a na otázky ohledně prosazení korespondenční volby, včetně uvedení dobrých příkladů z praxe od našich zahraničních sousedů. Vaše otázky pište přímo do přihlašovacího formuláře, viz výše. Děkujeme také za přeposlání odkazu s přihláškou Vašim přátelům, které by tato debata mohla oslovit. Těšíme se na setkání s Vámi! Marta McCabe a Dagmar Straková, organizátorky 6. virtuální debaty https://www.chceme-volitdistancne.cz —SPJST—
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„Suk – čteme všichni“ - speciální cena za počin českých krajanských knihoven v zahraničí Pochlubte Se Vaší Krajanskou Knihovnou! Národní pedagogické muzeum a knihovna J. A. Komenského vyhlašuje 29. ročník Ceny za literaturu pro děti a mládež „Suk – čteme všichni“ na podporu čtenářské gramotnosti. Jak se ale dotýká nás v zahraničí? Letošní novinkou je speciální cena odborné poroty za počin knihoven v zahraničí. Tato iniciativa vznikla ve spolupráci s organizacemi Czech Association a Krajánek ve světě. Rádi bychom tímto upozornili na důležitou práci, kterou odvádí krajanské knihovny v zahraničí v oblasti čtenářské gramotnosti dětí. Jak to bude probíhat? Krajanské knihovny mohou přihlásit svůj počin přímo ve formuláři pro kategorii “Počin školních knihoven”. Budou tak zařazené nejen do hlavní soutěže všech knihoven, ale zároveň budou soutěžit o speciální cenu českých knihoven v zahraničí. V odborné porotě navíc letos zasedne zvláštní zmocněnec pro krajanské záležitosti, Mgr. Jiří KRÁTKÝ, M.A. Povedlo se vám v minulém roce ve
vaší knihovně něco pěkného? Akce, nová lekce, přestavba, zavedení nové služby? POCHLUBTE SE! Uzávěrka zasílání přihlášek do kategorie Počin školních knihoven je do 31. 1. 2022 včetně. Přihlášku je možné podat prostřednictvím elektronického formuláře na stránkách https://www.npmk.cz/knihovna/sukovaknihovna/suk-cteme-vsichni/pocinskolnich-knihoven-ceny-suk-cteme-vsic hni 1. Mezinárodní konference krajanských knihoven Ocenění práce v krajanských knihovnách je také předzvěstí 1. Mezinárodní konference krajanských knihoven, ve které společně otevřeme otázku role a dlouhodobě udržitelné budoucnosti krajanských knihoven po světě. V rámci konference budou představeny vybrané přiklady dobré praxe. Konferenci pořádá Czech Association a proběhne online v neděli 27.3. Podrobnější program bude komunikován koncem února. Cena dětí v Anketě „Suk – čteme všichni“ Velmi nás také zajímá názor českých dětí v zahraničí na současnou tvorbu a proto se těšíme na každý hlas v anktetě dětí o nejoblíbenější knihu, kterou četly v českém jazyce v minulém roce. Hlasovat mohou zde: https://www.npmk.cz/form/cena-sukcteme-vsichni-kategorie. —SPJST—
TCGS postpones January 29 event; reschedules for April Numerous times over the past several months, you have seen the publicity for the Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) January event, “Launching to New Horizons in 2022 and Beyond.” While we are proud and anxious to present this entire program to you, the TCGS officers and board members, as the rest of the world, have become very concerned about the virus surge that is sweeping our state in every direction. While the omicron strain does not seem to be as serious as others, it is showing to be more contagious, even to those who have received the vaccines. Even with as many safety precautions as possible being in place at the event, safety of attendees remains our main concern. For this reason, the decision to abort the event on January 29, 2022, has been made. Please accept our apologies, and any registration fee(s) which may have been made will be refunded to you either through your credit card or by the return of your check. The decision to abort the January date has been made; but we will “Launch to New Horizons in 2022 and Beyond” on Saturday, April 2 at Caldwell Civic Center. Just as NASA, after
SPJST Foundation grant will help restore Czech town’s cultural life after June 24, 2021 tornado
Honorary Consul to Atlanta Monika Vintrlikova, left, and Honorary Consul to Texas Brian Vanicek award Hrusky Mayor Jana Filipovicova with the SPJST Foundation gift via trans-Atlantic Zoom presentation on January 6. The SPJST Foundation extends its thanks to each individual, business, Czech heritage organization, and fraternal society that generously supported the Czech Moravian Benevolence Fund.
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Texas Antique Gas Engine reunion and Texas Blacksmithing Conference at TCHCC Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC) will host a Texas Antique Gas Engine Reunion and Texas Blacksmithing Conference Friday, January 28 beginning at 12 noon and Saturday, January 29, starting at 9 a.m. at its facility, 250 West Fairgrounds Road in La Grange, Texas. Event will include demonstrations, saw mill, museums, village, and vendors. On Saturday, a live auction begins at 1 p.m. featuring blacksmithing tools. Heritage music will be played throughout the day. For gas engine reunion and general information, call 888-745-4500 or email info@czechtexas.org. For blacksmith information, call 832-776-7979 or email joshuarachita@gmail.com. For general information, visit www.czechtexas.org. Event benefits TCHCC blacksmith shop and construction. —SPJST—
CESAT sets February 5 virtual meeting The Czech Ex-Students’Association of Texas (CESAT) will have a virtual annual meeting on February 5, 2022, at 9AM. The mission of CESAT is to preserve the Czech language in Texas. Our current efforts are to have the Czech language taught in Texas high schools. To join the meeting, please email Thadious Polasek at polasek29@gmail.com or Deborah Bartley at debbiebartley@me.com for a link to the meeting. Join the meeting to learn about the successes and what yet needs to be done. —SPJST—
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Czech language class begins February 7 in Bryan A spring Czech language class will begin Monday, February 7, 2022, and continue through Monday, May 9. The class will meet every Monday at St. Joseph Parish Activity Center, located at 700 East 26th Street, Bryan, Texas 77803 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The class focuses on Czech language and culture, and anyone interested may enroll. The class structure strives to meet the needs of attendees and typically centers on conversational Czech and has a casual atmosphere. Attendees do not have to be Czech or Catholic to attend. The tuition for the semester is $35, and includes educational materials. A textbook is available for purchase but not required. The instructor is Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society member Stanislav (Stan) Vitha, who is from Olšovice in the Southern Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic but now lives in Bryan. For additional information on the class, please contact Jo Ann Zaeske at 979-224-4434. Submitted by, Jo Ann Zaeske Lodge 189 Bryan-College Station —SPJST—
Treat your valentine sweetheart with dinner, concert at TCHCC Enjoy an evening you will never forget! Treat your valentine sweetheart to dinner and a piano concert on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Hanslik Hall on the grounds of Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road in La Grange, Texas. Appetizers, drinks - featuring local wines, and a delicious dinner will be served followed by a concert performance by pianist John Dujka. Social begins at 4 p.m.; dinner served at 6 p.m. Concert begins at 7 p.m. Donation of $80 per person. Advance tickets by February 7. Formal evening attire requested. For information, call the Center 888785-4500 or visit www.czechtexas.org. —SPJST—
Bishop to designate Dubina an official pilgrimage site for Czech Catholics On Monday, February 14, 2022, Bishop Brendan Cahill of the Diocese of Victoria will celebrate Mass starting at 10:30 a.m. in Dubina, Texas. On this occasion, he will designate Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church as a diocesan place of pilgrimage to give glory to God, to honor the Apostles to the Slavs and the Czech immigrants who brought the Faith to Texas given to them by the two brother saints. (These saints created an alphabet that gave literary [written] birth to the Slavic language used in their mission to the Moravians in 863 A.D. to evangelize and convert the pagans to our Faith.) The designation by the Bishop will include attendant indulgences allowed by Canon Law for pilgrims visiting the church and offering prayers of worship, thanksgiving, reparation, or petition. The church in Dubina was selected since it was the first parish founded in Texas under the patronage of Saints Cyril and Methodius. The saints feast day is celebrated in the United States on February 14. The celebration will continue with lunch after Mass in the church hall. The Czech Catholic Foundation of Texas and the parishioners extend an invitation to all interested Catholics and non-Catholics to attend both the Mass and luncheon. To provide an estimate for food preparation, please call 832-437-4077 or email mmarek1212@gmail.com. Submitted by, Bradley Stavinoha Lodge 81, Needville —SPJST—
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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 713-5282060; or visit czechcenter.org. February 5 Czech Ex-Students’ Association of Texas (CESAT) Virtual Annual Meeting at 9 a.m. Mission of CESAT is to preserve Czech language in Texas. Our current efforts: to have Czech language taught in Texas high schools. To join the meeting, please email Thadious Polasek at polasek29@gmail.com or Deborah Bartley at debbiebartley@me.com for a link to the meeting. February 19 15th Annual Ennis Czech Music Festival — at Sokol Hall, 2622 East Highway 34, Ennis, Texas, 75119, 1 to 10:30 p.m. Doors open at 12 p.m. Great music, dancing, food, kid zone, and more! Ennis Czech Boys, Jodie Mikula Orchestra, Czech and Then Some, and The Moravians. $10 per person; ages 12 and under free. Fried catfish dinner served 4 to 7 p.m. - $12. For more information, call 972-878-4748, visit ennisczechmusicfestival.com or find the event on facebook. See ad on page 37. —SPJST—
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Breakfast in the Czech Republic Breakfast has often been called the most important meal of the day and, according to novinky.cz, Czech people certainly agree with this statement. Breakfast - Snídaně - is enjoyed by the majority of the Czech people. Only about 14 percent of Czech people skip breakfast regularly. The rest of the population start their day with a delicious breakfast every morning. But what does a typical Czech breakfast look like? The Czech Republic is home to millions of people and, while their tastes obviously vary, there are a few favorite meals which have become staples at the Czech breakfast table. We begin with beverages. Tea and Coffee Coffee and tea are among the most popular choices when it comes to breakfast drinks in the Czech Republic. Studies have found that most Czechs like to begin their day with a cup of hot tea (usually flavored with either sugar or honey and possibly lemon) or a cup of coffee. Coffee is only slightly less popular than tea, with the most popular variety being the Czech specialty known as turecká káva - Turkish coffee. Turecká káva is a Czech version of coffee, which is prepared by pouring boiling
VĚSTNÍK water over finely ground coffee beans. Within the Czech Republic, about 80 percent of the coffee is prepared this way in about 90 percent of the homes, making it the most popular choice. Now, let’s look at a few of the typical meals you will encounter on a Czech table in the morning. Let’s begin with the most popular choices: Bread or Rolls with Spreads, Cheeses, or Meats A typical Czech breakfast consists of a slice of rye bread or a roll - rohlík with a spread such as butter, jelly, or honey, or perhaps a slice of cheese or meat such as salami or ham. This versatile meal is an incredibly popular way to begin the day. Homemade garlic or egg salad spreads are also a popular topping to flavor your bread or roll. Baked pastries and buns Baked pastries and buns are another popular choice especially on weekends or special occasions. Popular choices include kolache, buchty, bublanina, and babovka. A smaller percent of the population has eggs, yoghurt, palacinky, or some sort of kasé - cream of wheat and oatmeal at the most popular choices. https://www.tresbohemes.com/2018/09/breakfast-in-theczech-republic/
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Czech Polka Bands of Ennis plan February 19 music festival
Applicant must be a member or related to a member of the BVCHS. The applicant may become an immediate member of BVCHS by completing the attached membership application along with the annual dues of $15.
The Czech Polka Bands of Ennis invite you to the 15th Annual Ennis Czech Music Festival on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Sokol Hall, 2622 East Highway 34, Ennis, Texas, 75119 from 1 to 10:30 p.m. Doors open at 12 p.m. The event includes great music, dancing, food, kid zone, and much more! Featured bands - Ennis Czech Boys, Jodie Mikula Orchestra, Czech and Then Some, and The Moravians. Cost is $10 per person; ages 12 and under free. A fried catfish dinner will be served 4 to 7 p.m. for $12. For more information, call 972-878-4748, visit ennisczechmusicfestival.com or find the event on Facebook. See advertisement on page 37. —SPJST—
Eligibility requirements: • Applicant must be a college student who is currently enrolled in a four-year college, two-year college, or trade school, and exemplifies academic achievement, outstanding merit, and the spirit of involvement and leadership in their school and community. • Applicant will be evaluated based on a 300- to 400-word, typed, doublespaced essay defining what their Czech heritage means to them, how it has influenced them, their current and past Czech cultural involvement, and why they think they should be selected for this scholarship. • Applicant must include a letter of recommendation. (Extra consideration will be given to the applicant who has an interest in continuing to learn about their Czech heritage by attending club events.)
Brazos Valley CHS offers scholarships; deadline is March 20 Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society (BVCHS) is offering two scholarships in 2022. The BVCHS Novak Zaeske Memorial Scholarship is intended for graduating high school seniors, and the BVCHS Matush Czech Heritage Scholarship is intended for college students currently enrolled in a four-year university/college, two-year college, or trade school. Both applications are due by March 20. Matush Czech Heritage Scholarship (offered by Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society) The Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society (BVCHS) is offering the 2022 Matush Czech Heritage Scholarship in the amount of $500 to a college student who is currently enrolled in a four-year college, two-year college, or trade school and exemplifies academic achievement, outstanding merit, and the spirit of involvement and leadership. The applicant must be able to show that they are currently active or desire to become involved in their Czech heritage. The recipient will be notified the last week of March and will be awarded the scholarship at our April meeting.
Information to include: 1) Completed and signed application 2) Official college transcript to date 3) A 2x3-inch headshot photo attached to a sheet of paper with your name printed under the photo 4) Essay of 300 to 400 words, typed, double spaced 5) Letter of recommendation 6) Membership application to BVCHS if you or your relative is not a member Deadline: Completed application with all parts, must be mailed/postmarked by March 20, 2022. Mail to Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 3383, Bryan, Texas 77805. *** Novak - Zaeske Memorial Scholarship (offered by Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society) The Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society (BVCHS) is offering the 2022 Novak - Zaeske Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $500 to a graduating high school senior who exemplifies academic achievement, outstanding merit, and the spirit of involvement, volunteerism and leadership as evidenced through extracurricular activities. The applicant
VĚSTNÍK must be able to show that they are currently active or desire to become involved in their Czech heritage. The recipient will be notified the last week of March and will be awarded the scholarship at the Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society’s April meeting. Eligibility requirements: • Applicant must be a member or related to a member of BVCHS. • Applicant must be a graduating senior in the current school year and will be evaluated based on academics, extracurricular activities, leadership and involvement in school and community. • Applicant will be evaluated based on a 300- to 400-word, typed, doublespaced essay defining what your Czech heritage means to you, how it has influenced you, your current and past Czech cultural involvement, and why you think you should be selected for this scholarship. • Applicant must include two letters of recommendation. (Extra consideration will be given to the applicant who has an interest in continuing to learn about their Czech heritage by attending club events of BVCHS with the potential goal of becoming a member if they are not already.) Information to include with application: 1) Completed and signed application 2) Official high school transcript 3) On a sheet of paper, please attach a 2x3 headshot photo with your name under the photo 4) Essay of 300 to 400 words, typed, double spaced 5) Two letters of recommendation Deadline: Completed application must be mailed/postmarked by March 20, 2022. Mail to Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 3383, Bryan, Texas 77805. Submitted by, Cheryl Wenck BVCHS Scholarship Chair —SPJST—
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CCFT continues to preserve Czech Catholic faith On Saturday, January 15, 2022, St. Michaels hosted the Czech Catholic Foundation of Texas (CCFT). Members from all over Texas came to Needville. CCFT’s mission is to document, study, preserve, celebrate, and perpetuate all elements of the Czech Catholic faith transplanted to Texas by i m m i grants from the C z e c h lands; and t o strengthen ties with C z e c h Catholics of the ancestral home land evangelized by St. Cyril and M e t h odius. President Marvin Marek led the meeting with Reverend Paul Chovanec from St. Justin Martyr Parish in Houston leading the prayer. A meal of stew was prepared by host Bradley Stavinoha. After the meeting members took a tour of St. Cyril and Methodius in Damon. The portrait of the saints which is the official icon of the organization was taken there also making this the fourth church named after the saints that it has visited. Others include churches in Cistern, Dubina, Shiner, Marak, Granger, and Corpus Christi. One of the goals of the organization it to make Dubina an official pilgrimage site for Czech catholics—Dubina being the oldest of the churches named after St. Cyril and Methodius. Saint Ludmila being the first recognized Czech saint was discussed, and mass was held in Shiner on September 16, 2021, by Reverend Gary Janak, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, on the 1100 anni-
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SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Post your lodge’s upcoming SPJST fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is Wednesday at 12 noon, unless otherwise posted. Send updates directly to: VĚSTNÍK, c/o Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX to: 254-773-8087. Email to: vestnik@spjst.org. Advertising rates are $2 per column inch for lodge ads; $4 per column inch for nonprofit organization ads; and $6 per column inch for commercial ads. For advertising information, please call the Editor at 800-727-7578 or email vestnik@spjst.org. LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 507 East Main Street, Fayetteville. Directions: Lodge hall is located on Hwy 159 East, 3 blocks from the town square. Hall Rental Information: 979-9663795. Lodge Meetings: First Monday of even-numbered months - February, April, June, August, October, and December, 6 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS (2) Lodge Hall: 600 State Hwy 190/Hwy 36, Buckholts (historic hexagon-shaped building with a stone entrance.) Directions: Hall is located on hHwy 36, east of Buckholts, 1/4 mile east of downtown Buckholts. Hall Rental Information: 254-217-2863. Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly. For information, call 254-721-3902.
LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE (6) Lodge Meetings: Held every other month at 3 p.m. at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce, 1614 North Texana Street, Hallettsville. For information/updates, call 361798-3347.
LODGE 17, NEW TABOR (1) Lodge Hall: 2674 CR 225, Caldwell. Directions: From Caldwell, turn from Hwy 36 east onto FM 166. Proceed 2.1 miles then turn left on CR 225. Go 1 mile, veering to the right. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 979272-3440. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Youth Leader Holly Narro 979-218-4931.
LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Sunday, February 6—Trustee meeting, 1:30 p.m.; regular lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Sunday, February 20—Appreciation luncheon 12:30 p.m. Friday, February 25—Cottonwood Water Supply Annual Meeting Sunday, March 6—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2—Wedding Sunday, April 3—Meeting, 2 p.m.; SPJST 6 Inc Meeting, Easter party Sunday, April 17—Marek Easter party Saturday, April 23—Knapek reunion Saturday, April 30—50th wedding anniversary Sunday, May 1—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Lodge Hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West. Directions: From Interstate 35, take the West exit and stop at the blinking light. Go east at the blinking light and stay on Oak Street through downtown West. Take Farm Road 2114 East for 3 miles. Turn right on Czech Hall Road. Lodge hall is on the right about 1/2 mile down the road. Hall Rental Information: Peggy Dobecka 254-717-0383 or Jeanette Beseda 254-717-7840. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, contact Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka 254-717-0383; or dataped@sbcglobal.net. LODGE 8, WEIMAR (6) Update - Meeting time change: Beginning February 2022, lodge meetings will start at 12 p.m. Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of February, May, August, and November at 12 p.m. at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant, Schulenburg. LODGE 9, SNOOK (1) Lodge Hall: 457 CR 269, Snook. Directions: From Snook, turn on FM 2155 to downtown. At Snook School, stay right on Spur 2155. At “T”, turn right on CR 269. Go 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: 979272-3732. Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Youth Leader Loree Lewis 979-220-4733. LODGE 13, DIME BOX (1) Lodge Hall: 1081 County Road 425, Dime Box. Directions: In Dime Box, turn left from FM 141 on CR 424. Go east on CR 425 for 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: 979-884-1451; Hall Phone: 979-8841451. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. For information, contact Youth Leader Julie Schneider 512-269-8180.
LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) 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 23, MORAVIA (6) Lodge Hall: FM 957 North, Schulenburg. Located 12 miles south of Schulenburg, in Moravia. Directions: From Hwy 77 between Hallettsville and Schulenburg, take FM 532 West for 4 miles to Moravia. Turn right on FM 957 North; go 1 mile. Hall is on the right. Lodge Meetings: Tuesday after the second Sunday in March, June, and September, 7:30 p.m.; and the first Sunday of December, 3 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 24, CYCLONE (2) Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, Cyclone. Directions: Hall is 12 miles east of Temple, past Zabcikville. Exit Hwy 53 at blinking light to FM 485; go 1 mile to FM 964. Hall Rental Information: Mark Maddux 254-721-1774; or Brenda Maddux 254-721-1682. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Kim Campbell 254-721-0586. LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Lodge Hall: 1901 East Hwy 34, Ennis. Hall Rental Information: 972-875-8381. Mail: PO Box 129, Ennis, Texas 75120. Email: SPJSTennis@yahoo.com. Game Room: Open every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the lodge dining room with supper at 6:30 p.m. followed by a complimentary social in the game room. Youth Club Meetings: For date, time, place, and more information, call Youth Leader Rita Holland 469-337-2284. LODGE 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) Friday, January 28—Gabriel River Band Friday, February 4—The Other Band Wednesday, February 9—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m. Friday, February 11—Texas Neon Ramblers Friday, February 18—Sterling Country Friday, February 25—Pure Country Regular business hours: Hall is open Wednesday through Sunday, 3 to 10 p.m. All Friday dances: 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. with free admission. Hamburgers served each Friday beginning at 6 p.m. 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 361-220-7725.
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. 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 325-6560029. 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 35, ELK (3) Saturday, January 15—Wedding Saturday, January 22—Big Joe Parker Saturday, January 29—Gordon Collier Saturday, February 5—Rental Saturday, February 12—Dustin Terral Saturday, February 19—Justin Hewitt Saturday, March 5—Wedding Saturday, March 12—Family Tradition Saturday, March 26—Big Joe Parker
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 Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From Interstate 35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy 84 East through Bellmead; go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road; go approximately 1 mile; the road will dead end. Turn right at the dead end; go approximately 1/2 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Gene Pavelka 254-749-3326. Hall Phone: 254-863-9320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Sales Agent: James (Dude) Mann 254-715-0275; mrdudemann@yahoo.com.
LODGE 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 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: 512-237-9099/day; 830-8394353/night. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, call 512332-6758.
LODGE 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 39, BRYAN (1) Lodge Hall: Cherry Bend Circle, Lot 12, Bryan. Directions: From Hwy 6, turn west on OSR. Go 2 miles to Mumford Road; turn left. Go 1.1 mile and turn left on Magnolia. Take the first right turn on Cherry Bend Circle. Hall (white building) is at the bend of the road. Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly - watch for date in Věstník, 1 p.m. at the hall. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. For information, call President Wade O’Shields 979-2183527; or FAC Ronnie Roesler 979-406-0158. LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE (6) Lodge Hall: 30420 Loop 524 US Hwy 59, Hillje. Directions: Hall is just off US 59 in Hillje. Hall Rental Information: Cathy Garcia 979-332-1614; Hall Phone: 979-648-2317. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: For meeting date, time, location, call Youth Leader Cathy Garcia 979-332-1614. LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA (6) Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of February, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. at Six Mile Volunteer Fire Department Meeting Room, Royal Road, Port Lavaca. For information, call lodge Secretary Mary Sitka 361-5525170 or email danmarysitka@yahoo.com. LODGE 47, SEATON (2) Lodge Hall: 10842 State Hwy 53, Temple. Directions: Seaton Star Hall is 7 miles east of Temple on Hwy 53. Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Danny Stepan 254-760-7819; Hall Phone: 254985-2548. Visit www.seatonstarhall.com. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall.Call Youth Leader Amber Bartek for information 254-931-0295.
LODGE 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 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 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 Meetings: Held bi-monthly on the second Tuesday of the months of January, March, May, July, September, and November at “The Hall” (formerly SPJST Lodge 80 Hall), located south of Holland at 12141 East FM 2268. Go 1/2 mile to hall which is on the right. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. Bingo Permit No. 12371416574. Watch the Věstník for changes in dates or times for special occasions. For information, call 254-760-6427. LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5) Lodge Hall: 13609 Hwy 36, Needville. Directions: Hall is located at the corner of Hwy 36 and FM 361, one mile from the traffic light in Needville. Hall Manager/Bookings/Rentals: Marion Morales 281-650-4466. Hall Phone: 361-793-4742. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m.; meal at 12 noon at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Contact Youth Leader Kristen Jones 936-5563248 or Assistant Youth Leader Krystle Bender 832-7921194. LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. Meeting location will be posted in the Věstník. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. - unless otherwise announced in the Věstník. Contact Youth Leader Lynda Novak 972-948-4456.
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LODGE 87, TEMPLE (2) Lodge Hall: 320 North 50th Street, Temple. Directions: From East Adams Avenue, turn north onto 50th Street; go 2/10 mile. Hall is on the left. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. For information, call 254-773-2363.
LODGE 139, DANBURY (5) Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly - the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at Main Street Steakhouse, 1802 Main Street in Danbury. Meeting at 12 noon, luncheon follows. For information, call Lonnie 979-922-1553.
LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) 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: Second Sunday, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Zoom Meetings: Held second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. To join, please email spjstyouthlodge88@yahoo.com for link. For information, contact Youth Leader Vanessa Guerrero 281-745-1697.
LODGE 141, SEALY (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of every other month - February, April, June, August, October, and December at 6 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle Drive, Sealy. For information, contact Secretary Bernice Stolarski 979-885-6786.
LODGE 91, SAN JACINTO (5) Lodge Meetings: Quarterly meetings - TBA in the Věstník. For information, contact Lodge Secretary Vonda Smesny 832-694-8762. LODGE 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 817-6241361. Visit Lodge 92 website www.nationalhallfortworth.com. Ladies Circle: Meets the second Tuesday of each month. Randy and the 92nd Road House Band plays every first Sunday. Dressy casual. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall - unless otherwise noted. LODGE 97, PLACEDO (6) Update: Quarterly meetings for 2022 will be held on the following dates, unless otherwise noted: Monday, March 14; Monday, June 13; Monday, September 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Grapevine Restaurant. Lodge Meetings: Held on Mondays on the following dates: March 14; June 13; and September 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Grapevine Restaurant. 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 214906-3385 or email jvrla@cebridge.net. LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO (7) Lodge Meetings: Quarterly meetings are held in March, July, October, and December at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road, San Antonio. For information, contact President Jarolyn Popp 830-964-5135. LODGE 135, ENNIS (3) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of January, April, July, and October, 7 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 2622 East Hwy 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy 287 East exit. Stay Hwy 287 on until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and under the overpass at IH-45. Then go approximately 1 3/4 miles on Hwy 34. Sokol Hall is on the left.
LODGE 142, HOUSTON (5) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month except in December which is the second Sunday at 2 p.m. - unless otherwise noted; meal served at 1 p.m. Meetings are held at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights) in the annex building - unless otherwise noted. For information, contact Lodge142 President Dennis Hermis 713-826-2981; or Secretary Elizabeth Hermis 281-787-8717. Youth Club Meetings: Held the same date, time, and location as the adult lodge meetings - unless otherwise noted. For information, call Youth Leader Amanda Muzny 713-5605377. LODGE 148, EL MATON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at Frank Hahn’s Camphouse in El Maton. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month following the adult lodge meeting at Frank Hahn’s Camphouse in El Maton. Call Youth Leader Melissa Zielonka for information 979-618-1890. LODGE 151, WHARTON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Wharton Depot Museum, 100 South Sunset Street, Wharton. For information, call 979-532-5884. LODGE 154, FORT WORTH (3) Lodge Hall: 6500 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth. Directions: From IH-35 West in Fort Worth, take IH-20 West exit. Stay on IH-20 West until you come to 820; stay on 820 until you come to Jacksboro Hwy and Azle Street exit. Take Azle Street exit; go to the traffic light. Turn left at the traffic light. Go to the second traffic light then turn right onto Boat Club Road. Go approx. 2 1/2 miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Phone: 817-237-5181. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 3:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, call 817-731-2580. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. Contact Youth Leaders CarrieAnn Jones 817-371-1727, carrieannjones@att.net; or Appa Burcie 817-614-2967, abburcie2015@gmail.com for information. LODGE 155, AUSTIN (2) Lodge Meetings: For dates time, and location of quarterly meetings, call Secretary Ginny Prasatik 512-472-1721. LODGE 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 325234-5879. LODGE 162, IOWA COLONY (5) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Iowa Colony Community Center, 12003 CR 65, Iowa Colony. For information, contact President Betty Crawford 713-594-5049. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Iowa Colony Community Center. For information, call Youth Leader Brenda Moyle 713-303-1471. LODGE 169, BRENHAM (1) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Thursday in February, April, June, August, October, 6:30 p.m. at Texas Seafood and Steakhouse, 2209 South Market Street, Brenham. (December meeting/social information will be announced at a later date.) Lodge Information: Call Stephen Bliznak 979-251-4150; or Lenora Bliznak 979-277-8845.
LODGE 172, PASADENA (5) UPDATE - Lodge Hall: 3609 Preston Road, Pasadena. Lodge activities have shut down and the building and property are for sale. For information, call Secretary Jerry Dressler 512-551-9009. 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 Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at The Chicken Place, 504 Bridge Street, Marlin. For information, contact Youth Leader Becky Beckendorf 254749-5732. LODGE 183, ARLINGTON (3) Lodge Hall: 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington. Directions: Take IH-35 West to Fort Worth. Take IH-20 East exit and proceed on IH-20 East until you come to Cooper Street exit. Take Cooper Street exit to the North. Stay on Cooper Street until you come to Mayfield Street. Turn right on Mayfield; go down and turn left on Pleasant Valley Lane. Hall Rental Information/Hall Phone: 682-8003485. Game Nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. Lodge Meetings/Family Nights: Third Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 184, MOULTON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. at Moulton VFD building in the meeting room. RSVP to Elmer Michna at 361-7723876 or Johnnie Hoffman at 361-772-5049. Please RSVP by Thursday of the week prior to the meeting. LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS (7) Lodge Meetings: Every other month - February, April, June, August, October, and December. Call for meeting date, time, and location. Youth Club Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. (subject to change). Call Youth Leader Jessica McCoy for information 979-7778215. LODGE 186, CALDWELL (1) Lodge Hall: 937 State Hwy 36, Caldwell. Directions: Hall is just off Hwy 36 on the south side of Caldwell, next to Burleson County Fairgrounds. Hall Rental Information: 979-567-4264. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the hall. Call Youth Leader Yolanda Brinkman for information 979-5670637. LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK (2) Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place, Round Rock. Directions: From Taylor, take Hwy 79 into Round Rock until you get to Sunrise. There will be a 7-11 store on the right. Turn right and proceed past Hopewell School. Continue through the four-way stop. Luther Peterson Boulevard is the first street on the left. From Temple, take IH-35 South. Just past Georgetown, exit on University Boulevard. Proceed to stop sign. Take left on University Boulevard. The third street is Sunrise. Turn right onto Sunrise. The 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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LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Quarterly business meetings are held in March, June, and September, and a social meeting in December. Location and dates will be announced in the Věstník. Contact President Henry Mayo for information 979-777-1426. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. at (unless otherwise noted) C and J Barbecue, 1010 South Texas Avenue in Bryan. LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Lodge Hall: 197 Hughes Road, Lufkin. Lodge/Hall Information: George Scogin 936-875-2867. Lodge Meetings: Due to Covid-19, meetings are now held quarterly. LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST (5) Lodge Hall: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress. Directions: Off Hwy 290 West at Skinner. Hall Phone: 281373-9482; email spjstlodge196@gmail.com. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month. Potluck social at 1 p.m.; meeting begins at 2 p.m. - unless otherwise noted. For information, call Cadance Wager 713-5152835. LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY (2) Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month on even months - February, April, June, August, October, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Taylor Hall, 100 4th Street, Eddy. For information, contact Secretary Michael D. Hosch 254-913-0273. LODGE 201 BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 3948 FM 2502, Bleiblerville. Directions: Hall is across the street from the post office in Bleiblerville. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Jenell 979-357-2181. LODGE 202, JOURDANTON (7) Adult Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly, the first Sunday of March and June at 1 p.m.; and the second Sunday of September and December at 1 p.m. A meal will be served at each meeting. Meetings are at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. For information, contact Secretary Bettie House 830281-8246. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of every month at 1:15 p.m. except in September and December, meetings are held on the second Sunday beginning at 1 p.m. at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. For information, contact Youth Leader Regina House 830-570-2046. LODGE 207, IOWA PARK (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. For meeting location, call Secretary Joyce Kotulek 940855-0882. LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS (4) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 6 p.m. at 631 Lockwood Street in Tahoka. For information, contact Secretary Pam Lehmann 806-535-8356. Youth Club Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 6 p.m. at 631 Lockwood Street in Tahoka. For information, contact Youth Leader Janeece Williams 806-632-5239. LODGE 219, EL PASO (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of March, April, and May at 6 p.m. at Puerto Vallarta Grill, 1611 Montana Avenue, El Paso. For questions, call President Aracely Quiz 915-999-2062. LODGE 229, ABILENE (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. For meeting location information, contact Secretary Tammy Copeland 325-333-4089. LODGE 232, HOUSTON MIDTOWN (5) Lodge Meetings: Held the third Tuesday of every other month in January, March, May, July, September, and November, 6:30 p.m. at Czech Center Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto, Houston. For information, contact Secretary Catherine Anderson 713-726-1928. LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT (2) Lodge Meetings: Unless otherwise announced, second Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September, and November, 11:30 a.m. For meeting location, call President Ingrid Petrik 254-760-1831 or Secretary David Nauert 254-534-0809. 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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